2015 A Year in Review

It was a good year.  We were healthy, happy, prosperous, and so, so blessed.  Here is a recap of the year's highlights.

In January, we spent a week in San Diego with all the DeMartinis.  

A good time was had by all.

In February, I took the kids hiking up Rock Canyon with Grandma Sue and cousin Donovan.

A good time was had by all.

In March, I took the kids snowshoeing for the first time ever.

Brandt reported it was his favorite Field Trip Friday of the whole year.

He also participated in his first ever Pinewood Derby.

A good time was had by all.

In April, Blythe participated in the school Oral Language Festival.

She dramatically recited a Shel Silverstein poem.

Dare I say it?

In May, Brandt's class performed an opera they wrote lyrics and music for

and which they have been practicing all year.

It was called Ninjas at the Museum.

It was fantastic.

Brandt and Blythe also completed third and first grade.

Summer fun began in June with biking (LRRH for me), the neighborhood block party, backyard camping, concerts in the park, Blythe's birthday, outdoor movie night, a romp in South Fork, 

and lots and lots of swimming.

Summer fun continued in July with Fourth celebrating, Brandt's birthday,

 a hike to Timp Cave, dining al fresco, canoeing, scrub scout day camp, 

backyard transformation, Pioneer Day celebrating,

and lots and lots of swimming.

August brought a family campout, a trip to Park City, fencing camp, more hiking, 

night games, a celebration for Grandpa George's 90th birthday, 

a trip to Provo Falls, the start of school,

and lots and lots of swimming.

In September, I went with the kids and cousins to Moab for the weekend.

We hiked and hiked.  

A good time was had by all.

In October we took a Fall Break trip to Cedar City.

We did hiking, swimming, and saw a play.

A good time was had by all.

November brought all the DeMartinis to our house for Thanksgiving.

Good food and good company as we remembered all we've got to be grateful for.

I could say it again, but I won't.

And while Brandt might say the highlight of December was seeing the new Star Wars movie,

Christmas really was the best.  

2015 was a great year.

Here's to 2016!