September

So the highlight for September was when Andy and I took a quick trip to Alaska. It was an unplanned trip but we decided to go check it out for a possible job promotion for Andy. We decided not to go at this time but it was still alot of fun!!

Flying into Anchorage


Our drive up the Turnagain Arm, it was so pretty. They all tried to tell me the sun shines like this everday, but on Friday, people actually took the day for a "SUNday". Funny that in Alaska they never take a "Snowday" off but they will take a "SUNday" off.





The Ulu Factory



Andy just had to have this Pic! To bad there is glare off Ms. Palin

First Day of School

August

August was such a fun month. We spent the first week on the mountain at the annual "Merrell Family Reunion". Ataya and TaiLee absolutely love being outside all day! It really was alot of fun!



Andy and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary on the 28th. We had such a great time. We spend a few days at the Stein Erickson Resort. It was a much needed, relaxing weekend. We were sad to leave but missed our babies soo soo much!


Andy enjoying our view!




Taya also played Itty Bitty Ball, I hate to brag but she did soo good!

July

Quick run down month by month so I can say I am caught up!
Here a few pics from the 4th of July, it's one of my favorite holidays!
Ataya Loves her Daddy!


Peyton is such a chick Magnet!


Me and my sweetie!

We have had so much happen the past few months, I really need to get better at blogging because I feel like I miss so much! Ataya completed her first year at preschool. She has grown so much and learned so much too! She had a great experience and met many new friends!

We also finally wrapped up the 2010 Split Mountain volleyball season. I have had so much fun with my little team! They are the most determined girls I have ever met. We figured that our team average was probably about 5 feet shorter than all the teams we played against. It was crazy to see 15 year old girls that are 6'5". Despite being vertically challenged our team had an amazing come back and took 1st place in their division and 5th place overall in the Intermountain Region. They Rocked!
Now that we have settled down a little bit we decided to take a quick trip to Glenwood Springs. On Saturday evening we took a 15 mile bike ride with the girls in the buggie. The scenery was so beatiful that for a few seconds we would forget the ride was uphill half the way. We had a delicious dinner and ended the night at the hot springs! The next morning we took the Gondola ride to the top of the mountain and had lunch before heading home. What a Fun trip!
Here are a few pictures that we took!




My brother Paul came with us too but he rode to fast so he missed all the pictures!


Our beautiful babies!


Awesome view from our table!

Ataya's Birthday

Today is Ataya's birthday, I cannot believe that my baby is 4!
Here are a few pictures from her Party!

Mele Kalikimaka

Well I seem to be consistent with updating my blog every 3 months. Once again we have been super busy. Since today is a "Snow Day", we decided to take advantage and stay inside to do nothing! The girls have continued to grow like weeds! They have been alot of fun, TaiLee is getting old enough to actually play with Ataya now and it is so fun to watch them! They absolutely Love each other!
I have been busy starting Club Volleyball again. My girls are so much fun, I couldn't ask to coach a better group of girls!
Andy has been busy with work, (until this past week). He tore his ACL playing Football (flag football that is). Last Friday we drove to Park City where he had reconstructive surgery, so he will be home for a few weeks recovering.
Other than that we have just been enjoying this time of year. We had 2 Thanksgiving Dinner's this year, which is awesome to get a whole day with both sides of the family. I was able to put up all my Christmas stuff a little early this year because of Andy's surgery. Christmas will be so fun this year since Ataya is now old enough to be excited for Santa. I love my little family and am so grateful for all of our family, I honestly don't know what I would do without them!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone!
Best wishes from the Long Family