Moose on the Loose

We heard about the wildlife and I questioned people about it when we moved here. In California we dealt with opossums, raccoons, or the occasional coyote in our neighborhood. I was excited to live in a house that backed up to an open space preserve, but I didn't think about MOOSE!!! Here is the first day we met this moose in our backyard. They have been back to visit a couple times now.

Daddy's New Ride

We sold Cody's truck in California before we moved. Knowing he could walk to work and we would want to eventually buy a 4x4 car we waited. Summer came and Cody had been browsing online for a couple months. He found the perfect car and it also had a tow package (something we really wanted for camping, etc.). So we went down to Salt Lake and bought it. Best part was paying for it with cash, it felt great to own something the second we drove it off the lot.

Mommy's New Ride

There is so much outdoor stuff to do in Park City and we decided to spend the money and buy a bike trailer and jogger. It arrived two days later and it's been really fun. Both of the girls love it and they each have a helmet.

The girls all bundled

First trip around the block!

Spring arrived late, but we'll take it!

Spring arrived late or as most people in Park City say, we went from Winter to Summer. Our first warm weekend we enjoyed the Park City Children's Fair and some amazing spring color. Bridget rode a pony, watched a magician with new friends and we all enjoyed the warm weather. All the seasonal bulbs finally bloomed too!

A few of Bridget's favorite things!

Bridget is an amazing daughter and sister. She is constantly surprising us with so many things. I thought I would post some of her favorite things as she is almost 2 1/2 years old.


She loves her sister and being a sister. Her and Clara have so much fun together, I love watching them interact. Clara lights up when Bridget enters a room and Bridge loves having a companion.

Bridget LOVES to read! One of her favorite things to do. If I sat and read to her all day everyday she would be so happy. She is really into memorizing books right now and likes to read them to herself, to Cody and I or Clara. She loves Fancy Nancy and learning new words. Her vocabulary is expanding daily.

She loves Gymnastics. I thought she might when I enrolled her, but didn't realize just how much. If they added a dance part to the class she would be even more in love with it. She loves having a coach and is learning tumbling, balancing, jumping, stretching, rings, bars, etc. She is a great listener and the most active participant in her class.

She loves to dance. If she hears a beat, she stops what she is doing and shakes her hips. She has some really good rhythm and I have been stopped by a couple people who compliment her dancing ability. Its pretty funny. She loves to do hula and bounce to the beat.

The Little Mermaid. Her favorite thing right now. She loves the movie, is obsessed with the soundtrack and loves talking about Ariel. Its pretty cute to see her get so excited. We got her an Ariel doll at a garage sale and she was so happy.

She loves to cook. She helps me in the kitchen everyday with baking or dinner. Half the time I think she just wants a bite of what I am cooking, but I love her company and enthusiasm to cook. She is a great eater and pretty much eats or at least tries everything I make.