Winter Happenings

I can't believe it's already MARCH.... and a while since I've posted.  Well we haven't gone on any major trips since Canada, but we have enjoyed the mild winter here in Provo and a few trips to Beaver.  We've also all had our share of sickness, hanging around all day in our pjs and watching The Backyardigans on Netfix.

Back in January I think there was only one real snowfall that actually stuck on the ground, so we took advantage and had some winter fun:

After getting back from Canada Gavin "helped" us unpack: 

We celebrated my Birthday - gifts, flowers, & dinner at Chili's

Built towers: 

Opened Valentine's gifts from Grandma & Grandpa and Nana & Grandpa Ducky:

And I was surprised with beautiful roses on Valentine's Day

We've gone up to the cabin in Beaver twice so far this year, and having the new hot-tub up there is REALLY nice when it's freezing cold outside.  Here's some pics from the cabin:

Gavin, Breanne, Tyler, & Janea

Grandpa shoveled out the swing set so we could all go play!

The snow was as tall as Gavin! 

Easton & Gavin

Earlier in February Jared also treated me to a wonderfully relaxing get away to Mesquite!  When we were setting goals together at the end of December, I had told him how some day I would LOVE to have a couple days to myself to work on some projects, relax, and get a massage or two.  I wasn't thinking of getting that anytime soon, but Jared looked into some things and found an amazing deal at Casa Blanca in Mesquite and surprised me.  So he sent me away for two days and I enjoyed a massage, pedicure, and relaxing in the hot mineral pools and steam room at the hotel spa.  I am so lucky to have such an amazing husband.  He remembers the smallest things that I say, and is always doing simple (or bigger) things for me - leaving notes, buying flowers, or taking Gavin out to play or run errands with him so I can get things done around the house.  I love him!

In the middle of February I also finally started my afternoon shift.  After my week of training I've only worked one week on so far, but it was wonderful!!!  On the four days that I work till midnight Gavin and Jared come during my break and bring me dinner, and the other three days I get off at 6pm, so we always get to have dinner together.  This is my week off right now, but tomorrow I'm working a morning shift for someone (5am!) so I am off to bed early tonight.