Easter fun

Tanner and Grandma Izzy

Me and my hubby

All the grand kids (minus Mel's baby on the way)

Ma and her chitlins

We had a lot of fun coloring Easter eggs. Then we did the traditional bag decorating, moms made up the secret bags, dads hid the bags, and the kids hunted. We always have a wonderful time together. I love my family. I am grateful that they are such a big part of my, and my children's lives.

CVSH Basketball

The Cache Valley Specialty Hospital that I work for sponsored a basketball team this spring. Landon played for them. He really enjoyed playing, the kids and the coach (Jake). They didn't win any games but they learned a lot.

Christmas Day with my family

This year we met at my Mom's on Christmas day. We ate good food, and share great company. Amie had asked everyone to put together their favorite Christmas story or story about Christ. She always does a wonderful job of helping us to remember to true meaning.

Me and Amie's new puppy. Harley!

Amie and I gave this pic to mom for Christmas.

Tanner and his COOL hat from Drew and Rae

Adam was very excited about his shoes.

Mom used her baby Jesus to tell her story

Trevon gave us a talk that he had also given in church the week before.

Melissa kids share some scripture and stories

Robyn read a wonderful book. It reminded us all of dad.
A few tears fell.

Everyone watching the DVD that Drew and Rae brought.

Megan made a wonderful art drawing of the nativity. She had received her easel that morning. She was happily coloring and came out and said "I just wanted to draw this so we can remember Jesus on his Birthday." I was so proud of her.
(Waiting on pic: Will update)

Landons Special Day

Landon had a special day at school. It was called "The all American Star" day. Each child gets a day like this in the classroom. We just happened to do Landon's on his birthday. Landon wanted us to make a movie about him. Brent had a fun idea on adding in some clips we thought fit. After many many hours we did not have I finally got this video made, literally 20 minutes before I was supposed to be at the school. I took doughnuts for a treat, and the dogs. For the first few minutes Landon stood in front of the class and introduced the dogs and his family. He talked about himself and answered questions. Then we watched this video. I think all in all, Landon felt special. I am so glad I was able to get it done. It will be a fun thing to have to remember. I tried for about 12 hours to get the video to upload but it must be TOO BIG.

Love you bud!

Christmas Eve/ Christmas Morning 2010

This year Brent's family was able to join us at our house for Christmas. They all arrived on Christmas eve. We had an absolutely delicious dinner on Christmas eve. If any of you have ever eaten at my house, you know I do the paper plate thing. I grew up that way, and I don't really love dishes. So, We eat almost every meal on a paper plate. Even on special occasions. Peggy and Stephanie are not so much that same way. Peggy brought down her Christmas plates from Idaho Falls. Stephanie brought the wonderful food and the fun red plates (I guess they have a special name.... I don't remember what!) to go under the Christmas plates. I have to admit I did like how the table looked when it was set. We stayed up late visiting and laughing and waited for Santa to arrive. The next morning was full of love, fun, laughing and chaos. It was a lot of fun to have little ones around to watch again.

The little kids place setting

The complete table setting

Our yummy dinner

Santa's cookies

The haul

Landon's homemade glasses made with his mini magnets

Cody... such a sweet smile

Parker and his buzzlightyear

My funny Landon and his new knife from Joel and Steph

My grown up T with his new knife from Joel and Steph

My fun loving Meg with her new painting apron form Steph

Kristen, Her haul was a tall as her..... (that doesn't take too much :))
We love you Kristen!

Yes, I did actually buy my kids some Christmas. But Steph did such a great job of getting them stuff they would love this year!

Landon turns 10 ** December 13, 2010**

Landon wanted to have a birthday party on his birthday this year. This is the first year that we have done a gift giving birthday party for Landon in December for a long time. He has previously done a "summer birthday" party. I think he will want to do a friend party in the summer. We had a lot of fun with the family. It was simple cake and ice cream, but the company was great. Ahmed was here from Egypt and stopped by.

Landon is:
spontaneously funny
mature for his age
he always has a comment on things
he thinks thoughts that even I wouldn't think of
he loves big
he makes me smile
he tries my patience
And...... I love him very much.

We have had some great changes with Landon this year. As you have read in some of my previous posts this year at school, we have had some great challenges. I have to say that I am so proud of Landon, and how he handles all of these things. He is very mature about the changes we have asked him to make.

I love you bud! You are such a very special part of my life! I am so happy your mine!