Sledding on Mosquito Hill

The girls have really been itching to go sledding lately. Too bad we have no sleds, so when Heather invited us to come along sledding, they jumped on that one! (BTW: sleds are on their Christmas lists.) It seriously is a 2 second hill, but they all had such a great time. Heather had some family visiting, and Laycee also was there. As you can see, not much snow was left, but there was enough to go down the hill. Oh - did I mention, it was seriously frigid!

This is Heather - ready to have Tanner go down. So, now there is a face to whenever I talk about "Heather" and things we have all done together! (I'll try to get a better one)
Dear Victoria

At one point, the law of "Taking official turns" had to be implemented. It was for the best and as a result, there were much less tears.

Dear, Goofy Christianna

Tanner was enjoying the ride back up the hill.

This is John, at his happy hour.

I never got a good picture of Brett that wasn't blurry or of his back. I wonder if he was avoiding me and my camera?

Awww....my loverly ladies!

Here is John again...at his "I want to go home now" moment.

We had such a fabulously cold time...not that the kids noticed the temperature.

At the zoo again...

The Utah Hogle Zoo is a time honored tradition that goes back years and years for the Fairall family. So, we have a family pass so we do go quite often. I love to spend a day with the girls up there. Even though it is practically the same, they always find and see something new and exciting.

But not this...I think we get some picture in or on this shell each and every time we go!

We were able to get in to the bird show today. Even though they tell the exact same jokes and it hasn't really changed since we started going years ago...it is always fun to watch the birds when they fly right over your head!

This was the coolest thing for me. The giraffe was out eating off a tree. I am always impressed with the size and length of their tongues! Holy mackerel!!

All the ladies in the house say "CHEEEESE!"

We like to get this shot a lot too. It is amusing to watch them as they try to get to the top of that gorilla's head.

Just before we left, we played with the big ball at the front of the zoo. I thought it was neat to see their reflection on the wet ball...oh yeah..you can see me too.