Mackenzie's Baptism

February 26th was another big day for us. Papa Tim and Grandma Teddy, Grandma Cooper, Grandma Linda and Papa Steve, Uncle Wade and Uncle Jeremy had all come down to attend Mackenzie's baptism. It was a very special event and we appreciated all our friends coming to celebrate with us: the Andertons, the Tambe's, the Genzers, the Broughs, and Lisa and Meredith Lannan. Thanks to Teddy for all the amazing food and hard work. It was a lovely event and celebration.

Wendy Got ENGAGED!!!

We got the call on Valentine's Day. Mike had proposed at the Valentine's Roller Derby bout in front of the entire crowd. He completely surprised her by talking the announcer into doing an "Ask A Derby Girl A Question" game. Wendy sent us the local news video footage (she's kinda famous around there, ya know!) of the entire thing. She tackled Mike after she said Yes. It was very Derby and it made me cry. That Mike loves that Wendy. I am so happy for them. Wedding date: tbd, but not too long!

Snow, Orlando, and Mackenzie's Birthday

On February 4th, the girls woke up to SNOW! School was cancelled. Meredith came over and the girls sledded and played all morning. Meredith's dad Michael had a bunch of folded up boxes the girls used to sled down our driveway (Mackenzie kept saying how much she would miss that driveway when we moved). I will not miss that driveway - it's quite steep. Here we captured the day. It was a special surprise. The next day we all flew out to Orlando. Dave had a conference there and we talked Grandma Linda into coming out and hanging with us too. We did Epcot first - kicked off by the Princess Breakfast. Later we went to the Magic Kingdom and the next day, Animal Kingdom. For our first time ever (except for Dave), we actually went to Universal Studios. We really wanted to see the newly opened Harry Potter part of the park. It was amazing: the Hogsmeade sign, the train, Honeydukes, the wand shoppe, butterbeer vendors, and singing Veela girls in school uniform. Great rides - loved, loved, loved it!!! Mackenzie decided instead of a regular birthday party to have a sleepover party. She invited Meredith, Kaitlyn Genzer, and Sophia Tenreirro. They made cupcakes, watched movies and got along really well. Happy 8th Birthday Mackenzie!

Remodel Before and After

This is the master bath right after we found out about our sewer leak. Yuck. Coming along and almost done - finally!

Madison's 5th Birthday and Party

January 19th Madison turned 5. She wanted her party at Pump It Up where you move from one bouncy room to the next and then get to sit in the bouncy throne. Done! She invited all the kids in her Canyon Creek Preschool class and all the girls in her dance class. She had lots of friends come and celebrate with her: Addy Fort, Linley Pittman, Jazzy Davis, Emma Johnson, Sadie Cannon, Eden McCall, triplets Aiden, Kylie, and Ashby, Sophia Standerfer, Samantha Genzer and more...

Baby Scarlett Arrives

The day after Charity flew out i got THE call at 2:20 am. Jessica Brough was officially in labor and I was the middle-of-the-night contact. I raced over to their house to watch Ezra as they zoomed to the hospital. She arrived 5 days late but it was a quick labor. The next morning Ezra and I played trains, had breakfast, and blew bubbles. Then we went to the hospital to see Chris, Jessica, and brand new sister Scarlett. She is beautiful! Thank you for letting me be part of it all, Brough Family. Love you guys!!!

Charity visits Austin

Charity is my best friend from college. She flew in right after Dave and the girls flew out to Utah. I had to stay in Austin to oversee the septic clean up mess at the new house and Charity's kids were at their Dad's, so the stars aligned and she got to come for a visit! We stayed up late, talked, went running, went boot shopping, visited the uber-posh Gold Class Cinemas (where your seat reclines and they serve you food - too fun!), and caught up on years of each others lives. What a fabulous 5 days. Love you Charity!!!