end of the farming season

Fall is a very bittersweet time at our house. As much as it bumms me out to have to put away the flip flops and get out the hoodies (or even worse heavy coats). I do love when Jeff has days off and has NO farming to do. He took on a extra farm this summer so there have been very few days this summer that jeff has not had farming to get done. And much as I hate cold, it's nice to know I wont get in trouble when Jeff gets home from work because I forgot to change the sprinkler (again). So I guess I'll go cut some firewood and get out the coats. At least We'll see a little more of Jeff around.

Here are some pictures from this summer.

Whit's Volleyball pictures

Whitney's been playing High School Volleyball. Tonia went to watch her at a away game. She gave her some volleyball tips and took some cool pictures for me. She has improved so much this year, It's amazing to me she is allready in High School.

pretty "saucy" ladies

Jo and I decided to do applesauce since our kids love it so much. We went to her neighbors (whose trees were loaded), and picked and picked and picked, with all the our kids. We knew we had a 'wholelotta' apples, but we never would have guessed we had 169 quarts worth. It was a long day, with wind threatening to move us inside, but we were proud of the results.

it's not always "fair"

The girls decided to show sheep at the county fair this year. Jim my brother in law was awesome to help the girls alot. It was a really good experience for the girls. When it came auction time we had to put up with a little pouting however, because Laurens sheep bought $50 more than Whit's. It was good for her!

Snow reunion 09'

Our top 5 things about Snow reunion 09'
1. seeing cousins and how much their families have grown.
2. Did someone say water???
3. bedazzling all the families wrists.
4.Rope swings.
5.the tractor ride through the water.

july 4th

Austin's favorite part of the parade.

Fourth of July pictures from the Neola parade.

ragnar

This year ragnar was as fun as ever. I again forgot my camera, so I do not have pictures from the race. I did however get a picture of the note the kids had left for me on the kitchen window when I got home. Thanks kids!

family

This is a picture from when we went to lunch for jolona's birthday. (her birthdays is in may, yes I am slow) The only sister missing was Tonia (wished ya lived closer).

For Austin's 3rd birthday he had a John Deere cake. Only fitting since I have never seen a kid so excited by tractors. He also got a lightning mcqueen car (that uses batteries quite fast:)

Lake Powell

We went to lake powell in June & we had a blast. Tonia had her fancy camera so I didn't take a ton of pictures because she did for me. But here are a few.

california with whitney

I went with the orchestra to california with whitney. It was a fun time, we went to universal studios and knotts. Sheela went with sage & we all had a fun time. We were glad to be home however. A few too many teenagers! :)

Easter

What a better thing to do on a hazy Easter morning than to spend time with family. Darren and Liz had the blessing for their new addition, Avery Iona, this morning. It was a very special blessing, and Both Darren and Liz bore such touching testimonies. It made me think on this special Easter how lucky I am to have BOTH of my older brothers, Darren is so cute with his kids, he truely shows them how much he loves them. We share some fun memories from our youth, and he has always been such a good example to me. I love him and I am proud of the man he has become!
I am also VERY grateful for my older brother that came to this earth to die for all of us. Without him none of us would qualify for the thing we strive for most of all, eternal life with our Heavenly Father. We can repent because of his choice to take upon him OUR sins, and we can be with our families forever. I am truely grateful for this on this Easter sunday. I truely have more blessings than I deserve.
if you have not seen the reflections of Christ video watch it on this Easter sunday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbzPUjabIb0

Snow family egg-stravaganza

It was once again time for the annual cousin easter party in Roosevelt. It was fun for everyone. There was food, candy, and fun for all. It is fun to live so close to so many cousins, and I'm glad we plan these events to get to spend time together. Teresa, heather, and marianne did a great job in planning. This year they did a scavenger hunt for the older kids (there is getting to be more of those every year) :)

Cinderella ballet

Lauren has been taking ballet in vernal this year at Powerhouse. Last weekend they had their performance of the cinderella ballet. Lauren did such a great job and looked so pretty. She was pretty excited that people came to watch her too.

my 14 year old thrill seeker

It's probally against the rules to post a picture of a picture, but I had to post the splash mountain pic. I didn't purchase the picture becuase I don't see spending money on a picture with your eyes closed and your moulth wide open. :) Anyway, whitney had a ball at disney, there wasn't a ride too scary. A couple she had to ride alone. Jeff and I both kinda have a rule. If there is a puke shield we pass! I think she had a good time though. Even though we had few teenager moments.

princess heaven

Lynsie's highlight of our disney trip was definately meeting all the princesses. She was in complete awe. I still am unsure if she thinks they are the 'actual' princesses or if they work a little like the whole santa routine, and let people dress up in their clothes. The line to see the princesses was pretty long, and that kinda was crappy, but I'm glad we waited through it.

priceless

4 tanks of gas 200$
2 sets mickey mouse ears (pirate edition) 30$

6 disneyland park hopper tickets 500$

5 night hotel stay 270$

park churros and cotton candy $4/ each

memories for the kids to file away priceless

more pictures to follow...