Sick for the weekend

All three of us spent the weekend sick. Kara spend most of Saturday sleeping, but was much better on Sunday. Brandon and Samantha were worst on Sunday than Saturday.

Sunday night, (while under the influence of her medicine) Samantha was in rare form. She has quite the personality. She found Kara's sunglasses and hammed it up.

Snow Day!!!

We woke up this morning to quite the snow storm. The storm appears to have hit primarily the southwestern Salt Lake valley and south of Salt Lake.

We did not even attempt to go to Stake Conference this afternoon because of all the snow on the streets, and the neighboring Stake (the next block over) canceled church for the day.

The wind was blowing so much that it is hard to tell just how much snow we got, but I would estimate between 14 to 18 inches! There was 2 feet plus at each end of the drive way. I have included some pictures below.

There were places along the house and side fence that the snow was piled in drifts of 4' plus.

Here is Kara with a pile of snow behind her. We actually added to that pile after taking the picture.

Check out how tall this pile of snow is!

Here is the snow piled against the house. Take note of this picture and compair it to the picture below. The one below was taken earlier in the week...before this mornings storm.

Sam is so helpful. We did not let her help with the storm this morning. We were afraid we would lose her in one of the piles.

We are supposed to be getting more snow later today and into Monday morning! Hopefully this next round will pass right on by the Herriman area.

Sam's Birthday

Sam really liked the preprations for her party. She had found her mother's like for chocolate. In this case it is the cake batter!

She especially loved the Elmo table cloth. She was freaking out when Kara put it on the table. She could have received no other presents and have been just fine.

When they are all together and looking at you it gets a little freaky.

Sam got some toys for her doll. She loved feeding her with the cereal and bottle.

Sam loves to open presents.

Her favorite was the TMX Elmo which rolls around on the ground and laughs.

Samantha also got a chalk board which she loves to draw on, but does not like the chalk dust that sits at the bottom of the tray. She is very particular that way.

Our first attempt

Hello all!

This is our first official attempt at blogging. As time moves on we will add photos and other comentary for all to enjoy.