Buying Candy

Barry had to run to the store tonight to get some ketchup for dinner. He asked Jaidyn if she would like to go and of course she answered- "I go bye bye daddy!" She ran to her room and grabbed her coat and a handful of change. She handed Barry the coat to put on and he asked her what was in her hand, she opened her hand and she had .56. Boy she is learning young. So, Barry and Jaidyn went the Maverick by themselves. They came home with ketchup and 2 sticks of Starburst candy. One for Jaidyn and one for sissy! Barry said when they walked by the candy isle her eyes got really big. Barry asked her if she wanted some candy and she got so excited she just kept walking up and down the isle looking at all the different candies. She would touch one and then walk a little further and touch another one.

My First Pigtails

Yesterday for church I decided to try to put pigtails in Jaidyn's hair. They looked so cute! I can't believe she finally has enough hair to put back. She only pulled them out once!

Snow Fun in Tahoe

Over President's weekend we went to Tahoe with the Tilby Family.

We have been doing this for about 5 years now- maybe longer- who's counting?

On Friday we met them up at Mount Rose to ski for the day. Laton

participated in the 4-H program this year- so he skis for 6 weeks during the season.

We get to ski for 20.00 if we go up with his group that day.

It was well worth the 20.00. We actually put Meghan in lessons and she really

took to skiing this year. She has never liked it in the past, but this year she loved it.

She did great on the lift and going down the beginner slopes! YEA!

Friday was actually my birthday and-of course - Nancy had made me a beautiful

birthday cake to celebrate that night. Barry got me an Ipod touch for my b-day

and I am sad to say I still haven't set it up :(

Saturday we hung out and played games while the kids built runs in the yard to

snowboard down. They spent almost the entire day in the snow!

Saturday night Trent took us out to dinner at the Blue Agave- a Mexican

restaurant he had seen on his way in. It was great food- but even greater

company! Sunday morning Barry and Trent took Taylor Ann and Logan over to

Heavenly for the day to snowboard with the Gauthiers and Falkes. Everyone joined us

Sunday night for dinner at our cabin- sad I didn't get any pictures- I was too excited

catching up with my friends! Logan went back to stay at Heavenly with the Gauthiers and skiied on Monday. We took the rest of the kids and dropped them off at Homewood on Monday to ski! It was nice to stay 2 miles from a ski resort that was nice an quaint. They kids had a great day skiing and snowboarding there. When we were pulling out to leave on Monday- Barry asked "when is our next vacation planned for?" Tells you how much he enjoys their company!

Meghan in lessons

Landon and Jaidyn- she did not want to be touched

Meghan and Ashlyn

Weston and Landon

Valentines presents!

Taylor Ann- no crashes this year

Nancy getting in on the action

Laton- Nice

Logan getting air

wow Dallin!

Nancy, Taylor Ann and Ashlyn

sledding

taking the kids for a much needed walk

our protector- he was there when we came and there when we left!

Blog to Book

I just made my blog into a book with Heritage Makers. It is my first attempt so I am sure I will figure out things I want to change for next time. I can't wait for it to come in the mail. It will be like Christmas. Right now I am also doing a life history book on my grandma, my mom, Barrys dad and my dad. I have enjoyed learning things about all of them that I didn't know. The great thing about HM is that once the book is published, it is there, so in 20 years if one of my children wanted a copy of the this blog book they would be able to go online and order one. I am sure at one point they will all want copies of the books. You can click on the book and view the different pages.

Proof in Prayers

Thanks to all of you who prayed for THIS sweet family. Their little boy who drown in the bathtub and was dead for at least 12 minutes (from what they can best calculate), has made a full recovery and is now back home! Yea! God is GOOD, and does answer prayers. He even walked out of Primary Childrens Hospital on his own!!!

Birthday Fun

Emily and I are almost birthday twins. Our friend Katy made this adorable cake for us

to enjoy at our birthday lunch. She is a talented cake decorator.

Thanks for the cake Katy, and thanks to Stacy for the great b-day lunch- and thanks to everyone that came to enjoy our day with us!

My Valentine

We were out of town for Valentines/ My Birthday. We spent a long weekend in Tahoe with our great friends, the Tilbys. I had wanted to write a post about my Valentine before I left but ran out of time, so I decided better do it now.

-Things I adore about Barry!

stats- 6'1"- 150 lbs

-beautiful blue eyes

-hair- none :)

-calls me JJ or "my love"

-calls me everyday to chat

-kisses me goodnight

-works hard

-loves his children

-serves the Lord

-knows that when I say- "don't get me anything for Valentines

Day" really means- I am getting you something so don't forget about me.

-will rent love movies for us to watch even though he doesn't like them.

-smiles at me

-would rather wear cowboy boots

-goes camping with me in civilized places- even though camping to him

is out in the middle of nowhere.

-helps me be a better person

-tells me when I am wrong- even though this hasn't happened yet- and I

told him I would let him know when it does.

-makes me laugh

-his humor

-his kindness and willingness to help others

-is usually dirty- but cleans up nicely

-tells me I am a good mom

-realizes when I have had a bad day.

-tells me when I have bad breath

-makes sure I always have gas in my car

-has NO clue the difference between a wedge and stiletto

-only wears Wranglers

-takes a bath everyday- no showers

-watches my dumb reality shows even though he hates them

-is a good cook- greasy but good

-makes others feel comfortable and welcome in our home

-loves my friends

-loves my family

-loves the outdoors- I am learning to

-takes our boys hunting and fishing

-teaches our boys how to be a mans man

-doesn't complain when I spend too much money

-does the laundry when he is home

-fixes everything

-can jimmy rig anything

-is kind hearted

-is a very rugged man

-knows that Jaidyn has turned him into a total softy- and loves it

-supports me

-makes fun of me in a good way

-has a southern accent- even though he has never lived in the South

-chews gum

-is a cowboy

-wants to live on a ranch one day

-Runs the kids around as often as he can

-does things for me- when he knows I don't want to do them

-is as smart as Survivorman

Yep- this is my valentine- all mine!

love you hunny!

My baby went to Nursery today!

I can't believe Jaidyn is old enough to go to nursery,

boo-hoo

I couldn't wait until she was able to go so I didn't have to worry about

her on Sundays,

but after dropping her off on Sunday- I wanted to

go back and pick her up! She hardly cried when I left her :(

When I went to get her she was all smiles! Barry went and checked on

her 3-4 times and said she was happy each time, he said she

was even sitting on her carpet during the lesson- listening!

My baby is growing up way too fast!

Need to Brag!

This picture was taken in Yosemite by one of our dear friends,

Kris Hyer, no need to tell you how talented he is! Proof!

His wife sent me this picture that he took while they were

in Yosemite on a birthday trip. Happy Belated birthday Kris- and Marie,

you are one lucky woman to have this talented photographer as your side kick!

p.s. - It is titled- "Heaven on Earth"- so true it looks Celestial to me :)

Prayer Request

Please pray for this sweet family! Their youngest son drown in the bathtub Saturday and his health is starting to decline.