They heart Skiing

Last Saturday we finally got both kids up skiing. This was Brylie's second time and she sure thought she was a pro. She didn't want Brandon to hold on to her at all. Lucky for both her and Brandon we had a harness with leashes so she felt like she was doing it on her own without Brandon loosing total control.

After Brylie's second run Beckam had had enough of waiting so Brandon took him down once on his shoulders. (Once was enough for Brandon.)

It was Brylie's turn again after that and she did really well. She laughed the first time she fell and had a case of the giggles after that. By the end she was even turning a little on her own.

Beckam finally got his turn on skis and had a blast.

And no ski day is complete without a trip to the lodge to warm up with hot chocolate and french fries.

The kids loved skiing and keep asking to go again. I know it's music to Brandon's ears. Once they kids are a little older he'll finally have someone in our family to go skiing with.

Happy Valentine's Day

Last year the kids and I did hearts and decorated for Brandon so this year it was the kids turn. Brylie for days has been asking what she was getting for Valentine's Day, and with the happy kids we had in the morning, I think Brandon and I delivered. (I did learn that my kids can be heavy sleepers at time because we got all of this done and they didn't move once.)

Thanks to 9:00am church, the pictures were taken after we got home. We're going to have balloons around for awhile.

New Craft

I don't know if you've seen the different temple pictures they seem to have everywhere now, but my friend took a class where they put together their own pictures. When she told me about it, we decided we could do our own. I had a wedding and a family sealing coming up so I thought I'd give it a shot and use the finished products as gifts. The pictures give you an idea of how they turned out, but they look sooo much better in person.

I can't wait to get more pictures taken of the surrounding temples and the chance to make more of these. Now I just need to take a picture of the temple next time in Las Vegas so I can make one for myself.

January in a nut shell

Our house started 2010 off with a bang!! We spent a couple of weeks battling strep in our house, so January was pretty low key. We did get a new play area for the kids which doubles as our new T.V. stand/entertainment center.


I also got to take pictures for a new craft I wanted to attempt. (I'll post pictures of that when it's done.) Brylie also started tumbling class and with keeping Beckam entertained during the class I haven't gotten any pictures. Now that we're all healthy I'm hoping for a better February.

Catch Up - December

December was a fun, busy month for our family. We started it out with getting the Christmas tree up and the Christmas decorations out.

While I was getting the ornaments out, Beckam decided to get a little head start on the decorating. He definitely had his favorite spot to put things.

Everyone helped decorate the tree and before we knew it we were done and ready to watch a Christmas movie. (When we were done you could definitely tell where the kids had been hanging things and until we left for Las Vegas they would constantly check for they ornaments they hung.)

We also made it out for a couple of Christmas season activities. (That's more then we've done in the past). We went to Temple Square to see the lights...

We went to the sing along at Energy Solutions Arena....(I didn't take any pictures. It was packed!) We rode Trax to get there and home. I didn't really enjoy it, but the kids had fun. Beckam still talks about riding the choo choo with Brylie, Daddy and Mommy.

We also had an early visit from Santa. The kids started out the night by writing letters to Santa. When he came Brylie wanted to give hers to him right away but was patient and gave it to him when it was her turn.

Beckam on the other hand only wanted to look at Santa from a distance and nothing else. Having Daddy close to him didn't even help.

Luckily he warmed up enough to Santa by the end of the trip to give him a hug. Maybe next year he won't cry.

My month was spent getting gifts ready for Christmas. Luckily I got them all done before we had to leave for Las Vegas. Photoshop and Modge Podge became my best friends!!!

Brandon started a new job the Monday before Christmas so we didn't get to leave for Las Vegas until Christmas Eve. We got there a little later then planned, but still had a great visit. Christmas of course was a blast and the kids made out like bandits.

(Santa's gifts and waiting to go down the stairs to see what they got)

(Beckam was a little overwhelmed)

(Brylie stacked up her presents and didn't want to play with anything until she had unwrapped everything.)

The day after Christmas was spent shopping and relaxing. We also got to finally meet my brother Nathan's girlfriend Brittany. The whole family (mom, dad, siblings, siblings' spouses, and kids) took Brittany out to dinner and to see some Christmas decorations and fountain at the Bellagio. It was quite the fun night and the next day Brittany became Nathan's fiance. She'll be officially joining our family this summer!!!

We got back to Utah after Christmas, tried to recoup for a couple days and then it was the end of the year. Our awesome friends Randy and Viv invited us over for a kid friendly New Year's Eve party. The kids played together while the girls gabbed and the guys played video games. We celebrated east coast New Years, went outside to light some sparklers, and then it was off to home to bed.

We had a great December and end to 2009. Now on to 2010!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you all have a great holiday season and an even greater next year! (Sorry cards didn't get out as planned this year.)

Cause and Effect

Handmade Christmas presents=Lack of blog posts, picture taking, and clean house. But it's all worth it. At the same time can't wait to get them all done!!!