CHRISTMAS MORNING 2008

SUCH A FUN CHRISTMAS. I HOPE WE DON'T REGRET IT.

JOY JOY JOY

B E L I E V E R S-I WISH THEY COULD STAY THIS WAY FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(AUSTIN'S NOT OPPOSED TO BEING MISSING. HE'S AT A SCOUT CAMP WITH HIS DAD).





I think all kids have a secret plan. They make their Christmas lists, and then, when they go sit on Santa's lap, a week, maybe a day before Christmas, and Santa asks them what they would like, they tell him a totally new thing. It was never mentioned before. Then Santa says "no problem". Seriously kids. Not cool.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN! 6 BIG YEARS.

Thank you Brooklynn, Canyon, and Hudson for making it such a special birthday for Lauren. Special thanks to Madeline and Lexie for their help.

A GREAT LITTLE ADDITION

For those of you who don't have a fireplace in their house, (or just want some lovely warmth in a room), or whatever, I have a suggestion. This is a great little electric fireplace! It's a mini one that looks great in our kitchen, warms us up in the morning, and just creates that warm, welcoming look at the holidays. The brand is 'classic flame'. Look on their website for distributors if you're interested.

You can't really see the flame in the picture, but I promise it's cool.

We spent around $300.

Happy Anniversary Greg! 13 years.......

Greg and I have now been married for 13 years. We have a beautiful family together and really enjoy one another. I was looking for a picture of our 1st date, a dance that I asked him to my junior year in high school. (We had never even spoken before! Yes, I made the 1st move. ) I will keep looking for it.

I just want to say that I feel so fortunate to be married to such a wonderful man. Greg is a great dad, a good provider, and just a ton of fun to be with. He is very sensitive to my needs. (How great is that?) We just really enjoy each other, and I love him sooo much. Sorry ladies, he's mine.

Happy anniversary lovey. You really are the best.

WORSCHESSSIIRAAAA AND SOY SAUCE

CAN YOU GUESS WHICH KID DID THIS???????

Brand new bottles of the strongest smelling stuff ever. I could feel the sodium seeping into my body. Nasty!

o.k. I admit it. I did it.

And then today happened.

Ty wasn't too happy about taking a nap, so he decided he would get back at us by taking a crayon to his closet door.

Do you think he's really sorry? If I didn't know about the "magic eraser" by Mr. clean, I probably would have lost my mind.

Another thing I'm not proud of is that Austin apparently has been letting him listen to this song "I kissed a girl" on his ipod. Maddi informed us that a girl sings it.What's this world coming to? Well, time to toss this song. I guess when a stinker little boy sings it I'll forgive him this one time. Then I'll delete it. Can you handle another song by Ty? If not, move on.

PAUSE THE PLAYLIST***

Ty, our superstar.

Around these parts, Ty is quite famous. He's loved by nursery leaders, preschool teachers, and friends. Mostly, he's adored by his family. They are BORED when he's not around. We decided he's a superstar. We all want to be as cool as him, look like him, and be his buddy. He's a one of a kind. Sus Buzzes.

Of course he can sing too. (pause the playlist)

HALLOWEEN, 2008

We had scary and cute for Halloween this year. It was fun. Maddi and Lauren went to the ward's trunk or treat, I took Ty trick or treating, Austin went with his buddy, and Greg stayed home and passed out candy. Another marvelous Halloween with way too much candy.

Ty and Austin. I don't like masks. You can't see their cute little faces. They still look cute, though.(notice Ty is shooting a web at Austin)

O.K., so Lauren looked so stinkin' adorable, that I didn't know which picture to post of her, so I put all of them on.

Ty, Lauren, and Brooklynn.

Ty with his cute friends at preschool.

5 LITTLE PUMPKINS

Lauren made this cute poem in Kindergarten.
Does this bring back memories or what?

Austin gets his Arrow of Light!

After a bunch of hard work, Austin earned his Arrow of Light award, and graduated to boy scouts.

His den leader, bro. Geist, was a huge help, and a great leader for Austin.

He officially crosses the bridge to boy scouts.

I hope he remembers all that this stands for. (me too)

His best buddy, Gracin also earned his.

Very nice. Each color represents something. Does anyone know what?

Great Job Austin! we're very proud of you. Now, on to your eagle.

Disneyland

We went to Disneyland this past weekend with Mindy, Kevin, and Campbell. Ty finally got to go on that beloved Pirate's of the Caribbean ride. We had a great time!

We stayed at the California Disney Hotel.

What do you think about Greg and Kevin's new web page photo?

Handsome boys!

Off to the next ride. A day of rides is tiring!

(you'll have to stop the music on my playlist to listen.)

An angel among us...

On Thurs. Maddi came home bothered because a lot of kids in her class say God's name in vain. It bothered her so much that the next day she gathered up 3 kids in her class, and went up to the teacher and expressed to her that it offended them. The teacher was good to make an announcement in front of the class to stop saying it, it's offensive to some people. Thank You, Maddi, for standing up for your beliefs! And thanks to her teacher for respecting them!

A HAWAIIAN VACATION PART 1

Before the kids started school this year (Aug. '08) we were able to take a family vacation to Oahu, Hawaii. We spent most of our time on the North Shore. We stayed here at the Turtle Bay Resort. These pics are on their private beach. This trip was truly a blast.

Maddi and her friend Taylor played on these FOREVER!

Can you believe Lauren's signature pose?

Mindy relaxing in the sand.

Why does Greg look guilty in this picture?

That's my boy!