Friday, December 14, 2012

Christmas Programs 2012

Let the Christmas programs begin!  What a fun and exciting week it has been.
We kicked off the week with the annual live nativity at Grandma Sandra's.
Look at this sweet Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.  


Some wise men....

The whole scene...complete with angels, shepherds, wise men, and baby.  Sandra is so wonderful to gather all these costumes each year and to make sure each child has a part.



It was the Manti Elementary Christmas program on Tuesday.  Alex and Lane sang their hearts out.  Gramps and Grams were there to support.....

Lane and his buddy, Will...



Thursday was the annual Candlelight program presented by Ephraim Middle School...


Maddie sang in the 7th grade all girls chorus.  It was beautiful!



Such cute girls!  

Friday was another performance for Maddie's cheer group and Lane's Hip Hop class.
                                              Maddie flying high from a basket toss!



Lane loves to perform!


Maddie in an extension Liberty....



Lane is here doing the "worm"...

"Hit the floor..."


Groovy handstand.....

Now we just have next week to relax and enjoy the holiday season.  Cant wait for Kristeen, Keith, and Maia to arrive!  I LOVE this time of year!  

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Thanksgiving 2012

We enjoyed a beautiful, happy, and delicious Thanksgiving last week.  Larry and Becky were gracious enough to invite us to their home.  It was a delightful day. 


Croquet....


Maddie, Andy, and Monet enjoying the sunshine....


Alex had to ruin this photo of my dear, dear children....

It was so fun to see new Baby Lucca.  Griffin wasn't sure if he wanted to share Grandma Barb, but he did.

As my dad would say, "This is the Dork table," ....

Maddie and Lucca.....so sweet!


Larry provided some quality entertainment for the kiddos outside.  They snuggled in blankets and watched "Brave".....


Check out these Turkeys!


It was a beautiful spread of delicious food....



To end the evening, we went over to Riverwoods and walked through the billions of lights.  It was amazing!  Monet, Maddie, Griff, Lane, and AJ



Saturday, November 3, 2012

Halloween Happenings 2012

There may be 100 photos posted on this blog, but I must cover the Halloween Happenings of 2012!

Pumpkin Carving out to the farm Cottage....



Maddie and Keyera cleaning their guts out...


Cute Markell....

The Griff Man....


Kaylex, Kort, and Lane enjoying hot chocolate....


Kort's Cookie Monster pumpkin...


AJ wore blisters on his hands carving this flaming skull....


Madison always wins "Most Creative"...


Lane and his mummy...

All the  kids and their creations....

Adult pumpkins... Sandra took home the trophy for her witch!

Hanging around the campfire enjoying the fall day...





Next party was at Grandma Sandra's!



The traditional spider web is always a favorite!

Thanks Sandra for all you do!


The kids follow their color of yarn throughout the web until they find a prize at the end.  So fun!


Then some games!  Keyera and Maddie playing some kind of crazy ball swinging game...

Lane too!


Bobbing for rubber duckies....


Winner, Winner!


More group games!


Maddie the Rock Star!



Tough Army Guy Lane....

For some reason this costume really fits Alex!  Rodeo Clown!!


School Parade....


I got to go help with Alex's class party as a room mom.  I had the kids make slime!!


Trick -or-treating at Grandma Barb's!

More trick or treating...



Griffin the Dinosaur!

The End!
We love Halloween and the traditions that come along with it.  Good times for all!