Sidney goes to the state capitol

Sidney's student council was invited to the Colorado State Capitol for a program and tour.

I was able to go along and chaperone.

They were so excited!

We got scarves which was nice because it was pretty cold :)

The tour was really good, we sat and watched the state house of representatives and the state senate while they were in session. Then we walked around and took lots of pictures.

I love that Sidney is getting this experience in leadership!  She is a hard working, loyal, and fair student council treasurer.

So proud of her, and I loved spending the day at the Capitol with her!

Jax is THREE!!

I can't believe this little guy is THREE!

Why does four seem so much bigger than two...

We had a fun time celebrating our Jax.

Watching some Peyton Manning with Porter.

A mickey balloon twice his size from Aunt Keri....check!

He LOVED going to pick this out. One of the best highlights of his special day.

Love how proud his is to show his three fingers.

We made cupcakes to share with everyone, but Jax got his own personal cake :)

My baby is three...

Jaxon is happy and loving.

He brings so much joy and peace to our family.  You just can't help but be happy around him.  Whenever anyone is feeling down or upset he finds them and softens them right up.

Such a tender mercy for every member of our family at just the time when we needed him most.

He loves sports, being outside, jumping on the trampoline, pirates booty, "mit" (milk), and doing anything with his siblings.

Happy Birthday Jaxon Tate!

We love you so much

After Christmas shopping!

Our sweet Aunt Keri sent the kids build a bear gift cards for Christmas.  They could not wait to go and make their stuffed animal!

They shopped and shopped and picked the perfect ones.

And they have never had that much money to spend at build a bear!  They picked clothes and everything, it was so fun!

Pushing the pedal to put in the fluff...

Carrying his prized build a bear house through the mall :)

New Years Eve

We had the Welch Family New Years Eve party!

We played games, ate yummy food, did karaoke, handed out treat bags, watched movies, and ate more yummy food with some great friends!

Happy New Years Eve!

Bring on 2015

Post Christmas fun!

We made it home with all of our Christmas loot!

Everyone was excited to get unloaded and play.  Jax was excited to put together his Hot Wheels race track.  Thanks Dad & Rylee!

Relaxing by the fireplace with Ollie :)

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to us!

17 YEARS

Wow, we are getting old!

We had a great dinner at Bennihanas.

The food was delicious and the company was even better ;)

Happy 17 years, Allen!

SNOW!

We got some good snow after Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa's house!

So we bundled up and headed out to play.

Snow blowing with Grandpa!

The kids trekked out and explored the snowy forrest :)

Thanks for the great Christmas memories, Mom & Dad!

Christmas!

Christmas!!

A few of my favorite things from Christmas week.

Dressed for Church in our Sunday/Christmas best.

I loved these stockings this year.  Each one had an act of service that we focused on for the next day.  Our gifts to the Savior.

Loved our Christmas tree this year....

I might have went a little crazy on the lights.....

nope!  It was perfect :)

Porter's Christmas tree

Jason's Christmas tree

Rylee's Christmas tree

Sidney's Christmas tree

I love that the girls wanted to have their Christmas trees close to each other this year.

Sister trees

Christmas morning

So grateful for a beautiful Christmas holiday season this year.

Grateful for family (far and near), special traditions, focusing on the birth of Jesus Christ, and the extra love and spiritual focus.

Merry Christmas from the Welch Family!

Hera

Our little "Hera".

It was the 2nd grade Greek festival and Rylee practiced and practiced her part :)

Rylee's video

I love all of these cute Goddess friends :)