WHY?????????

Why is it that when I start to blog again and am on my computer more often....everyone else disappears?

Move over Ladies

This little guy is the newest addition to our extended family clan..... my nephew Kian. The kids and I went up to Idaho last weekend to witness his special day. What a little sweetheart. If my husband had been there I probably wouldn't have got to hold and cuddle him for fear of it making me want another-which it did for a moment. The three little girls that this fella will soon call sisters are so lucky to have such a sweet little guy to call brother. It was a wonderful day and I look forward to holding him again soon!!

Waldo has nothin on Cole

Just a few of the places I have found Cole this week-one could have ended in serious injuries. Guess we need th move the heater he used to get up there.

Girls Weekend

Thanks to my sister Carrie and her kind in laws, we were able to spend a fun weekend in Twin Falls Idaho snowshoeing, snowboarding, tubing, eating, and just hanging out. The big yellow banana kept me warm and Addie kept us laughing. It is always fun to spend time with your sisters and my only wish is that the other two could have been there with us.

23 yrs Young

Cole, Avatars (provided by Max) and a delicious raspberry dessert make Kelseys Birthday something great!!

An entire resturaunt to ourselves.....

Today Kelsey Calli and I took a little lunch trip to a restaurant called Thai Village. Kelsey's b-day is tomorrow and hence the special occasion. She loves Thai food and I had never tried it. (I don't know if Calli had or not) We chose this one because it was close. When we arrived no one else was there and no one else came the entire time we were there. I didn't think this was a very good sign, but I thought it was pretty good. I cleaned my plate quickly and I don't know if it was because it was extra delicious or that I was so hungry. Anyway- it was nice to be the only people in there and I think I will try thai again someday. Kelsey says although it was good, it wasn't quite as good as other ones she has eaten at in Moab and Logan. It sure was fun to go eat with no children and just enjoy light conversation.

On Kelsey's actual birthday-tomorrow -we are going to see Sherlock Holmes. I warned my babysitter that my little one has severe Mommy attachment and will probably scream most of the time. I made a little trip to my local Target to buy some new toys and a tent so that maybe she can calm him down and take his mind off of it. I don't know if I will make it through the

whole movie, but we have got to cut the umbilical cord sometime.

Like Mother Like Daughter

So, we were in Costco tonight and as we were heading over to a display of Modestee dresses I looked up at a picture of a girl in one of the dresses they were selling--little did I know (being that Ryan and Sarah were behind me) that at that very moment Ryan had naturally looked up at the display as well only to hear little Sarah say "Dad, you think hers hot!!" When he told me this later in the store, I thought it was so hilarious, because I know she has heard me tell her daddy that on numerous occasions. You must really watch what you say-kids pick up on way more that you realize and they don't know that you are only kidding when you say these things.

It's Raining Kids

It rained Jordy, Sarah, Avery, Ashtyn, Easton, and Max--What a great catcher. (I'm sure his back will never be the same!)

Christmas in Idaho

Out to ride the horsee!!

Uncle Jim took us all out to ride his horse-Jane.

Max loved his ride.

I saddle up.

Addie is darling!

Christmas morning-were these guys really good this year?

Max's birthday party at Uncle Jims house.

Christmas Cookies 2009

I just couldn't let a year go by without posting our traditional cookie making pictures. This is a tradition passed down from my family and was always one of my favorite things growing up. My kids and husband love it just like me!!