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The Final touch!

Bryan thought that the hat was the final touch that we needed for the photos! Nice! Needless to say that he did not wear them in any of the family shots. He was a little beefed about the shirt he was wearing, he thought it made him look a little farmerish..... i thought he looked great. Anyway, i won the battle, next time though tuxes and gowns!

Family Pictures!

Who says you can't have fun taking pictures! Thanks Amy, for the great pictures! After months of trying to go and get our pictures taken we finally did it! we found the best spot up weber canyon and had a total blast getting some good shots. My friend Amy Farr is amazing, check out her blog when you get a chance! Amynfarrphotography.blogspot.com These are just a few of my many favorites.

A MANSION in the SKY, AKA... Woods!

AS Most of you Know life as we know it comes to a schreeeeeeeeeeeeching Hault in August and September. Yes if anyone plans on seeing us you know that we are pretty much unavailable for a few weeks this time of year. It starts ealier every year, planning "The Hunt" this year back in June the plan for this beautiful house in the woods was being draw up. No this is not your regular average Cabin kit, this is a custom built one of a kind, 14 foot off the ground (cabin in the Sky) if you will, built for 2-3 Men able to house 50. So here it is, a house built for 2! Cozy isn't it. Bry and Randy headed out on Friday afternoon with a dirt bike, a banchie and 2 80lb. packs for hiking up to this state of the art 5 star hotel for the weekend. I had to remind Bry to not forget his sleeping bag and his underwear when he said, "I hope i have everything" (Yes, people he has forgotten his underwear before) This was intended to help make their hunting experience a little easier, but if you ask me, the weekends spent building it and hiking to it, the 2 mile, tree fallen, boulder climing, straight up hill hike with 80lbs on the back, does not seem to be easier to me. Actually seems a little nuts, yes, i said it nuts! BUt there you have it, Boys and Hunting, there is nothing gettin past this. Needless to say here i am in my warm house with my two fabulous children, we have been to the fair, rode a bull, seen "Despicable Me", "Eat, Pray, Love" and eatin yummy popcorn and candy, had warm home cooked meals and goodies, gone running early in the morning thru the wetlands and taken a few short bike ride with the kids, watched a few episodes of "LOST" in the comfort of my bed, while the MEN have been sitting in a tree stand eating Mountain Meals in bags and being rained on 14 feet in the air with wind and chill, while sleeping in a hammock with a sleeping bag that yes, I reminded him to take. Hmmm!!!!!!!!!!!! As much as we miss being with him this year for the Big OPENER, i am happy to say that i am not sitting in that tree stand with him this cold rainy night. Oh, yes, he offered for me to join him. I graciously declined this time, but i am sure that there will come a time that I too will hike that hill to see for myself this fabulous MANSION IN THE SKY! Good luck Boys all i ask is that you come home safe and yes, Do NOT forget the Meat! LOVE, LOVE

THE CABIN!!!!

I am so glad that we joined Dad and Mom this last weekend for a quick trip to the cabin. It has been way too long. I am so excited for some long overdue trips to this beautiful place.

The three R's for sure. The kids had so much fun playing and relaxing. We even met some fun neighbors, the Stewarts, Little Jillian and the their dog Princess were a hit.

Thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Bott for starting something so wonderful..... We love it here!
A true sign that we are wanted to keep this place.

Definately my collectibles! I love these people!

Good times with Grandma! Grandma is full of endless time and patience with her grandkids. We had so much fun playing and hanging out, of course helping grandpa too with yard work. It paid off, We just could not get enough game time in! We will be back!