Fun with Cousins

We have had a funfilled weekend with cousins. My cousin Rachel was in town, so Rachel, Amanda, there kids, My mom, Hannah, and us all got together and went to the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy. It was so fun, and definately worth going to. The kids loved the hands on exhibits, there was a lot to see and do. A few pics of aquarium fun.





Our Wyoming cousins also came down this week. It was great to see them. We had a fun time playing together. We love you Coulson, Seth, and Milee. we miss you guys. pics with our cousins : )


A fun filled weekend for sure!

Bangs!

Jaylee has been begging for bangs. I finally gave in and let her cut them. She thinks she looks pretty cute. She was so excited sitting in the chair she was almost shaking. My baby is getting to big, She kept asking me, "So do you think I will look good with bangs?" I said of course, and she would justt giggle. So here is my baby girls new hair do

Happy New Year!

We had a great new year full of food, games, 4 wheeling, sledding, family fun. Thank you Kathy and Rich for having us all up at your house. We had a blast! Here is to a great 2009. Here are a few pics of our festivities.

Jett with cousin Bridger at dinner


Heidi and I showing our mad skills

EJ's own version of dance dance revolution

the group playing games

Jett didn't feel very well and spent most of his time like this : (

Welcoming in the new year with some noise

Jaylee ready for the toast

me and my new years kiss

EJ wasn't so sure about his new year kiss

out on the 4 wheeler

Happy new year! Welcome 2009!!

Merry Christmas

We had a great Christmas at our house. We were bummed Amanda got sick, hope your feeling better : ) We ended up at my Mom's Christmas Eve and did our annual Christmas pageant with the kiddos. They were so into it this year, Jaylee definately wanted to be Mary, and EJ wanted to be everything, Joseph, wiseman, shepherd, sheep, camel, donkey, even baby Jesus. He finally settled on being Joseph with a doll for baby Jesus. Jett just wouldn't hold still; much to EJ's disappointment. So Jett played the roll of "wandering sheep". The perfect part for a 15 month old!

The kids opened there annual Christmas Eve present Jammies! Although they have not yet figured out that they always get jammies on Christmas Eve. here is a pic in the new duds.

After we were done at my mom's we came home and the kids set out there cookies and milk, and wrote Santa a letter. They were so excited they were beside themselves. Jaylee kept asking about important things, like will Santa use our potty, or does he have a special one on his sleigh? Something I have never thought about hmmm?

Christmas is so fun with kids. I love it. It makes me feel like a kid again. We were definately spoiled rotten. Here is a pic of the loot Santa left. and the fun times had yesterday.

looking lovely christmas morning

A classic Jaylee reaction. She is so animated I love it. When she opened her art easel from Grandma & Grandpa Hoover she fell over. lol drama mama.

With Nana & Pop-pop

More pics with family





We love you everyone thanks for the great day. For those of you we didn't get to see on Christmas we hope your day was as great as ours Merry Christmas Everyone. We love you!

More December fun 3 post 1 night record!!

Well here are a few more pics of our December fun. We have had a dizzying, dashing december. And can't believe Christmas is so close.

The kids all dressed up for church today. Don't they look cute! EJ has on his serious picture face. I don't know why, that is just what he told me while I was begging him to smile :-)

We built our annual ginger bread house earlier this week. Jaylee thought Santa needed to be on top. They did a great job, with less help from mom :)


After Jay's work party this year we went and saw the temple lights. Here is a rare pic of me and my hubby not surrounded by kids. Look closely you may not see one again for a long while :)

Here is a pic of the dresser we refinished that Kathy gave us. It turned out so good. Thanks again Kathy and Rich we love them.

3 posts in one night definately has to be a record for me.

Jazz Club Christmas party

We had our Jazz Club (my dance team) Christmas party this past week. Amy was so sweet to host the party for us, and hire a balloon guy. We had so much fun here are a few pics of the gals.
Mighty mini's

Jolly Jr's

Sassy Sr.'s

The beautiful Amber my lovely assistant. love ya girly

The cute setup

A few of the amazing balloons that were made.




Everyone seemed to have a great time. Merry Christmas girls. love ya!

EJ friend party

EJ had his first friend party this year. He had so much fun. Being the social kid he is, of course he wanted to invite a few more kids than mom had intended, but everything turned out great. We couldn't have asked for the party to go any better. We played Transformer duck, duck, goose. *(bumble bee, bumble bee, optimus prime) we built up our autobot army to battle the decepticons, went for a treasure hunt to find the all spark, had a pinata, and watched a transformer cartoon. The kids had a great time it turned out so good. After the party EJ came down looked around and said, Man I had a wild party. He is too funny.
The kids after the treasure hunt for the allspark

A few of EJ's party guests

The transformer decor


He had a great time even though it turned out to be a bigger party than originally planned! : ) Happy birthday baby. I love you.