Eyelash Wishes!

Today Rylie had an eyelash in her eye. I got it out easily but I forgot to let her blow it off my finger and make a wish. I told her if she hurried she could still make her wish. So she quickly closed her little brown eyes and shouted out " I wish that I could see grandma everyday!!!" For those of you that do not know Jason's mom...her and Rylie are like twins. I thought it was very sweet considering this was a wish and she could have anything in the whole world.

She also said to me...Watch out Mom, Hailey has gas...like clear the room gas!(A big thanks to Alvin and the Chipmunks)

Snow Days

Jason, Dustin and Papa went hunting this last weekend so it was a perfect time for me and the kids to head up to Heber to spend time with Grandma. When we arrived there was a little left over snow on the ground. I used all the camera battery taking pictures. I always forget to charge it!






The next day was filled with fun. We went to Forest Lakes(they had more left over snow) and the kids went sleding. I wish I could have taken pictures. Rylie and Makenzie thought it was great. Brenden and Hailey used their snowboard sleds and also had a lot of fun. Thankfully we had no broken bones or teeth. I do think that Hailey is ready to go snowbooarding for real. Then we went home and warmed up. We drove to Showlow and went to see the movie "Marley and Me". It was very cute. We had some Chinese food, which I spent most the time in the bathroom with the girls. They had the stomach flu last week, and were still feeling the effects of it. We woke up Sunday morning to the kids thrilled that it was snowing. There was a light covering of snow and you would have thought that there was ten feet out there by their screams. Later that day I gave in and let them play outside(now there was about 4-5 inches). Kenzie doing a snow angle was priceless. Brenden and Hailey had a blast with Dufas, jumping on the trampoline and enjoying all the small things that they could. Rylie did not last that long, she was still not feeling that well and went inside to watch some cartoons and have hot chocolate. A great big thanks to Grandma for all the fun and goodies. We are all totally spoiled whenever she is around.

Fun with Friends

Last week we had a great time with The Herbert Family at the park. The girls loved the swings! I am lucky to have great friends. Here are just a few pictures...

Enjoying the Season

It seems like forever since my last post. These last couple of weeks have been awesome. I love everything about Christmas. I love the excitement in our home at this time of year. I love teaching my kids about the true meaning of Christmas. This year was especially perfect with our little family project. It brought the spirit in our home and filled us with gratitude for all we have. My kids have great big hearts and I am so grateful for that. It seems that this year I feel truly blessed to have all my family home and healthy. We have enjoyed time playing new games and cuddled up watching movies. I am grateful for all these simple things. Even though our decorations are put away I hope that we can be giving all year long. I look forward to the new year and making goals...there are so many things to improve on, it is hard to choose what should go to the top of the list.
Here are three of the six pictures I took...I know should have taken more...but nobody would stay still and Jason always has the video camera going. I never even got one of Hailey!

Seymore Family Christmas Party

Every Year Jason's Uncle Craig and his wife Camille have a family Christmas party. We always love going. This year there was a very special visitor who came...

Here is the whole gang waiting for our super fun guest...except for Presley and Stetson. I have a picture with them but Stetson is looking down and Presley is screaming for her Mom. This is the best one we could get.



Brenden knows Santa's big secret but was willing to play along...He just looks so grown up.


I think that Hailey was a little nervous, she would not even tell him what she wanted.


Rylie was so EXCITED when Santa pulled her gift from his bag that she practically tackled him. She was just beaming with pure excitement.


Kenzie went last, and to be honest was afraid of Santa. Then when she saw everyone else go and that he had baggies full of goodies, she gave it a try. Then we could not get her down...she was just gonna sit there and enjoy.

Sleeping Princess and Gingerbread houses

Kenzie has not been feeling well and she got to stay up and watch some TV with Me and Jason...she did not make it too long. I just love this picture...



This week for family night we built some gingerbread houses. Rylie loved every second of it..she kept saying this is Fantastic. Kenzie ate more than she put on, and Hailey thought she needed more frosting. Brenden was not that thrilled with whole thing, it just was not worth the effort. But, all and all it was fun to watch them.




Most of the time if Kenzie is not in a swimsuit she is in her panties.She changes countless times a day, but it never seems to be into anything that covers her up. So if you stop by beware, she even answers the door like that.

Crazy Busy Week = long PoST

Last week for FHE we went to Dustin and Lindsey's. It was a lot of fun and the kids loved making some Smores..

Lindsey and the girls..they absolutely adore her.

Brenden with Griffin

Hailey, Kenzie, Molly and Rex...


Thanksgiving
We love to go to Prescott to Jason's Uncle Brian's house for Thanksgiving. It was really cold this year...which made the 4 wheeler rides freezing. Brian and Dustin were troopers and still took the kids. They love the horses and chickens(which had real eggs)...according to Rylie. Brenden was where the dogs were which is pretty normal. He is always saying if I am not going to give him a brother I should at least buy him a dog. Maybe someday...



Heber Trip
After Thanksgiving I drove to Heber with the kids. Jason had to work and STUDY so he could not come. We hated being there without him...but we still had a blast. We went bowling and enjoyed the company of Papa and Grandma. Some other highlights were..riding the 4 wheeler(it was freezing), actually needing a fire, hot chocolate in the mornings, seeing Tiffany and her family and of course Dairy Queen. Thanks to Grandma and Papa for everything.

Hailey must feel like some kinda Gangster in that hat....



Birthday Cake????

Tonight at dinner we were talking about the real meaning of Christmas and I am explaining to Rylie that we want to celebrate the birth of Christ. And our conversation went like this...
Rylie...Is it Jesus's birthday??
Me...Yep..
Rylie...Can we make him a cake?
Me...I think that is a great idea.
Jason comes home from school and she tells him we are going to make Jesus a cake and he is going to come over to eat it with us.
Jason...Rylie, do you know where Jesus lives?
Rylie...Yes, he lives at the temple, so he can come over for cake. I am so excited cause I miss him so much.
Jason...Jesus lives in heaven and he can't just come here for cake.
Me..I am sure he will like it if we make him a cake and eat it all together.
Rylie..But I want him to come over for cake!...she stormed off to her room, mad..of course.