Christmas Eve Eve...

On December 23 the kids and I went with Rich to his Dad's extended family Christmas party in Salt Lake. We ate yummy food, played a fun (long) round of Bunco and had a great time chatting. Rich was behind the camera so of course there are no pictures of him... (Rich's parents, two sisters and one of his nieces pictured above-he also has two brothers and many more nieces and nephews.)

Rich's brother-in-law Kodi and I hanging out...

There was no shortage of kids and they had a blast (didn't get a picture of Maddy though)...

Rich's sister Jessica (she recently had knee surgery.)

Deep in thought I guess...

Goodbye hugs...

Friday 12/23/11

Maddox's 6th Birthday...

I seriously can't believe how fast time flies! I can't believe Maddy is already six! Crazy! He's been counting down the days to his birthday for quite a while and wanted to have a Transformers birthday party this year.

Of course he had to open the presents from Avery, Rich and I first thing in the morning. He got more Beyblade stuff of course :)

We ended up inviting 24 kids and 16 made it (plus family) so it was a pretty full crazy house.

Of course he got spoiled with lots of nice gifts...

Steve was able to come and help out so of course I put him in charge of the pinata...

The kids also played Maddy's version of "Simon Says" which was "Optimus Prime says" and it ended up taking quite a while to get it down to two winners.

Aren't these two the cutest...

Maddy's cousins from Texas McKayla and Carlee were able to come and so Maddy was excited about that!

Here is a video of us singing Happy Birthday to him before having cake and ice cream...

Happy Birthday Maddy! I can't believe how fast you are growing up and how smart you are already! I just love you to pieces! Love you forever and ever and ever... Mom

Friday 12/16/11

Halloween 2011...

We had a really fun Halloween this year. Stacy hosted the annual family Halloween party again and it was great as usual...

The kids and I were mythical characters... Avery was the Tooth Fairy, Maddox was Cupid and I was the Easter Bunny. I'm bummed we didn't get a better picture, the kids insisted on standing higher up on the steps. I also spaced getting one of just myself.

My little Cupid...

My little Tooth Fairy...

Rich had already planned on being Peter Pan so it worked out great with our "mythical characters" theme.

Jamie and family (including Ben's mom Renee) as Vampires...

Stacy and family as Toy Story characters... Stacy was actually able to convince Justin to go have professional pictures taken.

My Dad as a Biker and my brother Justin as Abraham Lincoln... and yes, all that facial hair is real!

Shalane as a Black Cat... she always goes all out and completely surprises us all. Love the cat eyes!

Jamison was a Pilot.

This years best costume award went to my brother Justin, Abraham Lincoln!

5 of the 7 siblings... we missed you Jen and Shawn!

4 of us 5 girls...

Of course there was lots of yummy food...

Fun decor...

Great company...

And last but certainly not least, trick-or-treating...

Until next year...

Monday 10/31/11

Witches Night Out...

A few Fridays ago a couple of my sisters and some friends and I all went to Witches Night Out at Gardner Village. Stacy and her sister-in-laws really decked out their hats this year. I just didn't have time, but next year Jamie and I are going to show them up.

We are going to tweak these frumpy costumes too!

I wonder how many frogs I will have to kiss before finding my prince!?! HAHA!

These witches had themed costumes with hats and brooms. They seriously looked so awesome, the picture just doesn't do them justice. They were all themed, candy corn, skulls etc., and their make up was so awesome.

Witch Royalty...the Queen, Caramel. I love her costume.

Find a Cure witch.

The fiddling witch.

The disco witch.

Thanks ladies for a fabulous night out!

Friday 10/14/11