The year of the Snowman

This has been a great snow year for Utah. We have gotten A LOT, which is fantastic because we're in a continual drought and last years snow fall stunk. (Not being negative, just stating facts) We got an especially great snow storm a few weeks ago so we decided to make a family of snowmen. Our neighbors next door came out to play and made their own. After I posted this picture some friends mistook our Erik snowman for a new baby announcement. I hadn't even thought of that, but it made sense. I let them know my baby factory was closed. :)

Adam started making a snowman base but it got so big he decided to leave it where it was and name it "Bobby". He loved Bobby and kept adding to him until he succomed to the elements. 

The eyes and mouths were made of suckers so they were the targets of numerous tastes. I even caught a little one out there a couple days later helping himself to the goods. 

Random January

It is June of 2019 and I'm trying to get ready to have this year's blog book published. When I usually blog I only add the "big pictures", but in my old age ;) I've come to appreciate the small, little events that make up our days.

Mike was subbing in nursery so he brought his new BB8 toy to entertain the "kids". (He wasn't fooling anyone) 

Some fun at the Children's museum. 

This is what happens when you leave the dads in charge. ;)

Sleeping beauty

Sarah and I used to go to a mother/daughter book club. She outgrew it, but we had a lot of fun. 

Happy Birthday Aimee!

A few years ago I gained a wonderful sister in law named Aimee. She is a genuinely happy, kind person and we love having her in the family. For her 30th birthday Andy wanted to throw her a surprise party and invite a "Little Sebastian" look alike. He was hoping she would see it and start crying with excitement and she did. It was great. The kids were all excited because they love Aimee AND they got to take the miniature horse on a walk and ride the pony.

 Happy Birthday Aimee!

Mike wins Airman of the quarter

In January we found out that Mike won CGO (Company Grade Officer) of the quarter for his group. (There was also CGO of maintenance, intelligence, etc) Although he tried to make light of it, it was kind of a big deal. We got to attend a dressy awards banquet where he was presented with the award and I got some flowers. Any excuse to get dressed up is a win in my book.

Although he didn't get CGO of the year for the whole base, he did earn it for the Operations Group which is the pilots. He's pretty cool in my book.

I asked Mike for the certificate above and saw the one below. He earned it for serving in the Middle East last year.