Watercolor Painting with Kristy

February's painting with Kristy... we decided to try Watercolor. We both had never done it before. We went for something super simple for our first watercolor. Turns out it is trickier than it looks! That being said... I think we both did a pretty good job.

Winter at Deer Creek

Just a beautiful (and cold) Winter outing!

East Fork Yurt - 5th Annual Yurt Trip

Year #5 I took us back to where we started. Near Evanston Wyoming in the high uintas in northern Utah. Near Lilly Lake Yurt, but to a differnet yurt. One with a MUCH easier hike... which is what we wanted after last year. Last year's hike was SO hard... I wondered if anyone would even want to come this year. 

It was a cold hike, but it was a quick hike. Although... when we got to the yurt, we struggled with the wood stove again. The people running these yurts really need to check on the stove. It's the only way we have to keep warm! So I ended up sleeping on the top bunk to help keep warm.

Daniel, Allison and I have been on ALL 5 yurt trips together. The other people on the trips have changed, but we have all been consistant. So of course that means we have to document. 

It had just snowed... recently before our trip, so it was a beautiful hike that we all enjoyed. So glad I have friends that enjoy this as much as I do and want to go back year after year. It is the highlight of Winter for me.

Horseshoe Bend - Take 2

2nd time to Horseshoe Bend and still just as awesome. Could have done with a little less people there... or a lot less people there... but we found a spot to call our own.


We were also blessed with a beautiful sunset. Which of course always makes me happy.

Will this be my last time here? Probably not. :) I just need to find a time when it isn't crowded.

St. Patty's Board

My co-worker, Tyler, has done another drawing for me to help me be festive and to give me laugh. I always appreciate it. The odd thing to me was that not everyone got the joke on this one. I thought it was hilarious.

Sodalicious with Reanne

Of course I had to take Reanne out for our traditional birthday treat & hang out. We had a good chat and a good time.

Reanne Turns 15!!!

It is super hard for me to believe that I have a niece that is 15 years old. When did that happen? I don't know. Sure love her though. The family celebrated tonight. I love that the birthday chair tradition is still alive and I love watching Reanne open presents. She is always very sincerely grateful for everything and anything she gets. It is so fun to watch her grow up into a smart, beautiful and talented young woman. Happy Birthday Reanne.