Large Post... for me!

My friend Natalie challenged me to put a new post on this week. I've decided that I'm not very good at blogging. I like to read other peoples, but I don't feel like I have anything to say on my own blog. So, I'm going to babble about nothing just to say that I posted something. haha.

This is Brian hanging blinds at my moms house. I was camera happy so, here are a bunch of pictures that are pointless.

Brian doing the "Captain Morgan".

BrianActually posing for the camera as "Captain Morgan".

My 92 year old Grandma (Ninnie). She is almost all blind. She can see out of one corner of one eye. I hope I never get that way. Ugh. That would suck.

Me with Ninnie. I was showing her how a digital camera works. She was amazed with how far technology has come. She told me that when she was growing up they didn't even have cameras in most homes. We are so blessed now days. We all need to count our blessings.

I got the kids ready for bed and I went downstairs to check on some things and I came back up and Ellie was holding Trevor and reading him a book. I love these kind of moments. It makes being a mother worth while.On December 1st we have been married for 8 years. It has gone so quickly.For our anniversary we went to Olive Garden for dinner (mmmmm). Then we went and did some Christmas shopping. We had fun. We were acting like idiots (Well I was) and I went little camera crazy at the mall, but it was fun.

I was trying to act like the young Women in our ward. They all do this in all of their pictures. It's really funny.I got one of Brian being a nerd. He told me not to put this on here so, of course, i had to put it on. hehe. I'm such a mean wife. =o]

We decided this is what life looks like when you are on acid. It looks like fun, but you really feel like crap. Not that I know.

Us in front of the mall tree. Taking pictures by yourself looks like crap.

A lady walked by and watched me trying to take our picture and she offered to take one. It looks better than the one I took. Isn't Brian so cute?

Here is Ellie tonight. I thought it was ironic that she was wearing a BYU baseball t-shirt and a tiara. It totally fits her personality.

She wanted to pose by the flowers. She is not camera shy. As if you couldn't tell.

"Take a picture of me smelling the flowers" she said.

"Take lots pictures" She said. So I did.

I hope this was a good enough post for you Natalie. haha. Maybe I'll be better about updating the blog...maybe

Snow

It snowed on the 5th. Ellie really wanted to make a snowman. I sent her out to make one and she needed my help, of course. So, I went out and basically made the whole thing and then Trevor realized I was outside and he has to be where I am 24/7 so he came out too. Ellie put the scarf, hat and gloves on the snowman. Trevor just threw snow everywhere. It was fun.

Halloween

Ellie and Trevor were so cute on Halloween. Ellie loved to wear her costume, but Trevor screamed and kicked and cried while I put his costume on. He finally got used to it. They ended up having a really fun day. Brian andI were worn out by the end of the day, but Halloween isn't fun unless you get all hopped up on sugar and then crash hard...right? Normal Ellie pose.

Trevor still crying about his costume. haha.

I Love my Wife and Kids

This weekend was the UEA weekend. Emily, Ellie, and Trevor went to St. George and spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday with Emily's dad. I couldn't go with them because I had some Stake YM meetings that I was in charge of on Sunday. I've always known that I love Emily and the kids immensely, but I came to another realization...I hate being away from my family for any amount of time. I've gone out of town for business trips before, and I've hated being away from them then. However, this time, I literally felt sick the whole time. Sunday, after church, i couldn't focus on anything. I just wanted them to be home...but I knew they were having fun visiting Grandpa Greg and Grandma Janet.

I love Emily more than anything in this world! She is my Angel...as Elder Holland expressed in this last conference. She is the most wonderful and beautiful wife; and I often feel that I haven't done nearly enough to deserve her.

Ellie is a beautiful, feisty little 5 year old and, thinking about it, I wouldn't have it any other way. We definitely have our work cut out for us as she grows.

Trevor is such a soft hearted little kid. The way he says "I love you too" is awesome.

I'm so blessed!!!! Just wanted to express it.

My sisters new baby

This is my cute new neice, Lila Jane. She was born on October 14th. I was able to be in the delivery room with my sister. I felt so blessed. She is so beautiful. I'm the luckiest aunt ever.

Dying my hair

It has been 6 years since I've dyed my hair. Hailey encouraged me to do it. I have been thinking about it for a while. It isn't a huge change, but it sure does make me feel like I look better. haha. Before
After. I also look better when I do my hair. That always helps.

Didn't get the house

Well, our house didn't sell and we didn't get the other house we really wanted. But, that's okay I guess. You don't always get what you want when you want it. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something that doesn't work.



Speaking of selling something....since we didn't get our other house...the GINORMOUS entertainment unit with book shelves that we were going to use is up for sale. It doesn't fit our current home, so if anyone wants to buy it....let me know

Babysitting Maddness

I watched my brother Adams 3 kids while they went out of town and then it was my sister Maggies birthday and she needed someone to watch her 2 kids. It was a crazy night. I had a total of 7 kids. It was total maddness. They had a blast though.All crammed into my family room on the air mattress and couches.
We went to adventureland park to feed the ducks. The water was really low and it smelled bad, but the kids still had fun.
Just the girls. Sarah, Rebecca, Noelle, and Ellie. They have so much fun together. Ellie is the youngest by 5 years, but she definetly fits in just fine.

Fun Day - Sep. 11

Today was pretty fun...I spent some time with my brothers in law, who share my birthday, and we hit some golf balls at the driving range and had lunch. When I got home, Emily sent me on a scavenger hunt throughout PG, AF, and Orem that ended at Tucanos where we had dinner. It was a fun birthday.

Of course, there's nothing like celebrating the fact that mother nature has beat up on you for yet another year...haha.

Ellie's 1st day of Kindergarten

Ellie was so excited for her 1st day of school. She had to pose. (Of Course)
Strike a pose.
Outside her school
Trevor was so sad. He wanted to go to school with Ellie. It was so sad. He kept saying "I wanna go to school".
She had to be the first in line. Of course.
She got to choose where she sat. She was so independant. I love it
In the car after school.

Cute questions that her teacher sent home. I recorded her answering them. She is adorable.
I tried to put a video of her answering the questions, but it wouldn't work. It tried for over 2 hours. I wish I could have gotten it on here. It was really cute. If you want to hear her answers just let me know and I will email you the video.

Dance Dance Revolution

We had some friends (Karyn and Richard) over to play DDR last night. It was so flippin' funny.Brian and Richard Karyn, me and Brian
I think Brian is trying to take me down. Never gonna happen.
Trevor and Micah trying to play. haha.

Mountain Biking at Sundance

We went moutain biking in sundance on Saturday. It was way fun. I didn't do very well. I think I would have except the tires on my bike weren't very good for mtn. biking. Everyone went down the mountain twice. I only went once. I was slipping all over the place and I really didn't want to die. ha.

Brians dad, Gary, was in the chair lift with my kids and was able to catch some pictures of us coming down the mountain.

Brian, Chelsy, Kevin, Me, Amelia, and Rand (Chelsy's husband)
My cute family after Brian came down the second time.
Brian and Kevin
Trevor was so tired. He wanted to go home. He is such a mama's boy. I love it.
Brian's parents (Gary and Debbie)
Ellie posing as usual.
Playing by the water while we waited for the others to come down.
Feeding bread to the fish!