Ally's Dance Performance!!

Monday night we had a fun evening watching Ally perform her Tap and Ballet Numbers. Ally has a natural talent for dancing and has such great rythym, however it was questionable if she would go through with the show! She gets stage fright and has backed out of previous performances. But not this time!! The lighting made it so when she was on stage she could not see the audience, so she danced her heart out. It was so fun to watch her . Ally was the youngest in her class, but by far the best dancer. She never missed a step. So proud of you Ally!! With her hair all curled and her make-up on she looked stunning, and so grown up!!

Early Christmas Present!

Do these kids look sweet and innocent? Well Sometimes!! Almost 2 years ago our Grandfather clock, that was an inheritance from Doug's parents, qiut ticking out its friendly chimes. One of my sweet and innocent grandchildren pulled on the pendulum as it was swinging back and forth, and I could not make it work again. I kept telling myself that I need to load the clock in the Expedition, and take it to a clock shop. Just never got that task accomplished. Last week as I was babysitting Noah and Natalee, they were busy pulling on the non-swinging pendulum,unknown to me!! When all of a sudden I hear the clock Chimming, I was so excited!!! Somehow they fixed the clock!! I was so happy ! What a perfect early Christmas Present!! Now I have got to figure out a way to keep the door locked so it won't happen again, the lock is broke!

Any ideas? Thanks Natalee and Noah!

Happy Birthday Holly!! December 12th

You are such a special daughter!! We have been best friends since the day you were born. I am so glad you were my first born. I remember always wanting to be a mom and when you were born I looked at you and thought, "Oh my Gosh, now what do I do! I realized how overwhelming of a job I had just taken on. {Sorry you had to be the guinea pig} But we just started on the journey taking it one day at a time . You were always obedient and had tunnel vision of what direction you were headed! Thank Heavens it was the right direction, that made my job easier!
It has been fun to watch you take on motherhood. I am so proud and impressed with you. The amazing mom of 3 beautiful children. I love how you make time to be so involved in your childrens classes, and activities. I watch you making alot of sacrifices for your family. Thats what being a mom is about.
Your home is so inviting, all the neighborhood loves to be at your house. You are so welcoming to all of your family, weather it is a fast drop in for a minute, an overnight stay, lending your car, or driving someone to the airport , you are always willing to make it work out. You are so giving to everyone. You are the Salt lake Connection!!
I love spending time with you and your family. You always have a fun adventure planned.
You are such a great wife, and support Kevin in his busy life. You both make such a great team!
Happy Birthday Holly I am proud of you and love you. Mom

Happy Birthday Andy!

Happy Birthday a day early! We love having you as a part of our family! When Nicole met you over a year ago, it didn't take her long to know you were special and someone she had been praying to meet. We are so happy she found you! We love your fun personality anf great sense of humor. I don't know how you come up with your hilarious responses to situations when you don't even have time to think and BAM every body is laughing!
You are so talented. With a growing business, your creativite and artistic talents are amazing , and I know you will succeed.
I love your home that you had already started to renovate and redo. You have such great ideas and motivation. Nicole told me when she was about 13yrs. old, I want a husband that can do everything, carpenter, mechanic, welder, she found him you can do them all and more!
I am so happy that you are such a kind person and make Nicole so Happy! I don't think she has quit smiling since she met you! You do have a huge heart, and such a strong Testimony. I know Nicole is being taken very good care of, and I love you for that. Happy BirthdayAndy!!!

MORE SNOW!!

My Deck! A foot or more of new snow.

I feel like I live in Alta UT. We have so much snow ! It is beautiful, so clean and white. But when we get snow it stays until March or April. I think this might be a long winter.

LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!

Doug, shoveling the new white snow!

My Dad and Brother Randy, on their way to feed the cattle, this one is for you Heather! Can you see Tinka my little blonde Pomeranian going in for the attack on this strange vehichle!

It's begining to look alot like Christmas!

New Stable for my Manger Scene.Thanks to Doug!

Fresh, Clean, and white, I love new fallen snow. If I don't have to drive in it! This new snow is fluffy and beautiful, which could cause a problem, I promised Natalee we would build a Snowman as soon as it snowed! This snow will not stick together, so I hope I can explain that to her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN!!

Happy Birthday.....Kevin. We have always loved Kevin since the day Holly met him. He had a radiant glow, and Holly knew he was a keeper. (smart girl).
I love Kevin for being such a great husband and friend to my daughter. I know she is loved safe and taken good care of.
I love Kevin for being such an outstanding Dad to my 3 grandchildren. He has such great patience and love for his children.
I love Kevin for being so compassionate...he is kind and understanding to all.
I love Kevin for being so full of adventure. He is on the go, either a marathon to run, a rock climbing adventurer, a wasatch back race, a bike ride, a Jazz game , a concert, climbing to the top of the Tetons, a Utes game, or spending quaility minutes with his family.
I love Kevin for being an example to all of our family.
I love Kevin for his spiritual strenghth. Happy Birthday Kevin !!!You don't look a day over 25.

Thanks for including us in alot of your adventures, we love being with you and your family!

I am Thankful For The Little Minutes I spend with my Kids and Grandkids!

Having Nicole come home to spend a couple of days to get my home ready for the Holidays!

Watching Noah get a haircut at COOKIE CUTTERS! 1st you pick out a movie, then you get a sucker to distract, while hoping Noah does not wiggle, if that does not work.... Amber job is to start blowing bubbles!! It was an experience!

Dinner at the Mandarin, with Colby and Laurie. Celebrating Birthdays! Yummy Food!

Dinner at the Mandarin with Brie! I love spending time with my Family!

I am Thankful For The Little Minutes I spend with my Kids and Grandkids!

The blue lips! Results from that $10 drink!!

Holly ,Ally and Mylee, awaiting the show.

A Fun night out ... High School Musical on Ice... With Grandkids. Natalee and Ally were so entertained! Noah and Mylee not so much.

Awarm day spent at Gateway with Mylee! Holly was on a field trip with Ally, visiting KSL, so we enjoyed the inviting atmosphere at Gateway. Mylee is one of few kids that will leave sunglasses on.
I think Mylee wants to be rock climber! It runs in the family.

I know mom's password.Here's an attempt to better give justice.Push play

CHRISTMAS DECORATING

A close up of some of the ornaments

My Christmas Tree

A Bethlehem Scene

A Spruce Wreath in my front Window

Some more decorations!

Mantle with stockings hung by the chimney with care!

Spruce Wreath on my stairway! I love Wreaths!!!

Old sleigh and skates put to rest for a minute.

Nativity awaiting the stable....almost built!

Trying to flow Thanksgiving and Christmas! Nicole and her freind Ryan came to get me in the festive spirit! I know it is early, but it was either last week-end or Christmas Eve! And I chose the earlier date. I love when they come , we play Christmas music and eat good treats, and have fun laughing and turning boxes full of STUFF into a masterpiece. Doug is building a little stable for the nativity so I will post a few pictures later. Colby came and helped put up the lights outside, I am so glad this chore was finished while the weather was warm! Thanks so much for all the help I got !! Now I cant wait for all of my family and freinds to come for Christmas Parties.

TAGGED !!

I AM A SUCKER FOR: Chocolate covered cinnamon bears, ( I could eat the whole pack) Shrimp dip, and Shopping Sprees!! And, Never saying NO!

MY WORLDLY DESIRES: To own a Luxury Second Home in a Lush Vacation Spot!

MY PRIZE POSSESIONS : My Family, My husband, My 4 daughters, and my 3 son in laws, My SON, and my daughter in law, My 5 Granchildren. I love them all so much!

I WILL NEVER WEAR: Tight stretch pants, a bikini, or fake fingernails!

THINGS I LOVE: Pedicures, Massages, Sunshine , and warm sunny days, A cozy Fireplace and a good book on cold winter days. My Arbonne moisture cream, and I love Family get togethers!
and i love Flowers!

THINGS I HATE: Hot Tempers! My curly frizzy hair, (Thank Heaven for my CHI),Cold wet feet, Snowy,slippery roads!

RANDOMNESS: To Own One Pair of Jeans that you put on and "VOLA" You Look Skinny!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYLEE!

Mylee celebrating a Jazz Victory:

Lunch @ Gigi's: Mylee Playing dress up:

Mylee's new chair:^

"My new chair is comfy":^

Mylee chillin':

~Makin' faces

MYLEE ...Born November 4th 2006. A precious One year old.. My youngest Treasure . It has been the funnest experience to watch her grow this past year. Although she is tiny, she is smart and very good at all her motor skills. She walks fast now, so no rest for anyone! She moves from tearing all the clothing out of her moms bottom drawer, to crawling as far as she can into the refrigerator to remove whatever she can reach, to taking hands full of dry dog food from the dog dish and depositing it into the dogs water dish!! So MUCH HELP!! We went to Applebees to eat dinner with Holly and Kevin and their family the other night and MYLEE was sitting at the end of the booth in her high chair, she was listening and right into the conversation, she took her two little hands and put them on her cheeks, then she put one hand on her chin and rested her elbow on the table!! She looked so grown up ! I couldn't get my camera fast enough, and she would not do a rerun! One of the cutest things she does is DANCE !! Whenever music is playing she sways her little tiny butt to the music, and she is right on beat. MYLEE has always been my little friend but lately she has decided she really likes me...She reaches for me and she wants me to hold her. We have a special connection and a bond I hope last forever. Being a Grandma is the best! I am so blessed to have MYLEE as my 5th grandchild. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS MYLEE........ I LOVE YOU !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE

My Second Daughter! What a GEM! Sometimes I look at her and think she can't really be mine...She is so AMAZING! NICOLE is so organized, and focused she sets her goals high and heads in the right direction daily. I know that NICOLE was dreading this Birthday....until she met Andy (her new Husband) now it doesn't matter how old she gets as long as they grow old together!! NICOLE is so happy in her life right now, and that makes me happy also. Every Christmas we all anticipate the little cookbook she has created for each one of us, with a collection of yummy recipies she has tried and tested throughout the year....All wrapped in fancy font, special paper and bows. Its a treasure and a tradition. What a great cook and homemaker. Her new little cottage home is so absolutely inviting, classy, organized and right out of a magazine. NICOLE loves to entertain...and it is always special, She goes the extra mile on everything. NICOLES family is important to her, we all love and seek her advise. She is working a full time job at Southern Utah University and also working hard to recieve her Masters Degree . Each year, Maybe 2 or 3 times a year she comes to help me clean organize and decorate my home. My favorite is Christmas!! She has such great taste and turns my home into a dream come true! I am proud of you Nicole. All of the above are true and amazing, but my very favorite thing about you Nicole is your strong Testimony of the Gospel. What a Pillar of strength you are to every one of us! Happy Birthday NICOLE ! I LOVE YOU!

FALL MY FAVORITE SEASON

Autumn.. My favorite time of the year! I t has been such a great fall season, my potted plants still have not frozen black! I know that has set a record. Usually by August we get a hard frost, so this year is unique. I remember my kids would always be building snowmen on the front yard on Halloween day, and the cute costumes we had planned were always ruined because it was necassary to wear a warm ski parka while trick or treating!! So I am welcoming this warm Fall season with open arms. Above are pictures of my front Porch and my dinning room table.

Check out my Slide Show!

Check out my Slide Show!

I had great help cleaning up Leaves! Amber , Natalee, Noah, and Colby came to help clean-up the leaves! We made time for fun!!

Happy Birthday Amber!
10-10-80

AMBER is my third child, she was born on the 10th day of the 10th month: and on a scale of one to ten, she is definately a 10! Being the middle child, she is very well adjusted,always concerned about others before herself. AMBER has a personality that attracts people to her, she is fun to be around, very social, she makes those around her feel comfortable and at ease. AMBER has a special gift of being a peacemaker, she doesn't like contention. AMBER was just 19 years old when she started a succesful business "Ouick N Tasty" Drive Inn, with its famous Raspberry shakes ! She is very smart, independant, and business minded, and a very HARD HARD worker! AMBER is the cutest mother to Natalee, (31/2 yrs. )and Noah (18 months)! She does have her hands full, but knows it is all worth it . AMBER has a beautiful home at Garden City, Over looking the Turquoise Blue Lake ! She loves the Gospel and has a special testimony! AMBER adores her husband "Nate", and loves to spend time with him! AMBER is a special friend to me , one of my best friends, we talk on the phone daily. I love her so much... She is beautiful on the outside, but she also radiates an amazing inner beauty! I am so proud to call her my daughter..... Happy Birthday AMBER I love you! Mom

St. George Marathon

wAY tO gO kEVIN!

Fun For All

Janae Yeager qualified for the Boston Marathon !! Yeah !

Mylee slept throught the whole event......


We had a fun celebration dinner at Samari 21 ... Mylee has never been so good at the dinner table, as she watched our food being cooked right before us on the grill...lots of flames and high action from our cook kept her highly entertained!!