First Grade field trip

On December 12 Goldie and I went on a first grade field trip together. I'm not sure whether I'd rather have cozied up to this warm fire or

laid on this warm bear. I wasn't allowed to do either.

However, I was allowed to dance with the first graders and I loved it. I was the only adult who chose to do so. It reminded me of the Virginia Reel and that new kind of dancing people are doing. I can't remember the name of it. Like square dancing but you don't have to know the steps and there is a caller. Anyway, it was sooooo fun. I wish I could dance like that more often.

On a special evening my family gathered to celebrate my birthday!

There was the best ice cream cake ever.

Then we piled in the car

and went to see the lights.

I love birthdays!

2011 Ward Christmas

December 9th was the ward Christmas party. Thank goodness it wasn't on mine or Josiah's birthday. (the last two years it has been) There was a live nativity and Goldie was asked to be an angel. I didn't want to start a costume from scratch so I went looking for the dress that I wore at Ben and Melanie's wedding. I didn't find it but instead found my high school graduation gown. I think it was the only time in forever South Fremont Cougars asked the girls to wear white. Well, its never been used again so I cut it up and resewed it adding some gold ribbon and she was beautiful.


Josiah wasn't asked to be in the nativity and he was a little disappointed, so we let him go as a wiseman anyway. I worked up this headband and he had fun running around in all night long.


Then of course there was my favorite moment of the evening.

Santa's wishing he had a cool headband like Josiah's right now.

Stuart loves Santa Claus. He is Stuart's hero. Last year Stuart nicknamed him Ho-Ho Claus. Since then he's carried around a little ornament of him. We have two and I know which one is Stuart's because the feet are all chewed up. Santa is Stuart's man.

Ammon on the other hand is not so sure yet, he just likes Santa's beard. Ammon loves hair.

The evening was a success.

Adventuring Again

While waiting for an appointment recently, Ammon was offered his first sucker. He thought it was stupendous!

This is a dinosaur that we drive past everyday. Mike found the man who made it and he said to please stop by and take a picture. Josiah begged and begged - for months. Finally, one day we took the time. Josiah, the man who made him, and the dino were all delighted. Josiah wants to do it again soon.

Aren't adventures wonderful?

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!
(Napkin holders used for our 2011 feast)

Snow!

A little of this and

a WHOLE LOT MORE of this would make me one happy girl.

Stuart Turned 3

Stuart's 3rd birthday took place November 13, 2011. He sure is a special kid. We are blessed by all that he is and does. Whether that is making one of his siblings laugh.

Or being delighted by the simple surprises that are offered him.

Being creative is one of his talents. He loves to find joy everywhere he goes.

So until an animal needs rescued or people need hugs and kisses remember that we love you Stuart always and forever.