Family Hike

Since Clint does monthly trips all around AZ for work, we decided to tag along one Saturday to Tucson. After a quick stop to check on a couple of stores, we visited the Saguaro National Park. The little museum had a short video and display room, and of course lots of fun desert books and toys in the gift shop:) We drove around the loop then got out to do a short little hike. It was a little hot, but it was so nice to see the blooming cactus flowers, look for wildlife (we saw a desert squirrel and a really weird bug), and move our legs for a bit. We're hoping to get to visit a lot more National Parks as a family.

Grand Canyon

Brailyn and Momma went on a weekend trip up to the Grand Canyon with some friends. Momma was going to do the 14 mile hike down to the river with Keisa, while the 'Men' did the R2R2R hike (in about 15 hours!). It was our first time there, if you can believe it, and we had such a fun time. Brailyn got to play with the girls and their Grammie while we hiked, we ate at Oregano's, french braided her hair, watched movies, and just had fun being up in the beauty of the Grand Canyon.

Summer Fun

We took a trip to California and stopped by the beach to visit Grandpa Bill and Ginny. They welcomed us into there house by the beach, took us around the town and even to a farmer's market. We were there for Momma's 30th birthday, so Ginny made a yummy cake and we had some delicious food at Mary's Secret Garden, Momma's new favorite restaurant in Ventura.


Playing catch with Boo, their dog





HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY MOMMA!

Disneyland Here We Come!!

We recently went to Disneyland with some good friends, and boy did we have FUN! The girls loved all the rides, especially Pirates of the Carribbean, and Momma and Daddy had fun watching the joy in their faces. We were there for Momma's 30th birthday, so had some extra special treatment (free bread, tortillas, and some extra rides!)

Brailyn's favorite rides: Tea cups (Ms. Keisa could spin it REALLY fast!), Winnie the Pooh, Splash Mountain, Peter Pan, and Pirates. She did NOT like Tower of Terror (she was brave and went on it 2 times, the 2nd time to help Emerson be brave). She also loved Small World, which we went on quite a few times to rest:)

Momma's favorite ride: The Mickey roller coaster at CA Adventure:) and Toy Story
Daddy's favorite ride: Toy Story


Goofy grabbed Brailyn's hand and started skipping with her to his next assignment






The Culbersons and the Ridgeways


Bosom Buddies

Easter 2010

Thank you Ashley (www.everydaylovephotography.com) for the BEAUTIFUL Easter pics! Grammie got Brailyn a dress complete with perals and sunglasses (her accessory of choice!), so we were excited to take pictures in them. Enjoy:)







I had to include some of the funny ones. She and Jaxon are just too funny together sometimes! Always the little pranksters (yes, they came up with the nose-grabbing scheme all by themselves!)

Skiing in Park City

We had a great time over Spring Break this year. Grandma took Brailyn, Momma and Larissa up to Park City for a few days of skiing. The weather was perfect- sunny and warm- and Brailyn had a great time at ski school. She was really good at keeping her balance and coming to a nice stop. Next year she'll be on the slopes for sure!
Hitting the Slopes

With her instructor Patrick

Our little Snowman

"Sledding"

Four Years Old!

Brailyn is FOUR! Growing up so fast and so beautifully. This last year has been a good one, hopefully, for her. Now that she is a big girl, here are some of the things we've done/are doing/got etc.

We got a new house (moving into the same neighborhood as one of her best friends), Started to read (and she is so excited about it). She knows quite a few sight words and is always asking me what signs say while we're driving.
She is 40 1/4 inches tall and about 35 pounds. Still gets really bad growing pains at night, so those aren't too fun.
Brailyn loves her dance classes. She's learning jazz and tap right now and loves practicing for her little recitals.
She is getting really good at coloring in the lines, and she has so many fun coloring books she loves to practice with.
Her favorite meal right now is 'hot' cereal (for breakfast) and beans or tofu and quinoa w/ dressing (some kind of vinaigrette) for dinner. I'm not joking, she LOVES it!
LOVES her sunglasses, and has 4 cute pairs that she coordinates w/ her clothes. Momma loves them too to keep her eyes sun safe:)
Plays with Parker and Jaxon a lot during the week, and does pretty well at handling those boys. I think she's quite the favorite at preschool with Haris, Jaxon, Daniel and Parker. They're often fighting over who gets to sit by her:)
Loves to play dress up (of course), especially when the Ridgeway girls come over.
Knows her primary songs really well, and loves to listen to them in the car. She also likes to listen to 'classical' music on the radio, especially when they play Peter and the Wolf, which we got to see at Child's Play.
Loves to have her hair 'blonde' (with her curls down and a half pony tail). I try to explain that her hair is always blonde, it just gets darker when it gets wet.
Cares deeply for others and is always there to give hugs and kisses when she sees someone is sad. She is a ray of sunshine in our family and we love her so much!

Favorite color- all colors
Favorite number- 100
Favorite food- all food
Worst food- foxes (what?)
Favorite Drink- all drinks...hot chocolate too
Favorite breakfast- Rainbow cereal
Favorite thing to do- play games
Best Friend- Haris (from preschool) and Emerson
Favorite thing to do with Momma- clean (hah!)
Favorite thing to do with Daddy- play people (Playmobile)
My Chores- put clothes away, make my bed, put away silverware, pick up toys
Wost chore- the silverware
What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor
What is your favorite scripture story? When Moses was in the wilderness
Why do we go to church? Because it's Sunday
Where do you want to go on a mission? Annapolis, like Ben
What do you like to learn about? Jesus up in Heaven
Favorite Movie- Robin Hood
Favorite Aunt/Uncle- all of the them
What is Daddy's job? To go to work.
What is Momma's job? To take care of me.
Favorite treat- Candy
Favorite Song- I am Like a Star Shining Brightly
What do you want to tell me about yourself? Haris is my best friend and Daddy always plays with me.
What do you like about being 4? When I grow up, I'm going to run.