Christmas Party!!

Today we went down to Manti for a late Christmas party. We all ate some lunch, then the kids colored, played with Play Dough, and took turns destroying 2 pinatas. They all had a great time. Even Garrett took a turn. It is fun to get together with everyone that we don't get to see that often.

Colton and Corey eating some banana pie.

Garrett playing with Play Dough.

Garrett trying to open the pinata.

Colton taking a turn.

Merry Christmas!!

We woke up Christmas morning at 6 am to find the power was off...expected to be back on by 11 am. It had been pretty windy all night long but it hadn't started to snow yet. Colton didn't even get dressed, he darted downstairs in his underwear to see if Santa had come. We all sat by the fire trying to keep warm while we opened gifts by the light of the fire. Colton was so excited to see that Santa had left him a laptop. He also got a HUGE Nerf gun, a cd and a few gift cards. Garrett did the same thing Christmas morning...he opened up his first present and just wanted to play with that toy. He didn't care about the other presents. It started snowing/blowing pretty good about 8:30-and the power finally came on about 9:30. We went over to Justin's parents for breakfast and opened up some gifts. My parents stopped by that afternoon to see what the boys had gotten.
Because it was so dark when the boys opened their presents...I didn't get any pictures til we got to Justin's parents house.








Garrett getting ready to open presents.

Colton and Jordan playing with his laptop.

Christmas Eve!

For Christmas Eve we went to my moms for a party. We had fried turkey (sooo yummy) potatoes, jello, rolls and lots of yummy treats after. After we ate the kids all had a great time opening their gifts. Garrett didn't really get into the whole thing. He opened the first one and really didn't want anything to do with any of the other presents. He just played with that one gift. He got some fun shake n go cars and his MOST favorite...double stuff oreos from Kayden. Grandma and Grandpa gave him a cool dump truck full of blocks, a fun music tray, a book and lots of other fun stuff. Colton finally got World of Warcraft game that he has been wanting for YEARS now. After the kids were done the adults did our white elephant game. We had alot of laughs as usual. Here are a few pictures.

Garrett opening his presents.

Colton opening presents.

Me with my white elephant gift. It came with a pair of panties about the same size.

Bruce was nice to trade me...

Justin with his gift.

A New Baby!!

My youngest brother and his wife Kelly are expecting a baby in July. We are all SOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED for them! We have waited a LONG time for this little baby and can't wait til he/she gets here.

Here is their first picture--- SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!

Santa's Little Helper

Justin recruited Garrett to help him wrap some gifts tonight. It was hilarious!! Justin would wrap them and then have Garrett color on the tag and put it on the gift. Then Garrett would carry them over to the tree--the first few were pretty easy. The last two were hilarious. One box he could barely carry--but he did it. (I think it was my present full of jewelry!!!!!)

Daytona 500!!!

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!! I just found out from Justin--- that thanks to Kirk we are going to Daytona next year!! I can't tell you how excited I am for this!!!

Visit with Santa.

Before we went to The Festival of Trees, we stopped at the mall for a visit with Santa. Garrett broke out of his stroller while we were waiting in line--he had fun playing with all of the gadgets they had.
I KNEW that Garrett was going to throw a fit as soon as I put him on Santa's lap. So I warned the girl and poor Santa before. Sure enough...as soon as Santa took him and Garrett looked up at who was now holding him...he started SCREAMING and arching his back, trying to do whatever he could to get down. Santa told the girl that he didn't think this was going to work. She took a few quick pictures and I hurried and saved poor Santa. Santa told me that Garrett was "REALLY strong". I think he wanted to tell me he was a BRAT!!!! Hopefully Garrett can redeem himself in the next few weeks--enough to get a few gifts from Santa.





Garrett playing before seeing Santa.





















Big brother Colton watching Garrett so he didn't escape.
















I think the picture speaks for itself....

Festival of Trees

Today we went to The Festival of Trees with my mom, Stacey and Kayden. We got there a little after 11:00 and it wasn't too crowded--I thought it would be alot more busy for a Saturday. There were alot of pretty trees this year. Here are a few pictures.




One of the Harley Davidson trees.












Colton in front of another Harley tree.



















You can't see this one very well...it was a NASCAR tree.















All of the riding in the stroller, Christmas music and the smell of cinnamon rolls in the air put Garrett right to sleep.

Colton's School Christmas Party.

Today Colton's class had their Christmas party. Since his class goes off track tomorrow--they did the party early. Another mom and I put together some fun crafts/games for the kids. We started off making a cute reindeer--which ended up taking most of the time. They also made a snowflake ornament which had their picture in the middle. And also decorated a bag to put their crafts in to give to their mom & dad for Christmas. They finished it all off with a cupcake and juice. We didn't have time for the games--so they are going to do those in the morning. I think all of the kids had a really fun time.

Thanks again Vicki for watching Kailey, Kayden and Garrett while I helped with the party!!






Some of the kids working on their reindeer antlers.




















Colton working on his reindeer.











Colton's finished work. They turned out really cute!

Scouts!

Colton had a pack meeting Tuesday night. He should have gotten quite a few badges but I think they are still in the transition stage with his last leaders. So hopefully they will get him all caught up soon! He has now moved to a Bear--he has gone to 2 meetings with his new group and has had alot of fun.
At pack meeting they made kaleidoscopes and decorated sugar cookies. Here are a few pictures.










The pictures are a bit out of order--but here is the finished cookie.
















Decorating cookies.













Making Kaleidoscopes.

Motorcycle Update

Since someone has been bugging me to put an update on the blog about his motorcycle....

Here is an updated picture of Justin's Harley. I think he has worked on it just about everyday since he got it. I don't know the details of what he has done to it---I know it has a new back fender, and some new lights. I guess I should have taken better notes.

He has taken it out for a few quick rides this past week...getting his skills ready for Sturgis next year.