A Christmas Story

I'm a little behind on my blogging. We had a wonderful, low key Christmas. Christmas Eve we had a few of Ty's sister's and their families over for our Mexican fiesta and of course our rendition of the Christmas story. I absolutely love Ty's family. I'm especially grateful to have them as close as they are.

Have you ever seen a prettier Mary?

Ty played a wise man, very fitting for him. He tells our kids on a daily basis that he is the
the smartest man alive.

The whole gang

Sunday Best

The girls were so excited to wear their fur shaws.

I usually buy them a practical outfit for Christmas, but i knew

they would love to be FANCY!

Katie and Cole are still the best pals.

Everyone say cheese! this is not the best

picture of our family, but they are sooooo cute!

1st Place!

Cole is our very talented gymnast! This was the first meet of the season. Cole didn't do all that well himself, but their team placed first. Cole has really enjoyed gymnastics and is quite good. The team has some really strong boys this year. Hopefully that will help them in upcoming meets.

THANKSGIVING WEEK!

On Monday, Kristen came down from BYU to visit and my kids were so excited to see her and have her stay with us. She came with me on Wednesday to see Kate run the turkey trot against the 5th and 6th graders@ her school. She won FOURTH place! At the end of the race Kate was running side by side a girl, but then out of nowhere she took off and ended up beating the other girl by a few seconds. When the other girl finished she burst into tears. Kate and I chuckled. Boy, it stinks to be a LOSER!

We went to St. George for thanksgiving to visit with my sister Rena and her family. Our family always looks forward to this trip. We just love St. George! Tyler and I have decided if he ever loses his job, we are moving there. Dixie Rock is one of my kids favorite places to visit when we are there. They would climb around the rocks all day if we let them. That day it was a little chilly, but the Fall weather was a nice change.

The kids had such a good time @ my sister Rena's house. Swimming, jumping on the new trampoline, and playing with their cousins. My Sister's house is definitely the party house. Always something going on, they know how to entertain and that's just what kids need.

On our last day in St. George we got a sitter for the three younger kids and went for a fun hike @ leeds. The scenery was amazing and the hike was scary at times, but so much fun. Rena and Chris really know those mountains. Thanks so much for the good times!

WICKED WEEKEND!

When Jill invited Brooke and I to LA, she really didn't think our husbands would let us go, but they are amazing. We took off friday afternoon and the party began. The flight was so peaceful and relaxing. If you've ever flown with kids you know what a treat it is to fly without them. We had so much fun shoppong, eating, and playing all weekend long. Thanks to Jill's sister-in-law who let us crash at her place. Thanks Melissa!


This is a diner we ate at before WICKED, it was a dive!(don't tell melissa I said that)

WICKED!

A couple of Divas in Hollywood!

So excited to get home to our families!

Cowgirls & Spiderman Oh My!

I almost dread Halloween every year. The costumes are such a a hassel. By the end of the night most of their costumes end up in my arms anyway. My girls told me something different everyday that they were going to be. So sad for them, I had already bought the cowgirls outfits. They were the cutest cowgirls I had ever seen!

Cowboy up Griff!

The red boots made the outfit. I have a feeling they will want to wear them to church. We might be in trouble.

Cole loved his costume. He told me "Mom I have muscles!"

When you want to be something scary you are to old to trick or treat. I'm afraid this was Kate's last year trick or treating. Besides she never even eats her candy. She still has most of hers from last year.

More Cabin

More cabin pictures!

Mylee and Addie are so cute together sometimes.
They had so much fun together @ the cabin, picking all nana's flowers.