The End of 2010

We had a very busy end of the year. So busy I never had time to blog or get any of the million things I wanted to done. Over Thanksgiving break we went down to sunny San Diego, only it wasn't very sunny. It was SO COLD! We visited with Dino, Aki and Sara and took the kids to Legoland. Sara went with us which was fun to spend the say with her. What an awesome cute girl she is. We had a blast at Legoland but froze while doing it. The rides were geared towards little kids. So most of the time Chyna,Sara and Savannah were kind of bored. Gabriel and Gillian really liked it. Alot of the rides are very interactive and Chyna didn't think that you should have to work on a ride. :P
These three were so excited to have a chance in the lion.


Chyna was embarrassed that her mom made her climb in the lion.
I don't think Sara knew she was even in the lion????


Gabriel's absolute favorite ride. We had to do it several times.
Once again these two were embarrassed they were even on the ride.
The most awesome part of Legoland is looking at all the things they built. It was absolutely fascinating. I could just walk around and look at everything and skip the rides altogether.

A roller coaster that you have to peddle yourself?
A free fall that you have to pull yourself up the rope and then let go.
Not only are they bored but now they have rope burn.
Once again the beautiful artwork out of legos.





Next came Christmas. It was a peaceful relaxing way to celebrate the birth of Christ. We celebrated with my side of the family on Christmas Eve and got into our usual weird family debates. Then on Christmas morning we woke up to find that Santa had come in the middle of the night. The kids must have been good because they all got what they asked for. :)

Uggs for Chyna
Legos and Toy Story toys for Gabriel.
Even Odie got a sock monkey and a skunk.
Nintendo DSi for Gillian.
Oh and of course sugar...
And a Nintendo DSi for Savannah.


We had lots of fun and enjoyed Christmas dinner with some dear friends of ours the Wadsworth's. I am so lucky to have had such a wonderful year with my kids and friends and family. I am truly blessed and hope for another wonderful year in 2011.

Parties, Parties and More Parties...

So I am not sure where the last two months have gone but they just flew by. We have been very busy mostly with Gabriel and his soccer addiction. If we are not at practices or the weekly games we are in the backyard practicing or at the park. He LOVES it. He has become quite the player too. He is one of the best on the team and is definitely the best at taking the ball away from the other team. He understands the game completely which at 5 years old is awesome. Alot of times at that age they are playing mush ball but he knows exactly what he is doing out there. It is so fun to watch hi. His jersey this year was #77 and I told him that was my lucky number so it made him happy.


The other big event we had was Gabriel's 5th birthday. I think they say one friend for each age they are turning should come to their party. Well I counted the 3 other kids I already had and let him invite one more friend, Braedon. They get along so well and love hanging out. We took them to Blackbeard's and went miniature golfing. That was interesting to say the least. His birthday was so fun. It was great for the whole family to go and play some games together.




In October my good friend Claudia wanted to throw a "Witch Party" so she asked Julie and I for help. It was amazing and so fun to put together. She always goes all out with the decorations. It was wonderful to get together and spend time with all my friends for a little "witch" time.





The following weekend was Savannah's 11th birthday so what better way to celebrate than use the decorations we already had. Claudia was gracious enough to let us use her house to plan a surprise party for Savannah. We told her we were going to pick Brittney and Sarah up and go out for pizza but when we arrived at Brittney's house "Surprise" all of her friends were there waiting to party. And party we did. We tried on many different costumes, had a dance competition, and went to find a haunted house and scare drivers on the side of the road. She later told me it was her best birthday ever.




Okay we did get a new addition to our family. His name is Odie and he is a mini doxie. He is the most spoiled dog you will ever meet. He sleeps right between Jason and I every night and makes me carry him everywhere. The kids LOVE him and they are all helping out taking care of him.
Of course he needed a Halloween costume...
All my "kids"
Ready for trick or treating...

Gillian's Baptism

Tonight Gillian was baptized and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am so proud of her decision and the beautiful young girl she has become. As tradition goes she received her first set of scriptures.


Of course the proud mom and dad.
What a sweetheart she is. I love her so much. She is my little princess.
I am so lucky to have these four wonderful kids. I thank Heavenly Father everyday for my wonderful family.


Bishop Foster and Gillian before the baptism.
Jason and Gillian are ready to go. She was getting so nervous.

Ahh finally we were done. Now time to celebrate.
I love you Gillian. Congratulations on your wonderful choice!