Other random topics....

We had brussel sprouts for dinner the other night.  Maura wasn't too sure about them...

 and Dallin put all of them in his mouth at the same time to get it over with quickly.  

These kids just don't appreciate good food!

 We had a visit from our cousins!!

My sister, Jennifer, got tickets to One Direction for her teenage girls Blythe and Halle.  It was a big Christmas Surprise and they had been anxiously waiting to come to Phoenix for the big event ever since.  They came a couple weeks ago and spent a few days with us and we enjoyed being with them.  Katie and her kids hung out with us as well.  

Took a short trip to the Goldfield Ghost Town for the day.  It was super fun...and super hot!

 Cousins: Halle, Blythe, Dallin, Jeffrey

Adell, Damien, Maura

Jennifer, Me, Adell and Maura

We also took the teenagers to the temple to do baptisms for the dead.  I love that they are old enough to enjoy these kinds of activities when they get together! What a great way to make memories!!

 They also stopped by Grandma and Grandpa's old house to take a picture.  They have vague memories of being here when they were very very young.

 We've been doing a lot of swimming lately!

 Lastly,  Maura climbed to the VERY TOP of the zip line the last time we went to the ranch!!  It was quite the accomplishment for her! Next time we will try actually going down!

Life has been so good! We are so blessed!  We are happy!