MONTAGE OF CELEBRATION PICTURES!!!

MONTAGE!!!!!!!! Yes I am doing this the easy way so you all can enjoy and it is quick for me. These are of the last two months full of adventure and splendor. I hope you enjoy. Please leave a comment if you do.

Christmas Morning, Little Guy woke up to a Giant monster tent from Santa filled with marvelous things. Like a pony.

Light Saber, 2 to be exact. One does need to have two for a proper duel.

Our Christmas tree in all its glory.

Sweet Hubby opening a well thought out but poorly executed gift. It was suppose to be, The Muppet Christmas Carol that I had bought back in October. When unwrapped it was, A Muppet Christmas, Letters to Santa. Yeah I was not happy. Hubby took it all in stride.

Me opening a most thoughtful gift. Part of the inspiration to the passion of my Husband's writing.

Little Guy and the one and only train thing he get for Christmas.

Christmas dinner getting set up to eat.

My first turkey. Thanks for all the pointers. I do believe the bag is the only way to go. It turned out delicious.

Just about to gorge ourselves. Yes there were three of us and plenty to eat for days to come. And that is exactly what we did.

Happy playing time at the kiddy gym.


Our 1st snowman of the season. Little guy was so excited. He had to run and look out the window every morning to see if he was still there.

One must make a snow angel.

Dress up time for Little Guy. This is what he requested to wear one day. I thought it was so cute. Go Woody!!!!

Another costume also provided by the Nana and Papa. This one is a race car driver. Lightning McQueen that is.

Once again BSU went to the Fiesta Bowl and The Hubby and I were able to see their Noble victory this time LIVE and in person!!!

Final score!

Yes we did have grand time!!!

And so did Little Guy at his cousin's house while we were at the game. Yes he did stank to high heaven but the joy on his face said it all. It wasn't anything a bath couldn't cure.

SEVEN YEARS!!!! That is how long The Hubby and I have been united for all time and eternity. What better place to celebrate our union but Las Vegas!!!
We spent a total of $2.00 on gambling which we left for the rest of the patrons. The Amazing Johnathan and Psychic Tonya were a sure win for us. We loved their comedic magic routine and it was a high light to meet them and get autographs.

We got a sweet deal on a room at Cesar's Palace and the next day we went to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shoppe that is featured in the History Channel's hit, Pawn Stars. We waited in line to get in for a bit and then got to meet one of the shows best personalities.


Yep that is right, Chumlee. He was just like he seemed on the show. I asked him if they were just paying him to take pictures with people these days. Can you guess what he said.

We had a wonderful Anniversary. I am so grateful for my sweet Husband. I love you!

We have had an amazing winter wonderland. The University canceled classes Thursday and Friday of last week. So our whole little family had a four day weekend to play together in the snow. This is what it looked like.








And for a special treat here is Little Guy sledding. Enjoy!! We sure did!!!!

Happy 3rd birthday Little Guy!

Happy Birthday to my Darling Little Guy. I can't believe you are three years old. I have always wanted to be a Mother and I am so grateful to have you in my life. I thank your Sweet Daddy for the wonderful parental partnership we have together. He is a marvelous Dad and I am so thankful for him. I thank Our Great Father in Heaven for sending you to our home and the joy you have brought.

Now three years have flown by with such speed. It is cliche but I can't believe how fast its gone and how big you have grown. You are my darling little man and I love you so much!!!

Little guy loves his remote control car. His "Lightning McQueen"!

Superman is the only Superhero besides Daddy aloud in the house. Here Little guy is sporting his new breast Shield with cape,belt and chain.

UH OH the evil villain is tempting to weaken our Hero's defenses.

Happy Birthday Train cake. I tried to make a cute train cake and had the brilliant idea of using cupcakes as the cars. I initially had eight cupcake cars but decided it looked to much like a caterpillar so this is what it ended up looking like. Little Guy loved it so that's what matters in the end.


Happy Birthday to my Big Boy!!!!

HALLOWEEN PREP, PARTY and PARTICIPATION!

Little Girl had a fun Halloween Party the Saturday before Halloween. Little guy and all the rest of the kids had a wonderful time. Way to go Little Girl's Mom for throwing a great party and giving the kids a marvelous time.






Pumpkin carving for Family Home Evening. Little Guy was so excited he couldn't contain himself. He wanted to be involved in every stage of the carving. He thought the pumpkin guts were gross but loved watching Daddy carve the pumpkin. He couldn't be happier with the outcome.





We had our 1st snow five days before Halloween. It wasn't much but Little Guy had to get his mittened hands on the joyful white stuff.


While we are at it a snowy picture by the beloved pumpkin.


HALLOWEEN NIGHT!!! The event arrived and Little Guy was ready. Sweet Hubby was away on business so it was just the two of us. We went to an event at The University, that the students put on earlier in the day. Along with giving out a load of candy they had fishing,

giraffe ring toss,

ghost sucker coloring,

face painting,

a lot of picture taking,

AND Balloons. Little guy had a great time but the party wasn't over yet!!!

Trick or Treating!!!!! Little Guy had so much fun running up and down driveways collecting treats.


Photo opportunity I couldn't pass up.

These pictures were taken while, Little Guy was running down the sidewalk. Just check out the huge smile on his face. He was dressed up as, Max from "Where the Wild Things Are." Cutest Wild Thing I have ever seen. He loved telling people that he was a wild thing.


Little Guy got so much candy that he could barely carry his candy bag. The fun had been great and finally at the end of the night (on the way to pick up Sweet Hubby at the airport) Little Guy's big day caught up with him.

He woke up when Daddy reached to take him out of my arms. The Little Guy's smile at that moment, waking up in his Daddy's arms was the best and biggest of the night. We were all so happy to be back together. Our Halloween was so fun! We hope you all had a great time too!

In the spirit of the season.

I watch two other little ones during the week. One day the little girl I watch came dressed in her Halloween costume. She had had some pictures taken earlier and then showed up decked out. Little Guy and little boy thought they needed to join in the fun. Next thing I know the boys come down the stairs with, little girl wearing fun hats on their heads. Little Guy with a BYU cougar head hat and little boy with a Lightning McQueen Hat. It was all so cute I had to take pictures.

Fun Lunch!

Our Little Guy LOVES trains. So one day I got a little creative and we had train sandwiches for lunch. Little Guy loved it!!!! Enjoy the pictures, I laugh every time I see them.





You can also enjoy his crazy hair!! Still crazy, still super fun!!!

Playing Catch Up!

I have let things get in the way of updating our blog. I want grandparents, aunts, all family and friends to know that I am so sorry for leaving you hanging all these many months. I am sure your lives have not been as full with out all the news and pictures of our little family. So here is a summery of our summer.

Here a two cute videos of our Little Guy mopping the floor. His speech has developed greatly and you can see a bit of his darling personality.


I was playing with colorful animal barrettes one day and Little Guy thought they were cool. So here we are with our animal barrettes in our hair. Aren't we darling?

Lounging in his favorite spot with his favorite drink. GOT MILK!!!

Nana and Papa went to Disney Land and got this great Lightning McQueen hat for Little Guy. He loves it and wouldn't take it off for anything.



Believing that swimming is a vital skill for life we placed our precious child in swimming lessons this summer. The first session was a Parent and Child class. Shown below are my Sweet Hubby and Little Guy in one of the 1st classes. He did great and had two more sessions through the summer. He can now do a variety of water skills with out fear. Yes we have to keep and eye on this one. He is a crazy pool jumper.



Big "30" came for my Hubby and a great celebration was necessary. So the two of us went on a "ghost hunt". We joined a tour of the Jerome Arizona haunted areas. We had a good time but wouldn't recommend it for anyone who is really into this kind of stuff. It was more of a history lesson, which was interesting but not quite what we were expecting. The views were great and we did have fun going around with Electromagnetic Field Recorders. They were fun to use. We had a good time watching the rest of our tour freak out every time the recorders would go off when we would pass a bunch of wires. We didn't catch any ghosts but we did catch a few orbs. That is if you believe in that sort of thing. ;)




In the beginning of July we moved from on campus housing to a roomy town home. Shortly after our move I came down stairs and found Little Guy with my makeup bag. He had found my mascara and was the result. Check out the teeth!

For my birthday my Sweet Husband planned a great retreat. We went to Las Vegas to see REEL BIG FISH. They are a great SKA band that I have LOVED since high school. The concert was AWESOME!!!!!!! We danced all night and didn't get to bed till after 3 A.M. We stayed at Treasure Island, so nice, so fun. We had such a great time that we didn't take any pictures till we were getting ready to leave town. So here are a few I snapped. This doesn't show how much fun we really had but they are nice to look at. THANK YOU SO MUCH HUBBY FOR SUCH A SPECTACULAR BIRTHDAY!!!! YOU ROCK MY WORLD!!!!!!!!! Another big thank you for the good friends that helped take care of our Little Guy so we could have our Grand Adventure.



Anytime there is a REEL BIG FISH concert in the area you can guarantee that we will be there. If you want to see us in our element and having crazy fun, please feel free to join us.

EASTER: The Main Event!

Where, oh where could my Easter basket be. Oh where, oh where could it be?
OH look eggs. How interesting.

What could be under this rather large and oddly shaped blanket?
Yes in our little family we hid all the Easter baskets in different places. Little guy didn't really know he was to look for anything. Daddy had to persuade him to peek under the blanket. When he did. His eyes about popped out!

Yes, it is more Thomas the Train stuff. Why shoot down a good thing? Plus Little Guy had the trains but no train station or track so that is what he got.

He also received a new favorite book, Where the Wild Things Are and a craft apron that can hopefully keep him dry during his dish doing moments. A cheep little basketball hoop with suction cups and ball for the tub. Everyone knows you can't be to entertained when it comes to bath time.

Ya all he really wanted was the train track!! Daddy couldn't get it out of the box fast enough for Little Guy.

This is what we will be seeing for a very, very long time. No other toy will do.

We had to through in Easter breakfast. Well mama did. German pancakes are the tradition after all. Yummmm!

After church the mama let Little Guy play fully dressed in the empty tub with his new basketball hoop. It was also a HIT!

I had to put this in. Perhaps I am the only one that finds humor in this video, put it makes me laugh every time. I have now moved the hoop to the other, less "hazardous" side of the tub.


He loved the eggs too but nothing could keep his attention like the trains.

Trains, Easter baskets what ever filled them was wonderful. However, the true beauty of the holiday is what can fill our hearts and souls. The Resurrection of our dear LORD JESUS CHRIST. HIS love and peace will enlighten the mind and soften the heart. Bless be to GOD for HIS love in sending us HIS son and so doing providing the marvelous plan of HAPPINESS.