Ski Trip to Park City

Early in December we went on a snow ski trip to Park City Utah for a week with Kim and Ethan and their family. Kiersten and Heath flew in from Brisbane a few days after we arrived. We stayed at a fabulous resort called Marriot Mountainside. It was cold and snowy, perfect for skiing and snowboarding. David had been looking forward to this trip so he could learn to snowboard. His first run down the mountain he took a fall and cracked 3 ribs. He had to be carried down the mountain. Later that day, Kim took a fall, hit her head and lost conciousness. When she woke up, she didn't remember being on this trip and kept repeating herself over and over. We later saw that she cracked her helmet! Ethan took her to the ER so they could CT her head. The ER doctors said it was a concussion. They were very interested in her story of her head injury as there was no sign of head trauma except where the plate in her head was. We are so blessed that no one was hurt any worse than they were. Unfortunately, Kim and David had to stay in the hotel the rest of the week while I went skiing with my son-in laws! Crazy!The happy snowboarders/skiiers
Ethan was good to keep an eye on me

Kiersten and Heath



Of course there were cards!
David at the resort hot tubs

Thurston loved the play area!

Kim, pre-concussion
David in the ER with another injured skier

Atticus
David being examined in the ER
Outside the resort
Looking down the Olympic ski jump. Scary!

It was freezing!!
David being taken down the mountain by ski patrol


Kim having fun on the slopes

12/13/08

Two years ago on this day, Kim had emergency neurosurgery for an injury no one thought she would survive. One of the many tender mercies we experienced was the Taylor House. This lodging was offered to us across the street from the hospital where we could be near to Kim and still take care of Thurston. It was a warm, healing atmosphere and made a tremendous difference to use during one of the most stressful times in our life.

We made a personal commitment to donate to them every year at Christmas as a way of paying it forward. We want someone else that is having a difficult time at Christmas to have that same tender mercy. If you are looking for a way to spread some Christmas cheer, consider the Taylor House.

http://www.flagstaffmedicalcenter.com/OurServices/Taylor_House/default

Weekend with "GG" (Great Grandma)

I brought mom home with me for a 4 day weekend. I want my kids and grandkids to be around her as much as possible.
We went to Lucy's house and grandma held her namesake "Ivy Ethel". Mom NEVER thought she would have a child named after her!
GG and Lillian, my oldest grandchild.
Kimber and Lindsay
With her Australian Great Grandchildren. Mom is such a delight to be around. We had a wonderful time with her!

Annual Schnepfs Farm Outing

August Birthdays

David turned 54 on August 13th. We went to Tucson to finish a fireplace he had been working on for Pierce. David then went golfing at Ventana Canyon Resort with his friend Richard Slade. I went to see my Mom and visit Sabino Canyon. Yes, it was hot!

That night we spent at the resort in a fabulous room.
That Sunday, everyone came over to celebrate Grandpa's birthday. It was fun to have the babies together at once.
We had ice cream cake. The grandkids all helped blow out the candles.
Thurston's 2nd birthday is August 29th. Thurston started the day with a lesson in power tools.
Elsie had her 2nd birthday on October 8th. I can't find my pictures of her birthday party! Here the 2 year olds are checking each other out!
It was nice to have sisters and cousins together!
Kim made some chocolate peanut butter cupcakes that were to die for!
And of course there were presents to open!
Thurston loved them all and so did every one else!

Day At the Tucson Zoo

We took a trip to Tucson to see Grandma Goodman. While we were there we visited the Tucson Zoo. It is just the right size for little kids and the animals are all close. We met Lucy and her family there. Kim and her family drove with me.

When we got there, we asked for a wheelchair for Grandma. She looked like she was going to cry when we got it. We said it was just so we could better corral the kids while at the zoo. She went along with it. "Wheelchairs are for old people" she said.

Lillian kept the zoo map and was in charge of deciding each site we would visit. She is quite the organizer for 5 years old!
This is one of the animals......oh no its just Anders!
Elisie loved sitting with Grandma and was constantly giving her hugs and kisses, much to Grandma's delight.
Atticus loved being outdoors.
Ivy insisted on being carried by Lucy.
They had a fun playground where we sat and rested and watched the kids play.
This is a PRICELESS picture of Grandma. She is ever the example of the love of Christ and missionary work. She sat next to this hispanic lady and started telling her about her mission to Mexico and Guatamala and did she know anything about the Mormon church? I had tears in my eyes watching my mother continue to be the perfect example to me and my family.
The otter exhibit had GREEN water!
Father and Son (Ethan and Thurston) with Grandma
The weather was overcast with a few sprinkles. It was the PERFECT day to be outside with the kids!