Dragon Taming

My brother Dave and I took his two oldest to see "How To Train Your Dragon" in 3D. His family was in Utah for Easter.

We pleaded with them to look at the camera for 30 seconds. They were glued to the previews. Isaac completely ignored us. Nothing could pry that kids stare from the screen. Seth pretended to look my way, but the photographic evidence shows otherwise.

Dave and I spent a lot of time trying to make Isaac keep his glasses on during the movie. I'm not sure he fully grasped the 3D concept.

Chickens & Goats

The rest of my photos from Arizona...

Spent a day at Jen's house. I've always liked pets that do something for you, besides simply being a pet. Goats mow your lawn and chickens lay eggs. Perfect pets.

Who could resist this face?

Celebrated my birthday at Dave & Julie's house with friends and family. As you can see, dinner was delicious.

And exhausting. Remember when we used to fall asleep mid meal, and then someone would carry us to bed? I miss those days.

David performed in a live nativity scene that evening.
Lacey's adorable girls with my nephew Seth. All smiles. Even the goat.

It was pretty cold out for Arizona. But then again, my mom would still be freezing even if she were wearing a polar bear suit in the Sahara desert during mid day.

Thanksgiving 2009

Visiting the family in Arizona for Thanksgiving again this year. Started off the day with the Mesa Turkey Trot. I think I've run it about 8 times now.

This is Amy coming in the home stretch.

Our family has outgrown having Thanksgiving at a house, so this year we moved it inside the church cultural hall.

Sad Owen

Mary

Making gravy

Standoff

Grandma holding McKenna

Happy Owen

Isaac

Mom & Dad

Spencer & Sammi

Tessa enjoying some of Grandma's jello

Andy, Mom, Dick, and Grandma

Family Reunion: Day 1

Thursday night kicked off our big family reunion at Linda's backyard. We got a little rain, but not enough to ruin the fun. I took a ton of pictures--these are the ok ones.

Kids

Etc.