Chillin in Utah

Beckman's new workbench and tools.

Tiffany teaching Beckman how to snowboard

Crashing into a snowbank with daddy.

Playing in the snow

Come on dad, strap me in. I want to go snowboarding!

We figured if Beckman can walk he can ride, and he loved it.

Child labor laws don't exist in Utah

Brrrrrr....

Snowing hard

Peeping down on Beckman and Tif opening up gifts.

Hanging out at Alta Ski resort

Excited to go skiing

Tif and Beckman hanging out after setting up the tree

First haircut done at Cookie Cutters

Halloween

Our halloween night was a good one! Tif started the evening by carving pumpkins in record time. By the time she was nearly finished, Beckman began pulling on her to go for a walk (it was surprisingly warm!). With the choice of a Tiger or a Giraffe, Beckman chose to be the Giraffe. What an adorable one he was! After answering the door for a couple of trick-or-treaters, we headed out down Gavin Circle to show Beckman's little costume off. It was nice to see everyone. Dan, we hope you feel better! At the end, we met up at our next-door neighbors house where Vic and Julie were, as always, some of the sweetest hosts ever. Julie made some delicious chili and hot toddys. It was perfect timing, as it had just started to sprinkle!

The family pumpkins - complete with Beckman's binky. He actually tried to take it!

The 2 zookeepers wrangling the Giraffe cruising around Gavin Circle!

Help - WILD GIRAFFE!!

Re-new the Zoo! The Salt Lake County Council has placed a $33 million bond on the ballot for this election. The bond will help the Zoo build an African Savanna that could make a home for giraffes, rhinos, and zebras among other things. So re-new the zoo! Go Vote!

Our neighbors Lee, Marketa, Harriett & Kristen

Crusing the circle just as it is starting to rain!

Just heading out!

See you next year!

Utah Fall (Big Cottonwood Canyon)

This weekend we drove up Big Cottonwood Canyon to see the Utah fall colors. Utah in the Fall is a blast of color! From golden cottonwoods along meandering streams to the supernatural glow of aspen and oak in mountains and meadows!
Ski lift up to Mount Millicent...Milly Express...The happens to be the site of our first date many years ago!

View from Brighton parking lot

Looking back down the canyon from Solitude

View from driving down from Brighton resort

Ahhh...Mount Millicent...

Brighton ski resort sign as you approach the resort

Beckman, happy as can be cruising around the Silver Lake (just below Brighton resort)

The fam

Tif and Beckman taking a break from hiking for a photo

Beckman absolutely loves running around

Tiffany & Beckman walking around Silver Lake

Notre Dame Football Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Party

Last weekend was the start of Notre Dame football season, and that means our Annual Notre Dame Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Party!!! We got the priviledge to host this years event. It is always a fun weekend with many of our friends cheering for Notre Dame and eating some fantastic chili. Thanks everyone for fun-packed day! After a poll, and many bowls of chili later the winner of this year's Chili Cookoff was Tiffany! ;-) Tif has a wonderful recipe for chili, and it was not a surprise she won this year. Thanks for everyone who participated, and we look forward to next year and Tiffany defending her title. Oh, as a bonus Notre Dame defeated San Diego State that day. Hopefully, this year will be better than the previous.

Beckman getting excited to play some football

Family pose

The family getting ready for the Notre Dame season kickoff

Beckman getting ready to play a little football after eating a full bowl of chili.

Beckman attempting to pass the football.

****Viva Las Vegas****

Hello, Sweet Family and Friends!
Can you believe it is already September? We hope you are doing well and had a wonderful long Labor Day weekend. Ours was very nice. Erik had to work in St. George the Tuesday following, so we decided to head down to Lake Las Vegas the Friday before. As you can see, we had a wonderful time shopping, people watching, and swimming!

Beckman's first trip to FAO Schwartz!

This is the aquarium in the Forum Shops. I am not sure who was more curious - Beckman or the stingray!

One of the gondolas in the Venetian. As the singers passed under the bridge, they waved at Beckman. He was so entertained that he didn't want to leave!

Daddy and Beckman!

Mommy and Beckman. He was getting a little sleepy by this time.

Lake Las Vegas!! What an amazing place - a desert (man made)oasis! :)

Beckman LOVED the pool. This was the highlight of the trip for him. He made two friends, Grace and Eduardo, and learned how to use the noodle in the deep end (3 feet!!). :)