"Triplets"

Last weekend my brother Scott, his wife Caren, & their twin girls Katelyn & Marissa moved back to California from Salt Lake. On the way down they stayed with us one night & we had lots of fun. Carter has other cousins but I love to see him with the girls because they are all 3 & they think he is so funny! When they got into town we had pizza & then the dads stayed home with the kids & watched Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs while Caren & I did a little shopping. The next morning we went to church & then they were off to California. It was a short visit but glad they were able to spend a night with us.

Ready for the movie!

Putting some blush on for church.
I know the next 5 pictures are very similar but being a mom how could I just pick one!?

Love it!

It was a little bit of a challenge getting them all to look since they were more interested in flowers & fruit snacks.

I love how they are all doing there own thing.

Look at that stud!

New Year's Eve

So finally I'm all caught up after this post! I don't think anyone looks at this but I'll keep doing it because it's a journal for me & I'll be able to print it one day. We were in St George for New Year's so we went downtown to there party called First Night. They had music, activities for the kids, rock climbing, rock band, food, rides, & a new ice skating rink. They also did two fireworks shows, one at 9 for the young kids & then of course at 12. We had fun but it was really cold! My nephew Griffin who is four didn't make it all night so my parents took him home. I hope that 2010 brings us another baby & a bigger house!

We started off here. My nephew Maddox who is 7.

My cute husband.
Then we went inside to warm up & make some party masks.
What the heck is on me!!?
The party people with there masks.

The one eyed monster!Then a picture in front of the New Year sign.

Then 2 swords & a doggy.

Went inside 25 Main to warm up again & get some yummy cupcakes. My brother & his son.

Silly Carter.

Lastly we got a free picture of the party people that lasted!

HAPPY 2010!

Christmas 2009

We were at my parents house in St. George for Christmas. We had a really good time even though we were all pretty much sick. My brother & sister flew into Vegas on the 23rd, stayed the night at our place, then we all drove up the next day. We had a small group this year & Carter was the only grand kid so it was all about him & he made out like a bandit!

Before shot of all his gifts. I guess Santa leaves the toys in the boxes.

Coming to check it out.
Wow.
What did you get Carter?

Sweet I got skittles in my stocking.

Presents from my Grandma in Wisconsin.

I love Thomas....

& these cool puppets! Thanks Grandma.

I need a break now.

I need to try & have him in Christmas jammies next year.

Santa's Workshop & House

Here are a couple of fun things we did last month. I know I'm really behind but I was just in Utah for a week & a half, & I can't blog there. First we went to Brass Pro Shop because they were having a Santa workshop. I have to admit I didn't really think there would be anything cool at Bass Pro but I was wrong! The store is huge & has way more than just outdoor stuff, like yummy smelling candles, candy, & toys. The whole thing was free, even a picture with Santa! A week or two later we went to see Santa. As we are waiting to see him we ran into our neighbors & let them cut in line with us! :-) After Santa we went outside to see the "snow." We had so much fun & hope to keep this a tradition, well as long as we live here.

Mom can I have this?

Playing with a remote control truck.
Cheese!

Trying to shoot a pretend deer.

A waterfall in the store.

While I'm keeping our place in line for Santa this is what Carter was doing.

Santa's house, right here in Vegas!

Cute!

Santa tickling Carter. This is similar to the one we bought.

It's snowing!

Of course we had to get one in front of the tree again.

Carter & Noah having a good time.

Friends.

Merry Christmas!

May you all be in your happy place!

Oh Christmas tree....

oh Christmas tree... ok I guess you get the idea! We had fun getting our tree, we went to Star Nursery across the street because they had the best deals. I think Carter had fun, but he was more into the wagons they had. Dan held out the first tree & it was HUGE!! I told him it was his choice but I didn't think it was going to fit in the corner of our room. It was probably 7 ft high & it was so full & pretty. The height wasn't the problem, the problem was how round it was. So sure enough we get it home & in our family room & Dan says "It looks a lot smaller around all the other trees!" Well after moving some furniture we made it work, so what if you can't see the t.v. from some spots! We laugh & make jokes about it now! Great memories to remember.

Ready to go!

The "Beast!"

P.S. Don't mind my velour suit & Dan's running shoes, we normally don't dress that way, we just got done working out.

Turkey Day '09

We had a really good Thanksgiving in St. George with all of my family, except one brother. For our big dinner we went to my aunt's house. Her son & his family were there, so we had a total of 20 people! I love this time of year & being with the ones I love.

This is the only picture I took from Thanksgiving day. The kids were pretending to be Kitty Cat's & my sister was feeding them.

Here are all the grand kids. Kate, Maddox, Griffin, Mr. Carter, & Marissa.
Cousins fooling around.
My crazy kid!

One day we all headed over to the red rock that says Dixie on it. You can climb up & see the gorgeous view. Here are my cute twin nieces.

The view of St. George.

My crazy nephew! (It runs in the family!)

Yaya & Papa with most of the grand kids.

I love this one. Carter didn't want to take a picture & Marissa's face is hilarious!

My brother Grant & I. We chose to sit & wait for everyone so we didn't get our shoes dirty! :-)

Carter & Dan.

I also love this one because Madd didn't want to take the picture & the girls are just looking at him like what's wrong!?

Finally us taking a pic in front of the beautiful red rock.