Oh what to do in the winter time...

Wow how the dreariness of January has set in. Cohen says it all in his face...he wants to be playing outside, he wants to drive in the Barbie jeep but just cant seem to muster up a smile amidst the eversion plagueing Utah....

...at least there are places to get our energy out, like the kangaroo zoo. A fun children's play center full of bouncy houses and slides. Here are a few of Cohen's buddies; Broody and Preslee I think he is happy. I was also very impressed with Halle who is normally really timid and shy when it comes to activities like these. I hardly saw her for the two hours we were there. She was having the time of her life and went on every slide there which were pretty big. Then there is Rock band to kill time, especially when it gets dark at 5! Don't ask about the onesie pajamas...I have no idea
Cohen's new favorite thing, saying "cheese" for pictures.

California!

We spent the holidays in sunny California visiting Chad's family. We had a wonderful time...and I must admit that is was especially nice the have so many people interested in entertaining our kids. I sort of had a nice little vaca, sleeping in, taking long naps, jogging and shopping free of children. Thanks so much grandma and grandpa! Halle and Cohen had a blast and were able to hang out with their other cousins for a change.

Grandpa was at little princess Halle's beckon call which can be quite tiresome as she is very demanding. Here grandpa is giving halle a personal manicure.

Hot tubing every night!
Halle's cousin Olivia

Christmas Eve with uncle Tim's fabulous salad

Christmas morning...toys toys toys. Never knew it could take 2 hours to open all the gifts. Thanks everyone.

Night out with all the siblings and no children.

Chad's favorite pass time...shuffle board.