Moving?

We've found the house we want! 3+ acres, 3400 sq ft, close to town. Sure, some updating and cosmetic work needs done but it has good bones. It's everything we've ever wanted (minus an attic, plus an attached 2-car garage). Now we are working on getting our house sold. Wish us luck!

Pre-School

Garren was so excited to start pre-school! The first day was hard for me but Garren

wasn't the least bit nervous (especially since Hayden is in the same class). Those are his teachers Mrs. Renee and Mrs. Chrissy.

Chef Garren

Here is another one of Garren's "great" food ideas--macaroni and cheese with hot dogs and raisins (Dad, I know you must be beaming right now).

Calvin's more conservative meal.

C-Boy's "Babies"

Calvin has to have all 14 of his "babies" with him when he goes to sleep (and yes, he does know if one is missing).

Sunny CA

Garren and I had so much fun visiting Cindy and family in California. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for the plane tickets! We had many highlights including Allyson's baptism, cherry picking, the beach, San Diego, and just spending time together. Thanks to Cindy for planning an unforgettable trip!

In the freezing water of the Pacific.

Searching for crabs and shells.


The picture doesn't show that it was a bit cold that day.

Allyson's baptism.

Look delish, don't they? They were!


Couldn't resist taking a pic of a truck full of lemons.

Audrey at the fish hatchery.

Feeding the trout.

A seal at the tidal pools in San Diego.

Panning for gold at the Mormon Battalion Museum.

Mormon Battalion statue.

Old Town, San Diego

Waiting for the airplane.

The Bounce House (yes, that's me bringing up the rear).

Bounce House

I hosted a small playgroup at my house yesterday. Jenn, the mom of twins, brought her black friday "steal." It barely fit in our TV room but the kids had such a blast (How could they not?)!

Dam Site 14

We recently took a little family outing to Dam Site 14 in New Creek. The mountainside was just turning green and Chris was excited to scout out a new fishing spot.

Ox Roast

For those of you who aren't in the know, the Fortney family faithfully attends a boy scout fundraiser, The Ox Roast, twice a year (No, they don't serve ox). My grandfather (94) is a long-time leader and still camps with the scouts! Here we all are at our usual table.

Dancing

Garren loves to get groovy in the kitchen!

Good Eats?

When I asked Garren what kind of sandwich he wanted for lunch he replied, "Peanut butter and honey and bologna!". I put the piece of bologna on the top thinking that he could easily remove it after the first disgusting bite. To my surprise, he ate the entire sandwich and has even requested it several days since then. I guess he takes after Grandpa Fortney!