January Jewels

Jaxson- looking like a million bucks at the Orthodontist!

Austin, Jr. Jazz Player!

Lemonade Stand....in JANUARY in Utah!  Oh my!

Happy 40th Birthday to Über-Mench, YOLANDA!

 We drove to Provo to hide out at the Brick Oven to surprise Yolanda for her 40th birthday.  Yes, we did it!  She had no idea that friends and so much family would be there.  I ended up videoing her coming in so I don't have her initial face when she saw us all.

One of my favorite parts of the night was when Dana asked us all to share something special about Yolanda.  Meredith started to cry, Dave called her " a 2nd mother to my children" and I talked about how she is fiercely devoted to her family.  

We love Yolanda dearly and consider her part of our Cedar Hills family.

A Las Vegas Getaway for the Lindsays!

 Over Human Rights Day 3-day weekend, we drove south to visit Brandon and Charlotte in Las Vegas.  Our first stop was for dinner at the new Pizza Pie Cafe in St. George.  As always, a hit!

Vegas was super warm.  Although we have had an unseasonably warm winter in Utah, it felt so good to be in Vegas where it was really warm, in the 60s.  The kids tore into the park on our first full day there.  They loved the playground, frisbee, and just being with their cousins.

 Alyssa finally let someone do her hair cute! She and Sadie were twins for the day!

Sweet Baby James

Oh, and sweet he was!  He is the perfect cross between his parents and has the most wonderful little personality.  The kids carried and held him the entire time we were there.  I had to fight for some time with little James Christian!

When I Go To Church

The kids looked amazing for church.  Brevan is my favorite here with his green Halloween pumpkin, ready to go to church.  LOL

BOWLING

On our way back to Utah, we asked the kids what their favorite part of our trip was.  Overwhelmingly, it was going bowling with our cousins.  Dave and I typically bowl very well, but Austin beat us this time.  What a little athlete!

Breakfast at the Black Bear Cafe in St. George

We decided to leave Vegas early so we wouldn't have to drive in the dark and could be ready to go back to work on Tuesday.  We ended up texting the DuJardins and Hults, who had spent the weekend four-wheeling in St. George, to see if they wanted to meet up for breakfast.  We ended up eating at the Black Bear Cafe.  It was delicious.  We always have a great time with our friends.

Hidden talents

Here are some darling pictures of Alyssa quilting at Bronte and Jeffrey's baby shower.  Grandma Barbie said that she was all business and very focused.  SHE WAS!  It was adorable to see her working.  Just today, Ms. Julie told Alyssa that she is going to do BIG things in her life.  She is smart, focused, sensitive, and driven.  That's our girl!

Fun Times Bringing In 2015!

 Here are some fun pictures of the kids as we finished out our Christmas Vacation.  

New Year's Eve Celebrations

I had been sick leading up to New Year's 2015 so we had to scrap our plans to go to Las Vegas.  Brandon and his family were pretty bummed.  My nieces actually cried (I may have too).

Jeff, Nicole, and our 3rd daughter, Maurie, came over for Swiss Raclette with shrimp and steak.  It was scrumptious and so much fun.  Raclette is a social meal.

After dinner, we played several rounds of Monoply Empire, Austin's new favorite game.

It was a wonderful evening with family and love.  

Perfect for bringing in 2015!