Wrangler Team Roping - Ogden, UT.

Our weekend trip to Ogden was a fun one. The weather was so beautiful!!!! . . . The team roping was inside which was kinda a bumber considering how nice it was. Being in the nice warm (no snow) weather, made me crave for spring to really get here . . . FAST! Before we roped Hazen had to try out his skills on mommy's horse. I'm telling ya'll he's a natural, & honestly it's something he loves & has loved from day one. He was on cloud 9 all weekend. :)

Doug & I had lots of fun roping. We didn't come home with any earnings, but it was fun, & good practice for me cuz I had never roped in a big roping like that before. I roped in the #6 team roping which was actually a bit of a mistake on our part. It was really competitive! There were almost 4oo teams! It was fun to get the feel of it though. Maybe one day I'll get good enough to win something . . . but for now, I'm just happy to be out having fun & being w/ my family.

4th Anniversary!

Our 4th anniversary was last Wednesday on the 11th of March. We knew we were leaving for the upcoming weekend for a fast little trip to Utah, so we kept the evening pretty low-key to save a lil on some spending.
That evening we enjoyed dinner together as a family. Doug made some awesome steaks, & I made potatoes & salad. Like I said . . . (Low- key, but it was really good & we had fun.)

After dinner I gave Doug a small anniversary present. We were needing a few things for the weekend trip coming up, which was going to be a team roping in Utah, so I grabbed what was needed cuz I knew Doug would appreciate the help of getting prepared for the weekend. Doug purchased a nice gift for the two of us. He got tickets to the DNCFR which will be in April this year. He knew I'd been wanting to go. It's been 3 years since I've gone. :)

"Happy Birthday Baby Bro!"

So Wyatt turned the big #22 on Wednesday March the 4th. We surprised him w/ a birthday lunch & a surprise visit from his girlfriend Kelsi! We had tons of fun & plenty of laughs! Wyatt, hope you enjoyed it just as much as your 3 sisters did! We love you so much & are so proud of you, & we're excited for all that the future holds for you! Also congrats on Ace'ing all your Spanish tests to test out and earn yourself 12 credits onto your school record. YOU ROCK! HAPPY # 22!!!!

"My Cowboy Hat!"

So the other day we made a quick visit to CAL- Ranch . . . Well, we thought it'd be a quick visit until we came across this "Cowboy Hat" Hazen had in mind for himself! :)

While Doug was grabbing some lights he needed for fixing the trailer, Hazen & I made a trip to the other side of the store to grab some much needed pants for Hazen . . . he's growing too fast & his others are starting to become "high waters" on him . . . Long story short, Hazen grabs this black hat off the rack while I'm debating between jeans. He tells me "Mommy it's My Cowboy Hat!" So instead of having him scream the whole way through the store I let him wear it up to the front. Big mistake. He figured he had it on & he wasn't taking it off. Doug attempted to grab it as we pulled into the check out line & Hazen said, "Stop it Daddy, it's My Cowboy Hat!" Doug looked at me, looked at the check out girl, & handed her the hat. She rang it up . . .

Hazen then replied "Thank You Daddy . . . it's My Cowboy Hat!" . . . This silly lil man obviously loved this hat. How cute it was to see the smile on his face when Doug handed it back to him & reminded me & the check out girl to "Never bring Hazen back inside that store." . . . Yeah right DADDY!!!! :)

We all know better . . . Doug's gonna give Hazen plenty more trips back to Cal Ranch. Besides, He was so excited when we got home. He hurried & grabbed his horse "Harvey" . . . smiled, laughed & shouted "Yeah Haw . . . Yah Hoo . . . I'm a Cowboy!" Just like Tyrone on the Backyardigans . . . his favorite show! :) He was so happy he was giving Harvey "Wuvs, & Tisses" Or Loves & Kisses however ya wanna say it.

Hunntyr's 4th Birthday Party!

My Niece Hunntyr McKall just turned 4 years old on February the 16th. We had a lil get together & went sledding at a local hill. We had tons of fun. Here are a few of the pictures I captured that afternoon.







1.)Justin, Hunntyr, & Jaxsen wait as some of the others make it down the hill. (Hunntyr striking me a pose.)
2.)Kaylee, & Maverik are all smiles after they flew down the hill.
3.)Hadley & Justin prepare for take-off at the top of the hill.
4.) Kaylee & Maverik are making their way up the hill once more . . . followed by a couple of stragglers . . . Hunntyr & Hazen . . . who were both very determined to make it up the hill on their own. Luckily Kalley came to the rescue. :) Thanks guys that was a fun day! . . . Love ya!

Tag . . . I'm IT!

Me & My Hubby:
Here are the answers to the tag

1. Where did you meet your husband? Through a mutual friend at a rodeo.

2. How long did you date before you got married? Just shy of 2 years.

3. How long have you been married? It will be 4 years March 11th.

4. What does he do to surprise me? Takes time off of work to spend w/ Hazen & I, kissing me in front of other people (He’s not one for PDA), or the simple things like; making me laugh, & holding my hand.

5. My favorite feature of his? His big blue eyes.

6. What is his best quality? He’s a hard worker, with more try than anyone I know . . . (Next to my Padre.) :]

7. Nickname he has for me? Kens/ Honey.

8. What is his favorite food? Steak & Baked Potatoes, Shrimp & Prime Rib too.
9. What is his favorite sport? Football/ Rodeo (pretty much all of ‘em)
10. Where and when did you first kiss? At a friend’s parent’s house in Malad & it had been about 2 months since we started talking/ dating.
11. What is our favorite thing to do as a couple? Go on horse rides in the mountains, going camping, & roping together.

12. Do you have any Children? A son who is almost 2.

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He’s really good at math which is a plus cuz I’m not!

14. How old is he? 29- Will be 30 this summer. . . 2 weeks after our brother in law Sean’s. he he :)

15. Who said I love you first? I honestly don’t know?!
16. What is his favorite music? Country/Classic Rock
17. What do I admire most about him? He’s very smart, responsible, & an awesome provider.

18. What is his favorite color? Blue, both light & dark . . . GO PANTHERS!!

19. Will he read this? Yes, cuz I’ll make him.
20. I tag: Liz, Kaye, Heather, & anyone else who wants to join in on the fun.

Day with Dad! . . .

BEFORE . . .

AFTER . . .

Hazen Loves spending time w/ his Daddy!! . . . he was eager to leave & hang out outside w/ Dad. He loves being in the shop working, feeding the animals, & of course riding the "Toys" (four wheeler/ snow machines.) Although, if you can't tell it was a long days work leaving them both exhausted! :) Thanks honey for giving me a break, & letting me go get some things done by myself.