Get Ready...

I have about a billion pictures to post.  That's right, A BILLION!  I have gotten so behind with posting mainly because I have been so busy and my computer is pretty much dead.  But good news!  I got a laptop for Christmas!  YAAAAAAAY!  I love it.  I just can't figure out how to change the format of my videos so that I can post them.  I have some great videos so I hope I can figure it out.  So you know what a laptop means, overnight scrapbooking retreats (Jennie).

Anyway, not being on my computer has been a great thing because I really focused more on my family.  

Danny's Preschool Christmas Program

He didn't sing one word.  He sat there and stared the whole time.  He was still so cute.

Twilight again

My mom, sisters, and I with our Twilight shirts

We made our husbands come but they sat behind us so that they could make fun of the movie.  It was so fun.

Friends Christmas Party

I had a Christmas Party with my friends at my house.  I have been friends with most of these girls since 3rd grade.

Santa

Danny usually loves Santa.  He was just grumpy for some reason.

This was so sweet.  Danny held Sam's hand until Sam started screaming and wanted him to let go.

Christmas

We had such a wonderful Christmas this year.  I tried really hard to focus on the real meaning of Christmas and not what gifts I wanted.  We are so blessed.

This is Danny at Brian's parents house.  He ran down to look at the presents before we even realized where he was.

Sam found his orange in his stocking and started eating it.

Cute Sam

The Grandkids in their Christmas pj's.  My mom bought them Sesame Street hats.  We had the hardest time getting the kids to cooperate.

Breakfast at the Original Pancake House

                                    
                                    
                                                              

We went with my family

We went to our friend, Nate's cabin and it was a blast!

  
                                      

Some pictures of us driving up in the snocat, Sam's Christmas snow suit, Kelli and Nate with their amazing dance skills, and Bob and Josh (the mountain men)

Brian has been friends with these guys since middle school.  I love them to death.  They are all like brothers to me (especially Bob...wait he is my brother).   What a fun day!

Matching Christmas outfits

Guitar Hero

This is Danny and his cousin, Abby playing guitar hero.

And to end all of the festivities, here is a picture of the Sugar Bowl party we had at our house!  What a game!  We had so much fun.  Go Utes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Oh and sorry to our neighbors for the noise.

Happy Birthday Brian!

Yesterday was Brian's 29th birthday! He took the day off. It was so fun to spend the day with him. We love you Brian! You are the best!

Ross Christmas Party

Every year, the Ross's (Brian's dad's family) have a Christmas party. It is usually the only time everyone gets together so we really look forward to it. I can't remember who belongs to which family but we have so much fun.

After dinner, Santa always comes and the kids get so excited. Danny wouldn't sit with the rest of the kids until he found out that Santa was giving out presents. He started out in the back and slowly wedged his way to the front.

He waited so patiently.

...and waited...

...and waited...

...and waited until he was the last one to be picked. He was so cute. He was just quietly waiting.

Ok I lied, Sam was the last one to be picked but he had no idea what was even going on.

Annual Night Downtown

Every year my family (parents, brothers, sisters) goes downtown for one night. We go see a movie, eat dinner, shop, see Santa, and stay at the Marriot. Here are some pictures of the night.

Sam and I. My mom is doing the bunny ears. Mom you are so out of control. Well at least her hand is. I can't see her.

Kelli (my sister in law) and I with our twin coats. We are so close. I love her. I just thought this pose made us look incredible.

The girls. I don't know if you can tell but I was laughing so hard I was shaking and crying. My legs weren't touching the ground. I think that is why I was shaking.

Every year my parents make us get a picture with Santa. We all hate it because they can bearly fit us all in. And we have to wear red and green. Luckily Santa wasn't there anymore so we took up as much room as we wanted. As you can tell my family is rarely serious. Kelli and I are doing the pose from Waiting for Guffman. I like Bobby in the back with the reindeer antlers.

Sweet little grandkids. L toR : Danny, Sam, Sophie, Abby, and Jane

Every year my parents buy all of us pajamas. This is the boys in their Utah pj's. They loved them.

The girls. I love little Abby with her cute glasses. I don't have a picture of my boys because Sam was asleep and Danny was GRUMPY. We will get one soon though. Thanks Mom and Dad for a great night!

Happy Thanksgiving

This week I have been overwhelmed with gratitude for how wonderful our lives are. There have been several tragedies this weekend and it has made me sad but also made me so thankful for everything we have. When I think of my blessings, I automatically think of my wonderful family.

Danny made this at preschool (he has been having accidents and I have stopped caring about him wearing his pants).

I am so thankful for Brian. He helps me out so much. He is always helping me clean and will get up with the boys and let me sleep in when I am really tired. He is always trying to make my life better. He is the hardest worker I know. I am so thankful for what he does for this family.

I am so lucky to have my 2 boys. They make me so happy. Danny is so smart and so full of energy. I love that he is constantly giving me hugs and smiling all the time. He didn't use to very much but now he does. Whenever he hits someone he will come up and tell me. He has a passion for life. Sam is just a little angel. He is so sweet and makes me so happy. I am so lucky that these boys chose me.

We had such a wonderful week of shopping, tennis with the girls, football for the boys, 2 movies (hmmm... who was more fun to watch, Daniel Craig or Hugh Jackman... I have to go with the sexiest man alive, Hugh), blasting guitar hero all night long, and lots of eating (like this chocolate cookie I got Danny at Gateway).