As the summer and fall come to an end and the bitter winter cold settles in, I wanted to document this silly moment in our lives. Normally, Orion rides his bike next to me because technically, the bike stroller is only supposed to hold two kids, but since the maximum weight is 100 lbs. and my three kids together equal about 98 lbs. I figured I would do this for as long as I could. I'm kind of sad this will probably be the last year I get to do this with them because they surely had a blast riding like this all over Utah County. Next summer, they'll probably be too long and too heavy to all fit inside at the same time. But the image of three kids happily giggling with the wind in their faces is not a memory I want to forget. Orion actually came up with the idea one day. I was about to say no because it looked unsafe, but he just sat at the foot of the stroller so well that we decided to go for it. And it sure is a beautiful ride wherever we go. Especially at sunset, when it hits the mountains just right. <<
>> Breathtaking around here. Funny thing is, this bike is a man's bike. I don't have one. Alex bought one a while back and has yet to make REALLY good use of it. But he's working on it. It's hard to mount the bike because with the seat at its lowest setting, my legs are still too short to have one foot on the ground with my weight into the seat. I have to lean really far over or just get off because I can't balance while stopped. While pedaling I have no problem. It's the start and stop that I have issues with. Maybe next year I can get a bike my size. Regardless, I've loved getting around this way all summer long. It's fun, good exercise, and saves on gas. What's not to like? 
And these silly passengers were fun to drag around. To Grandma's house. To the temple. To Discovery park. To different neighbors' and friends' homes to deliver home-made fudge and coco-nutties to. Thanks you three for making exercise more fun this year. And yes, Hinckley has a pink binky. He loses the boy-colored ones all the time, so he gets to wear Chrysa's. Don't judge me. :)
This angel-faced little boy Daxton, who was adopted by my sweet former roommate and her husband, was sealed to his family last month for Time and All Eternity. 
They really are the most beautiful little family ever. It was a joyous occasion. Love you Tiff. 
As the summer and fall come to an end and the bitter winter cold settles in, I wanted to document this silly moment in our lives. Normally, Orion rides his bike next to me because technically, the bike stroller is only supposed to hold two kids, but since the maximum weight is 100 lbs. and my three kids together equal about 98 lbs. I figured I would do this for as long as I could. I'm kind of sad this will probably be the last year I get to do this with them because they surely had a blast riding like this all over Utah County. Next summer, they'll probably be too long and too heavy to all fit inside at the same time. But the image of three kids happily giggling with the wind in their faces is not a memory I want to forget. Orion actually came up with the idea one day. I was about to say no because it looked unsafe, but he just sat at the foot of the stroller so well that we decided to go for it. And it sure is a beautiful ride wherever we go. Especially at sunset, when it hits the mountains just right. <<
And these silly passengers were fun to drag around. To Grandma's house. To the temple. To Discovery park. To different neighbors' and friends' homes to deliver home-made fudge and coco-nutties to. Thanks you three for making exercise more fun this year. And yes, Hinckley has a pink binky. He loses the boy-colored ones all the time, so he gets to wear Chrysa's. Don't judge me. :)
Believe it or not, but after my five-day juice fast/feast, my body really wanted this. Boy was that the best salad I've ever had. I couldn't even eat that much of it. But it was the tastiest salad ever. I think my taste buds have changed a lot in the past few years. Interesting how a highly raw food/vegan lifestyle can do that to you. Anyways, it was one for the books.
On September 28, 2011 someone in our little family had his first birthday! Can you tell? 
Digging into a yummy vegan carrot cake with cashew cream cheese frosting. This cake is made over and over again it seems. I guess we love it. 
A very moist and just delicious cake. And here's a one year video I made of Hinckley's firsts. I can't believe my baby is 1. Happy Birthday Baby!
