Steve's New Backyard Project

The mini sledding hills...Steve's new backyard project. It is a beautiful thing to watch the kids have so much fun and I can even stay inside with Kelly if I need too! Lucy, Stevie, and Jake had a blast today on the hills that slide onto the trampoline.

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas....

Busy time of year for sure...so not much time to post. But here are a few things going on with us. Happy Holidays!

Bob the Elf on the Shelf watching Our Home...check

Santa Visit...check

Christmas Decorations...check

Big Snowstorm...check

Thankful For...

I have so many things to be thankful for, can't name them all. But this week, I am thankful for...

A wonderful Thanksgiving trip to Tennesee.
Kelly, who saved her vomiting to the last 15 mintues of our flight home.
Tickets to the BYU/Utah game last weekend. So fun.
A husband that helped me put up the Christmas tree for the first time ever. Yeah!
That the swine flu has not hit our house yet.
The old Christmas shows that have been coming on TV lately.
My Mom, who celebrated her birthday this week.
Hats, scarfs, and gloves - it has been so cold.
Stevie, who always reminds me if we forget to pray at the dinner table.
Jobs, Income.
Jake, who guilted me into putting up Christmas decorations before another week went by.

I love this season.

Stevie's Magical Night

Stevie and I went to see Disney's Princess on Ice tour last week. It was so magical for her and I loved watching her take it all in. She spent a few days deciding what to wear and then on the day of the show, she literally spent about an hour picking out accessories and laying everything out on her bed. I really think she might go into fashion someday.


I think Gracie and Miss Caren enjoyed it as much as we did too. Stevie's favorite princess was Ariel and her favorite part was when all of the princesses came out at the end and danced together. My favorite part was watching the girls get so excited...and the other favorite part for me...I got away without buying any of the expensive souvenirs!

So You Think You Can Dance?

Uh...I know I can't dance. But I am a sucker for some reality TV shows...and I kinda like So You Think You Can Dance. Guilty pleasure. Sara, Brittoni, Katie and I went to see the Season 5 tour last weekend. Fun times! I really loved looking at all of the fasion statements being made by all of the fans, and watching and wondering why so many men were at the show. I'm pretty sure that it would take a lot of bribing for my husband to even consider such an event.

Anyway...for the record...I don't like Season 6...but I love Ade, Kayla, Jeanine, and Melissa from Season 5.

Stevie's Imaginary Friend

Before I forget her name again...I want to introduce you to Ellajanea aka Stevie's imaginary friend. She has been around for a few weeks. I'm guessing on the spelling of Ellajanea's name because Stevie couldn't provide that info for me. But she did tell me that Ellajanea is 5 years old, just like Jake. She is always dressed as a princess and even wears princess dresses to bed. I'm hoping to find out more about her soon :-)

Quote of the Day

Stevie - "I want to marry Jake."
Jake - "Maybe, but I am too old for you Stevie. You are 3 1/2 and I am 5."
Me - "Jake I thought you wanted to marry me?"
Jake - "Mom...you are really too old. You are 31 and I am only 5."
Me - "Right, I am old"