Thanksgiving in St George

We were lucky enough to spend Thanksgiving break in St George with our Davis family.  Amanda and Randy invited all of us to their new home.  We had 27 people...

Godfrey's - 7

Ngatuvai's - 7

Paul - 3

Go Ute Nana

Lloyd's - 4

and US - 5

We ate great food, took turns cooking.  Thanksgiving dinner was a delicious feast.

We saw two movies- Moana and Arrival.

The kids swam regardless of temperature...there was one day that I believe the only times Sophie got out of the pool or hot tub was to eat.

The adults went to Anasazi Grill---it was AMAZING!

We attempted family photos...

Nana had her Christmas while we were all together.

The girls shopped...

Danny and Paul mountain biked.

Jimmy rented ATV Razors

We face-timed Rob & Whitney...and Papa face-timed Amanda for her birthday.

We celebrated Amanda's birthday.

Danny, Paul and Jason helped with some small house repairs-gliches.

We laughed and laughed...

it was a break full of so many reminders of so much we have to be thankful for.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, JR

Annie, Grace, Kate, Annemarie, Rylee, Kayley and Mya

Annemarie, Emily, Annie, Grace, Rylee, Kate, Kayley

T E N Y E A R S O L D

My baby is TEN YEARS OLD!

We started the day EARLY!

She woke up at 5:30 in the morning! WOW!  I think she was excited!

When the rest of the family was up and ready---we opened her presents.

Danny and I gave her a mini doll camper and truck...with a doll and accessories!

Ellie and Kate gave her a nerf bow and arrow set.

We topped off the morning with french toast with challah bread- topped with fresh berries and a marscapone lemon cream.

I volunteer in her school class on Wednesdays.  As soon as I finished we snuck her out the door---

grabbed lunch at Cubby's and brought lunch for Nana and Papa to celebrate Nana's retirement!!!!

AND for Dede and Chase...Chase is recovering from a tympanoplasty.  

 Then we went to Dede's so Sophie and Chase (and Biscuit) could play.

 T E N  Y E A R S  O L D !

 THEN...off to tumbling!!!!!

We finished the day with dinner at Cafe Rio and Baked Bear!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIE!

WE LOVE YOU!

project development

I follow a blog/IG account called Illuminate Classes.  About a month ago their registration opened and I noticed a class from one of my favorite photographers, Deb Schwedhelm.  I decided to take it.  It wasn't until after I registered that I paid any attention to the title of the class.  PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FINE ART.  I have never felt that any of my photography has had anything to do with fine art.  The class has been fascinating.  I am loving the inspiration to create, push myself, stretch and grow.  What I have loved most about this course is that I am picking up my camera again- EVERYDAY is my assignment.  Without that prodding I wouldn't have taken time to photograph Kate tonight, and I am so glad I did.

THE GAME

The game....

University of Utah's 1994 football team, of which Danny was a part, was honored and inducted into the UTAH HALL OF FAME.  The team was recognized on the field during half time.  It was such a wonderful opportunity for Danny and our family to reconnect with his football family.

Ellie providing I T support to her Nana

 Sophie's favorite thing to do at games is tumble on the field!

Enjoying pre-game on the field

a shot of Big D on the jumbo-tron

Dede, Kristi & Carin

Wesley and Kate watching the game...with Joel and his father in the background

 We feel lucky to have the UofU as such a positive influence in our family.  Danny are so grateful to the university---and love when our girls like to cheer them on with us in the stands!

GO UTES!