Dad's and Doughnuts 2011

We had out annual dads and doughnuts day in March, where the dads and kids get to have time together to share a book and eat a doughnut.

Kylie and Dad sat out in the Kiva to read before going to get doughnuts.

Zach wanted to have nothing to do with reading this year. All he wanted to do was play on the computers in my classroom.

Kylie's Birthday Part 3

Kylie also had a small gathering of friends for a party this year.

We used the theme of Camp Rock and sang and danced our way through the afternoon.

Here the girls are practicing their singing skills.

Eating cookies and milk. The sugar cookies were shaped like stars and they said, "Rock Star" on them.

Being silly and having fun.

Opening presents......

More dancin to the Wii.

Do we love this new game or what?

Kylie's Birthday Part 2

Grandma and Grandpa Ovard brought the kids over so we could have cake and ice cream for Kylie's birthday. (Look at Zach! He is helping his sister to blow out the candles.)

Having a little Wii fun at our house with Drew and Trista. Kylie got The Kids Dance game for her bday.

Kylie's 9th Birthday Part 1

I have been a slacker when it comes to blogging this year. I decided it was about time I got myself caught back up.

Kylie turned the big 9 this year, and it seemed like we just had one party after another for her.

This is when we were in Monroe with the Parsons Family. All of her cousins were there to share the day with her.

After having cake and ice cream everyone gathered in the family room for a big dance party with the Wii. It was quite the fun had by all.

Valentine Exchange

This year I participated in the Re-vamped Valentine exchange. This is the Valentine that I sent to my partner Wendy. A little block that says Sweet Heart, some X & O magnets, and some fun lip gloss that I sell from Avon.


Wendy sent me these great candy jars filled with candy.
And the package even arrived on Valentines Day!
What a great surprise when I opened my mailbox!

Christmas Morning 2010

There was no waking up early at our house on Christmas morning.
My kids like to sleep in. So when Kylie came in to wake us up at 8:00. We decided that we had all better get up.
Kylie was excited when she saw her things from Santa, but her first comment was, "I didn't ask for that!" (Meaning the scooter.) It was on the original list so I am sure that Santa some how saw that she wanted it.

Zach was also excited after he finally woke up. He is still at the age that he did not understand waking up early to see what Santa left. Zach's favorite was the Thomas the Train Set.


Grandma and Grandpa came to spend Christmas with us this year.
Grandpa wasn't feeling his best, but the kids had fun having them here.

Kylie was so excited when she opened her Madame Alexander Doll.
It was just the one that she wanted.

Grandma and Grandpa got ice cream bowls that said, Big Scoop, and Little Scoop from my kids.
Both my kids and grandpa love ice cream!

Christmas Eve 2010

We have a tradition in our house to open new pj's on Christmas Eve.
The kids were excited to see what they were and pose for pictures afterwards.
We were just excited that Zach was starting to feel better, because the day before he was hitting temperatures of 105 degrees. It was really scary...







Zach was being so cute as he copied everything that his sister was doing.

My New Car

On December 23, we decided to do a little car shopping.
I had my previous car for almost 9 years and the car itself was almost 10 years old. It was still running great, but we, as a family were ready for a vehicle that had a little more room.
We ended up buying a 2009 Saturn Outlook. It drives great and there is so much more room than what we had before.

Mommy Files Santa Swap

This year I participated in the Santa Swap from the Mommy Files. My partner just happened to be the same partner that I had for the Halloween Swap as well. She did an awesome job in putting together a great gift box for me. She got me many great things that were just right for me. Thanks again Linda. I am enjoying everything!

She made this cute decoration. It fits in well with my other Christmas decorations.

3rd Grade Christmas Program

This year the kids at the school presented Christmas programs during their specialists times. Parents were invited to attend and watch the kids perform many Christmas songs. Our music teacher Mrs. Given, did a wonderful job of getting everything organized and ready to go. They all did a great job.
Here is a couple pics of Kylie singing with her class.

Neighborhood Gifts

This year for neighborhood gifts I took a candle (sugar cookie scented) and monogrammed the family letter onto the front of it.
With each different family Monogram I came up with a different saying that would include the letter of their last name.

Ward Christmas Party

This year for our Ward Christmas Party we had a yummy ham dinner followed by
the primary kids singing a few songs.

Zach wanted to go up on the stage too, but he sat behind the bells with Tessa.

Then Santa surprised the kids with a visit so they could give all their Christmas wishes. (This was the 3rd time we saw Santa this year!)