Snow!!!

Wow, we are still loving this new stuff called snow.  There was nothing on the ground at 11:00 am and these picture are from around 3:00 pm.  That's crazy for us.  Finally on a day that we had some time to play with it.  It will probably all be melted off by the end of the day tomorrow.

Why did I try for so long?

Why did I think it was worth fighting for. What a joke!

Winter wonderland... Again! and 3 weeks since we left AZ!

So, we woke up again to SNOW!!!! I even drove in it just now. But, it was fine, there is only about an inch or two, and it wasn't coming down too hard. Just enough to cover Everything!! Rooftops, lawns, cars, mountains, everything in sight! It is fun though. I think we moved out here at the perfect time. We came at the tail end of it so it is still fun, but it will start to warm up and then we will have another 9 months or so, before winter comes back around again. Mike is still busy looking for a job. We feel really good about his last interview, but we will see. He should hear from that company by Wednesday.
Grandma Riley is making Lexi and Katelyn some Easter dresses! She already made Saedree and Annistyn some and they are CUTE! I am excited for Easter. I hope we have a BIG RILEY easter with a big easter egg hunt, etc. But, we will see what happens.
So, it has only been three weeks since we left Arizona. I find myself daydreaming as though I am driving around my old stompin grounds. My mom warned me that I should cherish the last two weeks I was there doing luncheons with friends, etc, that I would miss it. I kinda already do! I am really enjoying it here and can't wait until Mike gets a job and we get into our own house, but I do miss my family and my friends. But, I am enjoying Mike's family and the opportunity that I have to make new friends!!!! Here are some pictures with me and my family the last day in Arizona.

Draper Temple

We got to go to the Draper Temple and do a tour of it yesterday. It will be dedicated next week, and after that you can't go in unless you have a temple recommend. I just have to say it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. The celestial room was breath taking and the sealing room was wonderful. I could totally feel such a peaceful feeling while I toured the temple. I am excited for the day that Mike and I will be sealed for time and eternity with our three beautiful children. I know that it will be soon.
Utah is so great! I am really loving it here. Katelyn and Lockton are doing suprisingly well for being uprooted in their home and town that they were used to. Katelyn loves school and Lockton is well...being a four year old fun, energetic, wonderful littly boy! Lexi is doing great. She said Mama today!!!! I know it was just a sound and not purposeful, but it melted my heart none the less. She is getting extremely close to walking. She will let go and stand there for a few seconds before she realizes that she isn't holding on to anything. Well, that is all for now, we will post more pictures soon.

Bountiful Cemetary

We went to Bountiful Cemetary today. Something I just haven't had time to do in my visits here. Now we have the time. Here is my grandpa's grave Samuel Lloyd Riley. He is who I was named after Michael Lloyd.

Here is Katelyn, Lockton and Lexi at my great Grandfather's grave. I named my son Lockton Michael after William Locton Riley's grandfather who also was named William Lockton(Locton) Riley.

Here are Katelyn and Lockton by their great, great, great grandfather's grave. Arthur Riley

We looked for their great, great, great, great grandfather's grave William Lockton(Locton) Riley a bit but ran out of time. Does anyone, any relatives, know if it is there?

Happy Birthday Papa!!!!

Today is my stepdad's birthday. It will be the first in a long time that we are not able to celebrate it with him! I hope you have a great day, Bill! P.S. we will post pictures or a video later today, and I promise that I will be a lot better at blogging! There is still some snow on the ground here in Santaquin, Utah. My kids are having a blast with the change in weather. We have gotten to see a lot of family and friends here in one week already! The kids have been LOVING spending time with their cousins. Katelyn loves her new school and Lockton will be starting headstart soon. Mike is busy looking for a job and Teresa is excited at the opportunity to stay home with the kids.