Our Family

Our Family

Our life together

We were married on March 17, 2001. We have one daughter, Alexis who is 8 1/2 years old, one son, Levi who is 2 1/2, and another baby girl who will join our family in February 2012. We moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming 5 years ago and it has been the best decision we have made for our life. We have become closer as a family since we have moved here.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Levi's 1st birthday

So I am getting worse as the months go by on updating our blog. So much has happened in the last 7 months since my last update. Most recently, Levi had his 1st birthday. I can't believe it's been a year since he has joined our family. It has been such a blessing having him in our family. He is such a wonderful little boy.

For his first birthday, we had a monkey party (because he is our little monkey!). I have never decorated so much for a party in my life. But it was so much fun! I hung paper vines with monkeys and leaves all over the house. We had bananas hanging. Everyone had monkey ear headbands to wear. We played monkey games like pin the tail on the monkey and the monkey dance. We had monkey food, like monkey bread, banana muffins, monkey punch, you get the drift... And of course, monkey cake and banana split ice cream. Levi didn't demolish the cake quite like I thought he would. He just kept scraping off icing with the point of his finger and licking it off. It was very cute.











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Snow play

Since moving to Wyoming, there are some adjustments we've had to make. Since half of the year is winter time here, and very cold, we have to find other ways to occupy our time. Here is Alexis and her cousins getting pulled on their sleds by the riding lawnmower. I know it seems a little hillbilly, but it fits in here in Wyoming. And boy did they have a blast!
It's great to have such wonderful family here. It has truly been a blessing to have the opportunity to live close to Isaac's family. They are all such wonderful and loving people. I appreciate all the times we have spent together.
I do still miss my family back in Phoenix. They are all such important people in my life. The Benzel women are such strong women and are each an inspiration to me. I love you all.