Christmas Eve & Day

We spent Christmas Eve with Daniel's family. We enjoyed good company, way too much food, and lots of gifts.(the kids got soo much!) We didn't get home until after 11pm and the kids were so hyped, they didn't go to sleep till almost midnight. So Santa had a long night. Luckily the kids slept in until 7am, so we did get some sleep. Chistmas day was nice and relaxing. We let the kids tear into their presents, while we kicked back and relaxed.

Here are a few pics to share......

Daniel and Jenny

Jessica and Jenny

Taylor and Brody

Mason and Dylan

Christmas Eve

Emma looking a little tired.
Mason excited about Clone Wars!
The kids checking out there loot!
Brody trying out his new chair

Brody and Emma playing in his Jungle set

Emma dancing in her dress up on Christmas

School Christmas Program

Emma and Mason had their Winter Music Festival on the last day of school. Emma sang "Rudolph" and Mason sang "My Favorite Things".(I never thought of this as a Christmas song) They both did wonderful! At the end of the program the whole school sang "Feliz Navidad".

Feeling the Love

This season I found me feeling sorry for myself at times. Why?! I mean it's obvious I have tons of blessings but...well, I think it's easy to get sucked in to the temporal side of things. But as I'm typing this I have a view of my kids outside playing. This is just a little reminder of my blessed life. I truly am thankful for this beautiful weather. I know in other parts of the country people are not as fortunate. I am thankful for my husband who has a secure job with benefits which allows me to stay home and raise our family. I am thankful for my little house which keeps us warm and is bursting at the seems because of the blessings that fill it up. I am thankful for my family and good friends that are there for me and make me laugh. But most of all I am thankful for a loving Savior, who knows ME, and has a hand in all things in my life. He know my wishes and wants but always blesses me with what I NEED. And for that I am thankful for....for Him helping me put things into perspective.

Pinewood Derby

This was Mason's first year building his pinewood derby car. Daniel and Mason had a lot of fun in the process. It's definitely a learning experience on what you should and shouldn't do. Mason had a blast and his car took 3rd. Way to go Mason!

Emma turned 5

Our Emma turned 5 November 7! She is as girly as she is tough. She loves anything pink but is not afraid to get down and dirty when playing soccer. She is very loving and smothers her brothers with lots of affection.(sometimes too much) She loves to sing and dance, making up her own songs and lyrics while dancing around the house in a tutu. She is my big helper in the kitchen and a joy in our lives.
Emma's favorites-

Color: Red and Pink

Foods: Olives and Pizza

Drinks: Sprite and Water

Movie: Barbie Mariposa

TV Show: Little Einsteins

Song: anything by Hannah Montana or the Tootie Ta Ta song

Book: I Love You Stinky Face

Toy: Barbies

Store: Fresh and Easy (because they have "snacks" there)

Games: Disney Trivia Pursuit

Best friends: Reagan, Morgan & Brianna

Word/phrase: oh my goodness!

Disneyland

Our family went to Disneyland in November. We went to celebrate Emma's 5th birthday and enjoy a day away from reality. The day was perfect weather and there were no crowds at all. It was an enjoyable day. We even ran into Katie and her kids a couple of times! I love that place.....so many memories.

Halloween Fun

We had lots of fun at Trunk or Treat and Trick or Treating. The kids got way too much candy and had tons of fun doing so! Brody was a lion at trunk or treat but wouldn't leave the top on so he was a cowboy on Halloween. Emma was Sleeping Beauty and Mason was a clone trooper. Daniel enjoyed dressing up as Elder Vader and being in disguise most the night.

Carvin' Pumpkins

Here are our pumpkins- Me & Emma did a cat, Mason a dragon, Jess a wolf, Daniel and Billy did freaky faces.

My Lil Bakers

The kids all pitched in and made me a Birthday cake. Even little Brody had to get up on the stool! Needless to say it was very yummy.





Emma and the finished product!

The Pumpkin Patch

We went to the Pumpkin Patch the week of Halloween. I took the kids out of school early and apent a nice afternoon with them. Brody didn't want anything to do the petting zoo but enjoyed running around.

Happy Birthday to Me!

I had my 31st birthday on October 28th. My birthday present was going to Oregon to visit my sister. My mom, my sisters Emilee & Minajean, and me all headed to Oregon to visit Sarah(our youngest sis). We each brought our youngest and left the rest of the brood with Daddys. It was a 2 day drive to get there and back but we were able to spend some quality time up there. I got to see my niece and nephew I hadn't seen in 2 years.

Mason Scout Awards

Mason recieved his Bobact in Boy Scouts. He loves scouts and is excited about earning new badges!

Melon Days '08

We went to our annual family reunion in Green River, Ut for Melon Days in late September. Once again we loaded the van and headed to Utah. We stayed 1 week and had lots of fun spending time with family. The older kids get to ride on a family float in the little town's parade while the younger ones collect candy on the street. Then we went to the city park to let the kids playand eat all the watermelon they can stand. Everything is free so they wore themselves out. Daniel and Carlos took all the kids to Goblin Valley. They climbed on rocks and hid in caves. The mom's stayed back with babies since it's not very stroller friendly. On the last day we rented out the community center and had a big breakfast with all of my extended family.

Brody's Birthday Party

We had a small get together with family to celebrate Brody's birthday. We enjoyed cake, presents, and each others company!