Matt & Sarah Family

Cousin visit / Dylan's Birthday!

2011-04-11T08:23:00.000-06:00

Bells Canyon Snowshoeing

2011-03-23T16:04:00.000-06:00

Recent Events

2011-03-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

Snowshoeing with friends

Zach powder skiing at the Bird

Savannah had to have her front two teeth pulled - she was a brave girl!

Zach as Abraham Lincoln for a school activity

Savannah has a new pet dog - Dylan!

Zach's First Pinewood Derby

2011-03-09T09:57:00.000-07:00

Sledding with our cousins!

2011-01-15T17:38:00.000-07:00

Snowbird Skiing

2011-01-15T17:22:00.000-07:00

Christmas Time!

2010-12-19T17:14:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving Day Skiing - Snowbird

2010-11-27T11:07:00.001-07:00

Family Pics

2010-11-22T17:19:00.002-07:00

Houston / Austin Texas Trip

2010-11-21T10:53:00.003-07:00

Texas vs. Oklahoma State football game

University of Texas marching band

Matt & Kirsten Daniel at the world famous
Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor, Texas

Halloween Costumes / Boston Trip

2010-11-07T10:23:00.004-07:00

Downtown Boston

USS Constitution

Dylan as Charlie Brown

St. George Trip

2010-10-22T14:52:00.002-06:00

Lindsay's Wedding

2010-09-26T11:34:00.004-06:00

Savannah in her flower girl dress

Savannah with Lindsay

Cutting the cake

Savannah on the dance floor

Fall Hiking - Bill Willow Saddle

2010-09-26T09:47:00.004-06:00

Big Willow Canyon

Jeremy on the trail

Matt overlooking the top of Bells Canyon (9,900')

Lake Hardy to South Thunder Hike

2010-09-05T10:22:00.003-06:00

North face of Lone Peak (11,253')

View west towards Pfeifferhorn

Matt on summit of South Thunder (11,154')
Lone Peak in the background

Mountain goat family (center) near Lake Hardy

Lake Hardy (9,900')

Snowbird Trip

2010-08-21T19:10:00.006-06:00

Sarah in Mineral Basin

Sarah in Peruvian tunnel

Sarah hiking the ridge trail to Hidden Peak

Matt at Hidden Peak (11,000')

Sarah on top of Hidden Peak (11,000')

Bells Canyon Hiking

2010-08-15T11:38:00.003-06:00

Bells Canyon creek

Zach - Lower Bells Falls

Matt - Lower Bells Falls

Zach - Lower Bells Falls

Proctor Backyard Concert

2010-08-08T18:58:00.002-06:00

Dylan, Zach and Savannah

Dorothy and Gordon enjoying the music

Jeff and his band

Dylan dancing to the music

12 Mile Camping

2010-08-07T16:22:00.004-06:00

Left to right: Zach, Matt, Devin, Logan, Brandon, Jeremy

Matt & Zach

Zach at Palisades Golf Course

Matt & Zach - Palisades Golf Course

Lone Peak Camping (Again)

2010-07-17T20:14:00.003-06:00

Matt at Outlaw Cabin

Matt in snowfield (Lone Peak in background)

Matt above Bells Canyon

Lone Peak's north face cliffs (Matt's foot at bottom)

View of the Lone Peak cirque

Lone Peak Hike

2010-07-10T19:29:00.004-06:00

Matt on Lone Peak summit (11,253')

Lone Peak cirque

Lone Peak (11,253')

Matt at overlook

Jeremy at overlook

Lake Powell Trip

2010-06-22T06:59:00.003-06:00

Sarah, Dylan and Savannah

Matt & Zach

The Pirate crew: Mary, Nathan, Savannah, Zach, Candace

Dylan

Savannah and Katie wake surfing!

Family Hike

2010-06-06T09:30:00.004-06:00

Uncle Jeremy and Zach - Bells Canyon

Family picture - lower Bells falls

Zach & Savannah on the trail

Zach & Savannah by Bells Creek

Sarah and Dylan

St. George - Memorial Day Weekend

2010-05-31T19:41:00.006-06:00

Sarah, Dylan, Savannah and Zach - St. George hike

Matt & kids - St. George hike

Zach & Dylan playing racquetball

Savannah and Zach at the condo pool

Dylan at the condo pool

Havasupai Trip

2010-05-31T13:04:00.005-06:00

Logan's Visit

2010-05-31T12:57:00.001-06:00

Boondocks Fun

2010-05-31T12:17:00.002-06:00

Happy 8th Birthday Zach - May 15th!!!

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Happy 2nd Birthday Dylan - April 10th!!! (a little late)

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St. George

2010-04-02T15:12:00.003-06:00

We were able to go down to St. George for Spring Break. The weather was beautiful. It was 80 degrees the last day. I didn't want to leave it was so beautiful and I knew the weather is Salt Lake was going to be nasty.

We went on daily hikes. That was Savannah's favorite thing to do. I thought she would enjoy swimming more. But when I asked her what she would rather do she would yell out, "Let's go hiking!!" We hiked the "crack." Zach and Savannah were scared at first and then this cute family helped them hike all the way up and back down. Dylan wasn't going to have anything to do with it. He wouldn't let me put him down. Me + Dylan = Too wide to fit through. So we watched as Zach and Savannah went up and back down. They wanted to do it over and over.

Zach bought a fake lizard and was trying to lure other lizards out of the holes so he could catch them. He would yell out, "Come out and see your lizard friend."

We went swimming every day. The warmth from the sun on my skin was heaven!! Dylan absolutely loved it. He is such a good boy. He knew he had to wear his life jacket and he willingly put it on.

Dylan was such a good hiker. He could keep up with the rest of us. He loved climbing up on the rocks just like the other kids. He thought he was such a big boy!!

This was our new favorite hiking spot we found which is not too far from the condo. Thanks Alisha for showing us the last time we were down there. Dylan kept showing me the sign for golf on our hike and I was wondering why. Finally I figured it out. Someone had hit some range balls from the mountain above. He was in heaven it was like an golf ball easter hunt. He could spot them 50 yards away. He found one for every pocket and one for each hand.

Maui Vacation

2010-01-19T12:32:00.003-07:00

Here are some pics from our Maui vacation. We had such a good time. We went with my parents and all my brothers and sisters and their spouses. We have such a good time together. There isn't a bunch of people I would rather go on vacation with. This is the beach I would run on every morning. It was so beautiful and I felt like I could go forever.

Thanks Matt for posting a picture of me in my swimsuit!! Here I am on the Hula Girl. We all went sailing on this amazing boat (minus Scott and Kim and Steve Sperry). It was really windy and cold that day. The waves were huge. Getting out to the boat was the most exciting part. Usually they just pull us to the shore and you walk right on but the waves were too big!! We had to get into this little dingy and then try to get everyone in and get back out before the huge waves would come in. Matt and I were at the front of the dingy and let's just say we were soaked!! We sailed for a little while and then stopped to watch some whales. I have never seen as many whales as I did on this trip. We sailed a little bit longer and then stopped to go snorkeling. We saw so many turtles. We would just follow them around. I got a little nervous when one started swimming right toward me.

Here is the dingy with Dad and Sue and Jeff. My Dad is so brave. I didn't think he was going to make it and we almost lost my Mom transfering her from the little boat to the big boat. I think we all just about had a heart attack!!

Sue and I at dinner at the Hula Grill. I think I gained 10 lbs. from all the food on this trip. We had a huge buffet breakfast every morning. We were so full we wouldn't have to eat lunch. Then we went out to dinner every night. Our favorite place was Leilani's on the beach. There fish tacos were amazing. We didn't discover the Hula Pie til one of the last days. It was the best dessert!!

Matt did a ton of golfing. He can't sit still when we are on vacation. So I had lot of time to myself to sit by the pool and read the final book in the twilight series. I also got to spend some time with my parents since this will probably be one of the last big family trips we will take together. One of the funny things that kept happening on the trip was that people kept asking us if we were a polygamist. There was always a group of girls and then one of the boys would come with us. I guess that they way it looked.

One of the pictures from Matt's golf days. Maybe I should take some golf lessons.

Lanai Golf Excursion

2010-01-19T12:21:00.002-07:00

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T14:51:00.002-07:00

Utah Football / Classic Skating Night

2009-10-25T12:38:00.003-06:00

Snowbird Octoberfest

2009-10-18T14:45:00.002-06:00

Matt and the kids went up to Snowbird to pick up their season passes and had fun walking around the last days of Octoberfest.

Looking cool with their hoods up.

Savannah loved looking at all the jewelry booths and kept asking for Daddy to buy her something.

Leaves, Pumpkins and Parties

2009-10-18T14:24:00.004-06:00

I think Fall is Zach's favorite time of year. He loves to rake the leaves. He went and got the rake and raked a huge pile before we knew it.

Savannah loves to dress up. She found my old ballet costume and had to try it on have me take a picture.

I have found that painting pumkins is much easier and fun than carving. Plus I don't have to clean out the pumkin and everyone is much happier.

Painting pumkins with Dylan watching over their shoulders.

We had a great time at the Flores Halloween party. Zach and his best friend Stone dressed up as Starwars characters. Dylan is supposed to Yoda but has a hatred for anything put on his head. So he is just a Jedi.

Fall Hiking

2009-10-18T14:08:00.005-06:00

We took advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend and went for a family hike. It was absolutely beautiful. We couldn't have asked for better weather. It was just the perfect temperature.

Here we are all together at the beginning of the hike. I lagged behind because I was carrying Dylan which weighs about 30 lbs. I thought I would be able to do it easily since I have started bootcamp and had to wear a 30 lb. vest for the first week while exercising.

Taking a rest.

Zach always has to be in the lead.

Posing for a picture on the bridge. Savy with her head tilted to one side is her favorite pose.

Zach and Savannah loved throwing rocks in to the water. They also found a ton of Lady bugs along the way. They were huge ones. Dylan didn't like them too much. He is terrified of bugs.

Indivisible

2009-10-01T08:51:00.002-06:00

After church on Sunday Savannah and I were coloring. She starts asking me, "Why is Heavenly Father invisible?" So to get more information about where she was coming from I ask her about what she talked about in her Primary class. She says sharing. Then she says, "Mom, I am talking about the Pledge of Allegiance - One nation under God - INVISIBLE." I couldn't help but laugh. She comes up with the funniest things!

Recent Kid Pics

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Matt Budapest Trip

2009-09-18T10:26:00.003-06:00

Who did it?

2009-08-22T20:35:00.002-06:00

Funny story that happened last week. Savannah and I were standing in line at the grocery store getting ready to swipe the credit card when someone (Savannah) lets out this huge butt jiggling fart. It didn't sound like something that would come out of a little girl. I look at her and say, "Savannah, what was that?" At this point I don't think that the cashier believes it came from this sweet little girl. I am totally embarassed thinking the cashier thinks it was me. Then Savannah says to me, "What else am I supposed to do?" I always that is was the parent that embarasses the child not the other way around. Savannah, I love you but you are the Princess of gross!

Snowbird 2009

2009-08-22T12:19:00.003-06:00

This weekend our family went up to Snowbird for a little vacation. We took the kids on the alpine slide and they loved it. Savannah was a little scared at first but it ended up being her favorite part of the trip. Zach loved it because he was the fastest everytime. Zach always has to win. He is very competitive.

Here is Zach at the Cliff Lodge looking down from the 8th floor.

A view of the Cliff lodge from the line for the alpine slide. Me, Savy and Dylan went swimming while Matt and Zach went on the alpine slide another time.

Going over the bridge to jump on the big bounce house. I can't tell you how hot it was. We were all totally sweaty!! Hiking up the mountain to get back to the hotel just about did me in. Let me tell you, they do not make it stroller friendly.

Zach is in the lead!!

Savannah at the swimming pool. She loved jumping in, chasing the squirrel and the little blue bird.

12 Mile Camping

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Proctor Backyard Concert

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Boondocks

2009-07-18T14:33:00.004-06:00

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-05T13:59:00.003-06:00

Happy 4th of July!! We started the day bright and early at 6:15. I had to run across the street to get a nice spot in the shade for the 4th of July. Could you believe there were already chairs set out. I thought I would be the 1st!! Is is wrong to move somebody's chairs. Can you believe I did that. I just moved them over a foot or two so we could be in the shade too. But it turned out to be the perfect temperature. It was kind of overcast so we were comfortable. The kids had fun watching the parade.

They would wave at all the people throwing candy hoping they would get more if they did that!! About 3/4 of the way through Savannah says to me, "I need to rest my arm is getting tired."

We had to make a rule this year that we would not eat any of the candy until we got home. Last year Savannah downed most of hers before the parade was over. I didn't think they would do it but they had some willpower!!

Waiting for the parade to start.

After the parade we just rested and got some housework done so we could go to a BBQ with friends and neighbors. We had a great time! Stan and Cami have a backyard full of animals that the kids just loved. They even got a free pony ride. Zach and Savannah loved it.

Zach posing for a picture.

Savannah is squealing with excitement!

Savannah with her best friend climbing on the rock!

Dylan is trying to play catch with the goat. I don't think the goat was too happy!

Family Hike

2009-06-19T18:08:00.004-06:00

We got back from Lake Powell and Matt had taken an extra day off so we decided to go for a family hike up Bell Canyon. Usually Matt and Zach just go. Savannah has been begging to go with the boys and I thought I was in good enough shape I could do it with Dylan on my back. Man was it hard with and extra 30 lbs. Matt and the kids are fast hikers and they had to wait for me and Dylan. I soon as would catch up they would start going again so I didn't have much time to rest if I wanted to keep up with them.

Here we are at the reservoir. Matt and Zach hiked up even further while the rest of us hiked back down.

Savannah and Zach wanted to go swimming in the water. It looked very refreshing!

Isn't that sweet. Zach was helping Savannah up the trail for her first hike with the boys. Later on she was pulling him!

Schettler Family Trip - Lake Powell 2009

2009-06-18T17:15:00.003-06:00

Here we are at Lake Powell for the 2009 Schettler Family trip. We always have such a fun time together. My whole family was able to come minus about 3 people. Dylan was trooper with wearing his life jacket. He would scream as soon as we would put it on. I was attached to him the whole trip. I think he was glad to finally be home because he had his freedom. I was glad to not be holding him 8 hours a day.

Our designated seat on the boat. We were lucky to sit here - there were a couple of times the waves came over the bow of the boat and soaked everybody but us!!

This was Zach's favorite spot in the boat. He loved the wind in his face.

Matt, Zach and Savannah hiked up to some indian ruins. They love to hike and made Daddy really nervous with their carefree steps.

This was Savannah's favorite spot. She loved the water and swimming. Everytime the boat stopped she was ready to jump out and go swimming.

This was Dylan's favorite spot. He loved dangling his feet off the back of the boat. He even went in swimming with Daddy. The water was much cooler this year due to all the cooler weather but he loved the water anyway.

Memorial Day Swim Party

2009-05-25T17:14:00.003-06:00

Memorial Day Hike

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Zoo Trip

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Savannah watching the Cheetah. She wants one as a pet. She thinks Tabby, our cat, would get along nicely with it.

Savannah holding Ryker's hand. Dylan felt left out so he stuck his hand out for Savannah to hold as well.

Jenn and Ryker on the train ride.

Here we are on the train ride. I had bought some cotton candy for Savannah right before the ride and she was begging for me to open it. I didn't want to open it right then because Dylan would want some and I didn't want sticky hands. So I was looking for an excuse not to open it, when I saw a sign that said no food on the train. I pointed out the sign to Savannah. And then, Savannah (with her favorite question) asks why? So, I explained that the animals would want to get on the train and eat it. So she held on to it so tight the whole ride. When we went past the Buffalo she started freaking out. She seriously thought it was going to come and eat her precious cotton candy.

Swimming Lessons

2009-05-20T19:00:00.004-06:00

Savannah with her new goggles. Of course she picked pink!! She hates water in her eyes so I wondered how swimming lessons were going to go. She loves swimming lessons and she actually puts her face in the water and gets water in her eyes.

Here is my little monkey in the water. He loves to splash and splash and splash. By the time it's time to go home I am completely wet from his splashes.

Zach thinks he is too old for swimming lessons and doesn't like to go. But I let him swim while we are waiting for his class to start and the new water gun from his birthday party helps.

Zach Birthday Party - Classic Fun Center

2009-05-20T18:52:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday Zach!! Zach is the last to have his birthday out of all his friends. He got to go to many birthday parties before he had his. He chose to have his part at Classic Skating. The boys had so much fun. They didn't want to leave. They rode their scooters, played laser tag, bounced on the giant inflatables and played tag in the jungle. They had a blast - their hair was soaked with sweat! It was disgusting!

Here they are getting ready to play laser tag. On the ride down to Classic Skating the kids were talking about playing laser tag. Zach's friend Jack yells out, "Zach's really easy to get." Well, needless to say Zach's team was the losing team. But that's okay he had tons of fun shooting guns!

Zach's laser tag team. The blue team. Come on Zach - you are supposed to pick red for Utah!!

Happy Birthday Zach! 7 Years old!

2009-05-17T07:13:00.000-06:00

Easter 2009 (St. George)

2009-04-13T16:09:00.004-06:00

We had a great Spring break down in St. George. It was nice to get away and into warmer weather. Saturday was the only day it rained and it was warm enough to go swimming the rest of the time.

Zach and Savannah loved the pool and couldn't get enough. Zach had to yell, "CANNONBALL" everytime he jumped in the pool.

Matt and Zach loved playing raquetball. I was impressed by how well Zach did. I guess all the hours of playing Wii Sports has really helped out his hand/eye coordination.

Savannah and Dylan had lots of fun swimming in the baby pool. Savannah was the best pool cleaner ever. Everytime a "feather" (leaf) would fall in the pool she would quickly scoop it out.

Savannah comes up with some interest names for things. She enjoyed going on walks and looking for "jungle trees."

We celebrated Dylan's first birthday while down in St. George. We started out the day by going to Fiesta Fun, playing and eating at McDonald's. We should have bought stock in McDonald's before going on vacation. I think we ate there at least once a day.

Springtime

2009-04-13T16:05:00.002-06:00

Savannah loves picking flowers. This is one of the warm days we have had this spring. On these warm days we drop everything and play outside all day. I keep forgetting to put sunscreen on them and poor Dylan had a sunburned bald head.

Don't they look like twins! Zach had so much fun driving Dylan around. Dylan didn't want to get out. He kept trying to reach over and grab the steering wheel. I know he can't wait to get big enough to drive the tractor. Zach is an excellent driver and back out of the tight spot in the garage without hitting my car. Savannah -- well, let's say she needs some practice.

Happy Birthday Dylan

2009-04-09T14:37:00.001-06:00

Incredible Spring Powder!!!

2009-04-04T13:26:00.001-06:00

Matt & Kirsten Visit

2009-03-04T19:06:00.001-07:00

Pictures from Budapest

2009-02-19T10:19:00.001-07:00

Tag from Annie

2009-02-15T20:54:00.004-07:00

Here are the rules:

1. Go to your documents/pictures.

2. Go to your 6th file.

3. Go to your 6th picture.

4. Blog about it.

5. Tag 6 people to do the same.

6. So here we go...

This is a hike our family went on in 2007 in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Matt is a really big hiker and knows where some really cools hikes are. This is one of the waterfalls we saw on our hike. Isn't Matt a great photographer. He takes amazing photos. We have even framed some of his photos and hung them in our house.

I tag: Marilee, Allison, Melissa Despain, Jenn Bowen, Amber, and Britney

5 Things I love about you!

2009-02-10T13:32:00.002-07:00

Valentine's is one of my favorite holidays. I love making heart cookies with the kids to give out to our friends and neighbors. It is a great time to tell everybody how much you love and appreciate them.

Here are 5 things I love about each person in my family.

Matt

1. I love how organized and on top of things he is. He is out of town on business for 2 weeks and he has taken care of everything for me so I don't have to worry about a thing!

2. Sense of humor. He is always making me laugh!

3. A fabulous father. He loves playing with Zach, Savy and Dylan. Zach adores Dad and thinks he is the greatest. Savannah has him wrapped around her little finger. Dylan thinks Daddy is #1.

4. His willingness to help people in need. He is very caring person.

5. I love how he worries about everything so I don't have to.

Zach

1. I love his silly grin with his missing teeth.

2. I love when he gets excited about something he has to tell you over and over again.

3. I love his arts and crafts projects that he gives Dad as presents daily.

4. I love his Lego creations. He is very inventive with what he makes.

5. I love the way he can get Dylan to laugh like noboy else.

Savannah

1. I love how she tells me she loves me and that I am her best friend like a hundred times a day. I cherish that because I know one day that will end.

2. I love that she really and truly believes that she is a princess.

3. I love to go shopping with her. She has become quite a shopaholic. Sometimes she asks if we can go shopping.

4. I love to watch her dance and twirl. Her favorite clothing is anything that spins. We went shopping this weekend and a found 2 skirts I wanted to try on. While we are in the dressing room she asked me to twirl to see if the skirts would twirl. One spun really well and other one didn't. I bet you can guess which one she wanted me to buy.

5. I love her sweet and caring personality. She always brightens my day.

Dylan

1. I love the way he scoots across the floor instead of crawling. I will have to get it on video because it is so funny!

2. I love his giggle when I tickle him. He is so ticklish. I barely have to touch him.

3. I love the way his flaps his arms to the music while I work out. He always checks to makes sure that I am watching him do it.

4. I love his snuggles and cuddles.

5. I love that I am his favorite person. He is a momma's boy and won't go to anyone if I am anywhere near.

Dialing Dylan

2009-01-17T20:31:00.002-07:00

Okay, so this happened a couple weeks ago but I thought I would post it. I don't put much about Dylan on the blog cause he doesn't do as much stuff as the other kids. It wasn't funny when it happened but it's a great story to share. So here's the story:

I had just gotten off the phone with my friend when Zach came upstairs from playing soccer with a bloody toe. I put Dylan and the phone down on the ground while I tended to Zach's needs. While I am washing off Zach's toes and putting neosporin and a band-aid on I hear Dylan pushing buttons on the phone. I heard a dial tone so somehow he got it on speaker phone. Then I heard him push a few more buttons. I figured he wouldn't be able to dial anything and would hurry and get the phone away from him as soon as I was done with Zach.

Then I hear it start ringing about the time I am finishing putting the band-aid on so I run to get the phone. Before I could hang it up. Someone comes on the the line and says, "911, what's your emergency." I was horrified. I didn't know what to say. I quickly explained that my baby got a hold of the phone and somehow dialed 911. I apologized profusely and vowed to never let him get at hold of the phone again. They got my name, address and phone number. I thought that was the end of it.

About 20 minutes later there is a knock at the door. I opened the door and standing there were 2 police officer. They are required to come check if everything is okay. What an embarassing ordeal. Zach and Savannah learned that you never call 911 unless it is an emergency. I am still working on Dylan.

More Winter Fun!

2009-01-17T15:51:00.002-07:00

Snowbird Skiing

2009-01-10T13:41:00.000-07:00

Christmas Fun

2009-01-08T15:21:00.004-07:00

We had a fabulous Christmas Season. It seems like it gets more hectic each year. But we had a lot of fun. We started off December by going to dinner for Matt and my Dad's birthday (they share a birthday) with all my siblings and spouses. It was fun to get together without all the kids.

It seemed like we went to a million Christmas parties. Our babysitter sure made a lot of money this December. Savannah and Zach had fun at the Smith's Christmas party. There was a special surprise visitor who happened to stop by with a gift for all the children. Santa asked Savannah what she wanted for Christmas. She replied, "5 lipsticks." Not 4, 3, 2 or 1 but, 5 lipsticks. Then he asked all the kids what the best part of Christmas is? Savannah's answer was LIPSTICKS!

Zach asked for Legos. He is really into Legos and is a really good builder.

Zach's other thing that he is into right now is Starwars. He and his cousin Nathan both got Storm Trooper helmets. They were both surprised to see that they got the same thing Christmas morning. They had fun running around playing Starwars. Even the big kids got in on the action by stealing the helmets.

Best buds!

Starwars fun with Zach and Nathan.

I think Savannah really believes she is a princess. She is such a girly girl. She got all kinds of princess stuff for Christmas. Santa even brought her the "5 lipsticks" she asked him for. They came in a little purse and she takes that thing everywhere she goes. Zach got some Lipsmacker also and then went on to sell them to Savannah for $5 a piece. Savannah would pay anything for lipstick.

Another happening while on Christmas break. Zach lost his second loose tooth. Zach, Savannah and Dylan were all playing on the floor in the kitchen while I was making some sugar cookies. Dylan got so excited and kicked Zach in the mouth. He tooth came right out. It was soooo loose but he would never let anyone pull it out. He had lost the other tooth on the bottom and the loose one was moving over into the middle it looked really silly. He kept telling me to pull it out while he was asleep. I glad to have that tooth gone!

Our Christmas card this year

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Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Elf Yourself

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Savannah the Cheerleader

2008-11-27T10:13:00.001-07:00

Go Utes!!!

2008-11-23T10:21:00.002-07:00

100 Things

2008-11-16T14:24:00.008-07:00

I copied this from my friend Allison's blog. Allison, I know about some of things you did like going on a speeding motorcycle. I have done about 43 things on this list and would love to do more. I highlighted the one I have done in purple.

1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

100. Totally copied a post from someone else's blog to your own

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-01T10:49:00.001-06:00

We all had a happy Halloween. Thanks to Cami and Stan for a wonderful meal before trick or treating. Zach loved his Jedi Costume. I went to go buy him a jedi costume before Halloween but they were $50 for a piece of crap costume. I looked at the costume and decided I could sew one for him. I think it turned out great! It was alot of hard work since I am not a real great seamstress. There was alot of stitches to be unpicked because I had sewn stuff backwards.

Savannah's costume was easy. Thanks again Cami for letting us borrow the Snow White Costume. Savannah had 2 different costumes. She was also Cinderella. It is a little bit long in front so she decided to be Snow White for trick or treating.

And of course we can't forget Dylan. He was darling as baby Yoda. He already kind of looks like Yoda with his cute pokey ears. I tried to find a Charlie Brown costume for him - because his Charlie Brown's twin - But no luck!

Six Quirky Things

2008-10-29T21:32:00.002-06:00

Thanks Annie. You are quirky. But that's what I like about you!

1. Just like you, Annie, I had calling people on the phone. If there is anyway to get around it - I will do it. I put off getting my hair colored because I hate calling people. That's why my roots get pretty bad. You know your roots are getting bad when your husband suggested getting your hair done.

2. I hate the feel of newspaper and velvet. I don't know why I have always hated that.

3. I secretly play Webkinz while Zach is asleep. I love to play the games.

4. I love to take a bath at night. It relaxes me. It has to be so hot - most people couldn't stand it. I hate to be cold.

5. I hate public bathrooms! They are soooo disgusting. I hate having to take Savannah into them because she has to touch everything. The other day we went to Target - and of course she had to go to the bathroom. So we try to fit everyone into the handicapped stall. The seats are black instead of white and she is so fascinated by this that she has to rub her hand all along the black seat. I was in shock. We had to totally disinfect her hands.

6. I would love to cook more often if all the ingredients were premeasured in cute little bowls like on the Martha Stewart show. And if someone would clean up the mess after I am done. Actually I would just love to have personal chef. I think I would eat so much more healthy if I had a personal chef. I hate cutting up food - especially raw chicken. I had the hardest time doing that while I was pregnant. Does that make you sick Marilee and Annie? Sorry! Probably, just thinking about it make you guys sick.

Zach's first lost tooth & crazy hair day

2008-10-26T15:15:00.006-06:00

I had been bugging Zach to let me pull his tooth since it had been hanging by a thread. He agreed to let me pull it out the next day - BUT, he was eating some apples with dinner and it just fell out. It didn't even hurt. He thought it was part of his apple. Thank goodness he didn't swallow it!

It was Red Ribbon week and some of the activities included having a crazy hair day. Last year we were slackers so this year we had to go all out. (The T.V. was on while I was taking this picture - I kept telling them to look at me - finally I just took the picture).

Autumn Fun

2008-10-26T15:03:00.005-06:00

I don't know why Zach and Savannah (mostly Zach) love playing in the leaves. They had fun raking up all the leaves into a big pile and jumping in them. Savannah loved to tease Zach and jump in the pile he made. What a teaser she is!

Old Mill Golf Course

Dylan was fascinated with all the leaves. He loved to pick them up and put them in his mouth.

Dylan kicking his feet in the leaves.

Dylan's Surgery

2008-10-21T21:45:00.002-06:00

Dylan went in for surgery on Monday to have a circumcision revision. The doctor who did Dylan's circumcision took too much skin off on one side which was cause it to twist. The procedure went well, although the Doctor said it was more difficult than he had anticipated. I am so thankful that all went so well.

Yesterday after the surgery he was very irritable and didn't sleep well that night. Dylan is doing great and feeling much better today. Although he had his six month check up and had 4 more shots. I am hoping that the medication they gave us for the surgery will help with the injections in his legs. He has had a rough couple days. What a mean Mom I am. It makes me want to cry when any of my kids have to get shots. I know it is for the best but I don't like them to be in pain.

Being at the Hospital and seeing some of the other patients I feel so blessed that I have 3 beautiful and healthy children. I know that those parents have had many trials and are so much stronger that I could ever be.

First Airplane Trip

2008-10-12T19:03:00.002-06:00

Savannah watching movies on Dad's iphone and Zach coloring while waiting for our flight to Orange County

First time on an airplane with all the kids. Are we crazy or what? They did really good! Savannah liked it when we "blasted off." Dylan did really good. He only cried on right before the landing. Zach had a good time sitting next to Dad. It was really nice because the flight was not full at all. I haven't been on a flight like that forever. We could sit where ever we wanted. It was nice to spread out.
Zach playing games and watching movies on Dad's iphone
Savannah and her new sunglasses. She saw them from all the way across the store and just had to have them.

Huntington Beach 2008

2008-10-12T18:46:00.003-06:00

Dylan loved the beach. He loved the sand. He had his first "sand"which. He really enjoyed putting his feet in the sand and kicking it all over. He also like grabbing the sand and putting it in his mouth. He didn't mind having the sand in his mouth and all over his body. He is such a good baby. He just goes with the flow.

Zach and Savannah at Huntington Beach. Zach and Savannah didn't mind the freezing cold water. One of the restaurants right by the the beach was called "Savannah at the Beach." Not too far from that was Zach's Surf Shop. They thought that was pretty cool.

We could get Savannah out of the freezing cold water. She had so much fun. She is such a free spirit. She would pretend the waves were chasing after her and she would try not to let them catch her. She did fall down once and the current started pulling on her. That kind of freaked her out. But she got back up and kept on playing in the water till it was time to go.

Zach had lots of fun playing in the sand. He would try and right his entire name before the waves would come and wash it away. He was really sad we didn't have and sand toys to make a sand castle.

Savannah the "junkfood junkie" having some rootbeer and pizza. She was in heaven.

Disneyland 2008

2008-10-12T18:36:00.002-06:00

Savannah and Dad going for a ride in the rockets. She loves to "blast off."

Zach, Dylan, Mom and Savannah at Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland. Savannah was more interested in looking at the duck in the pond than getting her picture taken.

Day 2 of theme parks. Zach and Savannah on A Bug's Life ride in California Adventure.

Zach and Mom driving the bumper bugs at California Adventure. Zach was a better driver than some of the adults on that ride!

Savannah's favorite ride was the Carousel. It was a short line. So we went on it again and again while we waited for Matt and Zach to go on some bigger rides.

Zach, Savannah, Dylan

2008-10-04T11:11:00.001-06:00

Zach with a cheesy grin.

Savannah found this hat it the closet and just had to wear it. Isn't she cute.

Dylan is not a big fan of baby food.

Old Mill Golf

2008-10-04T11:06:00.001-06:00

Jog-a-thon Fund Raiser

2008-09-19T16:51:00.002-06:00

Today was the Jog-a-thon fund raiser for Granite Elementary. So, Savannah, Dylan and I went to cheer Zach on. Before school Zach was running around the house - He said, "I have to practice for the Jog-a-thon."

The PTA did a great job of putting it together. To start off they had a warm-up. Then to start the jog-a-thon they had a big START sign for the kids to run through. They didn't know quite what to do and kept running around the sign.

If you know Zach, he ALWAYS has to be FIRST. He started in the middle of the pack but by the first lap he was one of the first kids. Zach had a great time. When Zach is running he likes to pretend he is Lightning McQueen - so every time Zach would pass us he would leap into the air and wink at us. It took me second to figure out why he was doing that - in the movie CARS while Lightning McQueen is racing, he leaps in the air and winks at the audience.

Savannah and I tried to run a lap but Zach just took off. He ended up lapping us. He sure is a fast runner. I think he will be a track star in High School. I don't know where Zach and Savannah get all their energy - they must suck it out of me because I have NO energy at all. Zach and Savannah ran the entire time (20 mins). Zach was totally sweatty and his face was bright red when the race was finished.

Later today when we went to pick Zach up from school Savannah said, "Let's go run laps again!" Maybe we will have to do that each night to waste some of her energy and get her to go to bed at a decent hour.

Golf, Tractor, Crowns

2008-09-06T11:22:00.001-06:00

Happy Anniversary

2008-09-04T10:06:00.002-06:00

August 31st was our 9th anniversary. I can't believe it's been that long! Here are some of the highlights of 9 years together.

Honeymoon trip to Cancun
Moving and buying our first house in Broken Arrow, OK (Tulsa)
Having our 1st Mortgage together
Winning a trip to Myrtle Beach and Darlington and getting to sit in the pits at a Nascar race. Matt you are so lucky! I must be your good luck charm
Going on a 2 week vacation to Rome and Greece. Rome was unbelievable - even though we got lost in Pompeii.
Moving back to Utah and having our first son - Zach
Building our 2nd home in Park City and living close to Sue and Jeff & Steve and Natalie.
The birth of our second child, Savannah
Selling our home in Park City and building a new home in Sandy
Many memorable vacations - Disney Cruise and Hawaii with the Schettler clan, Bear Lake, St. George, and Mom and Dad's 50th Anniversary Cruise
The birth of Dylan - which makes 3 beautiful and healthy children
His and hers silver Hondas

I am so grateful for a wonderful husband who loves me and his children - and works so hard to take great care of us. Mom and Dad you are such a wonderful example of a loving couple and I hope that we can have 50 wonderful year together just like you. Matt, I love you!!!

School Days!

2008-08-26T20:14:00.003-06:00

Wow! It was sure quiet at our house today! Zach went to his first day of school as a 1st grader which means he doesn't get out till 3:35. And, Savannah went to her first day of preschool. I actually got to exercise and get ready for the day.

Zach loves school. He told me his favorite thing to do at school was to write in his journal. I was surprised I thought he would say recess was his favorite part because of the new playground at school.

Savannah had a great time at school. She got to paint a big red circle. Painting is her favorite thing to do. She painted not only the paper but on her hands, her face and a little on her dress. I thought I wouldn't have to worry about her making a mess with paints when she was at school.

It is amazing what a few hours away from the kids can do. Zach says I am a lot more fun since he has started school.

End of Summer Fun

2008-08-23T18:47:00.001-06:00

2008-08-11T10:11:00.002-06:00

I can't believe summer is almost over. It has gone by so fast. Zach will start 1st grade in 2 weeks and Savannah will start her 1st year of preschool. Savannah is almost completely potty trained -- with only 2 weeks to spare (they have to be potty trained to attend Challenger).

Some funny things the kids have been doing this week -

Dylan likes to flap his arms up and down while in the high chair. Some times with fists (rock) and sometimes with open hands (paper). Zach thinks it's fun to play "Rock, Paper, Scissors" with Dylan. Zach actually lets Dylan win sometimes.

Saturday was uneventful - other than we went to Smith's grocery store. That was the highlight of Savannah's day. It was the Founder's day sale there. They had balloons, free cake and face painting. She was in heaven. We started out the shopping trip with eating cake. Savy's favorite!! And we ended with face painting. She got her face painted as a pink and red kitty cat. She said to me on the way home. I like painted faces better than plain faces.

Then on Sunday as we were getting ready for church, Savannah said, "Mom, I am ready to paint my face." She wanted me to paint her face like a butterfly.

Jeff Proctor Backyard Concert

2008-08-03T09:37:00.002-06:00

Bells Canyon Hiking (Matt & Jeremy)

2008-07-26T15:29:00.007-06:00

Happy Dylan

2008-07-26T15:23:00.000-06:00

12 mile camping

2008-07-12T11:04:00.001-06:00

Bear Lake

2008-06-29T14:29:00.002-06:00

Dylan: June 2008

2008-06-22T15:47:00.001-06:00

Summer Fun June 2008

2008-06-22T15:34:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday Zach!

2008-05-15T18:36:00.002-06:00

05.12.08

2008-05-12T17:39:00.002-06:00

05.04.08

2008-05-04T13:55:00.000-06:00

Dylan napping

Savannah spring dress

Zach & Savannah

Dylan Russell

2008-05-04T13:06:00.001-06:00

Born April 10th

10:16 AM

8 lbs, 9 oz, 20 inches long

First bath

Zach & Dylan

Sarah & Dylan

Savannah, Dorothy & Dylan