Beautiful Day

Beaver Mountain was definitely the place to be today. It was sunny and warm and the company was excellent. We got to the mountain and Max was dying to ski. We made a few runs, sent Max off to lessons, skied together, got Max from lessons and skied until 3:00 without stopping. The weather was perfect for a fair weather skier like myself.

But, I am sitting here and my legs are killing me. I don't think I have ever skied that hard in my entire life. Not to mention it was my first day really skiing this year...

Max does not stop- he skis every run, top to bottom without stopping. It only got more fun and more fast when we joined up with our neighbors, the Jenson's. Max, and their son, Jack spent the remainder of the afternoon racing and jumping. I was seriously skiing as fast as I could to catch up to them on numerous occasions. It was a blast and totally worth the pain I am in right now.

Jason took some video of Max skiing so I created a little video on iMovie with the highlights.

What a fabulous day!

Preslee and Klein

Balding Baby

Poor little Preslee has the worst bald spot on the back of her head...

But she is still the cutest, sweetest thing ever...

Birthday Week

Max's birthday lasted a long time this year...

It all started last Friday with a cousins day at the Rock Haus. Lots of fun and lots of craziness. The climbing there is not very kid friendly but it was fun.

On Saturday, Max and his dad went skiing.

On Sunday night we had cake and ice cream with Grandmas and Grandpas. Max got his dream cake (Lego Star Wars) and got some great gifts.

On Tuesday, Max's "real" birthday, we went to El Torro (Max's birthday choice three years running- I think he just likes to wear the hat) and opened presents. The kids were out of school so they go to relax at home with Grandma. I had parent/teacher conference meetings in the morning. We met with Max's teacher just before dinner and she had a glowing report. He is doing great in 1st grade!

Finally, on Wednesday I took cookies to Max's class and had fun watching him in his "element." His teacher is darling and the kids sang a cute birthday song for him. We went to see Yogi Bear with Luke after school. Max wasn't too sure about the 3D at first but was then amazed by the flying chips. We were the only ones in the theater and Klein spent most of the movie wandering around the theater.

I hope next year that one day will suffice for birthday celebrations- it has been an exhausting week!

7 Years

Seven years ago today, a beautiful brown eyed boy entered our life.

Maxwell Kenneth Major was born at 4:40 on a Sunday afternoon. He weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches long.

Max's current loves include skiing, Legos, Wii, DS, reading, and basketball. He loves school and his teacher, Mrs. Gettman. He is always on the go and has a very active imagination.

In primary this year, he got a Book of Mormon and he has been encouraging us to read every night.

He loves his little sisters and is very helpful around the house.

He is really growing up and I am so glad he is part of our family.

3 weeks

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2 Years old

3 Years Old

4 Years Old

5 Years Old

6 Years Old

A New Year

I love the fresh start to a new year and the possibilities that lie ahead. I am looking forward to 2011 and what it has in store for our family. When I think about time and how quickly is speeds away, I want to make sure and treasure the small moments and enjoy the little things. Since Preslee arrived, things have been a whirlwind of craziness but now things are starting to get a bit more predictable. I am to grateful for my three sweet children and my amazing husband. I am also glad to have my entire family close and to have such a great babysitter. I am very grateful for the gospel and my testimony because it gives me strength and purpose.

This year instead of making a long list of resolutions that I know I am going to break, I decided to make a goal for each month of this year... one personal and one family goal. January's personal goal is to eat healthy and the family goal is to read the scriptures together daily. So far, both are coming along nicely. Max is so excited to read the scriptures and he has been the one to keep us on track every night. He gave the primary scripture last week and had it memorized.

The rest of the year's goals are still being worked out but mostly include better health and completing projects long ago abandoned. A long standing goal of mine is to read 50 books a year but it has long eluded me. The closest I have come is 38 books but I don't think it is going to happen this year... maybe when I am retired.

Ho Ho Ho

Christmas day has come and gone but what a fantastic day it turned out to be. And what a great month December has been. I love the time spent with family and friends and the magical feeling in the air. I love the Christmas tree lights and the excited kids. Everyone in our house was extremely spoiled.

Max got a Nintendo DS and the Battle of Endor Star Wars legos along with numerous other small gifts and the Super Mario Brothers Wii game. One of his most played with toys so far is the Nerf basketball hoop that hangs on the door.

Klein got a new doll stroller and her own version of a DS along with lots of little animals as well as her own Dora Wii game.

Preslee got some of her own toys- hopefully Klein won't take everything away from her and say "it's mine."

I was completely spoiled and got pretty much everything on my wish list- a Flip camera, a Powershot camera, a golf cart, ski boots and pants and a coat.

It has been a great holiday season and a wonderful year. As always, I plan to get everything done earlier next year to avoid last minute stress.

Jason got lots of golf stuff- new irons and a range finder and his own Tiger Woods Wii game. After Christmas we decided to use our money and buy ski helmets and Jason got new goggles. Max also got all new ski clothes and a new helmet.

Christmas Eve festivities at Grandma DeeAnne's

The Santa Beard game... cover your face in vasaline and dip into cotton balls. Max won the contest- this is just for show.

Klein loves her cousin Karlie

Christmas Morning Smiles

Engrossed in the games...

One of my favorite pictures of the day

The lego building begins... Jason spent hours on Christmas day building the "Battle of Endor" for Max. Max did help but it was a pretty complicated task with thousands of legos to sort through.

One of the many intense Nerf basketball games that have already taken place...

Tired but happy parents
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