Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving is a pretty beg deal in our family as such we reserve my Aunt's church building to accommodate all of us. The kitchen is right off the gym floor so we brought the kids scooters and Isaac's Nemo push bike. They had a blast!!! The cooking began and where was Isaac of course in the kitchen.

My beautiful sister Lindsay and my children's Auntie. Here is Isaac and Lindsay posing together.

Here is Jon and Jared hanging out, now some of you might say oh Jon looks in a bad mood nope that's how he looks the majority of the time.

Two of my most favorite people in the world. My Grandpa who raised me along with my Nanny who is in Heaven now and my Auntie Julie who I think of more like a sister.

We then got all of the boy cousins together we were only missing two my oldest brother Tyson who is prison and my cousin Cameron who is serving in the Pennsylvania Spanish speaking mission. L-R, Justin(brother), Chad(brother) and Cody and Chris my cousins.

Then of course all the girl cousins oldest to youngest. Whoo hoo look who is the oldest LOL!
L-R Me, my sis Lindsay and all the rest my cousins Stephanie, Jessica, Nicole, Allison and Ashley.

And of course the Great Grand kids my nephew Kai,and our three kids Jared, Taylor and Isaac.

While we were taking pictures someone said to Taylor, "Pose Tay Tay pose." Silly girl loves any photo opportunity.

After the picture taking was over my three kids and my nephew Kai jumped on Jon and had a pig pile it was funny.

The last picture we took was of my Family. My Dad, Me, Justin, Chad and Lindsay. The only brother missing was Tyson and he is in prison but hopefully when he gets out he will see the light and return to the way in which he was brought up. Wickedness never was happiness. At this time of year I tend to reflect a little more on others than myself and all of the things I am grateful for. I am grateful that even though my brother is in the situation he is in that he has a warm place to lay his head, my family and especially my Husband Jon who makes me so happy and treats me with respect always, my three children and the light and joy which they bring into my life daily, my parents who raised me in the gospel and even though I fell away for awhile I always new the church was true and I am grateful for all of the good friends I have made in the church. Without the gospel in my life I would be wondering aimlessly through this world. So I guess the most important thing to be grateful for is the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the gift of life that he gave me.

My "New pre-Thanksgiving tradition with the kids

Last year I picked up a magazine while in the Dentist's office and found this cute craft to do with the kids which involved leaf cookie cutters, pie dough, chocolate chips, marshmallows and jam. The kids had a blast helping me and using the rolling pin.

Isaac looking a little confused as what to do with his dough.

Mommy helping Taylor use the cookie cutter.

Jared in deep thought waiting for the next instruction.

Jared using the rolling pin to make his own.

Taylor pressing her leaf out to put stuff in it with yummy things!

Jared's creation a ghost he says.

The finished product and oh so delicious!! Can't wait until next year.

Jell-o Jiggler Hands

While I was working my last shift my husband had the kids make Jell-o hands.

Random cut pics of the kiddos

Brotherly and sisterly love (at least for for Taylor)

My DRAMA queen ;0)

My poser!!!

The Dentist

My children love going to the dentist and even though Isaac is still to young he wanted in on the action of sitting in the chair. Might as well get him ready for next year.

And Jared waiting for his turn and picking his nose, what else is a kid to do?

My Diva extraordinaire waiting for her teeth to be cleaned.

And Taylor and Isaac showing there floss and new toothbrush to me. It is great going to the dentist because they always give Isaac a new toothbrush as well. Now if only Isaac would let us brush his teeth instead of pinning him down to do so.

Shack Ups

My husband and I have a 13" TV VCR combo that we let the kids use in the hallway up stairs to keep them entertained at times. I come up to my room to find that all three of my children had decided to move in with all there pillows blankets and toys.

Crazy children!!!!

Birthday Party

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to our friends kids Birthday Party at Roach Gymnastics Studio. The kids (as well as the two oldest Jon and I) had a blast. From swinging on ropes to doing jumps into the foam pit or the bridge (that's me Jon took the picture.)

Jared in the big donut being rolled by Jon.

Jon helping Jared swing.

Isaac trying to be He-Man!!! It was a great night of fun hanging with friends and our family.

Primary program

The kids at church have been practicing for months on there program for Sacrament meeting and learning songs. Jared loves to sing and is always singing the new songs he has learned to his brother and sister. When we got to church things were fine and then it was time for all of the children to go up on the stand and that is when Jared refused to go up so I dragged him up onto the stand with a smile on my face and made him sit with his class. He did not have a happy look on his face. It was the time for Jared's class to come to the microphone to say there short phrase and I have to admit I really forgot to go over his line with him. His teacher stands up there and says, "Jared how can you strengthen your family"? and Jared leans into the microphone as if eating it and breathes really LOUD and says, "I can ride bikes and skateboards and scooters and skateboards and scooters". How precious and outgoing my child is to come up with his own version of how to strengthen our family. I love this child more each day and especially when he turns to me in the car and smiles and says, "Mommy I sure do love you"!

Jared's project for Preschool

Some of you know that I recently was able to have Jared qualify for free preschool close to our home and it has been the greatest thing for both of us. Over the past couple of weeks my eyes have been opened and I have come to appreciate this child of mine. He was asked to do a project for school to let others know about him and what he likes. I never know with him what he likes because it changes from day to day to hour and sometimes minutes. I save flyer's from the Sunday paper and magazines so he could cut out pictures and glue them on.

Of course we had to find Transformers, Bakugans, Power Miner Lego's, Buzz Lightyear, Tech Deck skateboards and a picture of his Razor scooter. He was so excited to work on this and I had fun watching his eyes and face light up gluing these on.

My Elmo

My little man LOVES Elmo!!! He can't get enough. He was so precious sleeping the other day I couldn't pass the photo opportunity up. he also has an Elmo toothbrush and says in the cutest voice ever, "My Elmo"!!!

Dress up

This is how skinny my baby boy is. He wore this costume in 2007 and he decided to try it on

today for dress up. Silly kid!!!

Posing 101

I came around the corner and found my daughter all gussied up in a belt and cowboy hat so I told her to pose and Mommy would take pictures of her. So her we go

And then Isaac kept saying he wanted to pose so here he is giving me his best pose. They must get this from watching America's Next Top Model with me.