I Apologize!

I'm sorry to everyone for not having posted in almost a month, considering that it has been that time of year that I take the most pictures and have lots to post about, however time has not been on my side as of late and for that, there are no posts.
And to top it off, we had to remove the program that allows me to put my pictures on the computer and blog, so that has thrown me for a loop.
Needles to say, I hope to be fully up and running by the end of the weekend, so please keep checking in with us!

Yay for 31

 

David turned the ripe young age of 31 this past Tuesday. Me and the kids took him to dinner....The Macaroni Grill, and then at his request, wanted uninterupted playing time on the Wii to play Metroid. For his birthday gift he recieved a 20 gauge Remington 870 shot gun. He has enjoyed going to the shooting range with our neighbor Kyle.
I love you David and hope your 31st year treats you well!

Ward Christmas Party!

All three kids sat on Santa's lap, however for some reason I didn't get Sierra....sorry sweetie! As you can tell by the agonizing expression on his face, Eli is not interested in Santa, but boy does he want that candy cane. Then the kids were able to participate in the nativity scene. Eli was a wise man, Sierra was an angel and Chandler was Joseph.

 

 

 

 

All bundled up

 

In the past week we have received 6 plus inches of snow, which has made for some good sledding, as well as, a yummy snack....Eli loves to eat it, which is fine with me as long as he is not grabbing the yellow snow from Indi.

Do you believe?

Chandler: Mom, do you believe in Santa?
Mom: Of course I do!
Chandler: Ya but your old now.
Mom: I might be old-ER, but Santa keeps bringing me something every year, so I BELIEVE!
Chandler: O.k. (and walks away, satisfied by my answer)

I grew up listening to the Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Christmas Album, so maybe only family will appreciate this song. Enjoy!

A little bit of this, a little bit of that...

 

Eli found a toy that he loved at the laundry mat. Christmas idea!

 

We went to Chandler's Pack meeting and Sierra Grace was being a dork!

 

I was snacking of some very yummy Wheat Thins when I looked on the back of the box and found "call Corinne" on a lavender post-it in the picture, and they even spelled her name the right way which is unheard of. I got a kick out of it!

Laundry Anyone?

So, I have been without a washer for 2 weeks....that's right folks, 2 WEEKS!!!!!! First we thought it was the pump, so we ordered a new one, installed it and then realized it was the timer. So we have ordered the timer in hopes that that is the right part. It should be here tomorrow, however I have 5 loads of laundry that are beginning to haunt me, so I am off to the local laundry mat cause I can't stand it anymore. Ode to all you with a working washer :)

Temple Square

We needed to head up to the airport last night cause David left a piece of luggage at the airport, so we thought we would visit the lights on Temple Square while we were up there. The kids love going and Eli kept going, "Ewwwwwwwwwwww", meaning he was so amazed by the lights. It was an enjoyable evening that is quickly becoming a yearly tradition!

 

Yay for Christmas music!

ENYA is one of my most favorite artists and I love her rendition of Silent Night. Enjoy!

Boomer!

HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY BRETT!

 

Hope you have a wonderful day....I could not imagine our family without you and your happy personality! I love you boomer! (picture taken January '88)

Sierra the Indian

Sierra learned about Native Americans at school today and she enjoyed dressing up like them too, however her favorite part was eating some traditional indian food. Well, the turkey is thawing in preperation for frying....Yummmm! Megan and Alex will be arriving late Tuesday night and in one week Brett will be 22 years old - holy crap! Hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving weekend.

 

Where in the world is Eli?

David and I started wondering where the dog and Eli were, and this is what we found about 2 minutes later....

 

Best Buddies!

 

Indi looks less than amused.

 

My little weasel.....never a dull moment!

Chandler's Baptism

Chandler got baptized Saturday, November 1, 2008. He had the neat privelage of getting baptized with his cousin Tannon, who is Renee (David's sister) and Rusty's daughter. They drove up from St. George with Rick and Sharon and we ALL ended up having a wonderful time.

 

David and Chandler before the baptism.

 

Chandler and Tannon.

 

We are so proud of Chandler for having chosen to be baptised. He is such a good kid who is a great example to his brother and sister.

Chandler's 8!

Yay for the Wal-Mart Bakery!

 

Blowin' out the candles!

 

Chandler loves his Nana!

 

Nana gave Chandler all the get-up for Cub Scouts. Chandler is so excited!

 

Thanks to everyone who sent cards, made phone calls (messages) and gave gifts.

Halloween

I tried to get a decent photo of the kids together, but Eli was having none of it!

 

Cameron decided to try on David's high school chorus vest and bow tie, and he ended up looking like a "Chip & Dale". Not to shabby :)

 

Erick and Cami came down and the boys went trick-or-treating with us. Dawson is Ironman and Braxton is a ninja.

 

Brett and his girlfriend Lacie went as retro superhero's, but they didn't stick around. Cameron went with them to a UVU dance!