Christmas 2012

This year we got to go to Idaho to spend Christmas with my family, and we had a very enjoyable trip. Played lots and lots of card games, had some good eats, and enjoyed some good company. We took the kids sledding a couple of times and the kids got some much needed play time with their cousins.

We opened presents with Grandma and Grandpa Thorne before we left for Idaho.

This kid can't get enough legos!

Mom and Dad got some cool new calendars made by the kids.

Opening christmas jammies. This year I decided to put everyone's jammies in one big box with a christmas movie (Santa Paws) and popcorn and some candy for a family movie night! I really liked how it worked out, we will be doing it again!

Cutest darn kids I know!

Santa puked presents all over in here! Our kids lucked out this year.

Tired but excited kiddos. Christmas morning, the excitement is killing them!

Grant always gives the best reactions to opening presents....makes for a happy parent.

Olivia getting what she has been asking for!

What a good Grandpa the kiddos have!

 A little cold?

That looks pretty cold.

Going for a ride on the fat cat, she had fun!

Blake and his fancy get up!

Grant wiping it. Nose dive!

Fun with cousins!!

Holding on.....they caught some pretty good speed on that one!

Our snow fort....I think it turned out pretty good considering I was 8 months preggo, lifting all that snow and stuff was hard!

We had a great Fall

Despite the pregnancy making me uber tired, we managed to move and still have a fabulous Fall. Fall is my most favorite time of year. The colors are so amazing, you can feel the change in the air and it is the time to bust out crafts, and delicious fall recipes. I love spending time with my family during this time of the year. I am such a visual person that I think the pictures can do a better job of explaining all of our fun this year.

They painted their pumpkins. Olivia and Grant's pumpkins names are "Pump Rockers" and Sydney's is "Fashion girl pumpkin" They were very proud of their work.

We went to the Hogle Zoo a couple times.

Right beside the Hogle Zoo is the trail the Pioneers took when they first entered the SL valley. There was some statues and things to let the kids read a learn about. This one was about the Pony Express.

Boo at the Zoo. We were bummed that the play ground was cold, but made up for it with some yummy ice cream.

A Werewolf picture in front of the wolves, I thought it was fitting.  This was our most favorite exhibit this trip.

Love this photo. Such happiness.

Candy please!

Dressed and ready for school. Grant couldn't have his mask at school so we painted his wolf face. I think it turned out great!

I  had one busy day making cupcakes for the kids class party! But they loved bringing the cupcakes to share with their friends!

Sydney and Miss Kim. She loves her teacher.

Olivia at the schools costume parade.

The kids basically cleaned out our street and the one above. They got a TON of candy, so we figured we didn't really need to go anywhere else. I'm sure the neighbors were thinking "weren't you just here 5 mins ago?"

Exactly how her Halloween went. This girl LOVES candy. I find it ironic that we tell our kids to stay away from strangers and to never accept anything from strangers....but it's ok 1 day of the year. 

Maebee the Angel and Harley as the Devil. We found this very very appropriate!

Grant and his friend Brandon from across the street.

Some people in our neighborhood made a haunted house in their basement. Grant was the only brave one at first. I thought it was a really fun thing for the kids.

Cutest thing ever. Sydney was tired (imagine that) so we came home and she passed out the candy. I loved it!

We took a hike with Kenzie and Leo. It was very treacherous for me but the view was great and the exercise I suppose was good too!

Yes.....it snowed in October.....CRAZY! But it was fun and the kids loved it!

Proof the pregnant lady made it up the mountain.

Ready for some good eats!

The kiddos with Great Grandma Lois.

The kids table. I think they had fun, and dinner was delish!

Fall family photos

I don't care what anyone says, my kids are the cutest in this world.

Natural beauty

My handsome little stud

Such a little Diva, striking a pose

Our attempt at taking a jumping photo....we weren't too successful.

The views were amazing!!! I only wish we had come up just a little earlier to get more of the spectacular colors!

3 little monkeys swinging in the tree.

Saw a mama and her baby on our adventures.

Last family photo with out the new addition. Yay to families growing.

We are all so excited to have a new little sister and baby in the house!

My handsome boys. These boys are great! 

We took a trip up to American Fork Canyon to take some family pictures. They turned out very well for an amateur tree stump.