This last week my whole family had the opportunity to go to a friend of my parent's cabin about 30 minutes East of Heber City, up in the mountains. Scott, Kourt, Cooper, Alan, Amanda, and Jaida all came up. They live in Cedar City and Grand Junction. It was fun to see and spend time with all of them because we don't see them very often. Next time we see Amanda she will have had her baby. Her and Kristen are both due in July. Amanda is having a boy and Kristen a girl. It was good that they came, because I know traveling long distances when you are really pregnant is not the most fun. Jaida and Cooper played so hard. They ran and ran and when we thought that they couldn't possibly run any more they did. They are 14 hours apart... not twins just cousins. They are 2 1/2. They are so funny. They just love each other so much. It is amazing that they can go months without seeing each other and then the minute they come together they are best buds and they just want to play.


On Wednesday we went to the Hogle Zoo. I haven't been there for a very long time. Colsten didn't really know what was going on, but he was a good sport and looked at the animals and played. We did wear him out though. Look how cute.

It was just a really great week. I was so grateful we had the opportunity to go up there. We haven't really done a lot since Natalie was diagnosed with cancer last Aug. Her and my mom either spend there time at home or in the hospital. Nat gets tired very quick and so she doesn't really like to travel far or do much, but she was a trooper. She always keeps a great attitude. I love her so much. I am proud to call her my sister. She is a huge blessing in my life and she has taught me so much in these last 9 months. I know that the lord is watching over her and carrying her through this huge trial in her life. It has been a huge testimony builder for me. So to be able to go as a family and spend time together and build and strengthen our family was so great for me. What a blessing families are.

Here is a picture of me and Nat at the zoo. They have a little Asian village type thing. We just found the hats and decided to try them on. And then there is Nat with the electronic wheelchair She was tired and didn't want me taking her picture and she was also trying to eath ice cream so she was giving a funny look.