Hockey Tournament

This weekend the two big boys had a hockey tournament. I went and watched their games with the littles in tow. I couldn't help but laugh at the way Lily had to dance her heart out every time a hockey song came on while we waited on the whistles. She affectionately calls me "Mudder" just like Hyrum used to and it makes me smile. She's a spunky girl and very much a free spirit, but so so fun to be around!

The boys played really well and it was fun to cheer them on! I love watching them play their hearts out! It was also fun to watch Mr. Stannix assistant coach each game. How lucky are they to have that memory with their Dad?!

 

Kicking off the New Year

Today we kicked off the new year making memories with good friends! They have a pretty epic sledding hill at their place and we enjoyed a lovely (slightly chilly) afternoon hanging out by a bonfire listening to the children (and men) laugh their heads off as they flew down the hill!

Camilla was a dear and carried Lily up the hill a few times!

Sweet little Cooper konked out half way through the afternoon and slept soundly by the warm fire for the rest of the day.

It was so nice to spend the afternoon together with friends making memories!

 

Happy New Year

Today begins a New Year! We enjoyed time together with family and I spent the day pondering my goals for this year. 

Our beautiful family keeps us on our toes from sun up to sun down, so I had to carve out a little bit of time after bedtime to sit down for a quick study and journal session. 

There is something about a candle lit home that I absolutely love. It's so still and quiet and was just what I needed tonight!

 

Christmas Letter

This year has been a busy one! There is no way I could fit all of the words to describe it on the back of one little card, but here is a quick summary of some of the events that transpired! 

With the postal strike I didn't get many cards out this year, so consider this a virtual Christmas card from us to you! 

We wish you all a Merry Christmas an prosperous New year spend doing things that you love with those dear to your heart.

 

Love,

The Stannix Family

 

Rise & Shine

Today was our last day at the resort, so I made sure to set my alarm to catch the sunrise! I slipped on my sandals and snuck out of our room bright and early and the quiet view did not disappoint! 

I was practically giddy as I walked down to the ocean and watched the horizon turn orange.

The beach had already been freshened up for the morning and me and a handful of other nature lovers enjoyed quietly taking in the sunrise.

There was a rather large fish of sorts feeding right along the shore and it kept coming up to the surface.

Watching the sky catch fire this morning surrounded by stillness filled my soul!

After spending most of the day swimming in the pool and feeling ready to head home, we ventured out for dinner at the other end of the resort. With four restaurants at our hotel, we usually don't venture out to the others, but we had heard good things about this steak house and decided to give it a try. The simple beauty of this painting in the lobby struck me, and I had to take a photo of it!

We were seated on the balcony just as the sun started to set & I couldn't believe our luck! It was such a great way to spend our last night in paradise.

The lighting was perfect for a romantic last dinner date before heading home!

The first course was a salad bar, where Mr. Stannix also discovered the sushi at the salad bar and for the third time this holiday, indulged in one of his favorite foods.

Dessert was delicious!

We walked back to our hotel (the long hotel in the distance) along the beach in bare feet, looking at the stars and listening to the waves crash against the shore. A great end to our little getaway!