January, February and March...

Started my new year off in Las Vegas.  Paige and Zach surprised their "big boys" with a trip to Legoland for Christmas.  I got to fly down and watch baby Alistair while the rest of the family had a fun time at Legoland.  

Love these boys...I'm always so happy to come and visit.

Little man Alistair and I had some fun walks while the family was away.  Las Vegas has perfect weather in January to spend time outside.

Bath time for these 2 crazies...they love it when I break out the bath tub finger paints:)

These guys turned 18 on January 27th!  Officially adults!!

A group of friends got together for a "chocolate" tour of Portland.  We went to a few artisan chocolate shops in downtown Portland and ended our tour here for lunch.  Such a fun group of ladies!

Back in Las Vegas to help Paige out with the kids while Zach was away for training for the week.  I always try to bring little gifts for the boys when I come down...I have to maintain my status as "favorite Auntie" 😁

The boys having fun at the Nature Preserve

Love going for walks with this little man

This guy turned 13 on February 24th... an official teenager!

We spent a long weekend (March 3-5) up at Mt. Hood with our boys and 2 of their friends, Landon Child and Jacob Greathouse.

Landon and the twins spent some time skiing and snowboarding

Hyrum and I went out for a great snowshoe hike

The mask mandate was FINALLY lifted for Oregon and I went back to the gym for the first time in 2 years!!!  It was so great to go to spin class once more with my favorite instructor...Mindy!!

We headed to the coast on a rare sunny day in March

We flew our kite and had a fun walk around Seaside

My good friend Sherry Richards invited me to walk around the Japanese garden here in Portland.  I have lived here 10 years but had never been to the Japanese garden.  What a beautiful little gem here in Portland.

The Japanese garden

Hiking around Silver Falls State Park with the family 

Uncle Jason joined us on our hike.  We got to see 10 waterfalls in about a 7 mile loop, it was fantastic

I requested fish tacos for my birthday dinner and Hyrum made the BEST fish tacos ever!!

I am 45 years old this year...that seems crazy.  I'm so lucky to have a great family that loves to go on adventures with me and also lets me go have solo adventures with friends and sisters.  Life is pretty darn good and I recognize my blessings!