We had a wonderful visit with Brandon, Melody, Charlotte, Kate, and Victoria. Melody and the girls had two rounds of stomach flu the three weeks before we arrived and Brandon was terribly ill with strep throat for five days beginning on Christmas Eve. He was grateful he had taken those days off from work. Melody also contracted strep throat but received the antibiotics quickly. The weather was very cold and many plants froze. It only got up into the 50's the last day we were there. Consequently we stayed close to home and enjoyed Melody's excellent cooking, went for lots of walks around the neighborhood to improve biking skills, and enjoyed games and classic Disney movies. Victoria's favorite activity was hide-and-seek in which she would giggle the entire time she was "hiding."
Kate is enjoying riding around the new Oasis Park.
The new park even had a man-made lake.
Victoria
Grandpa and Brandon getting ready to take Charlotte, Kate, and Victoria for a walk around the neighborhood.
Making a birthday cake for Charlotte and Kate's 5th birthdays.
Birthday girls
Charlotte
Kate
Unwrapping birthday presents.
Blowing out the candles.
Melody allows the girls to see her phone while she does their hair. Look how long and beautiful their hair is.
Grandpa pushes Victoria in stroller. It was really cold!
The family
Victoria didn't last long in the stroller. She wanted to run or to have her mama carry her.
Victoria loved playing with the Nativity set under the tree.
Their orange and mandarin trees are doing well but had to be covered at night because of the below freezing temperatures.
Kate
We had two delightful evening concerts when the girls sang and danced for us.
New play dough was really a hit.
Victoria has amazing strength and coordination for a two-year-old.
Grandpa swings the girls. Notice how empty the park is. It was cold!
Victoria would drag her blankets, stuffed animals, etc. down to the living room.
Victoria has no fear.
Kate
Excellent parents!
Mount Timpanogos from the Provo Airport.
