New Years Eve Day: Sledding

On New years Eve we went to my Dad and Karens house to go sledding. They have a hill in front of their house that is perfect for sledding! The best part was that EVERYONE was there. Dustin was in town, Shani came down, and mom came too. Usually its just me, Mat, John, and one parent, so having everyone made it really fun! There are so many kids now that it makes things even better. The day was perfect... it had snowed the two days before, but was sunny when we went. We would sled down, and then the 4 wheeler would bring you back up... or if you didn't want to wait to get back up you could walk! I did that one time, that was enough for me.

After all the kids had their fun, and went in cause they were freezing the adults had some fun. Mat made a ski jump at the bottom of the hill. It didn't look too bad until you were about to go over it. The other side wasn't flat, so you flew a little before you landed. Mat went down on his skis, Summer and Dustin went on their sleds, John went on a tabogan ( not too sure how to spell that), and Chase and I rode our snowboards. Katie sat at the bottom and took pictures for us. My first attempt I went over it and landed right on my back- THANK GOODNESS FOR POWDERY SNOW! It didn't hurt that bad, even though the picture looks kind of rough! Dustin could never quite catch air on his sled, but he tried. We kept going over that jump for awhile. It was pretty fun! Thanks Mat for the awesome jump!

BEAUTIFUL DAY

Chase has sweet skills



Me
My first attempt over the jump




The Snow Team... minus Summer.

Katies awesome photo skills

I took Rylee down on a sled... not happening. She wasn't a big fan. She did like riding the 4 wheeler up and down with me.

Some pictures of the family

Dinos

My brother Dustin came to town the day after we came home from Florida. It was a fun week with them. We all went to the Dinosaur Museam at Thanksgiving Point one of the days they were here. It was pretty interesting for the adults, and the kids had a great time. Rylee had no idea what was going on, but she loved the parts where she could dig in the sand. She did good not to eat it this time.

The cousins

Digging for Fossils, and playing with the dinos in the water

Rylee and Sayla. They were both pretty tired by the end.

We went to JCW'S after for lunch.

Breakfast with the Summer's

I forgot to put these pictures in my Florida Blogs! they were too cute to just leave out, so here is yet another Florida post!

We went with Bowen and Shae to the beach the morning we left. We hade a pancake breakfast on the beach, and enjoyed the sand and water. Well, Rylee enjoyed the sand and water! It was so fun to watch her dig in the sand... I wish we lived by the beach. I would take her everyday. Shae gave her the cute Roxy jacket she is wearing... Thanks Shae! It was good to spend time with them before we left... just like NY days!

Christmas in Florida Part1

This is a long post, and there are a TON of pictures!!! I narrowed down my favorites out of 549 pictures! Lets just say we had the BEST time, and Rylee was so happy the whole time.

We left for the airport at 7 in the morning, and had plenty of time to spare. We loaded our flight on time, and were just about to take off when they said we had to fix something on the engine. Those aren't the words you want to hear while your sitting on a plane. Rylee had just fallen asleep too, so I was kind of annoyed. It took about an hour and a half to get the part and fix it. By the time we took off Rylee was wide awake... grrrr! I should have taken her up to the pilot and let him wach her, but since she was a complete angel I kept her! She just sat on our laps and played the whole time. We sat next to a lady named Sydney ( like the place. Thats what she told us). She had never had kids, but was so good with Ry. Rylee loved her- shelaughed and played with her most of the time. The flight went good. Like I sid Rylee was perfect. We were greated by Grandma Jen ( Chaseys mom). It was good to see her, and the hour drive back to the house was good to catch up with her. Chaseys sister Lindsey had never met Rylee, neither had Grandma and Grandpa Jones. They were so excited to see her, and Lo and Hay were excited to see her again! We ate at Grandma Jones that night, and then went to bed... we were so tired!

The next morning was church. Chasey enjoyed seeing everyone again. The church outside Utah is so different. The ward members are more like family. EVERYONE was so happy to see Chasey! All his cousins and Aunt and Uncle got to meet little Rylee. It was fun to show her off... I'm not going to lie! We ended up just going to Sacrament then visiting with people for the next 2 hours.

That night we had a Christmas party at Chaseys dads house. Pats side and Dinas side came. Once again, it was so nice to see everyone! We had a lot of good laughs that night, and talked about when the kids were younger. Chaseys cousins little kids decided to give the dog a bath in oranges. They picked the oranges off the tree ( oh my gosh they were so good), and then squoze them all over the dog! I tried really hard not to laugh cause they got in trouble for it, but it was pretty dang funny. Dinas neice, Amanda was all about Rylee. It made it nice to have a little babysitter all day. Rylee got spoiled with some gifts that night form amanda, Sheri ( Dinas sister), and Great Grandma Larrie! Thanks Dina for the wonderful evening!

Waiting to bored the plane

The only good picture we could get. I'll take what I can get these days!

YEAH!!! We made it!


First night at Grandmas house!
She is a very loved little girl !

ChurchI was so glad to get a picture with everyone, and one of us in our Christmas clothes.

Christmas Party at Pat and Dinas

Christmas in Florida part 2

Wednesday Chasey got up and played golf with some of his family. I helped Grandma Jones get ready for the Progressive dinner, and then met Chase at the country club for some swimming! Everyone thought we were crazy for swimming on a day that it was " only 70 degrees." Thats a nice swim day for us! The pool was heated too, so we went! Well we got into the pool expecting it to be heated, but it was FREAZING. We just sat on the stairs for a little bit. I did venture out to the middle but it was just too cold for Miss Rylee! Instead of giving my baby hypothermea we opted for the played ground. I can't even tell you how much she loved the swings! She was laughing so hard. After about 15 minutes her laugh turned to a " I'm going to puke" face. It was a fun day outside!

We headed to Chaseys dads office to show her off. Everyone had their own opinion on who she looked like- which most were all Chaseys sisters! I sometimes see myself when I look at her, but she is for sure an Osburn! While we were there one of the ladies noticed she had a tooth! Her first tooth in Florida! Its her bottom left tooth right up front. She had been so miserable the day before. We just figured she was tired form going going going. Nope, she was in pain! I feel bad I didn't give her anything, I just put her to bed. Ooops! We got home just in time to get ready for the Progressive Dinner! I have heard about this dinner since I met Chase in New York. I thought it was one of those things where he just thought it was fun cause it was a family tradition, but really it wasn't. Boy was I wrong! I thought it was so much fun! We started at Chaseys moms house and had soup and bread. The pool was going and the weather was so nice. We visited with everyone and then took the kids out to see the horses. Chaseys mom has 17 ( there might be more) that she boards and owns. Rylee wasn't too sure what to think about the horses, but she eventually screamed at them... her way of letting you know she likes you! Bowen and Shae showed up just in time for the dinner too. There plane had just got in. It was so good to see them. Rylee kept yelling at Mason... poor kid thought my baby was crazy! Then we moved to Mariah and Carls house ( Chaseys cousin and her husband) for appatizers and salad. Her house is so cute! By this time I was getting full, and we still had two more houses to go to! Next stop Grandma Jones! We had the main dish there.... roast beef, twice baked potatoes, casserole- tons of good food. There was no sucking in anymore, my stomach was overly full! Last stop was Melinda's, Chaseys Aunt. At her house we had dessert! Her house was so cute. She has a Christmas tree that is all fishing stuff. Probably the cutest tree I have ever seen. Her husband is a big fishermen. Her house is on the water, so they had a fire down by the water, it was so much fun. The walk way down had lights on it, everything looked so nice. I took Mason ( Shae's son) down to the fire with me. When we were coming back a possum was running around. Mason saw it and said, " Kitty." Ummm... no Mason not a kitty! We spent the rest of the night there with the family. Everyones kids were so cute and fun to watch. Chaseys cousin Mariah has a little girl named Ameila. Whenever you tell her to say cheese she toally hams it up! It was hillarious. It was one of the funnest nights!

Just some pictures of Grandpa Jones. He is always busy doing something! His yard always looks so nice, ecspecially around the pool.

Country Club

Progressive Dinner.Grandpa Jones red vest was the best part about the whole night!

Florida Part 3: Christmas Eve and more!

Christmas Eve was different then what I'm used to. Only in the sense that we spent it on the beach, and not in snow! It was a good change! We went to lunch with Chaseys dad at step mom on the beach, and then took Rylee down to play in the sand and water. She was a little confused at first, but after a minute she loved it. She loved the sand. She would put it in her hands and watch it fall out. Then eventually the sand made it into her mouth! We put her feet in the water. It was pretty funny. When the water would hit her feet she would do her little snort laugh, and then would watch her feet sink into the sand. I think she would do okay being a beach baby! It was a beautiful day, but still too cold to get all the way in. there were some brave kids swimming, but I thin I'll wait until August to get in! I did put Ry by the water in her diaper. She didn't really like it. Like I said It was kind of cold! We only stayed a little bit, and then went home to take naps! We ended up going back down that night before going to Chaseys moms house. We took some nice pictures as the sun was setting. Once again Ry loved it! Everyone we passed made some comment about how cute Ry was, or how big her flower in her "hair" was! She loves the attention, so she would just smile a them! We had to be out at the farm house for dinner so we had to hurry. I wish we lived by the beach... I would be there everyday! We spent Christmas Eve with Jennifer and the girls. It was fun. Jen made Chili, and Lo made some cornbread. Chaseys family is alot of fun! That night ALL Chaseys friends came over. Its funny to see them all together, and hear all their stroies. I know Chase enjoyed seeing them all. After that we just kind of hung out with the family. We stayed up late talking and laughing. We tried watching a Christmas movie, but we couldn't get everyone in the same room at one time. We did open Christmas Jamas. They were all really cute!! The 3 girls jamas were like spandex, so when they put them on we were all laughing hysterical. Mine were super cute too, but the top was a tank top, so my garments were hanging out. We got a good laugh out of everyone!

Christmas Morning we woke up to Rylee rolling off the bed.... thud.... screaming.... not good! I'm glad it wasn't that high up. Aftera minute of hugging her she was all smiles again! Lindsey and Chasey made fresh orange juice for us.. mmmm! Then we opened presents. We all got so spoiled- ecspecially Ry! Her aunts LOVE her!!!! It was a good morning with everyone. We headed out to go To Chaseys dads house for lunch and gifts. We both have divorced parents, so holidays are always CRAZY!!! Its one house to the next all day. Sometimes I think the parents should have to come to us. Let us stay in one spot all day and relax! Christmas with Pat and dina was just as fun. WE got some family pictures, ate, opened gifts,a nd took naps! We got alot of nice things from everyone. One more stop... Grandpa and Grandma Jones'. Once again the whole family headed over to open more gifts and visit. We thought we were done visiting people for the day... nope. One of Chaseys friends was over at Aunt Melindas house, so off we went. I couldn't believe how well Ry did all day. Even at 9 at night she was all smiles for everyone! Chasey hung out with Bowen and Brad, and I got caught up with Shae. Rylee coldn't get enough of Mason. She never stopped screaming at him. poor kid. She was doing it out of love! After that stop we went home and we all fell asleep within minutes!!!

It was a great Christmas!!!

Christmas Eve lunch with Grandpa Oz

Grandma Dina and Ry

First time on the beach!

She was so happy

Trying to figure out what the sand was

Getting changed out of a wet sandy diaper

Christmas Eve Night

Daddy and Rylee

Mommy and Rylee

Christmas Eve at Jens

Rylee with Chaseys FriendsThe Boys

Group Shot

Mama B. Rylee had just woken up!

(These pictures are out of order)

Rylee at Grandpa Oz's house

Squeezing the oranges

Linds and Chase Christmas Morning

Mason and Rylee

Christmas Night at Melindas house

Christmas Day at Pat and Dinas

Great Grandpa Jones playing with Ry

Christmas Morning at Jens.

Linds gave her the cute swimsuit, and Lo gave her the bunny slippers! She looked so dang cute in both of them!

All tired out from opening gifts

Christmas Day

Chase and Lo

Christmas Morning

Chase, his sisters, and mom

Lindsey, Hailey, Jen, Lauren, Ry, Chase, Me

Pat and Dina's backyard

Family Picture by the orange tree

Linds sporting the Christmas bow

Grandma and Rylee opening presents

Christmas Dinner

It was fun to eat outside in the sun on Christmas Day. Something I have never done before.

Saying Goodbye!

We did not want to leave Florida at all. It was hard to leave the family and the weather! We had such a great time with everyone. Rylee loved all the attention she got from her grandparents and aunts. It was a little break for me and Chasey too. Someone always wanted to bathe her, change her, feed her, dress her, hold her, anything... it was so nice! We has an awesoem trip, and can't wait until August to go back!

Rylee in Grandpa Jones front yard right before we left

I love her face in this picture

Our last day

Rylee did so good flying home. She slept for about an hour, and then was up the rest of the time. She was so happy though! We jsut read her books, played patty cake, and loved on her! She is a good baby,so it made traveling with her a piece of cake! We layed her blankets across the tray tables and let her lay on her stomach and play. It worked nice until she figured she could roll off. My mom gave her a doll for Christmas that ended up being a life savor. If she was crying we gave her that and she would quit! Everyone on the plane commented on what a good baby she was, and how cute she was. We got a picture with her and the pilots as we were getting off. They were nice enough to let me take it!

We LOVED our time in Florida. It was a fantastic trip!!!