The Childrens Museum

The kids were thrilled when Grandma Woody took them up to the Childrens Museum last time she was here. Here are a few of the highlights:

Jake's taking after his Daddy and already developing quite a strong work ethic. Playing at the museum was serious business.

Jake & Hallie call Mason "The Captain", you can probably see why. And here's a couple pics of our sweet lil' Hallie.

Crazy Hair Day!

1 Year Older & Wiser Too!

The kids enjoyed taking their Daddy breakfast in bed on his birthday. And since it was his birthday they even let him take a few bites!

That night we had a get-together with my parents, Jeff & Alisha's fam, Diana & kids, and we even got Mom & Dad Woody there from Texas!

OktoberFest!!

One of our favorite Young Family traditions is going up to Snowbird for a weekend every fall to enjoy the colors, eat brauts and German chocolate cake, and Polka! Thank you Nana and Papa for another memorable year.

"I'm sorry, did you say something?"

A multi-generational cuddle. Those are 3 beautiful ladies.

I think the only way to describe these 2 pics is a little too much free time in the hotel room...

We were thrilled this year that Grandpa & Grandma Bitter & Young were able to come

Hallie and Jake got to have their faces painted. Hallie wanted to be a fairy princess and Jake wanted to be Spiderman. When she finished painting Jake's face she handed him a mirror and asked if he liked it. He stared at himself very thoughtfully for a long time before looking up at her with those serious brown eyes and telling her very quietly, "I need a baby spider on my nose." We all got a good laugh and she quickly complied.

Pics in P.J.'s

I just can't get enough of my kiddies in their pajamas.

Labor Day

Labor Day found us up in the High Uintahs with my family to do some 4-wheeling and enjoy the great outdoors. It was a relaxing and peaceful day (with the exception of a marshmallow-shooter war) and we're all determined to stay longer next time we head up that way. A picture Janice can be proud of :) This man really knows how to attack a sandwich.


We're following the leader...tee dum, tee dee
Here's Mason giving Trisha tips on how to use the Marshmallow Gun. He's a natural.

The Big Party

We had Mason's party the day after his birthday. We met up at Spanish Fork Reservoir for some swimming and then came back to our place for lunch, cake, and presents. He had lots of help from his brother, sister, and cousins opening his presents and blowing out his candles. He was his usual sunny little self and made the most of his slice of birthday cake. Mason is constantly smiling and laughing and is a joy to have as part of our family. We are truly blessed.