"I Shop..."

Apparently, Evan loves to shop. I discoverd this one day when I asked him what he wanted to do for fun. He responded with "shop!" Since then, "shop" has evolved. Sometmes he says, "shop, eat", when we drive past Wal-mart he yells out "shop", and now he can tell you what he shops for (see video). His teachers at school think it is hilarious, and I have to admit I find it funny too.

Spring Fever

We have had great weather here for the past several days. Yesterday, it was in the low 50's and we are expecting the same again today. Evan and I took advantage of the warm weather and took his jeep outside for a tour around the apartment complex.

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Finger Paints

Behold a genius at work!

Evan was hard at work again this week on his art collection. We tried finger painting to add to his repertoire of skills. The results were nothing short of a masterpiece, so we hung it up on the wall. We are hoping to have it framed and, if we are lucky, sold to the highest bidder.

Cross-Country Skiing

Over the weekend we drove over to my new favorite part of Utah. We were actually at the Sundance Nordic Center, which is about 30 minutes south east of Salt Lake. We drove over there a few months ago too, but this time we actually got out of the car and took in the unending beauty.

The entrance to the Nordic Center. The road in was a one lane, snow covered, 'pray-we-don't- get-stuck', kind of driveway.

This is the actual Nordic Center, it was soo cool!

Here is Evan in his Chariot. He was pretty leary of it at first, but after a while he chilled out and I think he had fun. Especially when Bill was going "fast" down a hill.

Don't ask me why Bill decided to answer his phone, but he did and it made for a pretty funny picture.

After a while, we came a spot where it was flat so we let Evan out to stretch his legs and play in the snow. The snow was so white and clean, it felt amazing to be there. The views from this location were beautiful, I could have stayed there and soaked it up all day.

The snow was piled high, and these kids were climbing up this building and then sliding down.

Evan just chillin' in the back seat on our way home.

We had an incredible day, it felt so amazing to be in a place of such pure beauty!

Go Evan Go!

Big Cottonwood Canyon

It was a beautiful day on Sunday, so we headed up Big Cottonwood Canyon to see all the snow. The canyons have had over 400 inches of snow fall this winter! I don't even know how you can plow/shovel that much snow, but they did it. Driveways/walkways looked like mazes, and the snow was piled up 12 feet high! It was a sight to see.

A path that has been plowed for walking, cross-country skiing, and a walkway to a sleding hill.

This is the entrance to Silver Lake. We have been here several time, and it is amazing how the snow transforms things.

This is Silver Lake. We were here back in October with my mom and Matt Hamlin and walked aound the lake and then....

This is where we hiked.

Flashback to October when we hiked on the side of this mountain. Now that same trail is burried under 140 inches of snow!!

This is the view on our drive back down the canyon

On our way home we stopped at Heritage Park. This park is mostly dedicated to the Pioneers and Brigham Young, so basically the Mormons. Most of the buildings were closed for the winter so we just walked around the grounds. It was so nice to feel the sun shining down on us!

We will have to go back when the train is running. Evan was a little upset that this train didn't "GO"!

Evan's Outfit

On Sunday morning, Evan went into his room and found 2 items: his swim diapers and his boots. He insisted on wearing them both, here are the results.

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Superbowl Sunday

Evan just haning out in bed after a nap

Enjoying a snack in his tent while watching the Superbowl

Sled Riding in Sugarhouse

On Sunday we took Evan sled riding at Sugarhouse Park. Despite how the sky looks, it wasn't too cold. I forgot how much work it is to walk up the hill!! And poor Bill had to carry Evan up the hill. I think Evan liked it so we will probably be back!

Evan and Bill are on the left side of the hill
Here they come down the hill!

Birthday Party

Evan attend a birthday party on Saturday. The party was in honor of Lincoln who turns 2 today. We met Lincoln and his Dad, Isaiah and Mom, Kim at swimming class. They are sort of new to the area too and we seem to have a lot in common. The birthday party was at a place similiar to Chuck E. Cheese. Evan was a little leary of the rides, but in following with his laid back personality he just sort of went with it.

"Vroom, Vroom"

Evan was drawn to the 4-wheeler ride. We thought he might like to ride it...guess we were wrong! They had to stop the ride a little early so we could save him.

This ride even made me a little dizzy!

Lincoln and Evan. This is was more thier style.

The best part about this ride was watching Bill try to get in!

The Birthday boy and Evan

Even Bill can't resist a birthday hat!

Birthday Cake!!

The last ride Evan tried was the swings, he actually seemed to like it.