Eight is Great

I can not believe the I am the mother of an eight year old. Ethan has been so excited to turn eight and be baptized. He asked me if he could just turn eight get baptized and then never grow up after that. If it only worked like that. Ethan has really been preparing to be baptized and I know that it was something that he wanted to do. A few months ago he walked by a picture of the prophet in our house and said Mom whenever I walk by that picture I feel the spirit. This is Ethan with his cute friends Thai and Sawyer. Ethan got to go to their baptisms in November.
Ethan was very excited to follow the Savior's example and get baptized.

Doesn't he look handsome in is suit.

Ethan is now an official Cub Scout. He is so cute in his uniform and he wears it with pride.
Ethan had a pajama birthday party. Everyone wore their pj's and stayed over really late (9pm) that is late for a second grader. I don't have pictures but the best part of the party was the glow in the dark dance party. We gave everyone finger flashlights and glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces. We turned the lights out and the kids danced and danced and danced.




Ethan got sweet new rollerblades for his birthday. He is actually quite good on them. Following in his father's footsteps.

Brody got to help make the cupcakes for Ethan's party. He was a fantastic helper as you can see.

Ringing In The New Year

Here we are ringing in the New Year. I can feel it, 2011 is going to be great!!!!


As you can tell Addy is super excited about the new year!
The New Year wouldn't be complete without pinna coladas with tons of cream and massive amounts of food. The New Year wouldn't be a new year if their was not some sort of weight loss resolution, right.

Here are the kids at midnight blowing horns and spraying silly string. (it was actually 9:00, we set the clocks forward so we could put them to bed a a descent hour) They will never know until they read this post. HEE HEE HEE

Birthday Time

Poor Jason has a birthday 3 days after Christmas, actually poor me it is hard enough to come up with a great Christmas present and then 3 days later I have to come up with a great birthday present too. If anyone has ever shopped for Jason you know how daunting this task can be. So happy birthday Jason. Just know that I really do try my best. I mean check out his sweet birthday glasses.

Santa Came

Santa Came and everyone was excited. Brody loved the candy in the stocking more than anything else. Ethan got the bike he has been wanting. Finally he can keep up with his friends. Addy has been eyeing a pillow pet for weeks and guess what Santa came through. The kids had a great christmas and it seemed to come and go way to fast this year.

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve with Jason's parents and it was truly magical for the kids. Addy kept telling us that this was the best Christmas Eve ever. It was really fun to have a house full of believers. I am not sure how many more Christmas's we will have like this so it was fun to feel the magic of Christmas. It was a little bit sad too because Jason's parents are moving to Washington. Our Christmas Eve tradition with them will have to change, but we had a great last year.

Ginger Bread Houses

Traditionally we decorate ginger bread houses at the Christmas cousin party but this year the cousin party was post-poned until after Christmas so we decided we better keep the tradition alive.
Ethan's final product. He is getting pretty good at this.
Here is Addy getting creative
Even Ethan's cute friend got to join in on the fun

Brody was hilarious he was mostly laughing and eating, not so much decorating.

Addy's First Dance Performance

What a cutie. Addy was so excited for her first performance. She was so adorable dancing up on stage. She was super serious and was even giving the girl next to her a scowl when she wasn't doing the right dance moves. It was pretty funny. Way to go Addy!!!