Brrrr...It's still cold and snowy here, but we are keeping warm!

Way to Grow!

Today Laralei had her 4 month check up. Dr. Emery was very happy to hear that Laralei is happy and eating cereal and drinking juice from a training sippy cup. Laralei is almost 14 lbs. and she is 25 in. tall--quite a growth spurt for 2 months! Laralie was underweight a few months ago, and now she is on the average growth curve, she has jumped several percentiles!

This picture was taken outside the St. George temple. Shawn and I were able to take her there over Christmas break and explain to her how we are an eternal family.

Laralei is finally asleep for the night.

Pleasant dreams to her and each of you.

This picture was taken a week before Christmas.

CONGRATULATIONS SHAWN!

Shawn has officially finished all of his graduate school applications!  Join us in celebrating!

On Monday January 12th, Laralei took her first bite of rice cereal.

Shawn filmed her first try at solid food. Click on the film below to see...

Here is another clip for you to enjoy!

Mmmm rice cereal, so good!

While in St. George, a few days after Christmas we went hiking at Zion National Park. The Red Rock was breath-taking in the snow. This picture shows everyone who went: Karl-Erik, Melissa and their children (Sam, Racheal, Jared, and Nate is on Keb's back); Blake and Leisel, and Shawn Laralei (on Shawn) and myself. We had a blast slipping and sliding in the snow.

Shawn was particuarlly impressed by Jared on the treck over the ice. Watch Jared in this clip. He runs down a hill of ice, slides into Sam who has already fallen on the ice, jumps over him and continues his jont down the hill. Quite impressive Jared!

Laralie loved meeting Grandpa and Grandma Bennion. This photo shows 4 generations of Bennions, all sealed and connected one to another for eternity. We are so grateful for our family and the joyful addition Laralei has made to the Bennion mix!

(Pictured from left to right are Grandpa Bennion, Grandma Bennion holding Laralei and Grandpa Mike with Shawn standing behind and between Grandpa and Grandma. This picture was taken December 23, 2008).