100th Day of School

Celtin celebrated his 100th day of school (a really big day for kindergartners) and he had to do a project where he glued 100 of something on a poster. After giving it some thought he decided to paint a monster and glue on 100 googly eyes. He did an awesome job!

FHE Treats

Celtin was in charge of FHE treats a little while back and he decided that since it was so cold (-30 degrees) we should have hot chocolate and make chocolate dipped spoons. The kids had fun dipping and decorating the spoons and making our chocolate pizza. We stuck them in the freezer to setup and after the lesson we all enjoyed stirring them into our hot chocolate. It was a great idea and a perfect treat for the cold temps. Lochlan enjoyed his dipped spoon without hot chocolate...notice the pool of chocolate under his chin in the second picture.

11 and Counting

Adam and I celebrated our anniversary back in January. Adam got a new TV and I got a new credenza for the TV to sit on. :) The kids were so excited to help Adam put it together. Adam does not particularly enjoy ready to assemble furniture but he is a good sport and let the kids help a lot. Celtin loved it and stayed next to Adam the entire time doing whatever he could. Anika helped for a while then lost interest and Lochlan just wanted to climb on everything. Adam and I went to a nice dinner at Gridley's to celebrate while Carli and Ryan watched the kids. Here is to 11 more crazy years together! Love you babe.

Goodbye 2008- Hello 2009

New Years Eve was totally chill. We went to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner with Adams sis and fam. As always it was so good and it happen to be 99 cent kids meal night. Woo Hoo (I know..I am easily excited) The kids got balloon animals and horns. We went home and Adam proceeded to set up his new TV (early anniversary gift), our neighbors came over and we all visited and relaxed. The kids were all in their pj's because we knew they would not make it until midnight. We had our own little countdown celebration complete with banging pots and drinking sparkling grape juice. It really was an enjoyable way to finish off 2008.

Christmas 2008

I know I am way behind with my posts but here are pictures from Christmas this year. We spent Christmas Eve with some great friends then came home to find our Elf gifts-who doesn't love new pajamas? The kids slept great and did not wake us up too early. Anika and Celtin were so excited. We hurried downstairs to dig through the stocking. We got way too much candy! We all ate breakfast, showered and got dressed before unwrapping presents (tradition from Adam's childhood) The kids made out with some wonderful stuff; they were so grateful and no one complained about what they got or what they didn't get (even though Santa made some substitutions...he always thinks he knows best) We feel very blessed for all the gifts we received this holiday season both monetary and otherwise.

Surprise Trip to Utah

My sweet hubby got in touch with my sisters and they coordinated with the rest of our families to pool money and surprise me with a trip to Utah the week before Christmas. I was so shocked and of course very excited. Lochlan and I went leaving Adam, Anika and Celtin to brave the frigid temperatures (I hear it was in the -30's)
We had a great trip. My flights to and from were on-time (a miracle in and of itself since I flew out of O'hare) Lochlan was so good on the plane. My big sister picked us up at the airport, then she treated me to Training Table. Lochlan did not take long to warm up to her and they were good friends by the end of dinner. I stayed at her house the first and last nights I was there. Lochlan was so excited to be able to get down and run around after 4 hours on a plane, 20 minutes in a car and 45 minutes at the restaurant. He loved Awnalisa's newly finished fireplace and hearth. He climbed up and down at least 100 times.
The next day Awna had to work but Calley came down and our boys got reacquainted. We met my dad for lunch and he treated us to Olive Garden. (It was delish) After Awna got home from work we had some fun sister time then Lochlan and I went to stay at Calley's. The boys had tons of fun together and Calley and I talked and talked.

Friday Awna came up and we did some Christmas shopping. It was so nice to be with my sisters...it makes me realize how much I miss them. My mom met us back at Calley's for some candy making fun. I realized then that somehow between our last stop and Calley's I had lost my wallet. Adam was so sweet and took care of all the cancelling stuff that goes along with that.
Saturday, because I had no money or license, Calley drove me to meet Adam's parents in Lehi and they treated Lochlan and I to lunch at Olive Garden again (I could eat there daily-mmmm) We went back to their home and visited for a while. A couple of Adams sibling and their kids came over, it was so nice to see them. I miss seeing all the little kids...they grow so fast. They drove me back to Provo for a Christmas dinner at my Mom's house. I was really happy to be there for the Christmas celebrations. We got to meet my cutie niece Caydence for the first time and Lochlan played with Aspen, Brindley and Ethan. We had a white elephant game, and the kids acted out the manager scene with help from some "big kids"

Sunday we went to my dad's for his Christmas dinner. I really do miss those dinners. Eating, visiting, letting the kids run around and play. It was great to see everyone and I am so so grateful that you all pitched in to bring me out there. I miss you all so much and can't wait to come out and see you again...next time with my whole family so we can stay a little longer.

Ice Skating

We went ice skating back in December with some friends. Thanks to Sharlene who invited us to her work party for free ice skating and food. It was so fun and Anika and Celtin did a great job. They fell many times but got right back up and kept going. By the end of the night they could both skate on their own. Anika made it all the way around the rink on her own without falling. Adam and I took turns hanging out on the sidelines with Lochlan. He had fun running around and spotting his big brother and sister out on the ice.