Alone...

It's Monday evening and the house seems so quiet, I can't believe it. The 3 cousins, Max, Bailey, and Owen left Saturday morning. Owen, Jackson, and I got strep throat to top the weekend off. Laura (who has lived with us these last 3 months), and Bryan who were staying with us took off for Idaho for the holidays, and my brother Sam stayed with us this weekend as well before flying out to visit a friend for Christmas. So we have had a very full house and now it is empty and quiet. It was fun to have everyone, but I must admit, I am enjoying the alone time we are having.

The kids watching a movie
Eating with Bryan and Laura at Cafe Rio right before they left.

Last goodbye's to Laura and Bryan. We won't be seeing them again before they move to Grand Cayman at the end of this year (in a week or so). We love you guys, and will miss you so much! It was so fun to have Laura live with us, and fun to have Bryan stay for a while. Good luck in Grand Cayman!

5 kids under the age of 6!

We are watching Wes' brother's kids this week while they are on vacation. It has been hectic (and it's only day 3), but fun for the kids. It snowed on the first day and they were right out in the snow playing. Hopefully the time will fly by between refereeing, the feeding frenzy, and chauffering the kids to and from school.

Owen, Bailey, Jackson, Max

It took me about a half hour just to get them all bundled up; then a few of them wandered back in about 15 minutes later. Owen and Max stayed out the longest. They are the real snow bunnies.

Sledding
Bailey was inside drinking hot chocolate cause her cheeks were cold.

Cute little snow bunny Londie!

UPS Local Hero

The other day, Wes’ supervisor received a letter from the Springville Police Department to express gratitude and appreciation for one of the UPS employees…so here it is. It was also posted on the world wide UPS website for UPS employees on the front page yesterday:

Springville Police Department Lieutenant Recognizes Provo Service Provider Wes Nye for saving a life.

Keep your eyes moving be aware of your surroundings

On Friday, October 31, 2008, a gentleman from Springville, who suffers from memory loss and other mental health issues due to a series of strokes, went missing from his home.

His family called the Police to get help in locating him. Officers and family were unable to locate him in the areas his family thought he would be in. They then began going from business to business with a photograph of the man contacting employees and patrons to see if anyone had seen him.

While at a business, officers were contacted by Provo service provider, Wes Nye. Mr. Nye explained to the officers that he would like to see the photo because he was making deliveries throughout the city and would watch for the man.

At approximately 4:00 pm Wes called the Springville Police Department to say he had seen a man who he felt matched the description of the missing man. An officer responded to the area where the man was seen and found that it was the missing man.

The man was exhausted from walking around all day and explained to the officer that he was unable to find his way home. The man was extremely grateful that he had been found and said over and over how thankful he was that people were looking for him.

Needless to say he was very happy to get home so he could eat and rest. His family is also very appreciative to Wes for going above and beyond his work responsibility to help him get home.

Springville Police Department Lieutenant Dell Gordon said, “We are very pleased to know that there are people throughout our community who care about others and make all communities better by what they do.”

Don’t I have the greatest husband ever? He is a hero…and at Wes’ daily UPS meeting for all the drivers, they gave him an award and cheered for him. Way to go Wes!

Thanksgiving Weekend-St. George

This is kind of long, but if you haven't noticed, we are a picture-taking family. So here are a few from our very fun Thanksgiving Weekend in St. George.

The morning we left, Wes and Jackson tried on their helmets...in bed.
Grandma taking London and Jackson for a ride.

Wes found a new woman...

And I found a new man...

Thanksgiving morning, my dad took Wes, Jackson, and Riley to see some cool dino tracks in the rocks.

Grandp and his little buddy

Hiking in Zion's-Lulu and Grandpa

Throwing rocks in the water.

Family Photo

Wes and Jackson climbed a big rock.

Jackson and London too tired to walk back to the car take the easy way out...on the stroller.

Petrified Sand Dunes

Mommy and London playing with sand and rocks

We went to see Twilight!! Grandma, Lulu, me, Chel, Bre, and Mom. Wes, Sam, and Riley came to the movie with us too.

Airplane ride with Grandpa

Mommy and Jackson with the airplane

Me with the Pilot

Wes motorbiking with Grandpa...hot helmet!

Grandpa being funny.

The hot tub of course...can't go to St. George without spending part of each day in here.

Playing in the sand on our last day in St. George. It was a beautiful day-about 70 degrees.

Daddy with his kiddos

Funny Londie

I love this shot of Wes and London's shadows

Daddy carrying the kids back to the car after a fun day in the sand. We had an awesome trip and were sad to leave. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Wood for a memorable Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving!

Our Wood Thanksgiving Feast-November 2008-St. George, Utah

Bryan was in Grand Cayman, but I couldn't leave him out, so here he is earlier this summer.
London and Lulu

My dad and I playing our annual "Sleigh Ride" duet-Jackson in the background playing the Wii

Riley being lazy.

Wes-Whoa mama! Doing the dishes!

Mom and Grandma Joyce

Chelsea whipping up some mean mashed potatoes

Mom and Dad, Granmda and Grandpa-Awwww!

Sam and his girly friend Bre!

Me cooking Thanksgiving rolls-secret recipe! Shh!

Laura and me slaving away in the kitchen.

UPS kids