Let's Bowl!

Friday night we had a fabulous time bowling for my pre-birthday celebration, then eating pizza at Shawn and Fran's and playing with all their toys.

Train table is the most fun. Just look at all those cousins.

Picking the right ball is important.

Julie always looking good.

SM got a better score than me, but he did use the guide and the bumpers. At least I can beat him on the Wii.

PNW

We have been missing dad, but really enjoying our time in WA. Two weeks down and two weeks to go till we meet him in AZ. This weekend we made it down to my sister Karli's house and have been having fun playing Wii and watching the girls play basket ball (aside from the stomach flu both kids have. Yuck). Here are some pictures and you will not get these from K ever. Classic Haylee face.

SM and his twin. They are having so much fun playing (unless bubby tells me SM needs a spanking)

Megan is pretty good!

The boys playing around after preschool.

Opening valentine's at school.

My fake pink hair.

Cousins playing 'rocket'

Jumping in the snow.

We also made it to the Musuem of Flight with some good friends which was tons of fun!

(Picture stolen courtesy of T and O)

Tired boy

He fell asleep sitting up after jabbering for an hour!

Biker Dudes

Its been a rough week. GJ ended up having a little out-patient surgery Wednesday on his leg due to his infection. We are almost back to having a healthy boy and he is only crabby when it comes to changing bandages. SM went to the dentist for the first time this week and though he barely opened his mouth, we were able to get through it without any freak-outs.
Our new favorite activity is racing the bikes around the house. Very safe, I know. Hopefully this week will be great, because Sat we leave for Seattle!

boys

SM is actually taking naps with L here. She forces him to quiet time (so did I) but for some reason he falls asleep. I don't get the magic. Here he is sleeping under the body pillow. Whatever works, kid. (he is also into picking out his clothes now, as you can see)
I love having a vacation day. We had crepes this morning with fresh strawberries (great sale at Kroger!) and I even squeezed in a nap. I was up way to late last night with GJ, he is having more problems with his skin so we made a quick trip to Scottish Rite and now he has to take this terrible medicine (its says mix it with chocolate syrup!) but at least he will get better. And isn't he cute? L loves to do his hair in the morning. He is learning to get along better with his cousin, but still managed to bite her this morning. Lovely.

Picture tag

The rules are you post the 4th picture of the 4th folder, 8th picture in the 8th folder, 12th picture in the 12th folder and the 16th picture in the 16th folder. Then tag others to do the same.
I can't get the 2nd one to load, so I am tired of messing with it. Has anyone else just in the last few months started having a hard time with pictures? It used to be so quick and easy, and now I have to try two or three times for it to work.

I tag who ever wants to play.

January

No, we haven't raked all the leaves yet and Yes, its that warm outside. But now its raining, but that's okay, we need to start the year out wet so we can get out of the drought.

SM has successfully learned to pump.

Happy Birthday Tad!

We had nice childfree dinner and an eggless cake with homemade chocolate ice cream. Can't believe its been another year!
(we left a small peice unfrosted for GJ, that is why it looks weird)

3 peas in a tub

GJ is still trying to adjust to a little girl in the house.

Happy New Year

We had a really nice Christmas with some family, and I can't believe its back to work and the start of 2009. Here's hoping to graduation and a new job.
SM sure loves his new bike and rides it every chance he can get.

Merry Christmas!

We didn't get cards out this year, so sorry, we are alive and happy. The kids were very spoiled this morning.

Tad is still in school. He had a good year studying and feels like he is getting close to graduating from GaTech in 2009. We hope. He is busy with the bishopric, school and playing with the kids when he is at home.

WD is busy working fulltime at Coke, taking care of the boys, supporting her husband, planning all the ward activities, and ran 2 half marathons this year. She also took a guitar class and loves it, though has little time to play.

SM is growing so big. He is full of energy and always saying things that make us laugh. He loves to help in the kitchen and loves preschool.

GJ had a rough year with being the younger brother, breaking his leg and finally learning how to walk. He has made so much progress in the last few weeks. He has really gone from a baby to a toddler. He loves to say "no, no, no!" He is talking more and more and sure loves his mom.

We love being able to blog and keep up on so many others who do the same that are so far away. Have a wonderful holiday, and remember why we have it! We are so grateful for the Saviour.

Finally Walking

Its been a rough year for GJ. He just hit 18 months and he finally has enough courage to take some steps by himself. He is still pretty timid and slow, but for us its major progress and we can officially say he walks!

Gingerbread Houses

I can't say that they taste good, but it was nice to have all the stuff in one box and not have to buy tons of candy. A very easy family night.

Ward Party

The Ward party came and went this year. I am glad I have a lot of designated unassigned unofficial members of my committee that do a ton of the work. It was a lot of fun and there was plenty of meat!

The Best Angel Ever

Isn't she beautiful?

My tree top has sat empty. We have had our own tree every years since I have been married (this is year 6) and I haven't found the perfect tree topper. Well I had, its these angels my mom used to make by the dozens when we were little, but some how when we grew up, I think only one sister ended up with one. Well this is finally my year. I begged my mother ( have for years though). She finally said she would make me one. She could not find a lot of the supplied and had to order, so we just got it today, but it was worth the wait. She is perfect. Thanks Nana.

Hockey!

Matt got some vouchers from Turner, so last night we loaded up the whole family and headed to the Thrashers game against the Rangers. It was a great game, we only lost in overtime.

GJ has never been a big dancer, but whenever the music came on last night, he would really get into into it (with his stone cold face) and it was so cute. SM's favorite part was when the Thrashers scored, they had these birds at the top that blew fire. It was cool.

Monday again?

SM's cheek had a run in with the wall in nursery. Don't ask me why the walls are made of a material coarser than sandpaper.

Christmas Tree

Our friends go to this great farm up north, so the day after Thanksgiving, we loaded up to find our tree. We had narrowed it down to two and SM finally picked. I am glad, it barely fits in the house, goes right up to the ceiling! Here it is with the whole fam. Hauling it off to wrap it up and tie it to the van. I found out my camera can do some cool color stuff. SM not cooperating as usual. This didn't go over very well with either kid.The tractor and hayrides were at least a success. We took so long having lunch and getting home we had to take the bottom off again. I found out Peanut Butter is great for getting SAP off my hands. It is truly a magically wonderful food.

Rock On

We had a jam session a while ago and I am finally getting around to putting pictures up. We love Rockband! Come over if you want to play, we only have it for 2 more weeks!

Half Marathon photos

Can you just feel how cold I was? Matt is right to the side of me, I have no idea where Carlton was at this point. Anyone can run. You should try it.