New Years

This year we were the lucky ones who got to chaperone the NYE Stake Dance! The kids were so bummed that for the 1st time ever, we were not going to be having a New Year's Eve Party with them and friends, so we decided to swing by our friends' and make an early party happen after all. We love those fishey's!

Harrison let Luke borrow his costume and Luke wouldn't take it off.
Harry was cool with it though.

Pizza Yum!

And at 7:23ish, we all grabbed fancy glasses, sparkly juice and counted down the New Year.

Happy New Year!!!

The first day of 2010, was GORGEOUS!! We spent time at the park, watched a great football game with friends and then played more games with friends and ate lots of junk food. Boys won the first game (Tyler cheated with his 'cookies'...who shouts cookies? and while we're at it Jer, who carries a flamingo?....I demand a re-count). Then team Jon-Cam-Jer placed 2nd to Miss Paige and as Jeromy would say, that would make us 1st losers.

Who knew losing could be so fun!!!

Playing with G-ma and G-pa

Games, Games, Games

(don't these 2 look like they're having fun? Jer's giving me the 2-outs).

1329 tiny pieces and 3 days later.....

It works!!! Super cool gift, G-pa!!

Ohhhs and Ahhhhs watching those cars race around the track.

Hiking near the new temple site.

Lunch at the top!

But if you ask the kids, the best part of G and G's visit was Big Egg Pancakes and if you ask me it was getting to sleep in! (Thanks Grandma!)

We are gonna miss you Grandma and Grandpa!

Long Lost Cousins

We met up with Aunt Denys, Uncle Gerald, Devanie and Jarod and their families for a little fun at Peter Piper Pizza. I haven't seen my cousins for 9 years, so it was great to get together again! Hope to see you all again this summer!!!

361st Day of the Year!

I didn't have 37 candles, so we improvised and did 36 and 1. Then Jer got to thinking and realized he was born on the 361st day of the year. (I totally meant to do that). Being born on the 361st day of the year completely stinks as far as birthday celebrations go and this year was no exception. He was in church meetings for most of the day and got 2 lousy sweatshirts for presents. At least his parents were here and that made everything great. I am so glad you are as old as me now, Jer!! I love you!!! Happy Birthday!!

Christmas 2009

There's nothing better than Christmas morning...

Except of course a visit from Grandma and Grandpa the day after Christmas!

First Timers

First off, we all met up at Cafe Rio (yum!). I was trying to get a pic of Luke in the happiest place on earth (Brit's lap), when Nikki snuck in on it. She tried to show off her back side, but my camera is way too slow. That's okay, I LOVE this cute pic of her in action & Riley's reaction. And Luke's in his own world, bursting with glee cause he's with Brittany. At one point I tried to take him from her and he gave me the hand and told me to go away.
The guys. Good lookin' bunch, eh!!
I just now noticed that Jon is in shorts.

Can't believe Jer's not in shorts come to think of it.

Breezy with the boys.

Tyler and Caleb were being sooo uncooperative!

This is our 4th Christmas here and the first time we've been to see the Temple Lights. Good thing our friends were there to show us the ropes. It was a fun night, but Jake wasn't feeling good and decided not to come. It wasn't the same w/o him. I missed him. When we got home I ran upstairs and jumped on him and gave him an abhorrent amount of hugs and kisses. I think he secretly liked it.

Love 'em!

Luke would let no one push him but Brittany. Just ask Tyler.

Favorite pic of the night.

Elle told Paige, "Luke's my girlfriend!"

(love this pic too!)

This is why my night was so fun and easy!

She got a good work out chasing this monkey, but we had fun talking between the chasing.

And the grand finale of the night...Dylan sticking the light up his nose, which transformed his ordinary nose into a glowing, bright, red one, and Patrick singing, "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer".

It was the funniest thing ever.

Tails and Finns

Luke has been sporting a tail for well, longer than I'd like to say.
Time to go see Jamie.
Whoot whoo! Luke did great during his cut and Jamie...well, she's THE BEST!

Jake's teacher let them dress up as anyone they've learned about this year for their holiday party. Jake picked Huckleberry Finn. He looked awesome thanks to Jamie and her buttonless pants. Yay! The kids were grouped together and had to do skits in the character they chose. Jake's teacher said Jake was really funny in his skit. Apparently Huck Finn went fishing with Tom Sawyer (Noah) and they reeled in Sir Frances Drake (Brittain). The imaginations of 5th graders!

Jake you're awesome!!!