Christmas Time!

Every year we all have to try and get a picture of the kids with Santa. The were actually able to see him a couple of times but this happened to be the one time I had my camera(at our ward party), and it also happened to not be Morgans best time. She wasn't too happy with Santa, as you can see. This one will be used at her wedding some day. Too cute!

Katelyn was so excited because Santa knew her name when she came up to see him. What a great Santa he was! We drove up to Canada on the 19th so that we could go to the temple with Jasons dad and step mom Lorraine and see them get sealed for 'time and all eternity.' It was such a neat experience. Lorraine was also sealed to her parents right afterwards. I'm glad that they arranged it so that we could be there with them. A few days later we drove down to Echo Lake, MT to my parents cabin where we would spend Christmas. My brothers cute little twins who are almost 1 loved following Morgan around(Nash and Evelyn). Can you believe that they are almost a whole year younger than Morgan? She is so little for her age.

Here is my Russian brother, Jesse with all the kids! We all had a good laugh when he came out with that hat, coat, boots, and shorts(check out those legs). It was a great moment, thanks for being so quirky Jesse!

Morgan got her first haircut while we were there by Jordan(Jesses girlfriend). Now she doesn't have a little mullet.

The kids are all getting ready to open their Christmas pj's. We couldn't hold Morgan back any longer, she kept opening a bunch of gifts that she wasn't supposed to! They all got cute little slippers to go with their pj's as well!

Our cute little live nativity. Katelyn and Cassie were the angels(you can't see their wings)!

Everyone just lounging around before we started singing some Christmas songs directed by Jesse!

Jason thought it would be funny to tackle my dad, so all the little boys joined in as well!

Morgan had a good little Christmas. She is wearing her Christmas pj's and a new little tinkerbell dress! What a little princess!

Out of all the toys that Henry got, he said that this backpack was his favorite thing. It was probably the last thing that I got too.

I must share one story of Henry from our trip. Henry has been potty trained since the summer, but as most kids have accidents, Henry does to. He came up to me and said, 'Mom I went Poop,' so I took him to the potty and there were a few skids in his underwear and on his butt, so after I cleaned it up I stuck him in the bathtub. He then said to me 'I went poop downstairs on the floor,' so I then went to check it out and couldn't find it anywhere because I didn't know where he was playing at. Meanwhile, my brother comes inside the basement door and yells 'Who's kid crapped on the floor?' I ran down knowing who's child it was and felt so dumb, but luckily it was on the cement, so I got to clean up that wonderful mess. And yes Henry went down for a nap right after that. What an exciting thing it is to have a boy!

Sometime why'll we were at the cabin, Morgan banged her head(we think it was on the table) and then she sported a huge bump on her forehead with two blackeyes. They looked a lot worse than you can see from this picture. I felt so bad for her. Poor child! If anyone wants to report us, it was Jasons turn to be watching her! :)

My crazy life!

I just wanted to let you know that I have been so incredibly busy lately. I don't know where the last few months of my life have disappeared to, but after looking at some pictures I remembered a few of the projects that I have gotten myself into.

First of all, I bought Christmas lights for our house a couple of years ago and we've never put them up, so I was determined to hang them this year. Jason wasn't too excited about the idea so I set out by myself(Henry in tow) to hang these stinking things. They really aren't hard, but it was hard to measure the exact length and get them perfect, but after a few trips to the store to get some extra supplies we were done. Jason was surprised and proud that I got as much done by myself as I did, although I could NOT get up on the very top level by myself so I had a boost from him and then he had to literally catch me after I was done. It was a good thing that he wasn't mad at me at the time, jks! Anyway, I think that they look pretty darn good if I may say so. Next year it should be a lot easier because we know where they all go now.


We were able to go out to dinner for Melissas birthday for our Relief Society Presidency Meeting! It was a lot of fun. Ann just got put into the Stake RS Presidency so we are going to miss her tons. She is so sweet and such a great friend! These ladies are so wonderful and great to work with. I am one lucky girl!

For our Super Saturday Enrichment we made these cute aprons, although because I was incharge of the activity I didn't get any of it done their and had to finish it on my own at home, but yeah, I did it!

We put together a book of Memories for my Grandma for Christmas and I was incharge of heading it up. Lucky me! It turned out really cute and she loved it.

In this picture you can see some cute hair bows on Katelyn and Morgan, well I made between 10 to 20 of these and have more to still make. I gave them to a few nieces for Christmas. I now need to make some for my girls(thats right I gave these ones away that they are wearing because I ran out of time to make more). Another Super Saturday activity was these cute reversible capes for the kids, so I chose to make some for my kids and birthday presents as well. The girl ones were Princess/Supergirl, the boys were Batman/Superman. They all really liked them, Morgans hung down to her feet but she wanted to wear it everywhere. I made a total of 8. Crazy I know! They were easier after you got the hang of it. It's just trying to find the time to do all of this stuff.

Oh yeah, I made the tutu as well!

Henry showing his cape off!

Many of you know that I make decorative wetwipe containers. Here is a few of the ones that I have made. I am constantly making these for baby gifts. They are fun to give as gifts. I have a ton of other colors that I also make. If you ever want to buy one then just give me a call!

We draw names for Christmas in my family and I had my brothers name so I decided to make a John Deer apron to go along with his gift. He loved it and I think that it will look a lot better on him than it does on me.

Last night we were able to go out to dinner with a few friends from Law School. They live in Latvia and Colorado, so we don't get to see them too often. We had a great time reminising and catching up! Thanks Busbys and Allreds for a great time!

Kelly, Jason and Reid having a grand ol time together!

So as you can see we have been pretty busy lately. I love that my kids will go to bed at a decent hour so that I am able to do my projects without interruptions(most of the time). I have many more lined up for the new year.

Christmas Outfits!

I tried to match their little Christmas Sunday outfits, but this isn't the best picture to show them off, so I will try to get a better one. What a cute little bunch!

The Polar Express!

December 11th

I've always wanted to take the kids on this and since Henry is super into trains right now, we thought that it was a great year to try it. We went on it with my two sisters Tanya and Brianne and their families, and also my wonderful Grandfather!

Brianne and Nate and their kids!(Sorry about the eyes closed)

Henry, Katelyn, Taylor, and McKenzie annxiously waiting for the train to leave!

Tanya, Brian and little Case!

The kids got to open new pj's before we left so that they could wear them!

My cute Grandpa putting the moves on one of Santas Elves!

After we arrived at the North Pole Santa came around and gave all the kids a bell.

They also got to see Mrs. Claus as well!

The Conductor stamped Henrys ticket for him, he is also holding up his bell!

Katelyn taking her turn at a little Christmas Karaoke!

We had a really good time and the kids all loved it. They also got cookies and hot chocolate along the way. Henry couldn't believe that we were actually on a train like Thomas!

The evening got even better after the train ride was over. Us girls took Grandpa out to dinner and visited for a few hours. It was so nice to just sit back and relax. My Grandpa seems to be doing so good, despite my Grandpa passing a couple months ago. He is one special guy!

Festival of Trees!

December 4th

The last few years Katelyns dance group has gotten to perform at the 'Festival of Trees.' This year she is doing Cheer/Tumbling and so we got to see them do a little cheer. Those of us that saw it thought she did a great job. Jason on the other hand was driving around the parking lot for 1/2 an hour looking for parking and missed her whole routine :(

We love walking around and checking out all the beautifully decorated Christmas trees and gingerbread houses, and of course you have to get the scones, yummy!

Now do you believe me when I tell you she has attitude? Check out that pose!
Getting ready to perform!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We just stayed here for Thanksgiving this year and went to Jasons moms house for a big Turkey dinner! We took the kids to the movie 'Planet 51.'

Jason took the WHOLE weekend off(hard to believe, I know) so we got a few things done and put up Christmas decorations. It was a fun and relaxing weekend.

Katelyns kindergarten class got to make their own Indian costumes for their Thanksgiving feast. She was so excited about her little outfit. This is her Indian baby in a papoose!
Morgan and I got to go to Henrys preschool feast and program. It was cute to watch the kids sing their little songs. Henry decided to join his class after the songs were over, little turkey!

He is second from the left!

Provo Halloween 1/2 Marathon!

I know that I am really slow at posting, but hey, it's getting done now, so that is all that counts!

Well you read it right, another 1/2 Marathon. My sister Brianne finally got the urge to want to train for one of these and she told me that I had to do it with her. I found this Provo one that seemed a bit easier because it had quite a bit of down hill(ouch though). It had been getting colder out which made it not so fun to wake up early and run, but being the good sister that I am, I said that I would do it with her. I needed to have someone to run with so that I would get out of bed in the mornings, so I got my friend Melissa to run it as well(she had done the last two races with me as well).

We stayed at my brother Jesses house the night before and got up early to head to the start line, which was about 24 degrees. I was literaly shaking because I was sooo cold. This was probably the best race so far because of the terrain, but that made it also the worst to recover from. The downhill kills your quads after, and for at least 3-4 days I could hardly go up/down stairs, let alone walk. It was bad.

As we were running we would see spider man/brides/ladybugs/ etc, it was great to see runners dressed up, next time we will be creative and do something fun!

Brianne told me that she wouldn't have been able to do the race if it hadn't been for me pushing her, although I didn't feel like I was at all, but for once it felt good to be the pusher, because I always needed my friends to push me along. So if you ever want to do a race, then find a friend and you can help one another, because it makes it so much more fun and enjoyable. It was a great experience to run with my sister and to cross that finish line hand in hand(I grabbed her hand and said we are finishing this thing together). It was a lot of fun! If anyone wants to do one in the spring and will be in Utah then lets do it!!!

Nate and Brianne Whittaker, myself, and Melissa Webster!