Soldier Hollow

For our March Family Outing, tubing was the vote. We went up to Midway to enjoy some freshly man-made snow. The weather has been beautiful, which melted the snow leaving us with less than desirable tubing conditions. It wasn't perfect snow, but it was still fun and we all enjoyed ourselves. Here we are dressing for the adventure.

 Beautiful Sierra Magera

 Ada insisted on wearing her sunglasses, this girls cracks me up!

 I got to join in on the family shoot as a kind man offered to take our picture.

 So this is how it worked, you chose a tube and walked up to the pulley. Isn't this just the cutest sight,, Ada and Corby hand in hand. Melt my heart!

 Teesh and Bria approaching the pulley. Bria was not sure about this process but Teesh talked her through it.

 There goes Sierra, Malia, Corby and little Ada Rae

 Breeta is next

 As I was about to get on the pulley, I hear giggles and turn around to see this. Ada is giggling so hard as she makes her first time down the mountain. If only I had a video camera, it was such a precious sound. The snow was a little mushy so it kept you from going too fast down the mountain which worked out perfect for a few of our family members. Bria was told by a classmate that people who tube or sled break their leg so that was all I heard from her. Am I going to break my leg momma?

 Sierra decided she had had enough so to the Yukon this girlie went.

 Teesh help me take the two little ones into the lodge to warm by the fire. It was so cozy and nice.

 I made chocolate chip cookies to celebrate with after our tubing and here's where the last cookie was divided in half. Ada grabbed the larger half  and Bria feels slighted. Oh Girls, you'll be OK, there is more than enough sugar for our entire family.

We went down multiple times and all really loved it. The wind started blowing and a couple of times down I caught it just right and man did I catch some air. I felt like I was flying, and at times, I actually was. Such a fun family evening. Snow is my favorite!

Circus

For the September Hansen gathering Malia was in charge. She planned, organized and saw through an adventurous outing. It was a day to remember. Way to go Malia Ruth, you know how to have a fantastic time.
We wanted to get down town early, as they always have a pre-show of the animals. With elephants being a favorite in our house at the moment multiple children wanted to get up close and personal with these gigantic animals. Corby dropped us off at the front of the Energy Solutions Center and went to secure free parking(do I need to remind you of our Anniversary "free" parking story?) We hurried to get in line to few the animals only to find a sign that said, "Due to construction, there will be no pre-show". Heartbroken girls;(

 So to try to make it less painful we hopped on trax and headed to City Creek.

 Sierra and Malia checked out the Apple Store and eyed the ever so desired IPhone 5C while the rest of us looked at the fish, waterfalls and other attractions. It was so fun and relaxing.

 After we sufficiently used up our pre-show time, we boarded trax and headed to the circus. We found our seats, nose bleed section but hey we could still see, kind of. After the show, I was talking to Jaren, my bro-in-law, and he announced he could have gotten us super great seats for only $5.00 more. I told him the next time that conversation happens it needs to be with me rather than Corby. All in all it was great but to be a little closer would have been nice as well as not being above the tightrope walkers  might have created a different mood as well. Oh well, next time we will do different. No one complained of our seats so that makes me happy happy happy.

 Ada sat on either Teesh's lap or mine and was mesmerized by the whole show. It was cute to hear her laugh and giggle as watched the animals perform.

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 These tightrope walkers were amazing. They were riding bikes and doing all kinds of crazy stuff all without any hiccup.

 This lady flying through the air was shot out of the cannon. It was so cool.

 There were about 6 to 8 people that were jumping from this tall structure onto the trampoline and doing a routine all synchronized, mind blowing.

 These two gentlemen would run around these circular things while it was spinning. They would have to jump to go upside down. The timing had to be perfect. It was fascinating to watch.

What a great experience we had. I have to say I love that my little girls are able to entertained so we as an entire family get to sit and enjoy our adventures. Great planning Malia, we all had a day to remember.