A day off school

We went with a bunch of moms and kids to Bountiful rec their day off school. Wayne was out of town, and we stayed nearly 5 1/2 hrs. We stayed the longest of anyone, and the kids were prunes by the time we finally left.

Con started going down the slide, but Sophie didn't dare. Story of our lives...

He was SO happy the whole time!

Soph loves those goggles!

We had to bribe her, but she finally did it, and LOVED it as well!

New Years Eve 2009

We got to spend New Years Eve with the Pecks, and the Lee's. We had so much fun! It was also Christine's birthday, so I brought a cake. I just love that girl! Happy b-day Christine!

29 FOREVER!!!

Happy Birthday MOM!!!

I got the cutest templates from this store I found on etsy.com. I went to the regular on-line store for the company, and found this darling little Christmas village scene. So, I thought it would be perfect to use for my mom's cake. The store is called www.myfantastictoys.com. They have darling things, and a few freebies too!

Sophie wanted to bake Yia yia a few cakes in her easy bake, and both kids wanted to hold a cake and give them to her.

I think she liked it.

More fun of the night...

out of towners...

I love the holidays, because at least one of my out-of-town-girlfriends usually comes to town. I got to go to dinner with Hoe. It is always like a day never passed since we saw each other.

More Christmas Morning

Christmas morning messes are the best messes of the year!

Santa wrapped everything this year. Sounds like a lot of work to me... But, I bet he will do it again in the future. It really was more fun!

Did I mention I made us all matching pajama pants. It was so fun.

I don't know what Conrad liked more, candy or toys.

Our house was lego central!

So, right in the middle of opening presents, Sophie started throwing up. The poor little thing was trying to be excited about her gifts, but it seemed like she threw up in between every gift she opened :( Wayne got it later that day. We were a bunch of sickies. It was no fair! Still a fun and memorable day though.

Santa left his bag...

I wish these pictures were better, but when the kids woke up Christmas morning, they had a big surprise!

Sophie's hand on her mouth shows how surprised she was.

Santa left his bag!!!

He must not have had tome to unpack everything.

Sophie's eyes show exactly how she felt. I think Con was still a little asleep!

Conrad got to get the gifts out for everyone.

I had a super-fun night planned for Christmas Eve. I had a night full of games and food and friends in mind, but I ended up being sick with stomach flu the whole night before and day of. It was not fair! But, we still had fun anyway.

We had dinner in the formal dining room, on the cute babushka plates my mom gave me for my birthday. We told the story of the babushka and ate.

We then played a few games. The kids got to make a Christmas Tree out of Dad. They had SO MUCH fun doing it, and I don't think Wayne minded a bit!

They got to each open a gift from each other. (This is a tradition I had as a kid. We all drew names, and exchanged one gift on Christmas Eve.)It was so fun for me and Wayne to take the kids out to pick gifts for each other. They were very thoughtful, and really tried to think what the other person would want. I loved watching them do it. They are learning not to just think about themselves. I was so proud of them.

Reindeer dust and oats to attract the reindeer...

I think they saw him... I hope it was as magical for them as it was for me.

The yearly treck to Temple Square

We look forward to it every year. Packing the kids up, and going to see the lights.

I went in early with the kids, and Wayne met us at the Planetarium for a show, then went back to work while we watched another show. It was a fun day. We met up afterwards for Temple Square, and then dinner at the Sky Box. It is nice having a husband who works in the Gateway.

I think the kids like the gift shop at the Planetarium more than about anything else. We always have to allot time for them to play with these balls!

Ward Christmas Party and Santa!

The ward Christmas party is always a good time. I brought orange rolls, and by the time we got through the buffet line, they were gone. Darn it! The kids were not sure this was the real Santa, as they saw him get into a car after the party, and not onto a sleigh...

St. Lucia Day

My cute girlfriend Kami does Christmas around the world for her kids every year, and gave me all her stuff to copy, so I could start doing it for my family as well. The Swedish tradition, is that the oldest girl in the family dresses up as St Lucia, and delivers cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate to family members while they are in bed on the morning of St. Lucia day.

We tried it out this year, and Sophie just ate it up! She loved it, and we all liked the service :)

These are the times to remember, cause they will not last forever...

Cute Neighbors

My cute neighbor had a Christmas party for the girls on the street only. She made all the little girls matching aprons that they got to wear while they served us, and then keep after. Sophie LOVED it, and really felt cool being able to be there with girls only!

New Moon Premire!!!

So, I am not totally obsessively into the whole Twilight thing. But, I do admit that I liked the books while I read them. I have read them all once, with the exception of Twilight, which I read twice.

My cute friend Wendi (hand on Edward's leg - above) got tickets to the premier, and I got to go. We had a way fun night, and I do have to admit... I liked this movie way better than Twilight.

Posing with the cast

I am all about Jake. Hie is stronger, and warmer and not a stalker. He wins.

Migrating birds

So, I looked out my window in mid November (yes, I know this post is in the wrong order) and saw all these birds flying from yard to yard. The pictures don't even do justice to the scene, but I thought I would post anyway.

It was like a sea of birds on every yard. It felt like a strange eerie movie or something.

Birthday Lunch for ME!

So, on top of my surprise party, Christine planned a birthday lunch for me.
I feel so very loved! I hope everyone is not sick of my birthday!