Parcels from the Grandparents!!!

The kids got spoiled from their English Grandparents! Parcels came in the post today filled with clothes and sweeties. Thanks Denise and Nigel...we love you!

HAPPY EASTER

this was the kids after a long weekend of fun! Posing in their sunday best. Yes, thats a bunny in Cozettes hair....she insisted!

neighborhood easter egg hunt
and the kids scored big time!

playing with Cousins

80's gals! Love those mini skirts

Buddy and Cozettes Birthdays

What a birthday week we had! Tuesday we celebrated Elias's by going to see bedtime stories the movie (with Adam Sandler) It was super funny! Cozettes birthday was Thursday and when Chris got home from work we got in the car and headed for Chuck-e-cheezes where we piged out on pizza and bought way to many tokens! The tradition is breadfast in bed while opening presents then cake and icecream after dinner. The celebrations continued through the weekend as Cozette got her ears pierced Saturday. She was a trooper and barely flinched. We had a family party for them Sunday and my sibblings and parents spoiled them rotten! so long birthday week....see ya next year. I'm tired!

Aurora's 1st Birthday

My littel bugar nosed bumblebee turned one years old february 11th and she has decided that because she is now big...walking is the thing for her. She no longer wants to crawl! Her Aunty Lisa made her adorable top and slippers. The top has winges on back! so cute!

call me crazy!

I am starting an in home childcare. I have had some interesting reactions from people I have told. Things like "oh, I couldn't do it!" or "thats hard work!" but I am given it a go!!! I have advertised on ksl and craigslist but could use other advertising ideas and advice on running a daycare. anyone?.....

more Christmas highlights and fun!

Santa was up all blimin night but it was an incredibly grand sight!

I think we had 5 proper Christmas dinners. Turkey, Ham, Lamb...We stuffed ourselves silly!

It was such a blessing to have Denise, Nigel and Alex FINALLY get here to celibrate with us.

Sister Rogers

Kerry took us on a tour and we were all very impressed!

We barely made it to Cozette's dance recital, the weather was so awful. She was a joy to watch and looked like a fairy princess...I love you coze!

Quite the poser... dont know where she gets it. :)

My wee sis Mara got engaged, and Chris helped them with the ring... we are so happy for them.

Temple Square was such fun. Our good friends Jeremy and Melissa came with us, and it was their first time ever. They are new converts to the church and we were blessed to be a part of their missionary experience.

Oooooh! Sqweeeeze!!

Going to see the lights is always a romantic thing for me. I have a pic like this when Chris and I were dating...we look a touch older here :)

Seeing Kez (sister Rogers) for the first time was an absolute delight!

Christmas! Christmas! Christmas!

I love Christmas!....don't we all? December is a month filled with parties, lights, treats, family, singing, treats, presents, decorations, cards, treats, mistletoe, festive movies, snowfall and treats!

My kids and their silly faces. Can you believe I brought this home and didn't let them have any of it. I told them I want it in tact for at least a day! :)

I could hardly wait till after thanksgiving to put the tree up

Sunday best!

What has really meant the most for me so far this Christmas is teaching my children about the Savior's birth. HE is the reason for the season, and I love that we have this special time to focus on him and use every teaching opportunity we can to share with our little ones what it is their older brother has really done for them. My kids light up and I can see their testimonies are already starting to grow. I thought Christmas was great as a child but as an adult it's truly amazing!!