Thursday, September 30, 2021

Trail ride with Colby...

A year ago, October 2020...
Colby has told several times that he wanted to go horseback riding. I surprised him today for our birthday date and we went on a spectacular trail ride in the mountains near This is the Place Park. He loved his horse Belle. What a fun day with my favorite 8 year old!





Monday, September 27, 2021

I fall; but always rise again...

Autumn whispered
to the wind,
"I fall; but always
rise again."


Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Celebration in the park...


We gathered at the beautiful Mt Timpanogos Park, near the entrance to Provo Canyon to celebrate Chris and Colby's birthdays.

Chris lives nearby and he walks there almost everyday. I've walked with him many times there also. It's a magical, peaceful place, and the perfect setting for a celebration. It's was Colby's actual birthday so that was special too. 

We loved having some of Christopher's friends join us and best of all Uncle Lee came. He adds joy and love to any gathering.

We had lots of yummy food and Chris whipped up some gourmet tacos. Stu brought a charcuterie board that was so savory. Colby requested sugar cookies so I was happy to make them for him.



Uncle Lee brought a box for Colby that was filled with all kinds of unique gifts. It was sweet to watch Colby take each one out. He will never forget Lee's thoughtfulness. He told Tiffani it was his best birthday ever.


Where's Grahmy Bear?



Make a wish! 






Flying chickens thanks to Uncle Lee! 




The boys enjoyed exploring and getting a drink of mountain spring water from a fountain nearby.


Grahm and Chris - buddies forever!

Oh and just our gorgeous Tiffani in the background.


Our September birthday boys
The Three C's
Cash - Christopher - Colby
We love them so much! 


Birthday boys with a photo bomb by Grahm!




As the sun was setting it made the mountainside glow. What a fun night with our family and friends. 

Happy Birthday Chris and Colby!


What a wonderful nine year old boy, a real gem in our lives!

Monday, September 20, 2021

The best nine years...

Colby has blessed our lives for nine years. He's a wonderful big brother especially to Grahm. He's protective and when they wrestle, he's careful not to play to rough. Colby is quick to say he's sorry and quick to forgive. He has a tender heart. He's very loving and his hugs fill my grandma heart with so much joy. He's very teachable and tries to do his best. I really love Colby.

In honor of Colby's ninth birthday, here are nine of my favorite pictures from this year!

January

February


March


April


May


June


July


August


September


Happy Birthday Colby! 

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Lucky #13...

What a beautiful morning to watch Cash play soccer. We enjoy watching his games, he's fast, and has skills! He likes playing defence and looks so handsome in his uniform. 





Friday, September 17, 2021

Colby Bear...

Colby asked me if he could sew something. He decided on a bear. He cut out the pattern, I gave him a few instructions, and off he went. He worked on it through the night and finished with a cute bear. I think everyone should make a bear once in their life! Colby is not afraid to try new things and for sure he will know how to sew a button on if needed. I'm proud of Colby.