The Call Clan

2012-01-20T17:38:00.000-08:00

Baseball Team Party....

New uniform party. No if they can play as good as they look...... watch out!!!!

2012-01-17T11:19:00.000-08:00

Baseball Bracelet...

Brennick has wanted one of these bracelets for a long time and I found a tutorial on pintrest and made them for the boys. They love them, there a hit!!!

2011-12-29T11:54:00.000-08:00

RMSB Holiday Camp....

Brennick enjoyed a great baseball camp with Tanner his cousin and team mates Kyler and Ray. It was a fun and very informative camp, he even got to try on a world series ring!! The boys had a lot of good instructors there including some MLB players.

Chris Shelton- Played with the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers. Joldy Watts - Pitched professionally for the Texas Rangers organization.
Justin Abbott -Played with the Texas Rangers organization.
Justin Gorman Heimueller - Minor League Pitching Coordinator for the Philadelphia
Phillies organization. Played Major League Baseball with the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants. Zac Stott - Played professionally with the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds organizations.

2011-12-28T13:15:00.000-08:00

Champions....

3 days of basketball paid off! Syracuse Select went 4-0 in the AAU Christmas Tournament and won the Championship in their bracket. So proud of them! They played awesome...

Way to go Boys!!!

2011-12-27T14:30:00.000-08:00

Annual Call Christmas Party...

Got together with the call family for so after Christmas fun.... It's a tradition to read the story of Tommy right and pass the present accordingly, this year grandma wrap old treasures from her house. I ended up with this old blue apron (that Emmie is wearing above) and come to find out I scored big, it used to be the one that grandpa Call wore a lot while baking. It was a fun night!!

2011-12-21T13:08:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas To All...

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year, and hoping all is well with everyone!!

2011-07-20T12:16:00.000-07:00

Pack Meeting/Bike Rodeo....

The boys had a fun time racing and riding their bikes as a pack and learning the importance of bike safety....

Hudson on the unicycle as you can see he thought it was pretty cool...

2011-07-18T12:28:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Fields...

Chenelle and I took the kids on a tour of Mrs. fields factory, they had a good time seeing how all the different cookies were made...

2011-07-04T11:54:00.000-07:00

4th of July!!!

I love the Fourth of July. It is a wonderful day to spend with family and friends to remember and celebrate, for just a moment, how truly blessed we are to live in such an amazing country.

What a fun and busy day we had!!! We started our 4th of July celebration off with the Kaysville parade, which was so super crowded but the kids had a good time fighting for candy.

Then we headed over to my parents house for a BBQ with the Jorgensen side of the family. We had a fun time visiting and it was good to see family I haven't seen in a while.

Then it was off for the best part of the day FIREWORKS!!!
Happy Birthday America!!! And thank you for our freedom...

2011-06-09T14:07:00.000-07:00

Fort Fun...

The kids always want to build a fort and it's on our list so today we did just that since the weather was bad again... The kids did a great job, we had pizza and watched a Gnomeo and Juliet in the fort.

2011-06-07T14:00:00.000-07:00

Fun in the Sun....(or no Sun)

The kids wanted to swim even though the weather wasn't the best and the sun was not shinning, but we are used to that with this crazy weather we have had... They had a good time like they always do!!!

2011-06-07T13:31:00.000-07:00

Memories of Summer...

Summer Time journal...
They each got a journal to keep all there summer time memories in and how fun will it be to look back on and remember.

This is the first page of there journals. Also in them is a summer time questioner with super cute and fun answers... They are excited to get started and so am I since I will be helping the 2 younger ones...

2011-06-06T13:09:00.000-07:00

HaPpY sUmMeR....

Here we go time for Summer to begin (the best part sleeping in) and hopefully we will get some good weather soon!! To start off there summer vacation I decide to give the kids a summer basket with some fun things for them to play with. Sadie and I are also doing 101 bits of summer fun to keep the kiddos busy and keep us sane, there are a lot of fun ones and hope we get to do a lot of them...

2011-06-05T19:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary!!

13 years ago today we were married! Wow time goes by so fast!! It has been a very fun ride with some minor bumps here and there.... I love you baby and am so looking forward to 13 more years!!! We went out on Saturday to dinner and then had the whole night to ourselves (thank you Surgeoners) it was nice and we had a great time!! On Sunday was our actually anniversary and we celebrated with the kids.

The family gift this year was a family game night, with family Yahtzee, family memory match. The kids loved it and thought it was fun to see all the pictures of them and I had a fun time making it.

Family Memory Match Game

Call Family Yahtzee

2011-06-03T16:04:00.000-07:00

School's Out...

Goodbye School Day's - Hello Summer!!!!
Hooray SCHOOL'S OUT!!! That means we can sleep in and have a lot of LAZY DAYS... We had a fun little party to kick off the start of summer! Burger King for lunch, bubbles, cupcakes in a jar and a movie to see Kung Fu Panda.

2011-05-30T13:08:00.000-07:00

Memorial Weekend...

We started our Memorial weekend off with a BBQ on Friday with great friends... It was a fun evening we had a make-it-yourself hot dog station (thanks to the cute blog Hostess with the Mostess) with all the fixins you could think of, some things I would never have thought of to put on a hot dog but were so super GOOD! My favorite was the Carolina Dog it had coleslaw, chili, mustard and onions it was so so dang good my mouth is watering just talking about it... We ended the night with a fire and smores!

Saturday afternoon my kids wanted to go to the batting cages, so we went to Swan Lakes and let them hit till there hearts content (well almost they really could bat forever so just until the tokens were all gone. They both love the batting cages)...

Then Sunday we went up to the cemetery in between all the raining and put flowers in her vases and cleaned around her grave. We stood around and the boys asked questions about her and I loved every minute of it, because its not everyday that we talk about her but she will always be in our hearts! We look forward to the day the she will be with us again..
We LOVE and MISS you sweet MEGGIE!!!

I love this photo of her at Temple Square!! It was taken not to long before she passed away..

We had a great Memorial Weekend!!!!

2011-05-27T23:20:00.000-07:00

Preschool Program....

Your growing so big that now preschools all done, sure hope that kindergarten will be all kinds of fun!!! Today was his preschool program, the kids were so super cute singing and each had a special part! Hudson has learned so much and loves to write his name and always is wanting to know what everything says... He is going to miss preschool his friends and all the teachers.

After the program Hudson choose burger king to have lunch and play...

A little note from Aunt Lori...

2011-05-23T22:32:00.000-07:00

Teacher Appreciation Week...

So grateful for those who take the time to teach my children each day! Teachers are very Special People....

Hudson's gift to his preschool teachers, which he adores!!!

2011-05-08T15:55:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day!!

It was a wonderful Mother's Day!! My day started of with a wonderful surprise from the kiddos a swing and a beautiful Lei followed by breakfast, what a great way to start the day!I am one lucky girl to have such great kids... Matt made a yummy turkey dinner and let me relax all day... I am so grateful that I have had the opportunity to be a MOM and am so glad I had a great MOM as my role model!!!

Some fun questions the kids answered about me. They were silly and some very funny, it will be fun to look back at when they are older...

2011-05-07T16:38:00.000-07:00

Way to Go Brennick...

Today was Breinncks first time pitching! And boy oh boy did he do great only 1 walk, you could tell he was having a good time and was relaxed with all of the smiles as he struck the batters out... As for me I was a nervous wreck.... I just wanted him to do well, he did and I am so proud of him and how great he is doing in baseball this year! Awesome Pitching buddy!!!He was so happy he got to keep the game ball and now it is his pride and joy!!!

2011-05-06T16:21:00.000-07:00

Ears Pierced...

We had Emmies ears pierced, she was really excited until it all came down to getting it done. She looks so super cute and really loves them...

2011-04-24T13:16:00.000-07:00

Easter Weekend....

The Easter Bunny came and brought a ton of candy, the kids looked adorable in the Easter clothes, had a fun egg hunt and spending time with the family!! Emmmie loved finding each and every egg, Hudson ran as fast as he could to find all of his and was able to count them all on his own, and Brennick snuck and started early the little stink... It was a good Easter...

2011-04-24T09:03:00.000-07:00

Amid the egg-dying, ham baking, jelly-bean-and-chocolate-consuming, may we all take a minute this Easter to remember our Savior and His Sacrifice.

He bled and died for us.

And was Resurrected.

I Know He Lives.
Happy Easter!!!!

2011-04-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

"EGG"stra Fun!!!

Tonight we had a good time with grandma and grandpa Call... The kids went on a early Easter egg hunt, then we had a yummy dinner at Sizzler. Thanks for a fun evening!!

2011-04-19T21:43:00.000-07:00

Dyeing Eggs...

The kids having fun coloring eggs...Hudson wanted to dye every egg in blue, Brennick took his time dying his eggs, and Emmie put stickers all over hers...

2011-04-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Water Balloons + Flip Flops= The Cutest Feet Ever!!

Had a fun time making these for Emmie but it sure did make my fingers hurt...She loves them and looks so cute in them!

2011-04-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

No More Diapers...

This was so not planned, we went to go buy diapers and ended up buying panties instead... She was so excited and has done very well excepted for a few accidents which is to be expected! We bought a Mulan barbie doll for a little encouragement and it worked, she is now potty trained (but does have a harder time going #2)!!! So happy that the diapers are of the past now!!!
SHE'S A BIG KID NOW!!!

Emmie with her doll for being a big girl...

2011-04-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Grandma!!!

Today we celebrated my moms birthday. She is the best Grandma, Mom and Best Friend a girl could ask for, I don't know what I would do without her in my life.... I love you MOM and I hope it was a wonderful day!!!

2011-04-06T17:22:00.000-07:00

Roasting Marshmallows...

Having a good time roasting anything and everything the kids could get their hands on (peeps, starburst, tootsie rolls, little bunny marshmallows and fruit snacks just to name a few)!! It was a little chilly but that didn't stop the kids.... It's been a long and boring spring break with the weather being so bad!

2011-04-01T14:28:00.000-07:00

A Day of Fun and Jokes....

April Fools!!!!

For breakfast the kids got fruit cocktail and to their surprise when they opened it got a little something else...HA, HA April Fools Kids!!

Brennick wanted to play a April fools joke on Mrs. Anderson, so we wrote her a little note about moving out of state to Hawaii (I wish) to trick her.

For dinner we had cupcakes that is meatloaf cupcakes with mash potato frosting. They were super yummy and fun to eat on April Fools....

2011-03-29T13:59:00.000-07:00

Spring Soccer....

Hudson is playing soccer and it's his first time. He has a great coach and they are the Sharks, this is such a cute age to watch play soccer all bundled together running all over the field... He loves it and and thinks he is pretty cool when he get to kick the ball, and he cant stop smiling the whole time!!!

2011-03-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

The life of a SuperHero....

I love it when these 2 get along and today was one of those days. They played superheros for hours with no fighting (music to my ears), it was so cute I just had to get some pics of them jumping off the stairs being superheros pretending to save people!!
So dang cute!

2011-03-22T09:20:00.000-07:00

Bon Jovi....

What a AWESOME concert with great friends...

2011-03-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

Basketball CHAMPS...

They did it again!! The boys are the CHAMPS for the second time at the Gym.... They played an amazingly close game, but came out with the win, so proud of the boys and the way they played at crunch time!!

2011-03-17T23:44:00.000-07:00

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day!!!

The leprechaun has been to our house making a mess and leaving behind GREEN footprints, gold coins and splattered a little rainbow everywhere, also a pot of gold filled with some yummy GREEN treats! The kids were so excited and they had a fun time following the footprints all over the house before they disappeared...

Our family had a little Irish party filled with lots of GREEN fun! HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!!!
I'm such a LUCKY person to have what I have!! The most wonderful friends and amazing family ever...

2011-03-15T23:29:00.000-07:00

Happy Happy Birthday!!!

Happy 37th Birthday to the most wonderful husband and dad!! We celebrated his birthday with a little shopping followed by a yummy dinner at Maddox's with his parents.. We love you so much and hope that you had a great day, because you defiantly deserve it!!

2011-03-14T23:21:00.000-07:00

Toothless Grin...

Brennick had 4 teeth pulled today at the dentist and was so brave. 3 right in the front the teeth are already coming in behind, and one in the back to make room for all his teeth. He looks a little different with all the missing teeth, and he says it's hard to eat without teeth... But his toothless grin is so darn cute!!!

2011-03-05T13:29:00.000-08:00

BYU Basketball...

WOW!!! What a fun game to be at! It was a packed house, the crowd was crazy (especially the student section), the cougars played great, and it was amazing watching Jimmer score 38pts... They honored the seniors Jimmer Fredette, Jackson Emery and Logan Magnusson. They hung a banner from the rafters with Stan Watts’ name on it, and I don’t know who Stan Watts was, but from what they said he was a great basketball coach… They chanted, “We love Davies” — a message aimed at the second-best-known Cougar player, seated courtside in a white shirt and tie, on the most publicized team in BYU history. They cheered as the Cougars, one by one, hoisted the Mountain West Conference championship trophy and cut down the net. Outside the COUGARS rang the victory bell and what a victory it was 102-78.... We had a great time and I don't think my boys will ever forget it nor will I!!!

We didn't take Emmie she stayed the day with aunt Nikki and Uncle Jeremy... So I thought it would be fun to bring her home a prize, and also because I knew she would be so cute in it!!! Here is our little BYU Cougar cheerleader!! And look she already knows who is #1!!!!!

TEACH ME HOW TO JIMMER - Jimmer Fredette Song (full length)

2011-03-02T13:36:00.000-08:00

2011-03-02T13:25:00.000-08:00

We LOVE Jimmer!!!

My boys think Jimmer Fredette is the Man right now, and play his song just about every hour of everyday!!! They are super excited to be seeing him play on Saturday...

LYRICS to Teach Me How To Jimmer...

Verse 1: Mighty Quinn

(Hey Mighty Quinn) Wassup? (Can you teach me how to Jimmer?)
Well sit back and relax and just let this thought simmer, cause it seems that these days even Utah fans be gushing, and a you, you, you, you’re all man crushin. (ok)
Jimmer Fredette, (hey) Nuttin but net, crazy in a daze, no defense can faze, 30 footers he raises, always amazes,
nuttin but praise, T.J. taught him in phazes.
Boy is the truth! (how do you know?) Cause Nelly said it, he’s the real King James (what should I do?)
Just Fredette it.
P.O.Y.’s comin go handle your business, supposedly the best, whatchu talkin about Willis?
Don’t be talking trash cause ya know that he’s a winner so Tre’von, Dairese, Kawhi, and Jiggy (GET JIMMERED!)
Even Wild Bill be blushin like a Portly Pirate Poet sayin (I’m in love and I just don’t care who knows it!)

Verse 2: KMC (Kalin Curran)

His mother named him Jimmer, he likes to bring the hammer, he kinda does a shimmer, he’s not much of a jammer, rise and shout they sing, he’s got you on a string,
he’s not much into bling , except for CTR rings,
Stopping, poppin, dudes blowing your mind,
Droppin dimes or even just getting to the line,
No comeback needed when Jimmers on the floor,
he’s ahead of the game fans storming the court,
Fellas think they can stop him talkin trash now you got your wish,ball don’t lie what you just heard was a swish,
nothing comes out when they moving their lips,
just a- just a- just a- just a bunch of Jimmer-ish.
They all love him, man woman and child,
Cause the 40 point games it be driving them wild,
best believe he’s getting 50, nifty, with a shifty flow,
Houston -Vegas -Provo welcome to the Jimmer show.

Verse 3: Definit (Sean Curran)

Jimmers in the game now ya really wish you wasn’t,
Now he’s hittin treys – Fredette about it cousin,
numbers don’t lie can’t bet against a winner,
Even Vegas sinners put their money on jimmer,
the fears in your eye so step aside junior,
Ricky Bobby couldn’t handle this cougar,
put you in a stretcher best believe you’ll need a suture,
Flying down the court somebody yell shooter!
Forget mountain dew I’m all jacked up on jimmer,
best scorer in the world check Kevin Durants twitter,
Coast to coast who loves him the most, huh?
Chuck Norris even has a Jimmer poster
32 your my hero yes yall heard me,
Superman sleeps in a (what) jimmer jersey,
now what I’m about to say just might sound crazy,
can you be the surrogate for my baby?

Verse 4: Young Sim (Simeon Lawrence)

Look I know I’m a UTE fan but let me get a few bars,
Never been a hater I admit he’s a true star.
Hardly agree when it comes to red & blue.
But on the real you could catch me doing the Jimmer too.
Fade away, jumpshot, off the pick, nice arch -
6’2″ guard he could take you off the dribble,
Probably shouldnt foul his free throw is official,
You could probably slow him down if you good with the officials, and 1 calls man i hardly heard the whistles,
So the fans – upset water bottles to the refs.
And im a keep it real, best guard in the west.
(WEST?! POY man, Jimmer Fredette)

2011-03-01T15:49:00.000-08:00

Silly Boy...

Today at Preschool Hudson stuck a bean up his nose, and we couldn't get it out. He was a little panicked and started to cry when he realized that it wasn't coming out, he keep saying I don't want it to grow in my nose.... I took him to the doctor and they tried several different things before they decide to try the most awesome tool of all the "Katz Extractor"(thank goodness for the smart person that invented this tool). How it works is you Insert, Inflate and Extract pretty cool and it did the job after the 3rd time.... I cant believe how big the bean had gotten since he stuck it up there!! Now I hope he has learned his lesson on sticking things up his nose...

2011-02-23T15:29:00.000-08:00

Getting older....

I hate getting older!!! Happy 33 to me... It has been a fun week of celebrating, Saturday we went to the Mandarin with our good friends with cake and ice cream after, Wednesday went to lunch at Brick Oven with my siblings and did a little shopping then had dinner at Five guys & a yummy cupcake from Sweet Tooth Fairy, and finally Saturday had a day of pampering with pedicures and breakfast with the girls!! I am so spoiled and have the best family and friends a girl could ask for!!

2011-02-22T16:26:00.000-08:00

Turning 9!!!

Happy Happy Birthday Brennick!!!
9 years ago today you were born and what a wonderful day that was for your dad and I! We love you so much and are so grateful your a part of our family! I hope you have a fabulous day...

Brennick was picked up from school in a limo for his big day!! He definitely got a lot of looks and attention and I thought he would be so embarrassed, but he thought it was way cool...Thanks Cory for helping me out and giving Brennick a birthday present he will never forget!!

After basketball practice we headed out to dinner at yummy Texas Road House, Brennick had his favorite Steak. After dinner they embarrassed him by making him sit on a saddle and letting the whole restaurant know that it was his birthday, the look on his face was so priceless! Then it was home for the part he has been waiting for all day opening presents, he got just what he wanted and ipod touch, and a Lebron James jersey. He had a great 9th birthday!!!

2011-02-17T08:22:00.000-08:00

Blue and Gold...

Hip Hip Ole' it's a Fiesta Grande
We had a great time with Brennick tonight at the Blue and Gold Fiesta! They did Mexican Dancing, made maracas, ate yummy Mexican food, and learned a little Mexican history...

2011-02-14T22:23:00.000-08:00

Happy HEART Day!!!

After Brennicks basketball game we came home and had a fun little valentine's pizza party just me and the kids (poor Matt had to work)! I LOVE my kiddos so much and it was such a great evening with them...

2011-02-13T22:13:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Party...

Tonight was my families traditional Valentine's party! We had yummy Stromboli, a ton of treats, good laughs, and a all around fun evening with the family!!!

2011-02-06T14:24:00.000-08:00

Super Bowl XLV....

Brennick is our Packers fan, and I told him that if they went to the super bowl we would have a party, so that's what we did... I think I went a little overboard but I had so much fun getting it all together and it was defiantly worth it. We had a lot of food and a ton of fun cheering!! Brennick was so super happy that they won

Way to Go Green Bay Packers...

2011-01-31T08:16:00.000-08:00

Basement Project...

Brennick has been nagging his dad to finish his room and it is working. What little time he has at home he is trying to finish the basement with the help of Michael. It is coming along slowly and it will eventually get done!

2011-01-25T09:58:00.000-08:00

Half Time Show...

Brennicks comp basketball team got invited to play at half time for the Syracuse Titans JV and Varsity boys basketball games. It was a fun experience for the kids, they thought it was pretty cool to have there names announced over the loud speaker, and all the cheering from the crowd defiantly put a smile on there faces... What a awesome night and an experience Brennick will never forget....

2011-01-17T17:52:00.000-08:00

Factory Tour...

We took a tour of the Sweet's factory today. It was a lot of fun and the sweet aroma was making us all a little hungry!!! It was neat to watch how all the different candy is made and what a process it is to make. The kids got to visit the candy store at the end of the tour and choose a little something to take home, they all wanted taffy. Hudson's taffy all had to be chocolate (silly boy)... It was a fun and interesting tour and a bonus with all the yummy samples we got to enjoy!!

2011-01-09T07:48:00.000-08:00

Family Dice...

This dice makes everything better at our household!!! The kids always fight over who gets to say the prayer, so this year I made this dice with the kiddos pictures on it. It turned out so dang cute! Now we just roll the dice and there is no fighting, its nice to say that it's a little more peaceful at dinner time....

2010-12-31T19:02:00.000-08:00

Ringing In The New Year...

Out with the old and in with the new!!!
I can believe it is already 2011 (where does the time go)....
For New Years Eve we stayed home with the kids and played Epic Mickey, ate a lot of junk food, did fireworks and had a lot of fun!!!

2010-12-25T19:11:00.000-08:00

Best Gifts Ever...

I love the gifts that the kids give us each year, because you know that they are done with love and are always one of a kind!!! The kids get so super excited to give them to us and always want us to open them early... The drawing is from Brennick it is what he wrapped our gift in... They are the BEST presents ever!!!! Thanks boys.

2010-12-25T17:36:00.000-08:00

Christmas Day...

What a great Christmas we had... Breakfast with my parents, then off to see the family, back home so the kids could play with their gift. It was a wonderful day!!

The kids with Grandma and Grandpa J.

2010-12-25T17:10:00.000-08:00

Christmas Morning...

The kids waiting patiently to go downstairs and see if Santa came... We had to finally wake our kids up at 8:30, I cant believe they slept in that long...

Brennick and his Christmas!! Looks like Brennick was good after all he got the one thing that he wanted a DSI XL, now the two boys can stop fighting over who gets to play....

Hudson and his Christmas!! He was so excited to get his DSI XL from Santa and didn't put it down the whole day...

Emmerson and all her Christmas!!! I love all the pink, its so much fun to have a little girl but I could do without the Drama... She was so cute and loved everything she opened.

2010-12-24T13:58:00.000-08:00

24th Day of Christmas...

I cant believe that Christmas eve is already here!!!
Now it's time to get prepared for Santa's visit, the kids are ready for bed with their Christmas Jammie's on!!!

The magical reindeer food is spread all over the lawn in hopes that he will come and bring the goodies they want!!!

And a plate of cookies and some carrots for the reindeer also a monster drink (as Brennick says it will help keep him awake (and I know our Santa will need it), and a sweet little letter thanking him for stopping bye.... I think this is the last year Brennick is going to believe, which makes me so sad... A friend at school told him that Santa isn't real (the nerve of some peoples kids), and he came home and asked and I told him if he didn't believe he didn't receive. I ask him a little later if he still believed and he said yes but I kind of think he is just being a good sport!!!

2010-12-23T13:06:00.000-08:00

23rd Day of Christmas...

Tonight we focused on the birth of Christ and remembered the real reason we celebrate Christmas. The kids colored the nativity scene and then we read the nativity story, after the story the kids wanted to act it out, Hudson was Joseph, Emmie was Mary and Brennick was the donkey. So super cute it takes my breath away!!! I then told them that they to could also give a gift to Christ just as the wise man did, and that our gift to Jesus is to be like him. We also talked about what all the Christmas symbols mean; the green of the Christmas tree represents Life, the red ornaments represents the blood of the crucified Lord, the candy can represents the crooked staff of the shepherds, the star represents the Bethlehem star marking the Savior's birthplace, the candle represents the "light of the world", and the wreath represents the eternal round of everlasting life that the Savior gave us... I hope that my kids will always remember why we really celebrate Christmas and keep that in their hearts forever...

2010-12-22T11:14:00.000-08:00

22nd Day of Christmas...

We had a special dinner tonight, it was nice to all sit down together for a change! The kids sure thought it was fun to have sparkling apple juice in wine glasses and having a candle lite defiantly was a hit. I think this will be a new tradition for our family, thanks Sadie for the cute idea... After dinner the kids got to open the presents that they exchanged with each other... They were pretty excited to open a present before Christmas. Only 3 days till Christmas, man it sure is coming fast....

2010-12-21T11:05:00.000-08:00

21st Day of Christmas...

Tonight the kids got slippers and a Christmas Cd. They put on their slippers and the Christmas music and Hudson and Emmie started to dance, but Brennick took a little more convincing to get him going!!! Oh when they got started it was so funny to watch...

2010-12-20T12:02:00.000-08:00

2oth Day of Christmas....

Today we took the kids to lunch and then to Primary Children's Hospital to donate some gifts. I think it is important to have the kids see how fortunate they are to have what they have and that not all kids have that.. When I told the kids what we were doing for the day, they came in my room after a few minutes and had a sack full of toys that they wanted to donate I guess they thought I meant their toys but how sweet that they would give their own to make another kid happy!!

2010-12-19T11:38:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday DAD!!!

We celebrated my Dads Birthday tonight (all of us but Kim were there she was sick)! We had yummy Mexican food and great company. I love this Man he is so important to me and I am so glad that he is my DAD...

2010-12-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

19th Day of Christmas...

Today we had a fun and relaxing Sunday afternoon together!! We put a Christmas puzzle together, and watched soda geyser go off, and had some good dippin dots... We had a fun day just doing what the kids wanted!!

2010-12-18T10:46:00.000-08:00

18th Day of Christmas....

Tonight was a perfect night!!! The weather was nice, and the lights were amazingly beautiful as always, and the best part Matt had the night off to share it with us... Hudson was so cute he couldn't believe that this is were his mom & dad were married! He then wanted to know if we could go in, when I told him not till his is older he then asked if he could touch it so we went up and let the kids touch the Temple and go up the stairs. I wish and hope one day that all my children will make the choice to be married in the Temple!!! I love my little family and am so grateful for them each and everyday...

2010-12-17T23:19:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to You...

Our cute little Christmas card... I just decide to put the kids on the Christmas card this year, since we really never see Matt much so it would be kind of hard to get the whole family together for a pic... Maybe next year!!!
Merry Christmas to all...

2010-12-17T11:44:00.000-08:00

Art Work..

Art work from Brennick. He painted it in school, it is supposed to look like stained glass... I love it he did such a good job!!

2010-12-17T11:05:00.000-08:00

17th Day of Christmas...

Tonight we went to see Scrooge with Chenelle and her boys. It was so fun and entertaining and the boys loved it, after wards the boys wanted to meet the characters so we did. Scrooge works with my dad and he was so funny and played the part of Scrooge very well... It was a way fun night with just the boys, while Emmie had a fun night with my parents... Only 8 more days till Christmas!!!

2010-12-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

Our Little Reindeer...

Hudson has been really sick for the past week and so he hasn't been to school, but today was the last day before the long break so I decide to let him go. I am glad because this is what I got when I picked him up.... The cutest little reindeer that I have ever seen!!!

2010-12-16T10:32:00.000-08:00

16th Day of Christmas...

Tonight the kids got Christmas books, and Brennick read them to us. After we had yummy root beer floats.

2010-12-15T23:45:00.000-08:00

15th Day of Christmas...

Tonight we made some Christmas suckers with the Mill's family... Really Sadie and I made suckers with the help of Brecken and Emmie, all the rest were down playing the Wii. But they sure did enjoy eating them!!!

2010-12-14T23:28:00.000-08:00

14th Day of Christmas...

We had a fun time driving through the Willard Lights tonight, they were pretty Awesome...

And they even got to go see Santa, which was a plus for at least 2 of our kids (Brennick thinks he is to old and gets all embarrassed)...

Dinner at Wendy's. The kids being silly....

2010-12-13T08:14:00.000-08:00

13th Day of Christmas...

Baking yummy cookies is what we did tonight, then we took them out to some neighbors and called it a night!!!

2010-12-12T10:19:00.000-08:00

12th Day of Christmas...

Christmas Spider Legend

On Christmas eve, a long time ago, a gentle mother was busily cleaning the house for the most wonderful day of the year... Christmas day, the day on which the little Christ child came to bless the house. Not a speck of dust was left. Even the spiders had been banished from their cozy corner on the ceiling. They had fled to the farthest corner of the attic.

The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated. The poor spiders were frantic, for they could not see the tree, nor be present for the little Christ child's visit. Then the oldest and wisest spider suggested that perhaps they could wait until everyone went to bed and then get a closer look.

When the house was dark and silent, the spiders crept out of their hiding place. When they neared the Christmas tree, they were delighted with the beauty of it. The spiders crept all over the tree, up and down, over the branches and twigs and saw every one of the pretty things.

The spiders loved the Christmas tree. All night long they danced in the branches, leaving them covered with spider webs. In the morning, when the little Christ child came to bless the house, he was dismayed! He loved the little spiders for they were God's creatures, but he knew the mother, who had worked so hard to make everything perfect, would not be pleased when she saw what the spiders had done.

With love in his heart and a smile on his lips, the little Christ child reached out and gently touched the spider webs. The spider webs started to sparkle and shine! They had all turned into sparkling, shimmering silver and gold.

According to legend, ever since this happened, people have hung tinsel on their Christmas trees. It has also become a custom to include a spider among the decorations on the Christmas tree.

Today we read The Legend of the Christmas Spider, and then the kids made some really cute spiders for their trees...

2010-12-12T08:46:00.000-08:00

Christmas Party...

Our Annual dollar gift exchange...Tonight's Christmas party was a lot of fun with the family opening gift, lots of yummy treats and good laughs!!!

2010-12-11T18:33:00.000-08:00

11th Day of Christmas...

A fun night with great friends (Mill's and Surgeoner's) and a awesome movie... After we had Yummy Dragon Hill!!! Just LOVE the holidays!!! Only 14 more days to go...

2010-12-10T18:23:00.000-08:00

10th Day of Christmas...

Tonight we nibbled and built and nibbled some more!!! The kids were on a sugar high from all the candy and frosting they consumed while building their gingerbread houses.... The boys did such a great job on their little village they made, and Emmie just wanted to eat the frosting every time I put it on so I helped build hers. It was a good time and now we get to enjoy them!!! Only 15 more days till Christmas!!! Can't wait....

2010-12-09T18:12:00.000-08:00

9th Day of Christmas....

Tonight was a fun night at the Layton Lights with the Mill's family. It was a beautiful night and the kids loved walking through and see all the different lights...Emmerson is a big fan of lights and keep saying "Oh so beautiful" so dang cute to hear her say it. Afterwards we went to get yummy donuts and hot chocolate!!!

2010-12-08T13:43:00.000-08:00

8th Day of Christmas...

Tonight the kids decorated there very own hot chocolate mugs with snowman stickers. After they were done we made hot chocolate for them and let them stir it with a peppermint suckers to give it a candy cane taste... YUMMY!!! My kids LOVE hot chocolate...

2010-12-07T13:37:00.000-08:00

7th Day of Christmas....

Tonight was movie night, we watched A Christmas Carol. It was a good movie, but a little scary for the little ones in some parts... We had a fun time in our pj's eating popcorn and goodies watching a good Christmas movie!

2010-12-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

6th Day of Christmas...

At Christmas time we are reminded that our families are one of the greatest gifts we're given. We give to those who are with us, and we think often of those in Heaven. Heavenly Father sent us a great gift, he sent Christ to earth, and his perfect life began. With out our loving brother and all he did for us we could not be with our loved ones again. Today lets think of our sweet Meghan and send her all our love, for she is Celebrating Christs birth to. Because of his great gift, she will again be with you.

Lets go decorate her headstone for the holidays.

Tonight was a fun and special night! I took the kids and let them pick out flowers and stuffed animals of their choice to go put on their sisters grave. So cute to watch what they wanted to pick out, and Hudson always asks the cutest questions about when we will see her again. After the grave was all decorated we sang a few Christmas carols, it brought tears to my eyes listening to their sweet little voices sing...Then we meet up with the Mill's family for dinner at Arctic Circle it was a perfect ending to a great night...

2010-12-05T23:45:00.000-08:00

5th Day of Christmas....

Only 20 more day till it's Christmas, it seems to be going by so fast.... The kids decorated their own trees today, and each got a new ordainment to add to their super cute trees. Now the key is trying to keep Emmerson from undecorating them...

2010-12-04T15:39:00.000-08:00

4th Day of Christmas....

We exchanged names with our little family today, then went shopping to find some special gifts. Had a yummy lunch at Brick Oven and then to the mall to see Santa Clause!! Both of the boys asked Santa for a Dsi xl and Emmie asked for clothes (don't know where that came from).. It was a fun and crazy day!!! Only 21 more days till Christmas...

2010-12-03T23:31:00.000-08:00

Economics Fair...

The 3rd grade economics fair was today. Brennick did a great job and sold out of his bean bag balls way fast.

Getting ready for the crowd...

2010-12-03T15:34:00.000-08:00

3rd Day of Christmas....

Today was a pretty busy night so we did a little Christmas craft. The kids love to paint so they had a good time, and now they look so cute hanging on the fridge!! Only 22 days till Christmas..

2010-12-02T21:09:00.001-08:00

2nd Day of Christmas...

Tonight's activity was writing letters to Santa... The kids all sat down and wrote their letter of what they wanted and something that they needed (of course with a little help). Then after they were all sealed and stamped we headed up to Macy's to mail them in Santa's mailbox. For every stamped letter put in the mailbox they will donate 1.00 to make a wish foundation, I thought that was pretty neat and awesome to be a part of!!!! Only 23 more days till Christmas...

2010-12-01T00:16:00.000-08:00

1st Day of Christmas ...

Today starts our Christmas countdown!!! Every day they will get an envelope with a card that tells them what we are going to be doing, also there is a scripture and a question so we can always remember the true meaning of Christmas... The kids were so excited to get their Christmas pillowcases and immediately put them on... Only 24 more Days till Christmas!!

2010-11-30T20:57:00.000-08:00

Together We Can...

Brennick painted this for the Reflections contest... The theme was Together We Can. His painting shows that the ants can build a home if they all pitch in... I think he did great!

2010-11-27T17:47:00.000-08:00

Christmas Countdown....

Our advent Christmas envelopes are now complete... I can't wait to start our countdown to Christmas! So super excited for the holiday season to start, all the Christmas is out and the Christmas shopping is almost complete, now I am going to sit back and enjoy every minute of the Christmas spirit with the kids!!!

2010-11-25T15:04:00.000-08:00

So Grateful...

I have so much to be GRATEFUL for!
My wonderful family, great friends, my sweet kids, our health, my awesome husband that works so hard for us each and every day, great parents, our freedom and the choice to have the gospel in my life...

Cute table settings.

We had Thanksgiving dinner with the Mills and Smiths this year. We had lots of yummy food and great company. To end a great night we went to see Tangled, such a cute movie...

2010-11-24T15:35:00.000-08:00

Making Pies...

The kids love making pies at grandma J's house, because she lets them really get in there and help her. They had flour everywhere, but they sure did enjoy every minute of it!!

2010-11-22T12:19:00.000-08:00

Making Bean Bag Balls...

We had to decide on something to do for the 3rd grade Economics Fair, and bean bag balls is what we came up with.. They are easy to make and fun to play with.

2010-11-21T08:49:00.000-08:00

Fun in the Snow...

The kids were so excited for the SNOW!!! After church brennick played in the snow all day and built an awesome fort with Kaysn and Kenzie...

Poor Hudson was so sick, so he had to stay in with boring Mom and Dad and play the wii. I felt so bad when he stood at the window wanting to go out...

2010-11-20T20:41:00.000-08:00

Basketball...

Syracuse Thunder is the Champions of the 2nd-3rd grade division at the Gym.

Brennick was so happy that they won and excited for the cool metal!!!

2010-11-17T16:53:00.000-08:00

School Opera...

Mrs. Anderson's 3rd grade class performed a very cute opera! Brennick was the Red-Tailed Hawk and a very cute one he was, Sadie and I had a fun time making his costume and I love how it turned out... He loves to sing and did a great job!

2010-11-15T12:41:00.000-08:00

So Cute...

Emmerson is so dang cute and is such a girly girl!! When I called her down for breakfast this morning, she came down with her fairy wings and high heels on... Such a silly girl!!

2010-11-13T20:55:00.000-08:00

Girls Get Away...

My mom, sisters, sister n laws and I went to Park City for a weekend of shopping, laughing,and girl bonding!!! We had a wonderful time.... Love you girls!!

We glittered our toes... So fun and super cute!

2010-11-13T15:54:00.000-08:00

Pheasant Hunting..

Matt went pheasant hunting with his work on private property in Logan. He had a good time, he shot 7 pheasants pretty good for his first time... Of course Matt brought them home to show the kids, and they loved them!!

Emmie loved them and would hold them so tight around the neck giving them loves.

Hudson looks like he is not really sure about holding the heads, just to send Mom a picture.. He looks a little scared...LOL

And course Brennick was in love with it all!! And they even saved the heads to show me when I got home...

2010-10-31T09:47:00.000-07:00

HaPpY HaLlOwEeN!!!

It has been fun to have two nights of HALLOWEEN!!!
Today we had stake conference, so we decide to take a drive up to Park City to take back a pair of Brennick's shoes. While we were up there they did Trick or Treating down main street.. The kids weren't in costume, but they wanted to so we let them (like they needed anymore candy)...
It was way crowded but a lot of fun!!!

That night we had a little party with the Mill's family. Jack o Lantern pizza, salad, spider cupcakes, and a ton of treats...

Halloween Scavenger Hunt
The kids got there flashlights and off they went to find the next clue.. They had a good time running around and were way excited when they found the jackpot which was full of goodies..

The clues for the scavenger hunt.

2010-10-30T21:03:00.000-07:00

Got Candy...

Happy Rainy,Cold and Wet Halloween!!!
We headed up to the Layton Mall to do some trick or treating due to the weather, I think everyone had the same idea it was packed! Costa Vida for dinner and then they decide to do some more trick or treating!!!

2010-10-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

Carnival...

A lot of Halloween fun at the church carnival!!!
There were so many fun things to do Face painting, spider ring toss, cookie decorating, fish pond, ping pong game, a craft, yummy root beer and homemade donuts. Lots of family fun...

2010-10-29T10:35:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Carving...

The boys carved their pumpkins today with a little help. Hudson went for the funny face, and Brennick went for the scary which doesn't surprise me at all. This year they put pumpkin teeth in them which made them look even cuter...