Christmas Morning 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas with our families. So I have decided to list my top thirty favorites for the season.

30- Hustle and bustle

29- Shopping

28- Wrapping ( yes! I still do a little wrapping)

27- Decorating (you will all notice Un decorating doesn't make it)

26- Attending the Pickle ville playhouse production

25- Helping with Kylee's Christmas party at school!

24- Laughter and joy

23- Christmas crafting

22- Making skirts and blankets

21- Family parties

20- My kids having playmates (cousins)

19- Making Reindeer food

18- Sprinkling reindeer food on the grass. ( Reminds me of snipe hunting)

17- Pj's

16- Gift exchange

15- Christmas lights

14- New toys to keep my children's attention

13-Wagon rides

12- Having my hubby home ( Yes on Christmas day even)

11- Prime rib

10- Cheese logs

9- Remembering the reason for the season

8- Christmas music

7- Unwrapping gifts

6- Spending time with family

5- Loving on my girls

4- Seeing eyes that sparkle

3- Gratitude

2- Getting to kiss Santa (hehehe don't tell!)

1- Miracle of Christmas

Kylee and I went on a little date, to Santa's Elves. She loved it and was darling when she said "Mom those are real elves they have pointy ears and elf shoes." I loved it and she was so entertained by this production.

This was Kylees favorite elf, she played Holly in the play. I think we will be buying tickets next year! We had a great night!!!

The kids with Santa Clause!

Kylee is finally sitting on his lap to tell him what she wants for Christmas.

We had our annual Family Christmas party this year at my house. Santa came from the North Pole to visit the kids. It was so cute to see them with him. Kynzee was hanging on to Steven in per terror, and Kylee climbed right up on his lap. We loved Santa. He was awesome to come so far to pay a visit to this wild bunch. Santa even found my dads lap to sit on. So much fun. He is invited every year if he wants to come. This Little man got a kick out of Santa. He made a new best bud. Santa sang Rudolph the red nose reindeer with them too! They all loved it. He was perfect!!!!

My little firefighter

We borrowed this engine from my father in law. We have a neighbor that fights fires in California so we borrowed a hat from him. Kynzee enjoyed herself and so did I. What a fun kid. I love her cute smile. She has been so fun. Love my kiddos!

It is definatly time!

I have been away for awhile. I need to get back on track, before too much time goes on. I thought it would only be natural to post our Halloween this year. I decided we would all dress up. Something that doesn't happen to often at our house. The kids enjoyed it and we had fun trick or treating with them. Steven had his costume removed before we stepped off our property. He did leave on his wig, then got wind blown and decided it was a pain to have long hair.

We began the festivities at 5pm, and was back to the house by 7pm, in the shower @ 7:30pm, dinner eaten by 8:00pm, and off to bed. Oh a PERFECT HALLOWEEN!

Labor Day Fun

Kynzee when she hasn't had much of a nap. She is still cute, but you can tell she needs some sleep because her smile is missing. She really loves her own bed at home! Kylee blew plenty of bubbles.Kynzee was loving the bubbles and she found it to be entertaining too! Great sitter for mom as well!

Here is Kylees newest buddy. Her name is Lilly and if Kylee had her way we would have adopted this little feline this weekend. She held her a lot!

Steven talked me into going with him on a mountain bike ride. I will just say NEVER again! It was dangerous. You would have thought he might have wanted me to die. I know deep down in his heart he still loves me. Thank goodness I lived to tell about it.

The boys took a crazy four wheeling trip. They also made it back in one piece! Boy, have I ever seen them more dirty? I don't think so! They took one lucky girl and she held her own! Go Breeana.

Washing up after four wheeling.

Kylee couldn't decide which one was funnier! Riding the wheeler, or playing with Lilly.
The boys were so great with my girls! They would ask them if they wanted to go for a ride. Saundra and Paul you have great kids! Love them to pieces.

Finally a little ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's ! Steven was faking but is that not a precious picture?

Many great memories made this summer! We have enjoyed our new trailer a lot. We are so lucky to have people that want to camp with us. We really enjoy the company and time we get to spend with family and friends.

Family Pictures 2010

We were in desperate need of family photos! My wonderful new neighbor came along to assist us in getting a few family shots together!

This pose you have all seen before but I have to say it is oh so beautiful!My awesome hubby has lost 65 pounds this summer and he is still going strong. Good work you look great honey!Steven took this picture I have to say good job babe. Kylee, I love you and your little nose.Lovin the wheat fields too!


My cute little bug! You light me up sweetheart.

Ashley Mae Giveaway!

Ashley is inspiration for me! She has wonderful talent. Every now and again she does a giveaway. I would love to have pictures by her at anytime!!! I am totally entering this! Thank you Ashley!!!! http://ashleymaephoto.com/blog/

Rootbeer 4 Sale!

For those of you that missed out on Rootbeer Thursday afternoon. You missed the best deal of the YEAR!!! No joke. Kylee opened her own rootbeer stand. With a great idea from mom. A helping hand from dad. We made the best rootbeer for Kylee to sale, and boy was she excited! Kylee sat down with mom to write out a list. ( I wish I had a picture of the list). She went to the store with dad in the morning to gather the items she needed. Including a brite poster! Dad and Kylee brewed up the rootbeer. Mom wrote on the poster. Kylee gathered her up some tables, cleaned them off with a bunch of 409 cleaner, and she was set to go. Her stand opened at 1p.m. and closed at 6p.m. and she fared pretty good. She had a lot of tips and she loved every minute of it. She was busy all day. She closed shop, came in for dinner, and feel fast asleep at 7 p.m.. We are so proud of her. It was HOT! I mean really HOT! But she said her rootbeer was staying ICE COLD! We had her count her own money and she learned alot from one day of hard work. We will have to do it again someday. Don't miss out next time. She has a little thank you for each person that gives her business!

Celebrating August!

Well everyone, it is August, a pretty amazing month here at the A house! Both of our daughters celebrate special days in this month. We are so excited when August rolls around. We have lots of amazing people in our life. We always reflect on them during this month of August! It took many special people helping us along the way to get our miracles in our home! We love them all!!!! My little miss Kylee, will be 5 years old. She has completed a year of preschool. She is currently in gymnastics at Utah State, and enjoys it to the fullest. She moved up in her class and goes for 4 hours a week to gym.

She is quickly learning how to read and she is a bright little gal. I can't even believe five years have gone by so fast. She will start school in a month. I am pretty sure, I will miss her while she is away! She is such a funny little character. Independent when it is her idea. She is a little beauty queen and loves to be a princess!

She loves movies and popcorn and enjoys her friends in the neighborhood. She adores her dad and loves to spend time with him. Her favorite thing at night is to snuggle with mom. She can't head to bed before she gets that time in! I like it too it makes my day complete. Love you bug! You are AMAZING to me!My sweet dream Kynzee, is almost ONE! How did this year travel so fast? I so wish I could freeze time, because she has been a complete joy in our lives! She is so full of fun and smiles. She never hardly has a stinker day. I think the only time I have noticed her unhappy, are the teething moments.

I just love waking her in the morning she greets you with a big smile and a delicious hug. She is a busy little bee! Her favorite thing is grabbing the letter magnets on the fridge and crawling from one end of the wood floor to the other just as fast as she can go. It is funny to watch her.

She gets a big kick out of Kylee, and loves to tease her dad. She gets so excited to walk she takes about five steps then makes sure she has your attention before starting over. We laugh and play til we are pooped out. Then she goes to bed so gracefully. She is a great sleeper and has never had a problem sleeping in her crib. She is honestly a little dream baby. I wish I could have more of her. I would take ten if I could.

Happy Birthday girls! Dad and Mom love you and cherish you. You have made us whole. We look forward to all the special days ahead of us.