Saturday, January 22, 2011

Hopper Mommy

The other night I was getting the boys ready for bed and I heard them yelling, "Hopper Mommy, Hopper Mommy...Mommy come look at Hopper Mommy!" So I came into my bedroom and what did I see? The boys had put one of my necklaces around poor hopper's neck and were calling him "Hopper Mommy" because he was wearing one of my pretty necklaces!!!!  Poor dog!


It is kind of hard to see, but if you look carefully you can see the pretty pink necklace next to Hopper's collar.


Poor boy! So picked on!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Christmas '10

We had some serious preperations to do before Santa's arrival!

First, we had to put out the cookies. Not just any cookies, but Santa sugar cookies. Served with a side of strawberries and a glass of egg nog to top it off!



Second, the reindeer. The boys were very concerned about the reindeer getting enough food and water to keep them strong during their jouney. So, we made some reindeer food. It was a wholesome mixture of raw oats, sugar crystals and glitter. Glitter,you say? Well it shines in the moonlight and the reindeer can find your home easier. Oh, and the boys had to throw in a side dish of carrots and strawberries. Hopper was generous enough to let the reindeer use his water bowl for a refreshing drink of H2O.








Third, Christmas jammas. Got to have 'em. Can't get a wink of sleep on Christmas Eve without them!



Fourth, a bedtime story. The Night Before Christmas....a must. Again, can't get a restful sleep without it! And helps with dreams of sugar plumbs in your head...wierd.


Santa stopped by and only three people got coal in their stocking. Yes, Kashmir Toby...suprise! Hopper dog because he ran away and got thrown in jail...he still got a bone and a bed. And Daddy, 'cause he is a Grinch! The boys were overwhelmed with their choppers and Buzz Lightyears...we were able to take the choppers our for a test run!








It was a fun day and as always we are thankful for so many things in our lives...and realize that sometimes it doesn't always go as YOU planned it but how HE has planned it for you and that's okay. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happier 2011!

Cookies

December 12, 2010

Despite every one's busy schedules we found time to continue our Christmas cookie decorating tradition. The art skills are even better this year, BUT we did have a little BSU vs. U of U rivalry going on..hmmm hmmm...Nana and Papa!



Papa




Cadence




The ultimate Christmas cookie cheerleaders...Sugar and Spice!





Deanna and Nick




D.T.




Boo




Stella



Mia





Esmee...sassy pants

Christus St. Joseph's Pre School Christmas Party

December 15, 2010

The boys celebrated the Christmas holiday with their class by singing Christmas carols to the residents in the St. Joseph's Villa Long Term Nursing Facility; they brought smiles to many faces and brightened up the holiday for them. We were able to hear their carols at their little Christmas party along with making candy cane reindeer and eating some yummy cookies! It was a fun day; the boys have loved being there with Miss Sarah and are learning so much!



Brenen Elliott



Dillon Thomas



Miss Sarah



Aidan



Mariah



Samuel Lino



Maya



The carolers sang Joy to the World, The Little Drummer Boy, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells! Too cute!