Monday, January 12, 2015

Ski Utah

   A few weeks full of our wonderful families definitely included many wonderful friends as well. Miss Becca here returned home from her mission to Paraguay. I personally feel Heavenly Father was showing me his love for me times 10 when it comes to this girl. He probably knew how much I would miss her.. and so when she got her mission call-the letter "happened" to come when I was visiting in Utah for a week in February.. and then her farewell? Well it "happened" to be when I was visiting Utah for Brian's little sister's wedding.. and then her homecoming "happened" to be when we were visiting Utah fro Christmas this year. Coincidence? I think not. I love this girl so much and am SO proud of her!

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   We drove to Logan to see the Tanners and our wonderful special needs friend, Denise who we met through the Best Buddies program at Utah State 3 years ago. She has still called us almost every day for the past 3 years!  photo friends_zpsb31d4flc.jpg
    The Knecht's moved from our presence last year and are living back in Idaho. It was so great to see them again and their new little boy-Ellis, who is a month younger than Lydia. Future lovers maybe?? photo knechts_zpsfmpagl2s.jpg
     And then.. after a few weeks of family/friend fun-our last day in Utah.. we scavenged for snow gear and hit the slopes!
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     There is nothing like skiing Utah. Flying down the mountain with these views=heaven on earth. As you can see in the pic above, my parents are really enjoying themselves.. ha
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    We miss it already. Hopefully someday we will be back in an area where we can ski regularly. And then sadly, our 3 weeks came to a close and it was time to go home to Chicago. We had quite the scare a the airport though in almost missing our flight. The line was the longest I have ever seen and we made it just minutes before take off. Talk about a close call! photo fly away home_zps6iud7f4e.jpg
    Lydia was an amazing traveler. Not only did she smile at every person we saw-she didn't cry and would just fall soundly asleep when she was tired.  It was hard to leave.. but good to be home in our own comfy bed and to put Lydia on a routine! Love my little growing family!

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Oh and a few more pictures of Utah.. because it is so beautiful. This is the view from my parents' backyard. What a beautiful and stunning sunset!

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