Something cute and something questionable!

Ellie uses her bins for more than holding toys.
Here, they are for sitting in, but she also uses them as cakes for decorating.
I don't watch too much Ace of Cakes or Challenge on the Food Network!

Pretty flexible for a big guy, huh?

I told my family about this, and everyone in Relief Society experienced it.
He is not used to solid foods yet, and this is him trying to get it out!
This is the questionable part!

Ellie learned this really cute song at preschool.
My mom said her dad used to sing it to her when she was little.
The lighting and sound are bad, but it is adorable!

Bear Lake, Baths, Baby Teeth & Birthdays

We had a BLAST up at Bear lake with some of our friends!
The kids only stopped playing to sleep and eat, and that was not without a few threats!
We played Wii, and found some hidden talents & a few weaknesses!

Can you believe I post these photos...sorry Ryan!
I have to have some sort of proof that you really are this big!
27 lbs and counting!

He did get his first tooth, which was a total surprise to me.
Ellie didn't have any teeth until 12 mos, so I wasn't expecting it.
My mom said he must be teething, I opened his mouth and there it was!
He got his first tooth without me even realizing it!
I tried to get photos, but it is really hard to see a tooth that small!

Ellie had a great birthday this year!
She celebrated with both sides of the family and had a friend party!
Her party was at Classic Fun Center and the kids had FUN!

I cannot believe that I am the Mom of a 5 year old!
Kindergarten here we come!
She got her vaccines yesterday and that did not go smoothly!
She really had to be held down and cried bloody murder when she got stuck.
I'd say that it was the worst experience with shots we have ever had, but now we are DONE!

Tons of FUN!

We did a lot of fun things in December.
Here is a quick recap.
We took the kids to Temple Square to see the lights.
Ellie was so excited to go to the temple.
She wanted to touch it, and was thrilled when she got to walk right up to the door.
It was really fun for her.
Ryan was good as always, and looked a bit like the kid from "A Christmas Story".
That's what I get for having a 25 lb six month old baby!

Ellie also had her first real dance recital.
She loves her dance class, but really didn't like the costume.
It was itchy, and she never stopped itching...not even on stage during her performance.
She looks really cute though!

Ang, Matt, Kirsten and Dalton came from Maryland for Christmas.
Last year, Ellie and Dalton had issues, but this year they were great friends.
They played in the snow, played Wii, and even got to have a sleepover.
Here is a good moment when they were playing a game on the iTouch.
They are better with technology than I am!

We had our annual reenactment of the Christmas Story.
Ellie got to be Mary, and Ryan was the youngest (not the smallest), so he got to be Baby Jesus.
Mary did not hold her baby, he is over 1/2 her weight.

Here are all the cousins on Christmas Eve.
They all got new jammies.
Of course, Ellie has to wear a nightgown, so you can't see her new jammies.

Our family on Christmas morning...early, before showers!

I'd say it was Ryan's favorite present, but he doesn't know the difference.
It was my favorite present he got!
It is the truth with this kid!

Daddy built a snow cave for Ellie to play in.
Even thought it was freezing cold, they stayed out for hours!
I love having a husband that will do that while I stay in the warm house.
I did venture out to take photos.

We had a great December and I have tons more photos to upload to my computer.
I will update again soon...I hope!

Another BIG post...

We got some family photos taken with Jud's family.
Here are a couple of cute ones of the kids.
Our family shot is on the blog header. They turned out really cute.

I hope they always remember how much they love each other!

My "Little Ellie" isn't so little anymore!

We also took some photos to remember exactly how chunky this boy is.
These were taken on Thanksgiving. It is amazing that all he has not even eaten food yet.
He weighed 22 lbs. 12 ozs. the day before Thanksgiving.
Off the charts in weight and head size, and 95% in height.

Look at the size of those thighs!
I can't complain though. He is taking all the weight off of me.
I haven't been this thin in 10 years.
Thanks Buddy!

My parents new next door neighbors have horses and are all rodeo kids.
They all ride and rope...even the 4 year old. It was amazing!
They invited Ellie over to ride with them.
Ryan even got in on the action for a second.

Ellie is really into horses lately.
It was really great for her to get to ride.

We had the CompHealth Christmas Party, and it was soooo fun!
Ellie got to see Mrs. Santa...

and Santa!

Here we all are!
It is funny that we all work together!
Amy is now VP, Michelle and I work from home, and Lisa works there too!
She & Ryan couldn't make it to the party.

We really had a great time.
Ellie has been talking about it non-stop!
We danced, ate, played RockBand, made crafts, saw Santa, made S'mores...

Preschool

Here is Ellie's preschool Halloween parade. They did little poems and songs. Really cute! She is the spider, and her friend Rylee is the little cheerleader next to her!

Out of Control October!

We had a fun filled October.
Here are some highlights, not even in order because I can't be bothered with that.
We went to the Cornbelly's corn maze for Ashley's bday party.
Ellie had a blast! It is so much fun,and we have tons of photos.
In an effort not to bore you, I only posted a few.

In the big rocking chair!

This is Ryan at the ward Trunk or Treat.
He almost didn't fit in the bear outfit.
I had him weighed on Friday (Halloween) and he was 20 lbs 12 ozs.

A trip to Gardener Village with Aiden, Brandon, Kenna, and Jake.

Ellie and brother and witch!

Ellie started school, and being the great mother I am, here are the photos...a month later.
She goes to Silverpups preschool at Riverton high.
She loves it!

First day, just playin' PlayDough!

Ellie and Kenna at the Trunk-or-Treat!
You'll notice that Ellie could never decide what to be for Halloween.
She wore 5 different costumes for different events.
The upside...they were all ones she already had!

Ellie and Rylee!

Another trip to Gardener Village.
This time with Kenna, McKayla, Jake and Jaden!

Ellie and Rylee in their preschool Halloween parade.
The were adorable! I will post a video!

Ryan & Aiden were twinners.
Just by chance actually, but they look way cute!
Can you tell that Ryan outweighs his 11 month old cousin?

Trick-or-treating at COmpHealth.
Amy & Lisa's work.

Halloween night at Parkinson's house.
Ellie, McKayla, Jaden, & Rylee.

Our group photo.
Jud and I tried to dress up, but we weren't very successful.
The costumes are actually the ones I made for the Sound of Music sing-a-long we went to.
You know, when they make clothes out of the curtains.
There are 4 more outfits that my sisters and their dates wore.
We tried to turn them into Hansel and Gretel.
Nichole called us TweedleDee and TweedleDum.
Guess who she thought was "DUM"?

Anyway, we had a great October. I will try to be better at posting, but you know me!

Tagged

I got tagged by Michelle to post the 4th photo from the 4th folder on my computer. Here it is...

OK, so really that is the 5th folder, #4 was empty!
Now I tag 4 more people...Whit, Nichole, Jamielyn, & Kym!

Twilight!!!

I am excited for the movie to come out. I took the quiz to see which character I am most like. This is who I turned out to be.

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

Utah Jazz!

Ryan went to his first Jazz game this week.
He was really GOOD!
He loved watching everything going on around him.
It didn't hurt that our friends gave us 12th row seats!
Thanks Dan & Sybil! We had a blast.
Jud even liked it too!

They played the Suns, and even thought they lost we had a good time.
Jud says it's OK, it was just preseason!

Ellie didn't get to come to the game, but here is a shot of her the day before the game.
She siad that the Jazz headband and wristbands (yes, they are around her ankles)
protect her at the park. I guess it worked!

In honor of the game here are a couple shots of Ryan all Jazzed UP!
Thanks Whitney! I love the photos!

A photo from SYTYCD Tour!

Here is a photo of the sisters after the SYTYCD Tour.
Thanks to Amy for our COOL SHIRTS!
We had a great time...4ever!

Tribute to a GREAT Husband!

I just wanted to brag about my awesome husband.

He is always thinking of others in everything he does and always considerate of me!

First, he stayed home with the kids while I went to Cats with my sisters.
It was so much fun. Who ever would have thought that I would like a musical about CATS!
I saw it in high school and came back again, of course, due to the fact that it has great dancing!
It was a fun girls night out!

Then, on Saturday he stayed home and kept the kids while I went to the BYU football game.
Shout out to the COUGARS! They are awesome!
We had fun at the game, while Jud was getting everything ready for Ryan's blessing on Sunday!
He even managed to go get his hair cut with both kids tagging along because
he knew I wanted him to.
What a MAN!

On Sunday the blessing was awesome!
It is so nice to have a great husband and the blessing he gave Ryan was so nice!
I might add he looked really good in his suit and new tie with his new haircut, too!
Ryan looked super cute in the blessing outfit that Jud wore when he was blessed.
Ryan almost looked like he was going to pop out of it.
(Side note: I had him weighed again on Monday and he was 17 lbs. 6 ozs.)

With Grandpa Al!
With Uncle Don.
With Grandma & Papa!

Last night we went to the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE tour.
It was soooo fun!
It was well the money and the tickets weren't cheap.
Mom, Dad, Amy, Michelle, Lisa, Jud & I went.
What a great husband who enjoys the things I like!

I must tell you that I liked Joshua from the beginning.
He was my pick to win right from tryouts...I am brilliant!
The whole show was fun and entertaining.

Shout out to Mark!
His weirdness grew on me.
He may be my new favorite.
My sister Ang says that he should be the one playing Edward in Twilight, and

she is right! He would be perfect!

Anyway, I had a great week and thought I would report on something I did instead of just what my kids are up to. and let everyone know what I already do...
JUD IS AWESOME!