New Years Day

On New Years day the girls and I went up to Yost with my parents and sister and went sledding. It was a lot of fun. The girls had a blast. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the company and the sun!

Arizona

We were able to take  a small little vacation this year down to Wickenburg, Arizona!! The weather was wonderful the whole time we were there. we had 70-75 degrees most of the days. Even when it would rain it was like a warm rain!! We sure had a great time. We there for a week. We left Thursday February 19 and came back on February 28.
We left at 4:00 am Thursday morning and traveled to Las Vegas where we stayed the night.. The girls travel  really well slept most of the way.. We were able to take chases grandparents semi and camper.

On Friday Chase and his parents competed in a sorting at Horseman parks in Las Vegas. After they got done we loaded up and headed to Wickenburg. We got to Wickenburg that evening.

Saturday was chases birthday and we were able to go out to our friend Stoney's house and roped. Then that evening Chase opened his gifts and we had cake!

Sunday we got up and Chase and Gene went to a roping. They didn't do any good but still has a good time.

Monday it rained most of the day so we went for a drive. We went over to cave creek and explored around and did a little bit of shopping.
Tuesday The guys went to another roping.

Wednesday  we roped most the day at stoneys house. I roped this day and actually roped pretty good, considering that I hadn't roped for a couple of months. The girls were able to ride most of the day so they loved it

Thursday we took a drive over to Quartsite. Which is about an hour and a half from Wickenburg. We were able to see both of chases grandparents. We also went on a 4 wheeler/side by side ride up into the mountains. It was so much fun and really enjoyed it,, The girls sure had a great time. We then went over to grandpa gene and Grandpa marvis house and they fed us dinner. which was amazing!!

Friday chase and gene entered another roping, and didn't do any good. After the roping we went shopping down town Wickenburg. Then we just relaxed the rest of the night
Saturday we got up about 6:00 am and headed home. the weather was really decent most of the way. We did run into snow a couple times.

We all had a great time, but we were all excited to be home and sleep in our own beds. The girls keep asking us when we can go back to Arizona!

Halloween time

This year for Halloween the girls dressed up as Anna and Elsa. Madison was Elsa and Ainsley was Anna. They were so excited to dress up.

On October 30,Madison had her Halloween party at school.

They were both so excited to go trick or treating. We took them to chases parents, both his grandparents and then out to Malta! for only going to a couple of houses the girls got a lot of candy. 

We also went to the pumpkin patch and decorated pumpkins! 

Wedding Dress

The other day the girls were helping me clean my room and they found my wedding dress, and they asked if they could try it on! They had so much fun!!

Swimming

I took the girls up to almo to go swimming and we took av and Kai with us.. We all had a great time!! Can't wait to go back!

Moving cows home

Last fall we were able to go and help my dad move cows home. Madison was so excited that she was able to help and ride "papa Kenny's horse." She sure loves riding and being able to go help my dad! She stayed by my dad most of the time.. So happy that Madison loves riding!!! 

Elf on the Shelf

Jingle showed up at our house the day after thanksgiving! The girls gave him a last name. They now call him Jingle Rudolf. the girls loved waking up and seeing what jingle did during the night. They were really shocked when they had went out to Malta for the night and somehow jingle was there in the morning! We also did our bags again this year, where the girls go through their toys on Christmas eve and Jingle takes them back with him when he leaves! They love having him around!