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.