Motocross

This weekend we were able to go to Salt Lake to Motocross. We had so much fun except that we FROZE to death.  Ok, not really to death but you get the picture.   

It was fun to see some of the riders and all of their bikes.  Rex loved being in the pits and seeing all of that of stuff, I was freezing and just wanted to hurry through so that I could go somewhere to get warm. Which didn't happen because there wasn't anywhere warm except the bathroom.   Once you went into the stadium you couldn’t leave so we had about 5 hours to kill, and nothing to do but stand around a talk and be cold so, Rex and Andrew decided to customize Rex’s rain poncho. Once the races started it did warm up a little bit and it was worth battling the cold to watch the races.  The main race was so good, we were on the edge of our seats most of  the race, but we were happy that Stewart won. We really had a  great weekend and were glad that we went.  Thanks Mom for watching the girls and making Briley a dinner with everything that she liked!!  :)

EASTER WEEKEND

A few pictures to sum up our Easter weekend!

  

Easter egg hunt at Grandma Pam’s

                 

 

COLORING EGGS      

Easter bunny

Ready for Church, in new dresses!!

We had a wonder and busy weekend!!  The weather was beautiful and warm!!  I am so grateful for the Savior and for the Atonement and Resurrection.  I love this time of year and all of the wonderful things it brings.  I hope you all had a wonderful Easter too!!

A Baptism and a Baby Shower

Last Saturday we had a fun but busy day planned. As most of you know my sister Janeal adopted her sweet little angel Kennedy last week. She actually wasn't due until the 24th of March but she decided to come early. We already had the baby shower planned so it was just an added bonus that Kennedy was already here for the shower.

She is so adorable and sweet. We are so happy for Janeal, Tyson, and Carter. This baby really couldn't have gone to a better home.

On Saturday evening at 6:00 Tabrie was able to be baptized. She was so excited. She kept asking when it was time to go.
She was baptized by her Dad and she got dunked three times!! The first time her toe came out of the water. The second time there was a little mix up with the words in the prayer and the third time everything was perfect!!

She thought it was pretty cool that she got to do it three times. I know that will be something that she remembers for awhile. After the baptism and confirmation we had dinner at the church with our friends and family. It was fun, and the kids had a blast running around the gym. Tabrie is very happy to be an offical member of the church. We are so proud of her for making the decision to be baptized. We love her very much and want her to know that we are so proud of her.

It was so hot in the room where the confirmation was done. That is why her cute little cheeks are so red and she isn't looking at the camera. She just wanted to get out of that hot room!! :)

Tabrie Turns 8!!

Yesterday was Tabrie's 8th birthday!! There are so many things that we love about Tabrie. She is such a sweet girl, she is so caring, she is the best big sister, she is smart and very funny. We are so blessed to have her in our family, we love her so much and couldn't imagine life without her.

She absolutely loves High School Musical. She had a High School Musical party with her friends after school. Grandma Pam made her this cute High School Musical cake....Thanks Grandma!!

Grandma Pam also gave both of the girls a new High School Musical shirt to wear to the party. The were both so excited about their new shirts and the party!!

Tabrie also loves Garcia's and that is where she choose to go to dinner for her birthday. She couldn't wait for them to put the big sombrero on her and sing the birthday song to her. She also loves the fried ice cream they serve and was in heaven when they brought her out her own as a birthday treat.

After dinner we went to Grandma Pam's house to let her open the rest of her birthday gifts. She got a new Nintendo DS from Granny and a new bike from us. She also got a few new DS games, the new High School Musical 3 Wii sing it game, and a High School Musical Troy doll, which she has wanted forever!!

I can't believe that my BABY is 8!! She is getting baptized next month on the 14th. It is hard to believe that she is getting so big. We love her so much!!

Christmas 2008

I figured it is about time that I got around to posting about our Christmas. We had a wonderful christmas this year. On the night before Christmas Eve we had a party at Rex's parents house with all of his family. The kids love this party because they have so many cousins to play with on Rex's side of the family. I however didn't get any pictures of them because I forgot my camera, imagine that!

On Christmas Eve we went to my Mom's house and had a delicious dinner. We have the PJ tradition, so the kids each got to open that present. They also got to open the present from my Grandpa, so then the started asking to open just one more. I was strong and didn't give in. If I would let them they would open all of their presents on Christmas Eve. I am sure that most kids would though.


Our kids actually slept until about 7:00am on Christmas morning. Which, if you know my kids is pretty good for them. I love Christmas morning, I love to see the kids faces when they see the pile of presents that Santa brought. I also love watching them open presents and how excited they get when it is something that they have really been wanting. We had such a fun time opening presents this year.


After we got done with presents and breakfast we let the kids play with their new stuff for a little bit. Then we went to my parents house for Christmas dinner and to open the gifts that they got for us. Janeal, Tyson, and Carter were here for Christmas, it was fun to have them here to spend Christmas Eve and Day with them.

I love Christmas and the spirit of kindness it brings out in people. I am so grateful for the Savior and that we have this special time each year to reflect on his birth. I feel so blessed right now that Rex still has a job and that we are able to provide for our family. I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Gingerbread house and other ramblings

This last week was crazy! The week didn't start off very well, but Rex and I were able to go to my company party in West Yellowstone for the weekend. It was so nice to get away and relax. My sister-in-law Kari kept our girls for us for the weekend. THANKS! We owe you! The girls had a great time playing with their cousins and Rex and I were able to get some much need relaxation after our not so great of a week! After we got home, on Sunday afternoon, we went to my Mom's house to make a gingerbread house and a gingerbread tree.

The girls had so much fun! My Mom helped the girls make theirs look just like the one on the box (thats what they wanted theirs to look like).

They were so excited to show everyone their finished product. I think it looks great!

I love those gingerbread kits! They come with everything you need to make the cute little gingerbread house.

We put up our tree the day after Thanksgiving but I wasn't able to get any pictures because my camera batteries died. :( The girls had so much fun decorating their tree. (We do two trees, one for the kids to decorate, and one for mom to decorate). They were so excited to put all of the Christmas decorations up. I love to watch them as we are putting stuff out. It is so cute how much they love decorating for the holidays. We are working on our plans for neighbor gifts now. Does anyone have a really fun and easy idea? I have a couple of ideas but I am not in love with any of them. If anyone has any great ideas I would love to hear them. I hope that you all are having a wonderful holiday season! Merry Christmas!!

Thanksgiving!!

I just love Thanksgiving so much!! I love going to my parents or grandparents house and spending the day with my family. I am so blessed and I have so much to be thankful for. I have two beautiful daughters and I have a wonderful husband loves me and my kids more than anything. I have a beautiful home and I always have food to eat. I am so blessed to have the Gospel in my life and to have the blessing of an eternal family. I received this poem and it got me thinking that I need to work more on be grateful for what I have, rather than complaining about what I don't.

I am thankful....
For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a party, because it means
that I have been surrounded by friends.

For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it
means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow that watches me work, because
it means I am out in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning,
and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government,
because it means that we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot,
because it means I am capable of walking and that I have
been blessed with transportation.

I hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!