Sled Dogs at Mt. Shasta

Last weekend we went up to Mt. Shasta with some friends so the kids could go on a sled dog ride. It was fun to get out in the snow and do something unique. Thanks C for not taking no for an answer and for taking the pictures. :)

This picture makes me laugh as it is a typical hiester family photo

Family Pictures

Last month my good friend Carrissa was kind enough to take some photos of our family. We had so much fun and I think they turned out great! Thank You Carissa! Here are a few of my favorites.

Thats my Cabe! :)

Zach's Triathlon

This week, while Caleb was at school, Zach decided that he wanted to do his own triathlon just like his daddy. Because we don't have a swimming pool Z improvised on the swimming part. He rode his little bike around the whole loop though and made me proud. It was so cold and windy that day but he did it! Way to go little man!

"Swimming"

Biking

Running

Winning!

Snuggle Bugs

My boys enjoying their after shower ritual.

D.C.

Last month Brandon and I took an actual vacation! We went to Washington D.C. to visit my brother and sister-in-law. I can't remember when I have had a more enjoyable time. We saw so much and just enjoyed spending time with Stephen and Heather. I wish we could have stayed another week.

Arlington National Cemetery

Changing of the guard

Sharing the "date" umbrella

View of Washington monument from the Lincoln Memorial

Waiting for the metro

Lincoln Memorial. I physically ran into the Reverend Jesse Jackson. If only I had been prepared.

Washington Monument

Preparing to tour Mt. Vernon

We took a boat ride on the Potomac river. It was really windy, but beautiful. This is the view of Mt. Vernon from the boat

That is the boat we were on in the distance.

Mt. Vernon (I could have stayed several days)

Stephen and Heather

National Cathedral

Happy to be eating somewhere other than subway. (B and I have a hard time breaking the mold)

Who can resist a church with a red door?

Oh so tired but excited to be heading home to our boys.

Triathalon

A couple days ago my friend Carissa convinced Brandon to join her in a triathlon she was doing. Since it was a small one and Brandon has always wanted to do one he took the plunge this morning. He set a goal and beat it by one minute. Not bad for an middle aged man with a desk job who hasn't swam in several years. Way to go babe!

Caleb's 4th Birthday

We started off the day by going to Turtle Bay with some friends. Caleb had a blast and has declared that everyday should be his birthday!

future conductors

Higher mommy!

Playing in the water

Making it look easy

Exploring the creek

Waiting patiently for lunch

Grandma and Grandpa came over for a birthday dinner. Caleb requested broccoli cheddar soup, sourdough bread, and chocolate cheesecake for dessert. A kid after my own heart.

The boy has got some hot air. (he gets that from B)

Playing with the spoils

Goofy little men

My pride and joy