Ty got this Webkinz for Christmas.

Tanner and Ty named him, "Tiger, because he's a cheat-a".

Doh!

Christmas 2009

I am having a hard time believing that Christmas has already come and gone. We had a quiet, wonderful Christmas this year, and I'm loving that all of my boys are home for some much needed "down time". I enjoy having them home, especially during the great moments when they're all getting along, playing together, laughing together, and having fun.

The last couple of weeks have been pretty busy. I made 35 caramel apples. Some for my book club friends, and the rest went to Kev's employees.

We also went to the Mesa L.D.S. temple grounds to look at the lights. I found myself wishing that it was Temple Square in SLC. The Mesa lights are pretty, but nothing compares to the Salt Lake temple lights, in my opinion.

On Christmas Eve day, Kevin took the boys to the Chipmunk's movie so that I could finish up some wrapping, etc. When they got home we put together our favorite dinner--home-made Pizza Pockets!! Yummy!!After dinner was eaten and cleaned up we gathered in the living room for a fantastic F.H.E. on the birth of Jesus. We talked about the prophets who foretold of His birth. When we finished we read Grandpa H's annual Christmas poem, and then the boys got to open 1 gift...
Of course it was PJ's!!
Everyone got ready for bed and then Tate and I went outside to sprinkle the Reindeer Food on the "grass". (unfortunately, for us it was in ROCKS!!!)
I had a chance to snap this picture right after Santa delivered all of the gifts. It looked magical!

Christmas morning started with some really excited boys jumping on our bed at about 5:45 a.m. I couldn't complain too much about that...I heard a rumor that my nephews woke their parents up around 3:30 a.m.!!!

Each boy took turns unwrapping their gifts.Then we had a big breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, freshly picked grapefruit, and our favorite: Monkey Bread!!
Kevin finally got his present after breakfast...

A BBQ smoker.

He was so excited!

(as you can tell by this goofy look on his face)

I'm thankful for a wonderful year we've had, and I look forward to all the new experiences 2010 will bring!

Me? Complain? Well...maybe.

Who knew that it would lead to an early Christmas present from my sweet hubby ??

Can't wait to try it out!!

Happy 11th Birthday Ty!!!

Ty got to have two birthday dinners this year because Grandpa H (who shares his birthday) was here and we had to go out to celebrate with him. So, on Monday night we went to Ty's favorite place...Barro's Pizza!!! A rare picture of Tanner smiling--well, half smiling--but that's more than usual in a photo!! Time for gifts!!On his actual birthday Kev and I took him to his second favorite restaurant, Olive Garden. Before we left we surprised him with his gift from us...A New Bike!!! Happy 11th Birthday Ty!!! I love you!!!

Arrow Of Light

Ty recieved his Arrow of Light tonight and believe me, it wasn't without a lot of cramming and help from Sister Calkins, his kind and caring leader.

It was such a cool ceremony, which, of course, isn't documented very well because of my stupid camera. I think this was my same gripe around Christmas last year. I'd better give Santa a call and ask for another new camera!

Grandpa's Funeral

December 4, 2009

Mona City Cemetary