The Welch's World

Monday, April 4, 2011

Porter's 5th grade Music Program

SkyView has an awesome music teacher that puts together a music program for each grade every year.

This year 5th grade did "All about Colorado". Porter was

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Breckenridge

A while ago we were talked into going to listen to a time share presentation. We put it off for quite awhile but then we decided just to do it. It helped that it was a time share in Breckenridge and included a two night free stay in a condo there! We decided to take advantage and make one day a family ski day. This was Rylee's first time getting her own skis. I wasn't sure how she would like it, but she was really excited.

All bundled up, and ready to head to the slopes.

It was a beautiful day! We started out on the magic carpet. Porter and Sidney love to ski/snowboard and Rylee was ready to try.

Sidney on the magic carpet.

We figured out that Rylee loves to ski! But she can't quite make a pizza with her skis to slow her down yet. So we were a team and she skied inside my skis while I held her arms. She loved it!

We seriously went on that chair lift about 250 times! She didn't want to stop.

Then we went to the main lodge and enjoyed the out door hot tubs. The kids thought it was so cool to be in the hot tub playing with the snow!

We had a great time. It was a nice little get away and a fun ski day. The presentation was long and boring, but it was worth it to get to live it up in Breckenridge with my favorite people!

Maybe we will "consider" a time share again some time :)

Friday, March 25, 2011

New cousin!

Welcome Kaden Ryan Salley! My sister, Rachel had her sweet baby boy and we are pretty excited. So happy that we only live 20 away so we can squeeze and love on this little man!

A little photo shoot at Aunt Randi's.

Such a sweet baby!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Rylee's Dance Recital

Rylee has been loving ballet with Miss Julie. They practiced and practiced and had a fun recital.

She was so excited!

An extra tight squeeze for Claire....such great friends! Right Claire!?!

So focused :)

Love this!

She was spoiled with flowers from Mom & Dad and Grandma & Grandpa!

What a lucky girl.

I love her huge smiles and I love when there is a special reason to have an evening all about you.

Great job Rylee!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Girls trip

I had a great time with these girls! We flew to Vancouver and drove to Cannon beach to stay in Brittany's family beach house. Oh, the memories!

Chef Bob's cooking school dinner. Delicious! And so entertaining. Pretty sure most people there thought we were polygamist "sister wives" from a compound in Colorado :)

We went on walks, soaked up the beach, played games, ate yummy food, and enjoyed the great company.

Beautiful Cannon beach!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Porter's Medieval Day

I volunteered at Porter's Medieval Day at school. They made hats, personal crests, and competed in challenges. Porter did great and won every challenge he participated in! Always fun to spend time with Porter at school.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Daddy Daughter Dance

SkyView had a Daddy Daughter dance. Sidney was so excited and looked forward to it for weeks. Dad didn't disappoint and even took her to dinner before.

There was dancing, laughing, friends, and even a chocolate fountain!

I love that she wanted to get dressed up and look her best. And that she is holding on so tight to his hand. Love everything about this picture.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Good buddies and Good memories

Love these cute kids!! I love that we live so close and that they all get a long so well. They have so much fun together. The girls match up perfectly and Porter is the cool big brother that watches out for everyone. They have been friends since we moved in when Lily and Sidney were 2 1/2. They started going to playgroup together and the rest is history.