Bumsie

Brooklyn has learned to get up from a bumsie - even with a sprinkler underneath. She was so proud of herself.

Look who's getting married

After Brooklyn spent the morning getting dressed (and undressed) for her wedding, she decided it was Paige's turn to get married. She usually likes to wear the veil down over her face.

Go Cougars Go!

Evan is the son of one of Russ' co-workers that had their second son hours after Paige was born. It was pure luck that the two ended up on the same team (or maybe there are some higher powers at work - we'll have to think about that).

What a beautiful day for soccer! We all had fun cheering Brooklyn and her 3 year old teammates through their first soccer game. Of course it mostly consisted of them running behind the ball in a large group. Russ can't believe that Brooklyn is his daughter (no daughter of his would shy away from taking the ball from another child). I have to remind him that she is just 3.

From the Iron Blossom

We had such a great time skiing and playing over Easter in Utah with the whole Zemp family. Here we are enjoying the great weather from the balconey of our room. (too bad we look so dark) The view of the ski hill from our room was fantastic and a defifinite bonus to staying at the Iron Blossom Hotel.

Russ caught me eating AGAIN! Lots of great food, fun and family. This picture is mostly to remember what part of the inside of our unit looked like.

Skiing from the top of Snowbird

After confidently skiing Chickadee, I wanted to attempt skiing down from the top of the moutain. Russ thought he could find the EASIEST way down for me so. . .

after a few chair lifts, this conveyer belt pulled us through a tunnel dug out from the front to the back side of the mountain over two summers. When you reach the back side of the mountain you see. . .

a view I'm used to hiking for hours and hours to see. The view was definitely worth all the snowplowing to get back down the mountain. I really wish I was a better skier, so that I could enjoy getting down the mountain as much as I enjoy going up!

Temple Square

The Flowers were so beautiful on Temple Square. I can't wait for spring to arrive in Medicine Hat!

Family Picture on the steps of the Salt Lake Temple.

A Day of Firsts

Brooklyn was ready to ski with Dad

Russ and Brittany helped Brooklyn ski "Chickadee". She made it down the hill twice before being too tired to continue.

Jessica hangs back to let Lauren show her ski skills. At under 3 years old Lauren is better than most adults!

Paige went swimming for her first time in a heated outdoor pool. We of course didn't stay long even though she didn't give any indication of being uncomfortable.