{simply childhood}

Daddy took us for a ride on the four-wheeler.

It was a gorgeous day.

I love Arizona winters just for this reason.

There is something so relaxing about being out in the hills.

As a child that is what we did almost every weekend.

We always called it "going to the hills".

I think that is why when we take our own children out in the "hills" it

always brings such happy feelings back.  I love to watch them explore every rock, hole, or plant.

Isn't he cute?  I sure love this man and the life he has provided for me!

alphabet fun

We have been having fun with our large wooden letters.

Savanna is becoming quiet the speller.

With the cold outside days we have been discovering new things to play.

Our days have been sweet and wonderful together.

I am learning to stop and see the world through the eyes of a child again.

What a wonderful world it is.

I am enjoying this season in my life.

Is it hard? YES! Is it worth it? Absolutely!!

enjoying a cozy winter day

Today is cold.  We decided it was the perfect day for some hot chocolate.

We have been enjoying the cold rainy days inside.

Winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with a book and soft blanket.

The kids filled up the bathtub and took the boat for a ride too.

I love these kids.

{weekend adventure}

We decided since the weather was so lovely Saturday we would take a drive out to Cluff Ponds and let the kids play around.  They had many "adventure" as they call them.  We took tin foil dinners and enjoyed the afternoon.  Fisher caught 2 fish and Savanna caught 1.  Graham enjoyed eating everything he could find.  I think that is why I love Arizona so much.  We have many wonderful winter days where you can be outside and play.  The kids collects bottle caps and played hide & seek.  It was a little cold so the warm fire was nice.

Hunter and my dad built a boat together.  Hunter has been dying to try it out in the water.  So for Hunter, Saturday was a great day!

After we got home Jeremy, Loralie, and Hunter cleaned the fished and we had a fish fry.