SanTan Hike

On Black Friday this year, we did no shopping. It was wonderful! Instead of braving the crowds, we went to the SanTans and hiked with Grandpa Wilson and Blake. The weather was absolutely gorgeous...low 70's. This is why we live in AZ!!We met so many nice people up there. Saw a few that we knew too.

Sun Devil Fans!

We are huge Sun Devil fans!!! Thank you Pospisels for having us over to watch the big game. We had a blast!!!

Cousins From Alaska

Warren's sister, Tammy brought her husband and brood all of the way from Alaska in June. They were on their way to Utah and Wyoming, and were kind enough to stop by. We love them, and had SUCH a great time!!!

Always a party...

Lego experts.

Easter 2011

This year Easter was extra special. We had a little Wilson family reunion at the cabin in Strawberry. Here is what we did...

Played our own version of Minute To Win It!
Celebrated Tyler's 6th birthday!
Took baths with cousins...well some of us anyway.

More games...

Visited the llama and goat farm.

Worked on art with Aunt Sarah, who is a talented artist in more ways than one. In this picture they are all in the "art zone".
Hunted for Easter eggs with crazy Uncle Blake.

Colored eggs.

Some of our faves...

We also enjoyed campfires, good food, antiquing, a wicked game of Kick the Can, and long walks. It was a good time. Can't wait to do it again!:0)

Happy New Year!

We have had a better Christmas season than I can remember in a long time. Warren was lucky enough to have a week and a half off. We really concentrated on our family and played a ton. In December we enjoyed our third annual game night, extra date nights with good friends, movie days, the zoo, Santa, Mesa Temple lights, Mexican Food with the Woolfs, Christmas eve and day traditions, reconnecting with some old friends and family, family service projects, sleeping in, and no schedule. We loved every second of it! Our family feels truly blessed to be surrounded by so many fantastic people each day! We love you all!

For New Years we enjoyed the night partying with the Goodfellows. We ate, played, danced, and lit many, many fireworks. It is always a good time! Thank you Goodfellows.

Here are some pics from our final day of Christmas Break! Many people don't realize that 1/4 of the state of Arizona is national forest land. It dumped snow up there the last week of December. I think we got 3 feet one day up at the cabin . These pics were taken in the desert, just 40 minutes from our house, near Superior, Arizona.

Abou 40 minutes in the snow was good enough for me! I am definately one who loves the sun!!

Friends.

Don't ask!

Dane LOVED the snow! He especially loved eating it.

This Is How We Do Christmas...

Just after Christmas, our family went to the zoo. It was a whopping 50 degrees...we froze! Look at these pics with this funny baboon! I think she was in love!

We were lucky enough to receive an XBox 360 and Kinnect from Santa this year. "Dance Central" is our new favorite game. Uncle Blake is quite competative at it!

Dane loves pictures!

The boys left some unexpected letters under the tree this year! It was so cute. It's a good thing Santa was so on top of it!!!

The kids had a "fabulous" Christmas!

Each Christmas Eve we go to my mom and dad's house for waffles, bacon, syrup, strawberries, and whipped cream. It is a tradition that has been in place since my parents were young and didn't have alot of money. We look forward to it every year. We have a Christmas program with many little traditions that we love. The kids also get to open and "grandma" present. Thanks mom and dad!

This year Ben and Sarah brought the boys Texas Ranger hats. I don't think Cody has taken his off since Christmas!

Warren and the dog.:0) He had a fabulous Christmas this year. When you talk to him next, ask him what he got!

My mom is always so thoughtful of the kids on Christmas eve. After all of our serious traditions, she pulled out this cat that tells Christmas stories!

Bells...an old/new tradition for our family. A true favorite!

Sarah and Ben came from Dallas. They have been married now for EXACTLY one year. Sarah is a ray of sunshine, and so much fun. They took the older boys out to a zoo and lunch for an entire day. Sarah wears a pair of alligator boots, among others. You can see them a little bit hear. I don't think that I need to mention how cool that is to 4 little boys!

Ben and his shorts and boots. The boys LOVE him, especially now that they found out he is my brother, not just some random friend that comes to hang out sometimes.

Dan and Payton have a love/hate relationship right now at the ages of two. However, we actually got them to sit in the same chair...for a minute. We are so thankful to have such a cute cousin to put up with all of her boy cousins!

Santa and snow at the San Tan Mall. Because everybody knows that the "real Santa" is never at our ward party, we made the short trek up to the mall. The kids LOVED it. Also, every few minutes it snowed bubbles. I think they liked the bubbles more than they liked Santa!

Class parties. I'm so glad that I have the opportunity to help in the classroom of each of my children. I am thankful for good teachers and a fabulous school for them to attend each day!

"Cousin" Blake

Many little boys run around with cousins at family gatherings. We have one cute little cousin on my side for Dane, but none for the other boys. But, while other little boys run around with little cousins, my boys get to build giant ferris wheels with their uncle/cousin Blake. They think he walks on water. Here's what they did last night at my mom's birthday dinner.

Yes, it rotates around, and stands at least four feet high. Thanks Blake! We love you!

Thanksgiving Pretties!

This year we had Thanksgiving at my Aunt JoMarie and Uncle Mac's home. Aunt Jo has impeccable taste, and such talent for making things look beautiful. I walked around her house and just kept clicking pictures of everything. It was so fun to see my extended family. They are definately a fun group. The Woolfs are not known for being a boring bunch, that's for sure! This year it was the Mad Libs that Chaz brought. Thanks for having us!