Flight of the Nielsons

On Saturday, our brother-in-law Colby (who is a flight instructor) invited us on a helicopter ride. We flew around Springville, Mapleton and Spanish Fork for about 25 minutes. It was pretty exciting (we especially liked hearing Colby talk to other aircrafts...very cool).

Leah, Colby and Chris pushing the chopper out of the hanger.

Chris and Colby. Colby is a really great pilot. The ride was very smooth and Autumn didn't get too sick (which she usually does).

Leah and Autumn, the happy backseat sisters!

Penelope

Chris and I just saw Penelope tonight and want to recommend it to everyone. We knew very little about this film, but were pleasantly surprised. Penelope is a modern-day fairytale that is cheerful and funny, has a charming love story (always a bonus), and teaches a valuable moral. The movie was brilliantly cast. James McAvoy and Christina Ricci hit it right on the "snout" and have awesome chemistry. Ricci is pretty adorable, even with a Miss Piggy nose. (It's also clean...PG.) Go see it! OINK!