Friday, January 1, 2010

New York's, New Years Eve

We were honored to have the missionaries over for a New York time zone New Years Eve. We had an absolute BLAST with them. Our home was filled with lots of love and laughter.







For Christmas we received some great games and the kids were so excited to play games all day especially to play with the missionaries.



With appetizers and a large dinner, we had to top it off with homemade It's It's. Elder Harr bet Sarah a dollar that she couldn't finish hers. He should of never made that bet, Sarah comes from a family who eats ice cream by the gallon.

Sarah Won!


Before we ended the night, Porter had to have another truck run. He loves this truck. It holds 50 cars; he rides the truck and acts like he is driving it. Porter makes truck sounds while driving and when he wants to go backwards, he says, "Back it up, Back it up."



Giving the kids a taste of midnight without them actually staying up until then, we rented G force and they enjoyed that until 10:30pm.


Scott and I partied well into the night. He is my best friend and I am blessed to be his wife and have 4 fabulous children. May 2010 be the year we all want it to be.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas Day is always an exciting time for children.
Here are some highlights from Christmas morning.






















This year we spent Christmas Day with Gammie and Papa











Talent Show Time
This year there were singing, magic acts, skits, musical instruments, and much more. Thank you Ben for hosting this years talent show and we look forward to Papa hosting in 2010.




















Cheers!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas to All


Merry Christmas Jimmy.



Cousin Amy and Porter




Natalie, Erika and McKenzie playing outside until dark. I am amazed at children's tolerance for the cold.


Grandma received a new game for her Wii. Sarah and Lydia are enjoying her gift.

Oh, Porter is too.

Grandma's little chef. Helping make frosting for the sugar cookies.


Time for Presents


















Bow-tastic!










I asked JJ if he could take my picture with mom. He agreed, but as he was taking the pictures he would say, Oh just one more, or do it again. It wasn't until the 10th photo that it dawned on me that he was making fun of me because I take lots of photos of the same pose just in case one doesn't turn out, I have many to chose from.
He had me laughing so hard........He's a funny man!





Sarah, "The Photographer"











Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus Came to Town

We had a knock on the door and who should be there, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wishing us a Merry Christmas.





Mom bought a birthday cake for Jesus.
Happy Birthday Jesus.






Arriving home and putting our little ones asleep, Porter was persistent on sleeping with his new puppy.

All through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.