Family Pictures

Bouck's in Victor Idaho

We stopped by the Bouck's on our way home from Utah. The kids wasted no time getting on their snow clothes and heading out to sled. It is so amazing to me that even though it has been over six months since we saw them, they acted as if it had just been yesterday. They had such a good time!

Caught Noah biffing it!

Even Mara and Lucy went out to sled. Emma and Kate played dress ups inside. Then after dinner Joy cut Emma's hair. I have been wanting to do it for a while because the ends were so stringy, and she had cut the side of her hair.

The first cut!

Such a cute bob! I love it one her, and she is so sassy in it!

In the morning, we gave Annalee a bath in the kitchen sink!

She loved it! We woke up to snow, and our drive home took us 8 hours, instead of 6. It was so worth it though. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Officially 14! {Sam}

We celebrated Sam's birthday in Utah this year. He said it was the best one ever! We started off at the D.I. then he got a Uof U sweatshirt at Kohl's from grandma and grandpa, then ate lunch at the new drive thru Chick-fil-A! It ended with the Utah Arkoudas' celebrating with us at Yiaya and Papou's!

He'll need that hat this winter.

After opening all the presents, Noah had a phone in his pocket that started to ring. He answered it and said "Sam, it's for you." Sam took it and said "whose phone is this?" It was his.

I had been telling him all year that he couldn't have a phone until he was driving. But with the school so far away and multiple times that I needed to contact him, his father convinced me that he needed it now. I caved!

Annalee is wondering who? who has me? Lij!

Showing off our fashion earrings! clip on of course.

Cake time!

Lighting his own candles...in the shape of a 14 since we didn't quite have 14...that's a lot!

We are redneck!

Hope all your birthday wishes come true Sam! You are a really great kid, and I hope you always stay that way...even if you are 14!

Maughan Family Christmas

For Christmas this year, we got stuff for a little boy who was so in need. It was fun to wrap for him and then we sang some carols. The kids had such a great time playing with their cousins. Mallory and Annalee shared their chew toys so nicely :)

Eating Snails! Yuck! She ate two...as if one wasn't enough! But Caleb...he ate seven. Definately not a product of me!

Trying on Clip on earings! Courtesy of Great Grandma Maughan

The Lights at Temple Square

After the 50th anniversary party, I really wanted to see the lights at Temple Square. Noah and Max would not cave in and give me the ONLY thing I wanted for Christmas. They stayed at grandma's with Annalee. Matt and Porter, Jessica, Hattie and Spencer came along though. We all piled into the Suburban and off we went!

When we got there though, Salt Lake City was crazy! There were so many people! And we all know just how much Ryan loves a crowd! Needless to say, he dropped us off and drove around with Sam while we all jumped out in the middle of the street!

First stop was, of course, the POTTY!
I totally took for granted the ability to be at Temple Square in 20 minutes when we lived here.

It really is true, that when you can't have something everyday, you treasure it more when you actually get to see it again!

The girls were so excited to see the castle! and play on the stairs of the beautiful palace!


There is just something so magical about Temple Square at Christmas time! I love it! The lights are amazing, but the feeling is so awesome!
The crew!

This picture doesn't do it justice! Every single branch on the trees were covered with lights, even the tiny ones! So much work. Loved that we got to go!

50 Years!

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful parents! 50 years...that is no small feat!

What wonderful examples to me they have been. Examples of faith, hope, endurance, perseverance, kindness, unconditional love, kindness, charity, and unselfishness. Not to mention how to stretch a dollar, make it do, and raise a family on a small income!

Love you mom and dad! Thank you for being who you are!
We had a small gathering for them! All my family was able to come, except my youngest sister Meredith! We missed her!

Spencer, Porter, Max!

Hattie, Greyson, Emma

Sisters

Addy

Cami, Sam

Maria, Caleb

My dad and his two sisters!

Mara and Mike!

Annalee and Chloe

Emma and Mallory!

So grateful all could make it! It was a good day!