Happy Birthday, Lucas!

Hot dogs, my favorite!



















Do I get the whole thing?



















I was a great surprise two years ago! (Almost a month early.)

All dressed up...

Ryan passed his dissertation defense---with no revisions!

Ryan came.

Ryan saw.

Ryan conquered.

And it was fun to watch.

Out on the farm

If you look closely, you might see that I am carrying a purse, which aggravated the pony once the ride started. You would think that growing up with horses would have made me a little more mindful of the animal.

A little break

Freedom!




















What is that bright shining thing we haven't seen all winter?

Snow, snow, snow!

Living in California for five years makes you forget about winter. There I often forgot what season it was. No question here.

The boys love it.

Christmas Parties

Lucas loved the BYU Christmas party mosh pit, er, balloon room where kids jump around and into each other.

















Lucas didn't think highly of Cosmo.





















Jonathan thought he was great.

















Youd family Christmas party