My First Time Snowshoeing

I have learned from experience that when Denise tells me to do something, if I follow her advice, I am never sorry. This winter, she has been pretty insistent that I try snowshoeing...something I've never really thought about before. But wow, what an amazing experience! We drove up American Fork Canyon and enjoyed a beautiful morning snowshoeing up above the dam. This was the view....certainly breathtaking and added to the great conversation and rigorous workout, I felt GREAT when we were finished. Thanks Denise! (And thanks to Tim for buying me snowshoes just minutes after I said I was interested in doing it!)

Our Trip to Shaker Heights

This last week, Tim and I had a great time going to see Lisa and Matt at their home in Shaker Heights, Ohio. They live in a lovely 4 story older home (over 100 years old) in a very nice neighborhood just two blocks away from Kimball's school.

We are so proud of Matt for matching for his residency. After graduation in May, he will be working at the Southpoint Hospital which is just 10 minutes away from their home. Congratulations Matt!

One of the projects we worked on was painting a little table and chair set for James.


One fun outing we had was to the Natural History Museum not far from their home.




Annie won the contest for balance.


Kimball is very interested in everything he sees.

The first thing James said to me when they picked me up from the airport and I got into the van was, "Where's Grandpapa?"

It's a good thing that he finally came because he asked me everyday. Finally on Monday night, Tim flew in from Boston. He was able to stay the last two nights.

Notice how James is kneeling just like his grandpa.

As soon as grandpa arrives, Annie gets him busy putting her new chair together.

It was lots of fun to watch Annie in her gymnastics class.

James LOVES to watch his big sister.

Lisa is such a good mom. It is a joy for Tim and I to see her in a role as a mother.

Annie has this amazing little pre-K class that she goes to four times a week. We were so happy to go with her on the day we left.

Annie gets to be the special helper today.

While Annie is busy at preschool, James gets to do all kinds of fun things. When it was time to go, we had to drag him out.

Annie has a favorite book called "Froggy Learns to Swim."

The way Froggy learns to swim is to get his goggles and his flippers and then he uses his arms like a "chicken, airplane, and then soldier." The children get to practice while we read.

Good thing Annie and I read this book the night before so we knew what was coming next.

We say goodbye to Annie right before we leave to go to the airport. She gets to stay at her fun pre-K class.
It is so hard to leave....good thing we know we're coming back soon! We love you Call family!