ThanksGiving & Christmas

This Year I forgot to take pictures at Thanksgiving so we'll just have to do better next year. This year we stayed home for Thanksgiving and I got put in charge of the Turkey and gravy. I did a pretty good job even if I do say so myself. We had it at the church in Tridell. It was a bunch of fun and we even learned a new game. We played dodge ball with a soccer ball and chairs. It was a lot of fun.

Christmas we were truly blessed. But first Dec 21 we had a little trip to Salt Lake City with Nathan's Family and had a Christmas party it was a ton of fun. We stayed at the Hampton, got checked in then had pizza delivered to the hotel ate and then got all dressed in our warm clothes to go see the lights at temple square. We took the tracks and I couldn't believe how many people were there...

After we headed back to the hotel and went swimming. The kids had a lot of fun trying to dunk Nathan even though they were unsuccessful. Then the next morning we visited and had our continental breakfast and then headed out to my parents for our Christmas party.

When we got to my parents we took the coats and blankets that we had gathered up to the Shelter in Tooele. Then we went to the park by Angie's house and played soccer and then football and it was a ton of fun. I happened to be on the winning team both times. Lots of fun. Then we went to my mom's and had homemade Cafe Rio. It was delicious! Then we had the kids make ornaments out of beads that they melted in the oven, and decorated sugar cookies. Then we went downstairs and divided into three teams and played minute to win it. It was so much fun and I laughed so hard. Then we acted out the nativity  and mom bore her testimony and took a family picture to send to my brother Logan who is on his mission in Seattle right now....

We had a marvelous weekend filled with Love, Fun, and laughter. With Loved ones!

Our Christmas at home was wonderful as well. Landen happened to tell me that he thinks Santa must have got a raise this year.  All the kids got a tablet. MaKelle got a new flute as well, Landen got a leather coat, nice pen and pencil, and games. Then Salem and Brooklyn got a MP3 Player as well. Salem also got a remote control truck, and Brooklyn got a minature horse.  Nathan got a snow blade for his truck and a truck cover since we now have to have one of our vehicles out in the weather. I got a comforter for my bed and some shirts. Yes, we have been truly blessed and the Savior was a big part of our Christmas this year!

May the Lord Bless you all with a prosperous year to come!

Halloween 2012

This Year for Halloween we had our first trunk or treat with the ward. Nathan was so busy taking other pictures that these are the only ones I got of the kids. Yes the bottom picture is Landen covering his face behind Salem. Happy Halloween even though were late.

New Car

The time has come that my children are getting old enough to drive. Yikes. But anyway Nathan and I decided to get a car that would last  a long time and get great gas mileage. So we went car shopping on October 19 and guess what we got a blue 2011 Toyota Corolla. We love it and the kids love it to. It's funny because now we have a rule that no one can eat in the car, so we can keep it clean and nice. Wonder how long that will last.

Chepeta

While we were on our trip to Europe our dog Chepeta passed away. The kids called us right when it happened. Which happened to be in the middle of the night where we were. They were so upset and I felt really bad. But they were able to work through it and they even buried her by her sister up in Tridell. Chepeta was loved by all. She was such an easy going and obedient dog. We love you Chepeta and will miss you.

Trip to Europe Part 6

These are the only wind mills that I saw the old ones were no where to be found.

This is the house we stayed at in Wellen

This was our room that we slept in

We had a wonderful time with the Wolfe family and are very excited to get home. We miss our kids terribly and the comforts of home.

Trip to Europe Part 5

This is the Train Station in Paris. We got up at 2 in the morning to catch the train at 3 and arrived in Paris at 7. I was so excited that I could hardly contain myself. Although I wish I would have learned French. We got so lost until we figured out our directions and found the right bus # and we were on our way.

This is the Arc of Triumph

Next we decided to go see the Eiffel Tower, but walked there so on the way there are some pictures of things we thought looked cool...

That behind us and to your right is the Eiffel Tower.

Just had to take this because it was our sons name!

These are from the Louvre we spent hours in this museum but I won't bore you with all the pictures.

Notre Dame Cathedral

These pigeons were everywhere.

Next year the Cathedral will be 850 Years old

Picture of the Train we rode.

It was a very long day but well worth it!