New Years Eve

We all joined together at The Hatch House this year to ring in the new year . (Taylee went to a friends house for the evening.) You know your getting old when you ring in the new year at 8:45 p.m. so you can go home to go to bed.
Heath stopped on his way home from work and picked up the "bubbly" We all had a taste of the sparkling peach and pear cider ... and smarty Heath toasted to the New Year.

Happy New Year!!

Our Christmas "HAUL"

Our "HAUL" from Santa, Grandpa's and Grandma's required a Uhaul this year ...

Christmas Day Fun

Christmas afternoon we ventured out into the cold to take a ride on Grandma and Papa's new Christmas gift...

Then Chad and Jess took the kids ... and Grandma on the sled ...

We love your new toy and had a blast outside.

Christmas Morning

Santa was very good to all of us this year. Kyler got a new scooter ...Kamdon got a scooter, some legos, a car, and lots of other surprises.

Heath's pile looks a bit small, but he had to on a treasure hunt to find his new 47" screen TV. Santa surprised me with a new PINK motorcycle helmet so I can ride behind Heath on his bike, some speakers for my I-phone, and a new camera lens. (Thanks, Santa)

Tydon got the pocket rocket he had asked for...

And Taylee is in love with her I-pod Touch ...

The boys all got new motorcycle jerseys from Grandpa and Grandma ...

And Grandma and Grandpa spoiled all the kids ...

We had a wonderful Christmas. The magic of the season is in all the kids faces on Christmas morning. We are so grateful for our wonderful family and the birth of our Savior. Merry Christmas to All!!

Christmas Eve at the Holverson's

We spent Christmas Eve Day with the Holverson Family. In all the hurry to get out the door, I forgot my camera.

(Jolene and Heather ... email me some photo's ... Thanks)

Christmas Eve

We had a great Christmas Eve. We opened our traditional new Pajama's from Grandma and Grandpa ...
Took some fun photo's of Grandpa and his grandson's ...

Loved the new pillows and home made pillow cases Grandma made ...

Enjoyed opening gifts from our cousins ...

Enjoyed watching Grandma and Grandpa open their gifts from us ...

(Grandma was sneaky and opened her cute Christmas boots before she was supposed to .. so we fooled her with some old smelly sneakers!! HEE HEE .. we eventually gave in and gave her the real boots that we picked our especially for her... Love you mom!)

Grandpa read the Christmas Story and the kids left some goodies for Santa and some carrots for the reindeer.

Thanks for a great evening ... Off to bed to listen for Santa's jingle bells.

Piano Recital

Taylee had her Christmas Piano Recital! She did a great job !!

She played Silent Night for her Solo ...

And played Jolly Old St. Nicholas with her buddy McKenzie ...

Great Job, Miss Taylee!

Family Christmas Photo

The Sunday before Christmas we all dressed up in our Christmas best. When we got home we set the timer on the camera and took our own Family Photo! Merry Christmas!

12 Years

Whoa ... 12 whopping years. We have had a great ride. We've made a lot of mistakes, done some things right, have learned some great lessons, had 4 four beautiful children, created a lot of great memories, and are looking forward to a great future. Happy Anniversary!! I Love you, Heath.(we went and celebrated at The Melting Pot ... a definite favorite and romantic place to eat when your celebrating!!)

Hair Cuts

Ashely and I decided to take our boys to get a real hair cut for the holiday season. Kyler was so good and held so still for his first professional cut.

Kamdon loved sitting in the car while he got his cut!

Family Doing Good

This holiday season we decided that we wanted to help a family in need. We decided to enlist the help of all of our family and just look at the results ...

My family all joined together and this family was given a wonderful holiday because of our love and compassion! I have the BEST family ever!! Because of the money and items everyone gave, the family recieved:Stockings filled with goodiesSocks and Shoes (WHICH THE BOYS LOVE!!)Levi's and Shirts (AN OUTFIT FOR EACH KID and a Shirt for the Mom)A Sled, Nerf GunsA Wii, an extra Wii remote, and an extra GamePajama's for the whole familyand a Few other Surprises! My children have really seen and experienced the TRUE meaning of Chirstmas this Holiday Season and I really enjoyed being able to serve this cute family!

We spent alot of hours collecting, shopping, wrapping, and packaging the gifts to be delivered. We had heard a rumor that the family maybe going to California for Christmas so we hurried to get everything to them before they could leave. Heath dressed in a dark vest and hoodie and hefted the bag over his shoulder. The kids and I turned all our lights out and waited to hear all about the delivery. It went good! The neighbor kids were sitting right in the front room, so they opened the door very quickly. They even yelled, "what's up Man!" Heath thought for sure he had been caught, but kept on running. The next day when the boys came over they were so excited about the gifts that had been left for them and told us all about their family "Secret Santa." My kids did a great job keeping the secret!

When we returned home from Idaho after Christmas, the neighbor boys were thrilled with their Chirstmas and talked alot about all the great gifts they recieved. Caden, the older boy, asked me if I was their Secret Santa. I ignored the question and proceeded to tell him that Santa knew that they had been good this year. Thank you again for helping our neighbors have a wonderful Christmas! I know that we will all be blessed for the service that we all gave.

2009 Visits with Santa

I am so behind ... so here is just the start of our holiday fun.

Kamdon delivered the kids letters to Santa while we shopped at Macy's then we stopped by for a visit.

Kamdon was in love with Santa this year. Every time we saw him, he begged to sit on his lap.

This Santa visit created a little excitement for him and his elves. Kamdon told me he needed to go to the bathroom. Yes, I was shopping and totally forgot all about his request. Then he saw Santa. He jumped up on his lap and told him what he wanted. I took his picture like a good mom, and got him down. Pretty soon I see Santa talking to his elves, see a little giggling, and then Santa excused himself. I look at Kamdon and realize that he had needed to go to the bathroom. Oh, my ... he had peed in his pants and I sat him on Santa's lap. Poor Santa had to go change his pants since my child had left a wet spot on his leg.

All of my kids with Santa at our ward Christmas Party.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas ...

Family Fun at Christmas

Last Friday, the Hatch Family had us over for a Pajama Christmas Party. We ate pizza bombs, watched a movie, and created our very own Ginger Bread House. Thanks for the Fun Party!!

The whole CREW saying Cheese for Grandma and Grandpa!! (minus Taylor who wasn't feeling well!!)