Happy Birthday Mom!

My mom turns ** this week. (I doubt she wants her age posted here, but let's just say she is getting up there! Ha ha.) We had our traditional Sunday birthday dinner for her yesterday. Stephanie made some very yummy lasagna and german chocolate cake and I added a few side salads. This is my mom leading us in "Happy Birthday". See where I get my silliness from??

Happy Birthday Mom! We all love you!

Cute Boys

So the boys said some cute things today, and since this is my only form of journal writing, I thought I would post them.

We were sitting at the dinner table and Dave asked Taylor who his best friend was. Taylor replied "Mommy". I said "aww" and gave him a kiss. Derek chimed in "me too, she's mine too!". Then Derek says "but the right answer is Jesus and Heavenly Father". Good answers!

I think our frugal lifestyle is definitely rubbing off on Derek (whether that is good or bad). Tonight I left the boys with Dave while I went grocery shopping. As I was walking out the door Derek yelled from the top of the stairs, "buy donuts if they are on sale!" It just cracked me up that he added the "if they are on sale" part. He knows me too well. Needless to say, I bought the donuts. :) Who can pass up the Macey's 4 for $1.00 deal! :)

A Little Guess?

Just for fun...when do you think the baby will arrive? Post your guess as a comment and include the date and time that you think the baby will be born. Good luck!

Two Weeks to go!

This is a horrible picture. The lighting was funny and a crazy background, but you get the idea. I am large and in charge!!! :) Two...more like three weeks to go!! We can't wait to welcome our sweet little girl into the family....well, let's hope she is sweet. :)

Star Wars Movie Night

About a week ago the boys had a Star Wars Movie Night. No viewing of Star Wars would be complete without the Light Sabers in hand...of course.
Derek is using "the force" on you.

The Days After Christmas

A couple days after Christmas we celebrated with my side of the family. My mom made a white elephant party for us and we exchanged gifts between families. And I cannot forget that we ate the traditional cheese fondue for dinner. Yum!

Taylor and cousin Kari from Oregon.
My sister and her family brought their Wii to my parents' house. It was a hit among the kids and adults. Taylor cracks me up in this picture.
The next day the fathers and their kids went sledding while us women were shopping! Dave took these pictures. It looks like I missed out on some fun.
Derek and his cousin Cameron. I was told that they were inseparable.
And here's the best father and husband ever!!

Christmas Morning (part 2)

(continued from previous post)

After presents and breakfast, we packed up and drove to Dave's brother and sister-in-law's house in Layton. Dave's parents, brother, and sister drove in from California, so we spent the rest of the day eating dinner and opening presents with them. Dave's mom and dad were so generous. It was great being able to spend time with them. (And not because they were so generous...he he he.)


Dave's sister Janene, her husband Devin, and Dave's sister Lindsay. What a beatiful bunch! :)

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!