Sorry to my faithful readers that my blog has remained the same for so long! In reference to my last post (the recipe contest) the winner will be announced next week! I know you can't wait!
So, the kids and I flew (yes, I flew ALONE with the kids) on the 13th of February to Utah to celebrate my Grandma Lucy's 80th birthday! and have a family reunion. Kelly did come, but because he overlapped this trip with a business trip, he was on a flight a day later. The flight went surprisingly well! and the next day Kelly arrived just in time to celebrate Valentines Day. My sister Becca and I made some traditional Moma May Cookies, and that night we left the kids with Emily and enjoyed a nice Valentine's Day dinner.
One of Laynie's favorite people is her Nana. I can't believe how fast Laynie is growing up. Just before our trip she used the potty for the first time!! (of course, it hasn't happened since...) She talks non-stop and is extremely silly!!
Nana took Laynie with her to visit her cousin Val and see all of his animals on the wall (he's a hunter) Here is Laynie giving the bear a kiss!!
Kelly was thrilled to finally be able to snowboard on some REAL mountains! He has gone a few times to the "mountain" closest to us...it is called 'RoundTop' and, hence the name, it is only 800 vertical feet, and not very challenging. Kelly got to snowboard 2 days in Utah and loved every minute of it!
Kelly wasn't the only one who hit the slpoes! No, not the pregnant mama, (although I did run along side of Addison on the bunny hill shouting directions), Addison tried skiing for the first time ever! Thanks to years of hand-me-downs in the Hickman family (my mom's side), Addison was totally outfitted with boots, skis, goggles, etc. for free! And Thnks Nana for the great lessons!
Thankfully the rope tow alongside of a nice little bunny hill was also free, so after 5 or 6 runs when Addison declared he was done, that was just fine!
This was the first time in almost 3 years that the whole Pickett family was together! We have added three since our last 'complete' family picture: Laynie, Ella, and Rochelle (Bill's Wife).You'll notice the classy cabin motif behind us...in order to accomodate everyone, the whole family stayed at the Timpanogos Lodge. It is an ideal place if you have crazy children who like to run around and potentially brake things...there was NOTHING to brake (except themselves, which Clay almost did!) However, considering that up to 80 people sleep in the three large rooms upstairs, it is NOT ideal for a good night's rest. But, no complaining from me-- where else could we have hosted 89 people for my Grandma's birthday party?!
And here is almost all of the Hickman family clan, growing all the time...both my cousin Kera and I are pregnant and that will make 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren for Papa Bob and Grandma Lucy!
And here is almost all of the Hickman family clan, growing all the time...both my cousin Kera and I are pregnant and that will make 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren for Papa Bob and Grandma Lucy!
2 comments:
Yeah!! Glad to have you back. I was wondering where you disappeared to. Have you actually had time to try out all the yummy looking recipes that were sent to you?
My only complaint about the pictures is that your belly is always hiding behind something. You are certainly on the countdown for #3! It was so cute to see those pictures of Addison trying out skiing for the first time. Alex would love to hit the slopes to and try it out.
Glad to have you back!
You guys were in Utah too! We let on the 22nd of Feb for a week. It would have been fun to see you guys, even tho we probably wouldnt have any time for a game night. It sounds like a blast. Josh would have LOVED to go to the slopes with Kelly, he only got 1 day in. And I totally agree that your kids are growing up so fast. We miss you guys!
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