Random

Here are some random pictures of things that we've been doing in the last few months. I love my life!

We had a few stray dogs for a few days before our friends adopted them

Sydney finished another season of soccer, she's awesome!
Zach memorized the 13 articles of faith
Kyle memorized the 13 articles of faith

Kyle had a great basketball season with his buddies
Chloe playing
Chloe and her funny ballet poses
She absolutely loves to dance
Sydney received an award for finishing her soccer season at Hamilton, she loved to make her team mates laugh :)
Chloe went to a class called Melody Makers she is performing in the picture.

The Firehouse

Chloe went on her first preschool field trip to the firestation.  She was so excited and loved to sit in their big recliners and watch a video and learn about stop, drop and roll.  She loved the big fire truck and ambulance and thought it was cool to get a band aid put on by the firefighter (she scratched her chin).  She didn't think it was so cool when we were taking pictures though she didn't want us to see her band aid (vanity starts at such a young age, doesn't it?)

The Derby!!

As the pinewood derby rolls around each year it's so fun for the boys to plan and make and paint the car.  This year it was Kyle's turn and they made (Chris mostly, shhh) a great red car! Kyle had a great time racing it and being with his buddies. 

 

Arrow of Light

Zach received his webelos badge and his Arrow of Light the same night, they had a really cool ceremony for the boys.  He worked really hard to get it done and we are very proud.  (some pics arn't focused, sorry)  It was fun to see both my boys received awards on the same night, Kyle got his soccer belt loop. 

Christmas 2009

Well it's about time I caught up on the last few months.  Christmas time for us is always our favorite. We had a great Pajama party at my mom's house with good food, a program and presents.   We then went to Utah for Christmas and on the way up we stopped in Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Bowl, BYU vs. Oregon. We had great 3rd row seats, so we got some good pictures.  It was extremely cold and windy at the game and we were definitely not equipped for the cold weather.  The thin mittens from the dollar store did not cut it. But it was fun and a nice man in front of us loaned us his blanket to keep warm so we survived.  We actually ended up being on TV as the ball was kicked into the stands because of the wind and Chris almost caught it but the guy behind us caught it instead and the cameras just happened to be on us and we received lots of calls and texts.    Utah was VERY cold and there was snow for the kids to play in which was nice.  We had a wonderful Christmas with Chris's family, ate lots of good food, played a super fun game, went sledding and saw the temple lights, and had a great Christmas.  Chloe was sick that morning so she didn't really enjoy her gifts until later that day.  The kids got lots of great gifts and gadgets, games etc...  Now on to 2010, yeah!

The Nutcracker

Yes we thought our kids could use come culture this year so we bought tickets to the Nutcracker Ballet and Chris and I were the only one's that were excited....the kids not so much.  We got them dinner and then went to the show.  Before it started Kyle said out loud "let's just get this over with so we can go home"  clearly he was excited about our evening.....by the end of the evening he was passed out cold asleep, we're talking mouth open and drooling.  We then we and had dessert at Nielsen's Frozen Custard, it was yummy! It was a  great night.

Happy Birthday Zach

Zach turned 11 in December and we had a family celebration at his restaurant of choice at Red Lobster and then he had a birthday party with his friends at Bounce Jungle.  The bounced and played for 2 hours and then it was done.  He received lots of gift cards, to Game Stop, Target and Visa Cards, money, clothes etc...lucky kid!  He got new shoes and a game from us.   We love you Zach!!