Sledding

We had a great time sledding with our extended family one day after all of the snow fall! The kids had a great time going up and down the hill, Elle and my nephew Keyton even went down all by themselves! We had tons of fun hanging out with our family! We love you guys!

Happy Birthday!

I know I am late posting her birthday picture, but the holidays seemed to take over and I haven't had time. My baby just turned 12 years old, I can't believe how quickly time flies. It seems like just yesterday that she was born. Madi is so excited to be in young womens, she was the oldest girl in primary (the only one in her age group). She is now old enough to wear make up, what was I thinking, I forgot how much time I spent in the bathroom getting ready when I was that old! She has become a beautiful young women and our family wouldn't be the same without her!

Tag

Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends.

Change all the answers so that they apply to you.
Then tag 5 friends...Tis the Season to be NICE!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, it's cheaper!

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial.

3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving.

4. When do you take the tree down? Shortly after christmas.

5. Do you like eggnog? Yuck, it's to thick.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? A barbie kitchen.

7. Hardest person to buy for? My nephews, I only know how to shop for girls.

8. Easiest person to buy for? Elle, everything makes her happy.

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Actually, No.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Can't think of one, I am greatful for everything that is given to me!!

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Anything on Lifetime.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Before Thanksgiving.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Anything my mother cooks.

16. Lights on the tree? Yes.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Not sure I like a lot of them.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home, my family is coming to my house this year.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, dancer, prancer, vickson, comet, cupid, donner, blitson, rudolph.

20.Angel on the tree-top or a star? Bow!

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? One on Christmas Eve.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? People forgetting what Christmas is really about.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? This year we have purple, silver, and white.

24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Anything that I didn't have to cook.

I tag Dayna, Lindsay, Chrissy, Kristin, Lori

Light Parade

The girls and I went to the light parade with family and friends. Unfortunately Ryan had to work so he wasn't able to join us. Needless to say, it was freezing, and Elle ended up falling asleep in my arms wrapped up in a blanket. We had a great time with everyone.

Nine Years ~ November 27th, 1999

Happy Anniversary! It's been nine years and they have flown by. It seems like just yesterday that we got married. I am so greatful for my husband and I am extremely happy with our life today, I wouldn't change a thing. We have three beautiful girls who are the light of our lives. He has supported me while I have gone to school and worked on my nursing degree, and I love him for that, thanks for letting me strive for my dreams. I am so happy to be married to a man who brings out the best in me and has made me a better person. Thanks for your love and support. I love you.

This is Ryan and I at my little brothers prom floor show when we were dating.

Here is one of our engagement pictures.

One of our wedding photos

Our wedding ceremony

Our family now!

Ice Cream

On the weekends we like rent movies, stay up late, and eat lots of treats. As you can see in this picture Elle really enjoyed her ice cream last weekend. We have so much fun spending time together.

Halloween

Ryan had to work on Halloween so my sister and I decided to take the girls to Soda to see my mom and dad. We went to a small carnival during the day and went the the city trunk or treat in the evening and then went to a few of the neighvors houses on my parents street.

Madi is getting to the age that she doesn't want to dress up for Halloween anymore, as you can see. She did put on a football jersey later that night.

Here is Elle waiting patiently for us to get her ready to go treat or treating.

Here is Haiden putting a wart on the witch at the carnival.

Elle was so excited that she was a frog this year she kept jumping around the house saying ribbit, ribbit. She even said Trick or Treat at each house and said Thank You once she got a piece of candy.

Here is Haiden in her flapper costume, she did not want me taking pictures of her that day.