yea so if Kent does this i better put something on the blog also. It wont happen very often so enjoy.

Jana's 37th Birthday

We had a BBQ steak dinner for Jana aka(mom), then opened her presents. She got Tickets to a Phoenix Suns basketball game with lower level seats, two of course she needs an escort. She also opened a box of hand made greeting cards, (Costco's best). Then we had friends over for cake and Ice Cream. She is the greatest, we love her so, so, so, much.

Band Concert

Christopher's first band concert was last night! They did a combined band and choir night. Since it is a K-8 school it also included the 7th and 8th graders. It made for a VERY long night. Christopher's group for only playing for the last 2 1/2 months did remarkably well. We were proud of him and had the whole family in attendance!

Jarvis/Clayton FHE

Last night the kids (with a lot of help from the adults using the glue gun) made these "Smores" Nativity scenes. They were very cute! It was a fun FHE!

Todd & Nora

Katie & Brie

Hailey, Shayla & Sydney

Rachel, Nora & Baylie

Spencer, Jacob & Andi

Tanner, Garrett & Cade

Kallie, Christopher & Alyssa

Gingerbread Grandkids

We made these Thanksgiving weekend at Jaime's house while Todd was here. The kids had a great time making them, so I thought I'd share. I've been way busy - with kids and seminary. Also, my boss had unexpected open heart surgery on Tuesday so it's thrown us for a loop at work.
I did have some good news -- my Dad had a CT scan and his cancer is receding so his chemo is working -- yeah!
I hope to get a Christmas card off to all of you soon to give you the annual update! In the mean time, I hope all is well.

These are a few pictures from this summer.  The two are from the trip to Nauvoo.  I am also posting these for those haters out there who think I am not a blogger(j/k).  Enjoy!!

Well here are some pictures of me at the BYU vs. Utah game, and also a nice picture of Chase Daniels that I though everyone would love to see.  

A Christmas to Remember

There was an article in the Ensign this month titled, "A Christmas to Remember". I realized yesterday as we were all decorating the Christmas tree, shopping at Bass Pro Shops and putting up our outdoor Christmas lights with all 5 children participating that this was what it meant to have a Christmas to Remember! I have never felt so happy to have such a wonderful and loving family who loves spending time together! We topped off the day by all sitting around with our blankets and pillows watching "Transformers"! I hope we can make many more holiday memories that are special so that we can continue to have a Christmas to remember!