Polar Express !

This Christmas has seemed to me like a fast moving train! It's been tons of fun, but a whirlwind of events. We've been lucky enough to have Joey and Emilie and their beautiful girls stay with us for a couple of weeks. Some of the things we've done since they arrived: The Enterprise Dance team ( Drill team and Cheerleaders) competed in the BHS Invitational Dance Competition. Saturday morning before their show, they all came to our house. Joey hosted them for breakfast. They loved it !! The show was fun to watch, and we all thought they were awesome!
Christmas of course was lovely. Family parties were tons of fun..............and emotional, as always for me. Baby O had a special blessing. Ethney and Joey both had birthdays.......... and last but not least HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope that 2010 is a great year for everyone!

I posted pictures of Christmas Morning, but am waiting for my kids to all post their great pictures of the family events, because of course....I FORGOT MY CAMERA !!!!

Christmas Morning

Stockings have been filled...........

Baby Orianna is happy !

Even Cooper got a gift !

How do you work this Daddy?

Waking up............

How did Santa get this Llama in my sock?

Mom is reflecting................

The Snowmen know the secret.

Christmas morning is the BEST !

We remember the REAL reason for the Season !

Santa left a thank you for the cookies, and carrots !

Grandpa loves his girls !!

the ugly .............

It's really too bad that some people resort to such behavior. He calls Utah unclassy?

The definition of NO CLASS !

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

MLS - National Champions !! Awesome

I did remember my camera!!

Ok.....I ususally forget to take my camera to all the important events in my life. However, I did remember to take it with me on the cruise. I only took about 650 pictures. My camera kept running out of power, and so I had to rely on Vicki to get photos when mine wouldn't work. (I've got to get that extra battery!) I might be a little over enthusiastic about taking pictures ( I tend to take 5 in a row of the same things, just to get the best shot) but that just means I have alot of editing to do. My favorite photographer was not with me either to help tutor me ( ok brother...you have to go with me everytime from now on!) We had a wonderful trip! So many interesting things to see, and do. Great Ports!! Wonderful weather! So much fun! As soon as I get the pictures looking good, I will post a few. I promise not to post all 650 of them : )

ARUBA

COLOMBIA

PANAMA

COSTA RICA

JAMAICA

IT WAS SO GREAT HAVING 10 DAYS OF NO SCHEDULE TO FOLLOW....Can I go back?????

YOU CAN DO IT !

Last time I had a game party at my house, to watch the Utes play, they pulled off a miracle against Alabama. Roger is a skeptic. He kept saying they wouldn't do it. Things are sounding pretty familiar around my house, so I'm having another game party! They will hear me scream this time, like they did last time, and it will give them just the edge they need !

GO UTES ! ! !

BEAT

TCU

I have some updating to do...................

But it will wait until I get home from the cruise. Lots of fun things have been happening in the family.........but it's exhausting!! Lounge chair and a good book, walks on the beach, lots of site to see, and great company! HERE I COME !!

I love this one......................

A weekend in Jackson

The Bears were out !
Tradition !

First stop ! Rocky Mtn. Fish Co.

There was some snow......but it melted in no time.

Roger tried to get conference on the TV.........no luck!

One of our favorite things to do anywhere we go - eat

Nora's in Wilson.......loved it!

Jenny Lake ..... a favorite spot!

We walked the trail around Jenny.

Philly Cheesesteaks at the Cowboy Bar - YUMMY!!

On the trail to Phelps Lake

It was a beautiful day for a hike!Our stroll around Jackson

You see the darndest people there .......

photo opps at Phelps

Appreciating it all ~
Awesome artwork

Divine Nature Project #1

How do you create beautiful cakes like these??

Meg's ~ Elle's ~ Madi P's

Madi Parker chose to teach the class how to decorate cakes using rolled fondant. She did a great job (with a little help from Kit Dodd)

Everyone had fun decorating their own little cake.

Heidi concentrates on getting hers "just right"

Meg & Elle having fun as usual

Madi Brown creating

Beautiful Rose - by Laura Behunin

Madi B's ~ Heidi's ~ Meg's

The Class !

newest Grand~daughter

Tender moments with Grandpa
Proud big sister!

Feed me!

Mod Be, even on day 3

Orianna is comfy sleeping on Tessa's tummy!

Nothing sweeter ~

I didn't have enough time holding her !!!!!
It'll be a LONG 3 months before I get to do it again : (