February 2026

February 2 - Blake trimmed back alll the flowers! I don't think that's ever happened this early. 

February 3- Beautiful morning moon.

Cole is such a fun little guy. These pictures show a few of his expressions.  He was pretending to laugh in the last ones.

February 4 - A beautiful sunrise!

February 5- Going for a ride in Randy's car with Cole and Penny.

Cole and Penny going for a walk with the trike. Cole wanted to play trouble with Hallie and I. 

February 6 - Hailie is 7! We went to McDonalds, then got ice cream at Baskin Robins, then shopping at Walmart.  We had a great day! Sure do love this spunky 7 year old!

I watched Scottlynn all day.  She loves our bedroom and found many treasures there.

Scottlynn loved playing with the toys, then somehow she took a nap on the couch.

She got to go play at the playground at Groveland School, she loved the slides.

February 7 - We got to go watch Ryder and Michael Cook play basketball.

We also got to watch Cole climb up and down the bleachers.  Paul was so happy to see Cole.

We also got to watch Molly perform her solo dance.

We saw Molly cheer, and Hallie and Molly dance.

Hallie performed her solo dance.

We took selfies with Penny and Jared did some work.

February 8 - Celebrating Hallie! Penny and Scottlynn have fun in the little chairs. Scottlynn hid under the end table in the bedroom.

February 9 - My Mom's 87th birthday! We did a fun thing, and I'm sad I didn't get any pictures. We did a reverse birthday present to some of the workers and residents of Parkwood.  Mom had a fun time delivering them and watching the people be so surprised.

February 10 - Hallie convinced Blake to play some games!

February 11 - We got a little snow!

February 13 - I got to decorate heart cookies with Mom and Dad.

February 14 - More basketball for Ryder and Michael.

February 15 - A strange dog appeared at the patio door, it wasn't thrilled to be in our house.  Scottlynn lined up all the Disney things in the chair. Maden showing off more art projects. A cute picture with Mikala and Cole. Outside fun!

February 17 - Penny thought it was fun to have the lamp and flashlight while the power was off.  She wasn't happy that I couldn't cook eggs, though. Later, she threw little fit on my bed.

We got a little snow again!

February 18 - A little more snow!

My beautiful Valentine's Lilly.

February 19 - I had to prove to Penny that snow was cold.  She tried to tell me it was hot! She learned in a hurry that it was cold!

Cole came to play! He always gets into the cupboard. Trying to make him smile for a picture is impossible.

Cole loves to play peek a boo! He had fun finding Penny under the table.

February 21 - More basketball. Lynne got to come watch, too!

February 22 - Scottlynn asked to get the chairs out again.  

February 24 - I got to go see Ryder's G.A.T.E. presentation. 

February 25 - We got to go tend Scottlynn for a little while. She loves stacking things. Blake got a little skin cancer removed.

February 26 - I got to watch Cole again! Then Paul got to come play.

February 27 - Blake and I went to the new Burley Temple. It was really nice!

Cole loves to look at pictures on Grandpa's phone.

February 28 - In the car and at Rupe's with Cole.  He thinks he's so funny.

We took him to swing at Jared's house.  He loved it!

Blake and I got to go meet little miss Adalyn Michelle Cook! She's a real doll! We're so glad she's here safe and sound!

January 2026

January 2 - We got to celebrate Scottlynn on her 2nd birthday! We met her and Brian and Aubrey at Perkins for lunch, then we took her shopping.  She loves everything Bluey. She loved the Bluey shopping cart and promptly put her little Bluey and Bingo figures in her little kitchen sink.  We love you Scottlynn!

January 4 - This cute orchid is blooming again! 

Blake and I got to go see Michael Cook ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood.

We celebrated Nikelle two days early!

Cole is defently entertaining! He loves the toy cupboard.  He and Scottlynn kind of played together.

Scottlynn was having one of her silent fits, she really didn't appreciate Jared trying to talk to her about it.  Then Penny decided in front of the kitchen sink was a good place to look at a book with Scottlynn.

January 6 - Penny is having fun with these dot art paints.

January 7 - We finally were able to get the new car registered! It only takes 7 weeks to get all the stuff we needed from Colorado.

January 8 - We finally got our first snow of this winter!  It wasn't much, but it was snow!

Penny wanted me to take a picture of her wearing Blake's surgical hat.

January 13- Eating lunch at Wendy's with little miss Penny.

January 18 - Scottlynn and Penny sharing some time on Grandpa's lap.  Aubrey found a kitty outside and brought it in.  The kids were all smiles as they pet it.

January 20 - This looks like snow, but it is just heavy frost!

January 22 - Before and after photos of Penny's hair!

January 24 - Michelle's baby shower! Cole hugging the bear centerpiece and walking! Playing games after eating lunch.

January 25 - Maden has been taking an art class and brought one of his latest creations. I'd say it's pretty good!

Cole is walking, and falling, and getting into the toy cupboard. He used the little house as a step stool to get in further. Scottlynn and Penny are playing and Scottlynn is reading books with Grandma.

January 26 - It's always funny to watch Cole as he discovers a new toy.  He didn't quite know what to think about this doll's hair.

January 27 - For some reason, Penny didn't want to play with toys, so for over an hour, she played with these coasters and pillows.

January 29 - Penny's knee was hurting (couldn't figure out why), so she sat with this rice cold pack for a long time. It looks like she thoroughly enjoyed this pudding!

January 31 - A perfect way to end the month, going to the temple in 50 degree weather!