Ahhhh!!!!

Well drill season if finally over. We survived it!! We didn't qualify for state but when you are in the states toughest region it's really anybodies game. Just to demonstrate the intensity of our region, 3 of the 4 teams that represented our region finished in the top 5.

Brooklyn is growing bigger everyday. Can someone please tell me what happened to the last 7 months? She's finally mastered the rolling over but hates being on her stomach. She's perfectly content with scooting around on her back. She's actually pretty mobile.


Andrew is turning into the terrible two and loves to throw temper tantrums when he doesn't get his way. Let's just put it this way, he just loves sitting in his time out spot more than any other place in the house.


Overall we are doing great!! We couldn't be more thankful for all of our blessings!

Last but not least, Brooklyn got this great gift from my sister in-law Wanda. It's a cart table playhouse. This is their version of the pet shop. If you are interested in one, my sister Wendy is selling them. Go to her blog and then look at moms on the go (MOG) and she has the info there. Or, if you would rather make your own, they will be selling the patterns at youcanmakethis.com by the end of March. Andrew loves playing with it and Brooklyn soon will too!!

What a Merry Christmas

This year Christmas was great! We had a great morning with the kids and a delicious dinner at my mom and dad's house. Every year my mom usually will make us something for our Christmas present one year it was flannel blankets, another bags, and last year it was pillows. This year she really out did herself and made all of us SNUGGIES!! That's right Snuggies. We had a great time re-inacting the commercial. She the pictures below!!!

It's December WHAT!!!

Is it really already the middle of December? What happened to November?
It's a been a long time since I have updated this darn blog. Mostly it's because I am too busy and secondly, I never have my camera near to upload pictures. Heaven forbid if I walk down stairs to get it.

Over Thanksgiving break (yes I said Thanksgiving), Andrew and I decorated the Christmas tree. We had a great time doing it. Every time he walks into the room he insists on plugging it in. Here are a few pictures of the trimming of the tree!!
Andrew has the same look on his face as the guy on tv. haha!!

That dumb cat always has to get under the tree. It becomes her new sleeping spot every year. Not to mention a chew toy.

And finally, how many ornaments can you see in this picture???

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

So its been awhile but all on the home front is looking good. Brooklyn is now 5 months old! Where does the time go? Drill Season is rapidly approaching and getting closer by the minute! I gave the girls their costumes yesterday and they were super excited. Lets hope that this will motivate them into kicking it into gear.

Last but not least, I hope you all have an amazing turkey day!

Halloween Fun

It's been a busy week and weekend! Last Saturday all the girls in the fam went to Gardner Village to have "Breakfast with a Witch." The food was yummy and the witches were awesome. If you have never been to Gardner Village at Halloween, you must put it on your list of places to visit. We had a great time. We even all dressed up!!!
Then yesterday, we took Brooklyn and Andrew to have their Halloween pictures taken. Brittney's sister did them and did a great job. If you need a photographer visit her site at pinkfigphotography.com It took us a long time to convince Andrew to put on his costume. Once he did, he didn't want to take it off.

Fall Break

This past weekend was fall break. Alpine school district no longer allows us to have UEA off. They figure if the teachers want to go they will use their time off to enjoy it. Instead, we get two days off each October. We thought about going to St. George but I decided I really didn't want to spend a total of 8 hours in the car with a two year old and a 4 month old. Instead, we spent Thursday standing in line to get our Swine Flu mist and then we went to the Living Aquarium in Sandy. Today, we spent the day in our PJ's and this evening went to the Scarecrow Festival at Thanksgiving Point. Thus far, our staycation has proven to be much of a success and we have spent some great family time together. On a side note, last Sunday was Bridger's blessing so we took the opportunity to take the picture of the three babies and to chart their growth. Enjoy the pictures!!!

Andrew Picking out his pumpkin in the pumpkin patch at the Scarecrow Festival.

Brooklyn chillin in her stroller.
Everyone loves a good self portrait!

Andrew and Daddy posing on the frog at the aquarium.

Bridger 2 months, Brooklyn almost 4 months, & Ruby 8 months.

Stupid Swine

Well the dang Swine Flu has attacked my drill team at PG high. I have 3 for sures and 2 most likelies with it. It's so awesome to know that I have been in such an environment where I could possibly give my baby one of the worst possible sicknesses. But what are you going to do. I have a goal to hit the health clinic either today or tomorrow so that I can get the flu mist for myself and Andrew. Hopefully it will help protect us all.

And on a side note so happy that my Brother Brent is having much success after his surgery. You see, he had open heart surgery two weeks ago so they could fix his heart. He is doing well and we are happy to report that we now know he will continue to be around to fart for a very long time!!!