Christmas 2009

The Best Birthday Ever!!!

Today was jam packed with activity! We started Julianna's birthday with breakfast! We, in our family, have a special breakfast with their choice of pancakes or waffles on the special plate. We got ready for Julianna's party with her friends from school and a couple of other special friends. We went and saw the Princess and the Frog. It was alot of fun and the kids were so great in the movie.




The Movie Crew

Julianna has been waiting for this day for so long. She was in heaven the whole time we sang to her.

Living Large and Happy!


Her new playhouse that we got from a friend. This was my favorite moment!! Now she has her little get away and I hope she uses it often.

A Walk down Memory Lane

A tribute to my 4 YEAR OLD! I can't believe it has already been four years since you have come into our lives. You have made this family full of excitement. You are the most spunkiest girl I have ever met and I hope you continue to have that fire lit for years to come. I love you so much and I hope you have a great day feeling special. Happy Birthday, Jules!!!

Oh, the life we will have together!


Only 2 days old!


First family photo!
3 months old

One year!
Two years old!



Three years old and first birthday party!

Beauty in the grass!

Awesome Big Sissy!

4 years old and more LIVELY than ever!

Christmas Frocks

May we put on our pretty dresses and show our Christmas Spirit!

Countdown to the the BIG DAY!

So far, to get into the holiday spirit...

Made holiday sugar cookies

attended Elijah's Winter Read where he sang the Vowel Song with his class. He was so thrilled to be on stage.





Went to Julianna's class holiday party and said Hi to Santa. It was great to party with Santa




Next week is Jules's birthday party and then the big day. I don't know who is more excited? Them or Mommy!!

Relief Society Christmas Dinner

I am the Relief Society Cordinator and I had the honor (I am trying to convince myself that it is so) of spearheading the Christmas Dinner. It was a huge project and I am happy that it is all over. I have never done anything as big as this. It was a something that in hindsight I am glad I did, but not without some changes. It was for the most part a great learning experience. I will give you the highlights as there are many.

1. I now know how to cater 12o people for an event with a menu!
2. I have grown a huge respect for the high priests *& young women in my ward who in a couple of hours came together and served so amazingly for our sisters!
3. Working hand in hand with my cook which together we fought a good fight for a classy night!
4. We had 15 tables filled with sisters that may have not come out otherwise if we didn't send out personal invites and good food. That is a huge plus!
5. Many non-members attended with our sisters! Good Missionary moments!
6. From what I hear( I was in the kitchen the whole time), the musical numbers provided were awe-inspiring! Thank you for all of those who shared thier talents.
7. I know now I would not survive as a sou chef or any kind of chef! I am not cut out for that kind of stress. But, all in all a fun experience to see how it all goes down back in the kitchen.
8. For those who came up to me afterwards and told me how well it went, you have NO idea how much that meant to me. In the moments of defeat, those are the things that pull you out and make you realize that it wasn't all in vain.
9. For my wonderful husband who put up with an absentee wife for 2 weeks prior and a couple days after! I love you!!
10. The biggest hightlight! IT IS OVER!!! At least until March.




Food, food and more food! Up till 3 am chopping potatoes and making salad fixings. All in the name of the Relief Society!

My partners who together we accomplished much! Could not have done it without YOU!!

All our wonderful sisters enjoying the night. ( well, some of them I know for sure)



I am on the far left. Don't I look professional. All our servers not taking a breath. It was busy!!!

All I want for Christmas...

Hmmmmm. What thing should I ask him for?

This is so cool? Santa Clause!
Not Phased in the slightest!

Away in a Manger

Does this not get you in the Christmas Spirit or what??

O Christmas Tree!

We spent the evening getting ready for the Holidays. We got the P.Js on that Jannah gave us (Thanks, Jannah!) and went to town! It was so fun to go through our ornaments and see the kids get excited about theirs that we have collected through the years. I love Christmas!
It is MAGIC!!

Thanksgiving 2009

So Much to be Thankful for..

My new home decor


Yummy Yummy food to eat with my dear family!



Sweet babies that never fail to put a smile on my face!

Three year olds! Really , I am!


And lastly, a 93 year old Grandma who always is polite and a brother who is also!