The Habreast

The haboob or habreast as Cicily likes to call it, this year was something else! We were minding our own business when we suddenly saw a giant wall of dust heading our way. We did what any sane person would do and set out to find the best possible view of this thing. When it finally reached us it felt like we were teleported to Mars. Everything was covered in a heavy layer of dust for the next couple of weeks.

4th of July

It's always a good time in Heber during the 4th of July. Plenty of food was consumed, games were played, family was visited, chairs were sat in, and fireworks were enjoyed! Love this country!

Dolores Family Reunion

Once every two years, we get together with my extended family which is a huge group.  My great uncle has property in Dolores, Colorado and we converge and do all things family!  Gus, in standard Gus fashion got stung by a swarm of wasps. Other than that, it was a wonderful trip!

Sycamore Creek

 We hit up Sycamore creek during spring break, it was an impulse trip and we had an great time.  On the way to the creek Gus asked if he could get dirty, I told him yes... he took that promise to heart and walked straight into the water when we got there.  He was in Heaven and he talks about going back all the time.  Just some girlfriends out with their kids, oh wait and Billy, the token dude who came along.  We were glad he was with us, because of course Jill got stuck and he drove it out of the sand like no big thing.  Marlo also threw down the most amazing dutch oven dinner, it was the best! 

Family Sleepover

When I say sleepover I use that phrase loosely.  We had all my sisters and all the kids sleep at our house, it was good times.  Nail painting, dance party (including a sweet conga line), games with Grandma, toilet papering, Muppet movie, late night chocolate frosty, and then we topped it all of the next day with a trip to the zoo.  I have the best family ever, they are awesome.

Photo Class

I took photography classes in high school and college, but both of those classes were film and I knew I needed to step up my knowledge so I could really use my new digital camera.  Don't get me wrong, nothing will replace my love for the darkroom, it really is magical... but I wanted to be able to capture with the new convenience of the digital era. I took a class online, and really enjoyed it.  Wendy Schulz is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone wanting to learn at any level.  

Disneyland 2012

We made a promise to Gus that he could go to Disneyland when he turned 5, the sort of promise you make to kids in the heat of the moment.  Well, he remembered that promise and stuck us to it.  We tried to convince him he had to be taller, but his body miraculously grew to the perfect height a month before our trip.  We had so much fun, it had been over 10 years for both James and I so it was awesome.  We took along Grandma and Grandpa Bowles and they added a whole new level of fun as well.  It was great, we told Gus we would go back in another 10 years!