Cabin weekend

We spent last weekend up at the cabin with some of our best friends. It was a weekend filled with junk food overload, Games, sledding, skiing and lots of laughs. We invented a new form of entertainment called IPod Karaoke...when it's late and you've overdosed on chocolate it's hilarious! We laughed for 2 hours straight! Niles and I feel very fortunate to have such wonderful people to call friends. Thanks to everyone for making it a memorable time. Can't wait for next year!

Soren and Cooper getting ready for another run.

Niles, Bill and Mike.

sledding with the girls.

Soren enjoying a little snack.

gaming with the girls.

Tagged!

Ok here goes! 25 random things about myself.

1. I love taking showers. If the hot water would last all day, I would never get out.
2. There are two things that I love to do but am appallingly bad at: mountain biking and dancing. Growing up, I never understood why I was always in the back during dance recitals. That is, until Niles secretly video taped me busting a move at my cousin's wedding; now everything is crystal clear. I've become quite comfortable with my lack of mountain biking mojo; for me, it's all about the scenery.
3. I hate any kind of gummy candy, and most candies in general. I really would rather eat broccoli than down gummy bears, worms, etc. I also HATE Cheetos!
4. With #3 in mind, you're probably thinking I'm a healthy eater. Think again. I love any baked goods or chocolate I can get my hands on, and often find excuses multiple times a day to indulge myself.
5. I love waking up early and being outside for a good run in the mornings. I love watching the day begin while I'm out. It's a great feeling.
6. I love my friends. We have a camaraderie, respect and understanding there that's difficult to convey in words. Each of them has unique qualities that make them easy to love and admire.
7. I adore my munchkins. They are little miracles that I am forever grateful for.
8. I believe the world would be a kinder place if we would all just be more like my husband.
9. US weekly is my favorite magazine. There, I said it. However, I have never purchased it, because I realize it's smut and can't bring myself to spend a dime on it. Instead, I always pick the longest line at the grocery store, and read it while I "wait."
10. I was nominated in my high school senior class as "Most Likely to Become June Clever". An unfortunate but true fact.
11. My middle name is Alice. Ughh! I've never liked it, and when I was younger I tried to get my parents to change it to "Alysse."
12. I have a stupid human trick: I can be picked up by my hair and feet and swung. If you don't believe me I can email you pictures.
13. I love to read. There's nothing like getting lost in a great book....this is partially why my 4 1/2 year olds still "need" naps. It's very convenient.
14. I don't know what my real hair color is.
15. I minored in French at BYU, did a study abroad in Paris, and still speak horrible French.
16. My latest favorite quote: "Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk while it's still snowing."~Phyllis Diller. Smart lady.
17. I bake cookies and hide them from my kids so I can have them to myself. Sometimes I share.
18. I didn't have my first kiss until after I was 16. I'm not quite sure if I should be proud of this, or embarrassed.
19. I'm deathly afraid of roller coasters. I had to change the channel on the tv once because there was an advertisement for a new super-duper-pee-your-pants ride and it was making my palms sweat.
20. The very thought of decorating my house gives me an ulcer. I wish someone could just do it for me.
21. I am a gamer. I love to play games. Board games, card games; you name it, I like to play it. Settlers of Catan and Canasta have been my running favorites for years.
22. Sushi is probably my first and favorite choice for dinner out.
23. I love that I have a religiion that is my culture and life. It makes life happy.
24. I played the violin for 12 years and rue the day that I quit. Now I'm lucky if I can remember Twinkle, Twinkle little star.
25. Kelly Ripa: when you die, can I have your job?

There you have it. 25 totally random things about Brecken.

Made with love

London made this little meal for me the other morning. Both sides of the sandwich had heart cut outs. It was very sweet. A cheese sandwich and carrots never tasted so good at 8:30 in the morning.

Grandpa Mose

Niles' grandpa Mose was a real cowboy. When he passed away Niles received his old rancher's hat. This weekend Niles' pulled it out during some much needed basement reorganizing and gave it to Soren. If we had known what a hit it was going to be, we would have wrapped it up and given it to him for Christmas.

Valentine's Day

This year I was too lazy and didn't make the kids their usual Valentine treat basket; luckily, we were able to improvise. We now have a new yearly Valentine's treat: Krispy Kreme. We found out they make special heart-shaped doughnuts for Valentine's Day, so we grabbed the kids and hauled down there for a Saturday morning surprise. You would have thought that we had taken them to Willy Wonka's factory. Fortunately, they were both perfect Charlies - they didn't even notice that everyone else was getting a box or boxes of doughnuts, and they only got one each. They loved it. Goal achieved.

This Guy

This guy is what makes Valentine's Day great. After 10 years together, I still get excited to see him at the end of the day. He has innumerable qualities that make him easy to love and admire. I love you Niles. Happy Valentines Day!

Family Night Out

This past weekend we went to Niles favorite place for family night.....Barnes & Noble. We went to the kids section and let the twins pick a book to buy. Lovey was in heaven, it was hilarious to see her running back and forth looking at books. Niles was very proud. Soren was a different story altogether, he picked a book in 2 seconds flat and then spent the remainder of the time playing with the train set or hurdling the step stools. We went and read the books with some cookies and hot chocolate. It was a great night.

Niles reading up on his spidey-sence.
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The twins picking out their books.

Enjoying cookies & overpriced hot chocolate.