Sometimes I just take pictures of things that I do. I probably posted some of these. Some are random photos of going to the park and playing with my babes. Some are from taking my Aspen for a mani/pedi and shopping for Easter outfits. 

This is a random picture that Landon wanted me to take. I don't think I look particularly pretty but the smile is real. I love that little guy too much.

 This is Mayra and Maisy. Mayra is helping us while I am recovering from surgery. She is the sweetest woman I have ever met and she adores my kids. It took Landon awhile to decide he likes her, but now he really does. She is so helpful and wonderful and I really appreciate having her here. <3 p="">

 Ice cream at the beach in February. With a friend. Does life get better?

 Sometimes, I take Aspen for tea with one of my best friends, my mother in law. How nice is it that my mother in law is one of my best friends? I adore that woman and I adore Aspen and I adore going to fancy tea. Days that I do this make me supremely happy.

 And tea was exhausting!

 Our trip to Jackson!

 I love this man's face.

 We got a bluebird ski day together <3 p="">

These girls. Best of friends.

 Happy Valentine's Day! Brian got me roses and let me  have lunch with my friend, Josie. He also said I can go on a shopping spree after I've healed from my upcoming surgeries. Talk about incentives!

 Hot chocolate and smores by the pool after skiing. 

 My happy 4. <3 nbsp="" p="">

 I've considered renaming her "Spunk".

 Little Landon. Landon fears the mountains. He has such skills. He skis way above his age level and if he stopped being so scared, he would ski way above Hunter (who skis way above me and Brian!) He's naturally athletic and talented but his fear of looking down the runs causes him to cry. Ski school moves him down to baby levels when he skis with them. When he skis with me, he cries the entire time.  The entire time, the kid rocks his form. He looks like a professional skier. He inspires me to lead by example and not let fear dictate my life. I think that as we get older, we let our fears get in the way of our hopes and dreams. Because of his mental block against a lot of things on the mountain, Brian and I went and skied the tram. Skiing the tram is my mental block. Brian and I skied all black runs, moguls and trees. I've never really taken lessons in my life so this is all really scary for me. I couldn't wait to tell him all that I skied - and to tell him that he knew I skied what scared me just because I want him to do the same. Being a mom is hard, but I think it's important to acknowledge that my kids teach me at least as much as I teach them. I can teach them addition, subtraction, punctuation and spelling, but they teach me much bigger lessons.  Like how to face my fears.

 When Brian and I go out to dinner, I usually return to a note or drawing like this.  This is Me and Brian and Landon.

 Skiing with my pro skier. Not only is this kid an exceptional skier, he is also a great golfer. He was asked to be on a golf club team! He's only 7, which is the minimum age to join the team and I am so proud of how far he has come.

Cutie pie

Our little threesome

 Then we found Landon and skied with him the last day.

 The little guy and I took some turns.

 Daddy and Hunter behind us!

 Pretty snowy arch

 Beauty face <3 p="">

 Cowboy cookies are a tradition - chocolate chip cookies baked in a skillet with a scoop of ice cream. Amazing!

 Aspen wrote me this cute note. She's only 4 but she knows all of her letters and asked for help spelling.

 Cute boys in the gondola discussing which runs we will do after lunch.

We had an incredible trip. We put in yet another offer on yet another house. We were denied yet another time. It's okay, we will keep looking and trying <3 it="" just="" love="" p="" there.="" we="">
Now i am preparing for my surgery. I feel a weird sense that I need to say "goodbye". I know that is strange and I know I will be okay, but I feel like this is the end of a huge part of my life. No more uterus, no more babies, no more possibility. It will be a big change. I will adjust and I will be okay. I will heal and it will all be worth it to live a long life with my little pumpkins and my handsome hubby.