Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Winter Fun







Finally we received snow in the valley. Once it started snowing it seems it hasn't stopped. Yesterday we shoveled the walks and as soon as we were done it could have been done again. My boys love the snow and couldn't wait to get out into it. I wished they loved shoveling it as much as playing in it.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Christmas Party




This morning we had our ward Christmas party. It was a breakfast which is nice because it is in the morning and we have the rest of the day to get things done. Santa came in the end and I wasn't sure how Rylee would react to him. In years past he has screamed and ran the other way. When he saw him he got very excited and disappeared. Before I knew it he had butted in line and was up on Santa's lap with a neighbor girl. He told me a few days ago that Santa was bringing him a Nintendo DS and a little 4- wheeler so he could go hunting with Daddy. I hope he is not to disappointed this year.


Tyler would not go up and see Santa. He thinks he is too old for a lot of things now days.

Brayden was nowhere to be found when Santa came so Tyler went looking for him. Before Tyler could find him we found him sitting on Santa's lap.


Last but not least Kaleb was excited to see Santa. He stood in line patiently the whole time right by my side.


I love Christmas. Most of all to see my kids faces light up. Whether to lights, stories, time with family or ,yes, even to presents.

Christmas Percussion Concert


Tyler continues to play the drums or percussion. This week we got the opportunity to hear him play at his Christmas concert. In one of the songs he got to play 6 different instruments. We do not have a drum set at home so I look forward to these concerts to hear how he is improving. This is his 3rd year playing. He is doing such an amazing job. I couldn't get very good pictures of him at the concert because he is vertically challenged and he was in the very back. When we got him he wanted me to take pictures of him up close. He is growing up so fast I can't believe he is a teenager.

Wax Museum


Brayden is in the 5th grade which means he gets to participate in the Wax Museum at school. He transformed into Orville Wright and had a fun time being someone famous. For his display he kept making paper airplanes. I guess that was not enough for him because the last day of the Wax Museum he came upstairs with a remote that had been taken apart and put back on to some pieces of wood with a straw for a propeller. He told me to watch and before I knew it he touched two wires together and made the propeller start spinning. It even moved the plane a little. He was disappointed because he wanted the plane to go faster and fly off the table. He has become quite the inventor and it would not surprise me if someday he became a scientist, inventor or some other career that challenges him.

Rylee


I think Rylee was born into the wrong family. Somehow he ended up with monkey genes. He is always climbing, swinging from things and loves to make any mess he can find. He is such a cutie it is hard to get mad at him. This picture is when I found him watching TV in my sewing room. You have to understand he is not allowed in that room because of the trouble he gets himself into.

Town Lighting Ceremony


We are very fortunate to live in a town where they involve the youth with a lot of activities. Last year they involved the elementary school kids to sing for the Town Lighting Ceremony. When the opportunity came this again this year my kids were very excited. It was neat to see all the lights come on together. With lights on the bridge, trees and pond it is an amazing sight to see.

Thanksgiving


This year for Thanksgiving we celebrated at my house. Both of our parents are on missions so we weren't sure where we would be going. I started talking with my sisters and decided we would get together and do it at my house. It was a lot of fun to get together and spend time with one another. The Sunday before Joe's family all got together for a dinner and games. I forgot to take my camera and get pictures so, these pictures are all from my family. I love spending time with family and look forward to the Holidays every year.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

I know it has been a while since I have posted anything. With the holiday season upon us added to the regular chaos at my house I have not found much time to blog. On top of that I have had to make a few visits to the doctor. This time it hasn't been for my boys. I had a yearly physical in November and some of my lab results came back abnormal. I just went and had my blood taken for the second time this week, and it is only Wednesday. Hopefully they will figure some things out soon and give me some answers. I'm hoping to try to post some new pictures soon. So, keep checking back.

Rylee

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Kaleb

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Brayden

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Tyler

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