Utah Trip with Mom

Mom decided to be adventurous and drive with the kids to Utah for a family reunion the day after school got out.  She was a little nervous because she has never done it alone before.  We checked out the Fabelhaven book on tape before we left and then listened to it on our way to Utah and back.  The drive wasn't bad at all.  The kids are at a good age where they can entertain themselves for long periods of time.

We had a nice time in Utah visiting family, spending time relaxing at Oma and Grandpa's cabin, and playing with cousins.  Here are lots of pictures from our trip.

Madelyn and Floyd Bodell Family Reunion

Blackhawk Cabin

Fun with Sanderson Cousins at Wheeler Farm and Copperton Park

Sarah's 13 Year Old Portraits

Mommy took Sarah's 13 year old portraits in black and white for her birthday.  We think she is a great kid.  A friend of Mom's recently commented to her "I want to have a Sarah."  :)

We are so glad she is our daughter.  She is a hard worker and loves to help out.  She has a kind heart and tries to always set a good example.  We love her so much.

Happy Easter!

We took this cute picture right before Church on Easter Sunday.  Happy Easter!

Sarah is now a Teenager!

 Sarah turned 13 this week!  We had a fun Tie Dye Party with her friends.  They dyed shirts, played games, and then ate cake!  It was a fun night.

 The next morning after she got back from running club (she ran 6 miles!) we celebrated her birthday as a family.  She opened the big box from Oma and Grandpa Bill and was excited about the Hobbit Lego set.  She has read The Hobbit and finished all of the Lord of the Rings books last month.
Alex and Lily had a really hard time keeping their paws off of it. :)

 She has been playing catch with Dad a lot and so he bought her a left handed mit.  She had fun opening her presents from the family.

 That night we had Cheesecake with Lemon Curd for her cake.  She picked it out with Mom at Trader Joes.  We sure love our Sarah Grace.  She is such a wonderful daughter.  Happy Birthday, Queen Bee!