A year in review - Part 1

To prove we were alive for the last year and didn't just live in a hole, here are some highlights of the fun things we did. This is a post in two parts because it just is. Anyone reading this blog should just be impressed that there are as many pictures as there are and that anything was documented at all. We really do love all of our family members and friends who are far away so for those of you who care, here's what we've been up to.

For Spring Break 2009 we went to St. George and did some hiking. We also went to Zion and hiked Angel's landing. Though Gabe and I sat out the last little bit because I had done it and Jon hadn't and making the summit with a baby in a backpack is precarious at best.

Matt, Jon, Gabe and Josh near Angel's landing. Matt and Josh are Ph.D students at the U who are friends of Jon's.

Easter egg hunt at Grandma and Grandpa Balzotti's house. Wish I had more pictures of this fun event. Gabe is just too cute in his little sweater not to share this one.

Last year we spent as much time as possible at my family's ranch because we knew its sale was imminent. In December the sale was finalized. We are still so sad about it. Gabe still asks to go frequently. Unfortunately 52% of the shareholders voted to sell. We will always love the Macfarlane Ranch.

Gabe, ready to go for a hike

Gabe and Dawson

Gabe in front of the Ranch house.

Gabe in front of the Pony Express

Gabe fishing at the pond

Nat and Gabe fishing at the pond

Grace, Gabe and Jon in the canoe on the pond

See part 2 for further proof of our existence.