Visiting Grandma

Alan's mom had knee replacement surgery at the end of January and we went up on Sunday afternoon to visit her. The kids had a lot of fun seeing how all her fancy gadgets work that make her knee bend. They got to push the buttons and see grandma walk with her walker. They loved taking pictures and puttin on grandmas glasses. We are glad grandma is doing better and look forward to when she has recovered from both knee surgeries.

Snow Bunnies

When Caro was here - Jamie and Alan took Summer and Christian skiing for their first time!! They went to Sundance and had a blast. There was lots of great snow and Sundance has tons of beginner runs. Summer loved it and apparently learned pretty fast. I was really nervous sending her up there, but Alan is a great teacher and she survived!

Thanks Clint - for the passes!!!

A room full of Kangaroo's???

My sister came to visit the weekend of Jan. 18th for Isaac's baby blessing (Elli's baby). And we went to the kangaroo zoo for an afternoon. It was loads of fun. The kids had a blast. Sandee and kids met us there too. It's a great place to take your kids in the middle of winter to break up the monotany. Kind of expensive though. It was $8 per kid for all day.

Anywho, that night when we got home Alan asked if we had fun at kangaroo zoo? And I told him that we had in fact had oodles of fun. Then he says something like, "So, was it just like a big building full of kangaroo's" - He was totally serious! I laughed so hard.

In his defense, if you didn't know it was a jumping place, what would you think when you heard Kangaroo Zoo? Who knows, maybe you would think the same thing - or not!

It was a good laugh.

My little Violinists

OK. So, I'm back. Let's just say I hate year end stuff, but I finally done and I can spend time doing what I love - aka - blogging!!


Well, I have to start at the beginning:

On Jan. 17th was Hallie and Jaxon's very first Violin Recital. Of course Summer was there too, but it was not her first time.

She played "The Monkey Song" (short & sweet). She was sooo brave!! Of course I have to go up with them to help, but maybe next time I won't need to - I hate pictures.

Jaxon was not as brave, but he did so good. He was totally crying and did not want to go up. But I bribed him with a toy and he did it (is that bad? - oh well). He played "Tucka-Tucka Twinkles" As he was playing his last two notes he looks at me and says "I Don't want to bow Mom!!" So, he didn't he just gave me a hug as everyone clapped and we sat down. Then he looks at me , crying, and says "Why did you make me do that mom?!" It was so funny. Even though he was so scared he actually did it. I really think he will be more brave next time. He is doing so good. He learns new things so quickly. We are so proud of Jaxon!!

Summer was amazing!! She played "Concerto in A minor 1st Movement" by Vivaldi. It was beautiful. She worked sooo hard to master that piece, and she did. She is doing so well right now. She works so hard and learns new pieces so quickly. Practicing really pays off!

Our neighbor, Carla Whetten accompanied her on the piano this time, and she was incredible. We were so grateful that she did that for us. I wish I could play. . .

Anywho, it was a fun recital, and I was so glad when it was over (I get so nervous for the kids that my stomach turns).

I love my Husband. . .

I know it's way too early. Valentines is more than a month away, but I have to say how much I love and appreciate my husband. He is an amazing person and I am so thankful everyday that he is in my life.

You couldn't ask for a better best friend.

On Tuesday night I went and saw "P.S. I Love You" with a friend and I absolutely loved it. It was one of those movies that really gets you thinking. I left the movie being so grateful to have a husband to share my life with. And it made me realize that I am not thankful enough, kind enough, understanding enough, and I just plain don't put out enough! My husband is so amazing and I look up to him so much. He deserves so much more than I have been giving him. Not that I've been awful (at least I hope not), but it just made me feel like I could do better. He's worth it - he's worth so much more than I have been giving him.

So, like many other of my friendly bloggers have been doing out there in blogger world, I am making a list - a list of the things that I love about my man:

• The way he makes me laugh


• That he likes to snuggle as much as I do


• He always encourages me to be a better person


• He is a great example


• He is my best friend


• I love that he has a motorcycle (so sexy)


• I love that he has so many hobbies (really easy to shop for)


• I love that he likes surprises


• He is such a hard worker


• I love that after ten years we still have so much fun together


• He plays with the kids every night - they love their daddy time!


• I love that he is so money conscious (one of us has to be...)


• He always tries to make me happy


• He lets me go on as many girls nights as I need/want


• He is sooo patient with me


• He probably understands me more than I understand myself


• He upholds his priesthood


• He likes to take me skiing even though I really suck
• The way he smiles when he sees me


• He gets us to church every Sunday


• That he likes my family


• He is my ROCK and I don't know what I would do without him

I love this man so much. I think that when you get married you don't think that you could ever be more in love than you are at that moment, but I love him more now than I ever have and I love him more and more each day. I love you so much sweetie!!

Rockin' New Years Eve

Literally, we had a rockin' new years. We rocked out on "Rock Band" all night long (well actually only until 3 am, but close enough). It was a way fun night. We went to our friends house - James and Stacey Crossley - they are so funny. And Matt and Ali Bawden came too. It was a great night with our friends. The kids played on the Wii, while we rocked out.

If any of you have not played Rock Band, you really should. It is sooo fun. We rang in the new year rockin' out to some song. It was a great time.

Thank you Crossley's for a Rockin' New Years Eve.