MAN ALIVE, LOOKS WHO'S 5!

McKade is now the big 5 years old and ready for Kindergarton. He had a wonderful birthday and he loved every minute of it. His birthday requests were pretty simple. He wanted a new bike, to go bolwing with the family at a bowling alley, pizza for dinner and a BYU jersey cake for his birthday cake. He is sooo much fun to have around the house and keeps me smiling & on my toes each and every day!
Happy Birthday Kade we love you!

Wii, Wii, Wii all the way home!

Scott broke down and bought the family a Wii. I have to tell you it is soooooo much fun. We have all become hooked and are holding family bowling tournaments every night! The boys new goal is to beat MOM, I am now ranked as a professional (who knew?) Mckade is a our little Wii boy. He loves golf and is always telling me he is just working on his GAME! He got an eagle today and boy was he proud. We are all having fun and enjoying the new Family toy in our home.

wHaT A tOoThLeSs GrIn!

Mitchell's top two teeth are now gone. This is the day Scott and I have not been looking forward to. I am sorry, but they go through such an awkward stage when they are loosing teeth and growing BIG new ones in that they don't quite fit into yet. He still looks pretty cute and he was so excited for these TWO teeth to fall out. He is all about the tooth fairy because he receives $$$ he is all about earning and saving money so he is already looking forward for the rest to fall out :}

Nothing like a HOT Christmas Eve!

This years Christmas Eve was sooo different from our normal Snowy, Cold Christmas Eve's we have had in the past. Since we live in So Cal, we decided we would go sit in the hot tub as a family before we enjoyed our Fondue and Chocolate Fountain we had planned for our Christmas Eve dinner. The hot tub was fun and the kids thought it was so funny to be sitting in the hot tub on Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful time together and made a fun memory together to last a lifetime.

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Utah was wonderful but a little on the chilly side. The boys loved every minute they were able to spend in the snow. On our way driving to Utah, Mitchell couldn't wait to touch the snow. We finally stopped for gas in Nephi and Mitchell and Kade jumped out and both got enough to make a snowball to throw at Scott. (Scott did not like that) They thought the snow was a winter wonderland. Scott on the other hand thought the snow was sooo cold and he didn't know if he was going to make it or not. He was like a 70 year old grandpa. You would think that he has lived in California his whole life and never lived where it snowed! We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed our time with our Family!

Finally Here!

The anticipated day has finally arrived and I am not talking about Christmas! I am talking about NURSERY! YEAH! Sadie is officially 18 months old and I can hardly believe it. She is a handful and trying to keep her entertained at church or the dreaded sitting quietly(yeah right)on my lap up front with Relief Society is now over! She has been going for the last 3 weeks and is not really quite sure that she likes it. Last week she made it the whole way through, not without a few tears and falling asleep half-way through, but she was not with me (poor nursery leaders, they are definitely celestial beings.) and that was a great thing for both of us. This is a huge milestone that I know ALL mothers look forward to!

Still GOT IT!

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!
Scott taught me ALL I know!

TRYING TO CAPTURE PICTURES!

I have been trying to capture one picture where my kids are ALL looking at me. It hasn't happened yet. How do all you people get your kids to look at you at the same time. I must have crazy kids or I am way to slow with the trigger on the camera, who knows. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Here are a few from last Sunday, where I was trying to get ONE picture to send out for our Christmas cards. It might not happen this year! Sadie is always excited to see the camera and Mitchell and Kade are always trying to get her to look at me or pulling an ugly face.

CHUG-A CHUG-A CHOO-CHOO!

Well, we decided to do a gingerbread choo-choo train in stead of a gingerbread house! The boys thought it was one of their most favorite Family Nights . Dad read Christmas stories and then we each made or own cart for the train. We had icing, candy and cookie crumbs everywhere! During the designing of the trains, Mitchell announced, he thought dad was eating more of the candy than he was actually decorating! We all had a good laugh. We each put our own little touch on our cart that made them each unique. Mitchell designed the engine and Kade the caboose. Scott, Sadie and Me did the carts that carried all the good stuff. We really had a fun time together, and I think they all turned out pretty cute.



We ALL love Christmas and the wonderful, contagious spirit that is in the air! We are all still deciding if it feels like Christmas with NO SNOW!!!! Scott and I agreed, we don't miss the cold weather, just the sight of the snow covered mountains.

GIVE THANKS FOR THANKSGIVING!

Wow, what a wonderful Thanksgiving we had. I am just amazed that it has come and gone already. Scott's entire family was able to make the long 10 hour trek to be with us. We spent Thanksgiving Day at Disneyland. 22 of us total. We had a wonderful time and not one of us got lost. Now, that is amazing! It was a smooth day, thanks to the Fast Pass! That is a slick little trick. The kids both big and small enjoyed it from sun-up to sun-down. We had a wonderful dinner on Friday and it all tasted wonderful. I was a little nervous to put on such a spread. Scott and I cooked our 1st turkey and it actually tasted wonderful. Saturday was the beach and then the kids thought we still needed to go to the pool for a little more fun. We partied for four days straight. I think we were all exhausted when Sunday rolled around. This will definitely be a Thanksgiving to remember.