My baby girl is 2!!

Emma LuJean is now 2 years old. Where did the time go. We had a small little family party. Her favorite little friend Chloe Coburn came over and brought her a present. Emma got a puppy in a little puppy carrier, a phone and a great big stuffed dog. She was so funny. She wasn't interested in the cake and ice cream, all she wanted to do was play with her new puppy. She had her cell phone propped up on her shoulder as she was combing her puppies hair. What a girl!

Birthday Girl!

So, it was my Birthday on the 20th. Jared said he already had my birthday planned around Christmas time. I was somewhat surprised. We went to church and then Becky was coming out to watch the kids around 4:00. Jared had a box put together with a blanket, gloves, hat, camera, and hot chocolate mug. He also told me to dress warm. We drove up to Bogus Basin and a sleigh was waiting for us. It was awesome. We rode the sleigh pulled by three large horses about 20 minutes to a little cabin in the woods. Waiting for us was a nice warm fire and dinner. The two drivers were also our waiters. There were 56 people in the cabin. We sat on large picnic tables. Our dinner was soup in bread bowls, filet mignon, prawns, new potatoes, corn and berry crisp. It was an awesome night. They also brought me a birthday tater with a candle in it.





What a sweet husband I have. He always pulls through and does the sweetest things for me. I am very grateful for him. He is such a hard worker and provider for our family.

SNOW DAY!

It snowed all day on Tuesday. It was really pretty. Driving home from work wasn't that fun. When I was on my way to pick up the kids, I saw five or six horses running in a field of snow. It was so pretty. I wish I would of had my camera. When we got home, the kids and I played in the snow and built a snowman. Here is our masterpiece.

COOKIES

Trenton and I had fun today. He wanted to help me make cookies so we made COWBOY cookies. He helped pour all of the ingredients in. He even cracked the eggs. He is a special boy. I can't believe he is 4 1/2. He wanted to surprise Sis when she got home from school with special cookies that he had made.

GROWING UP

We had a nice day at church today. We switched back to 9:00 a.m. We really like this schedule because we get out at noon and get to nap. We are getting really excited for Nans to come and visit. The kids love it when she comes.

I bought a "big girl" bed for Emma off of craigslist and we set it up today. It is so weird not to have a crib in the house. This is the longest I have gone in between kids without another baby on the way. I hope I don't start getting baby fever. I had pretty much decided Emma was our last one.


On January 2nd, I got up and worked out, then got all three kids ready to go, and Taiylor and I headed for school. When we got there, we were the only ones there. The sign said "kids go back to school January 3rd." I told Taiylor, "sorry your Mother is losing her mind!." As sweet as she is she didn't mind. She got to have a daddy/daughter day.

Well, I hope everyone has a great week.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well, another year has gone by. My New Years goal, like every year, is to try and get in shape and be healthy. I have challenged myself to get up every morning at 5:30 and go running. Now that I have told everyone, I guess I better do it. Tomorrow is my first day.

Spencer and Jamie stayed with us on December 29th. We had such a great time. We didn't really do much but hang out, but it was so fun to see the kids play together. Jared and Spence watched the UFC fight and we were all disappointed by the Chuck Liddell and Matt Hughes fight.

Emma and Katelyn were so cute together. After they got use to each other they played babies together. Between all the kids I think they got every toy out. But, I didn't care because they were having so much fun togetherIt makes me miss my brothers so much when I am around them. I wish we lived closer to everyone. Another goal I have this year is to keep in touch with everyone better.



Spencer and Jamie, we loved having you stay with us. Sam and Joy, I think you guys are next!! Love you all.