Hot in Febuary

Well we our back to the land of the snow. Nick and I were so lucky to take a trip to the East Caribbean on a cruise. It was the most amazing trip ever. The weather was so perfect 87* I was out in the sun everyday. We were lucky to go on Royal Caribbean. The ship was so amazing it was called the Liberty of the Seas the biggest thing I have ever seen. when we got on I could not believe that it was a boat. It was nicer than aloy of hotel on land. We never had to worry about what to do. Here is a list of things that we did Laying out on the decks, swimming in three large pools, Hot tub every night, Eating all the time, rock Climbing, Body Surfing, Miniature golf, arcade games, Ice Skating, working out in the nicest gym I have ever seen, the night shows, taking naps, on the deck watching the sunset, waking up early to see the sunrise, running on the track in the morning(the most amazing thing being on the ocean having the track to my self I wake up way to early), watching people spend all there money in the casino, spending time alone with nick,AND THE NUMBER ONE THING WE DID THE MOST WAS EATING THE BEST FOOD I LOVED IT!!!!!!And gaining seven pounds don't worry I lost that all ready Im not a good cook.When we got off the ship we would go shopping, we went on an adventure in the tree tops (rope sings, zip lines) The biggest zip line in the world over water, snorkeling, laying out on the beach. I loved this vacation it was nice never having to clean my room find a great place to eat or some activity to do it was always available. I will definitely go on another cruise.

Katelyn (BABY CAKE)

Katelyn just turned two and if you know her she is the queen BEE!!! She is in demand of everything she doen'st let anyone get in her way. She hit the terrible two's along time ago. She has been the youngest for so long with all our kids and all the grandkids. And she finally figured out how to fight back. I love her, she makes me happy for just four kids. She has been a blast and she is always trying to make me laugh. I can't wait for her to get bigger so she can do all the stuff she thinks she can do. It goes by so fast it's hard to believe that my baby is two. We love you Baby Cake!!

Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley (1910-2008)

"We Thank Thee, O God, For A Prophet"

"Carry on! We've got a lot of work to do, a tremendous responsibility. We've barely scratched the surface, when all is said and done.... I hope we can be increasingly reconized as men and women of goodwill who want to make of the world a better place".

We will miss him he has been a wonderful leader. What a great man of faith, displine , love and respect. I hope I can be better and to take all his lessons into my life. I'm looking foward for another great prophet to listen and learn from.

What a year 2007

I was looking at all the fun stuff that happened in 2007. What a great year we were so blessed to have such an amazing time with family and friends. Nick graduated from College, hiking Timp cave with all the kids, boating, family reunions, Jackie coming home from the mission, Chris and Jane getting married, the big trip to Disney Land, loosing weight, Maddison's baptism, Bridger starting Kindergarten, Kolby starting Pre School, Soccer for everyone, Flag football, Nick golfing, Me running and biking, learning to read, family time for thanksgiving, Trip to see Kevin James, tons of Christmas party's, Endless family time with our kids, and sharing the holidays as a family. What a year it has been I could go for hours on all the good times. I hope this year is just as fantastic.

Bridger the Man

Bridger is my little man of the house. He just had his birthday. I can't believe how fast it goes. I know everybody says that, but it is so true. I remember when I had him. He was the cutest little man I have ever seen. He has always been a tender heart. When he was little if anyone was crying he would cry too. He had Jackie around his finger she was his world. He always told her she was his girlfriend and he is going to marry her. When she left for the mission he was so sad and mad. He didn't understand why she had to go. He still is the comforter in the house, he is always making sure everyone is OK. He loves to hang out with his dad. You can find him tagging along with him everywhere. He loves to go to work with his dad. He wants Nick to teach him everything. They have that great father and son bond. One thing about Bridger he is always trying to figure out any gaget he see's. He loves the idea of magic and try's to event his own. I love just seeing what he comes up with. I'm so proud of the man he is going to be.

Christmas Time

What a great vacation with the kids. On Friday before Christmas we took the kids up to Temple Square to see all the lights. I love to go see it. I have never missed a year and it always stuns me on how beautiful it is. My kids love to go see the temple and visit the visitors center. On the Saturday we went sledding and made a snowman he was so cute the kids made him all by their self's. It was nice to have a nice Sunday before all the crazy week. On Monday Christmas Eve we went to Nicks Parents for are Party. It was really fun we had a huge lunch. then we had a program. Maddie played the piano, Nick and Bridger did a magic show, Kolby sang Drado, Then all the kids sang Rudolph the red nose reindeer they were all so cute I loved it. We had a nativity with all the grand kids Maddie was happy to be Mary, Bridger was a wise man, Kolby was a Shepard, and Kate was a camel. I cant believe how big they are getting. Santa came and gave them a treat. And we had a gift exchange it was fun. Then we went up to my moms and went to their ward program it was nice. Then we went and had a dinner and read Christmas stories. We came home and made cookies for Santa watched the Santa Claus and went to bed. The kids were so cute on Christmas morn they are all the perfect age I love watching their cute faces. It was a nice day. It's nice to spend the day with our kids and play with all the fun toys. I just love everything about Christmas and I'm one who gets sad when it's over. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Tag-it's Christmas

Thanks Jami I'm so excited to do this J/k. Well here it goes. The Christmas Tag
1.Wrapping paper or gift bags? Paper definitely because I love to rip it open.
2.Real tree or Artificial? I love the smell of real but I love putting my tree up with lights already on it makes it nice.
3.When do you put up the tree? Day after thanksgiving but this year I bought a new tree and I put it up 2 weeks early to check if it was all working.
4.when do you take the tree down? When Nick has a day to help me I can't do it alone or I'm a crazy person
5.Favorite gift received as a child? I got a huge doll house made of wood that my dad built. My mom put wall paper in it and they made the furniture for it too.
6.Do you have a nativity scene? Yes and I love it I got a piece every Christmas it's the Wilow tree set.
7.Hardest person to buy for? Well the only person I have left is my parents what to get.
8.Eeaiest to buy for? My kids, they make a list and they are straight to the point anything is amazing to them. I love it.
9. mail or email Christmas cards? Well mail but, this year I didn't get to it.
10. worst Christmas gift ever received? I can't remember but It's probably a few years back I bought for my self so I would get something but now if he doesn't get me anything I don't get anything. Nick is now doing better in the gifting department.
11.Favorite Christmas movie? I love Miracle on 34Th street. But I'm a sucker for all the life time shows.
12. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes, if I can't use it why not let somebody else use it.
13.Favorite thing to eat at Christmas and dinner? I love all the peppermint kids of candy,turkey and ham dinner.
14.Clear or colored on tree? clear, I love how it looks with my tree
15.Favorite Christmas song? love all Christmas songs since I start listening in November.
16.travel at Christmas or stay home? well we stay at home because everyone lives close but, we lived with nicks family our first Christmas and that was fun
17.Open presents Christmas eve or morning? are P.J's on the eve and everything else in the morning.
18.Favorite ornament theme or color? well I love anything that is vintage and i love red. I have these cute little ice skates that I Love.
19.Most annoying thing about this time of year? It goes by to fast I love to sit back and enjoy it.
20. what I want for Christmas this year? a heart monitor watch to make sure I don't kill myself when i work out.
TAG...Valerie, Emmalee, Michelle, Lori, Amber, Nickie