Three Pines and a Utah Snow Storm

When Tom and I went to England about 10 years ago I noticed that instead of addresses the houses were named with plaques. I thought it was such a clever idea. So I began to think what I would call our house. Probably the most notable thing about our house are the three beautiful pine trees in our back yard. So hence my name for our Utah home was "Three Pines". This past summer we were back in England visiting Matt and Jenny and family and I again noticed...no addresses, just names. I mentioned to Matt and Jenny that on my trip years ago I had come to the conclusion that our home was "Three Pines". Can you imagine my surprise when I got my original English home name plaque..."Three Pines". I am not sure how long we will stay in our house but "Three Pines" will always travel with me. Memories of England and a good son and daughter-in-law that listened to my story!

We had a big snow storm last night and our our three pines and other trees looked very beautiful.

After Christmas and New Year's Eve 2009

Since Matt, Jenny and family are in England we did the next best thing to having them here--we Skyped with them several times during the holidays.

One of the fun things we did was sledding on the hill in Lindon Park. It couldn't have been a better day. The snow was perfect, the temperature was not too cold, and it even snowed while we were there. It was beautiful and fun! Madison got pink cheeks, but she had a good time!

Sammy even talked Grandpa Tom into going down the hill.

Amanda had fun taking Madison down on the sled. Amanda loves helping her little sister.

Connor probably loved the sledding more than anyone--he was the last who wanted to leave; in fact he never did want to leave!

Nicholle got into it and had fun also.

We had a fun New Year's celebration--Bingo with "cracker" prizes including crowns, s'mores, and lots of fun!

All in all, a very fun New Year's Eve and holiday season.