Farewell 2016. Hello 2017.

I think it's safe to say that 2016 was one of the best years ever!  Although it was one of the busiest years full of travel, some big changes and more fun than we knew was possible, 2016 came and went and we are so grateful for all of the wonderful memories we had! 
Check out a few Highlights from our year! 
The kids and I kicked off 2016 traveling to Texas and Arizona to visit family and to present the award for the Hunter Goold Memorial Scholarship. 

Texas Trip Here.

Arizona Trip Here.
In February our sweet Hayden girl turned 2 and it was FROZEN fun! 

Frozen Themed Party Here. 
Early March Kevin and I went to Hawaii to celebrate our 5th Wedding Anniversary!  (I still can't believe I never blogged about it :( ... but I will)

In the Spring we started finishing the basement in our Lehi house, had family visit and were knee deep in sports! 

Springtime Here. 
In June we announced we SOLD our home in Lehi and were moving to Provo! 

Sold Home Here. 
In July we made our second big announcement of the year... Baby #3 was on their way!

Baby #3 Here.
In August we welcomed you all into our New Home! 

New Home Here.
In September we traveled to South Dakota with family!

South Dakota Here. 
In October we were BACK at Disneyland! 

In December....  Henry Eric Ford joined our family. 

Stay tuned for Henry's birth story soon.
As you can see, 2016 was INCREDIBLE.  There was so much that didn't make the blog so prepare for a few catch up posts this year because they were just too good not to share! 
We can't wait to see what 2017 will bring us and hope you'll stick around for this years adventures!  

South Dakota Must Do's.

Another month has come and gone and we've been nothing but on the move!  At the beginning of the month, the kids and I headed to South Dakota with my parents to visit my sister and her family. It was a quick, fun filled trip with daily explorations of some of South Dakota's finest spots. The Reptile Gardens, Mt. Rushmore, Wall Drug, Spearfish Canyon, Rough Lock Falls, and Custer State Park all left us with a love for South Dakota and a desire to come back and visit again soon! 
The places I listed above are definite MUST DO's if you're planning a trip to South Dakota. If you're up for some driving, which is totally worth it, most of the locations can be visited in a weekend visit and at little cost. Mt Rushmore and Custer Park have car State Park entrance fee's. Wall Drug and Rough Lock Falls are FREE (who doesn't love free) and an afternoon at The Reptile Garden is worth it's price. The Reptile Garden ticket also allows for a multiple day visits if you want to go more than once.  Don't forget that photos make the best souvenirs for any vacation and South Dakota will leave you no shortage of opportunity for some beautiful photos.

It was an especially great weekend for us as we celebrated my nephew James and his choice to be baptized. What a neat experience for us to be there with him on his special day. 

The weekend was complete with a special birthday celebration for my late brother Hunter who would have turned 25 this year!  So special to be with my sisters and parents on his special day. 

I'm grateful my kids are getting so many opportunities to travel this year and see the wonderful places and history the United States offers. Even if it wears them out!