HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!

So we had a great party here on New Years Eve and had lots of fun. We ate, played Mafia, exchanged white elephant gifts and had lots of time to socialize and bring in the New Year Year. The kids had fun playing Wii and playing with lots of friends. We had a total of 30 people over it was a great way to bring in another blessed year!

My Birthday Boy!!!

So Britain woke up to streamers and balloons. We thought we had red balloons and streamers and realized at 10:00p.m. we didn't. Thank goodness you can still have a good balloon fight with pink. We then went to Burger King because Brit wanted the toy (super hero squad) that came in the kids meal. Then we headed out to see Alvin and The Chipmunks The Squeakuel. After that Britain wanted to buy some toys with the birthday money he received. Then we went and picked up his friend Jay for dinner at Britain's choice (Golden Corral). We then headed home to open presents and let the boys have fun. I am so glad to have my not so little boy!!! He was my answered prayer. Happy Birthday Britain we love you sooooooooooo much and we are sooooooooooo glad you are in our family.

Britain's Favorite Things at 7:

Color: Red

Food: Mexican

Dessert: Candy

Sport: Basketball

Thing to do at School: Recess

Team: Nuggets

Superhero: Spider man, Ben 10

Leisure activity: Wii

T.V. Shows: Bakugan, Ben 10

Best Friend: Jay Rothe

Thing to Wear: Nugget Jersey

Nuggets Player: Billups

Things to collect: Bakugans

Merry Christmas

As Britain said "THIS WAS THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER"!!! Roni and Bre stayed the night so we had them Christmas morning. Santa was good to the kids. Aspen's favorite present this year was getting a guitar. We are all hoping she will become the next Taylor Swift. Britain's favorite present was his Nuggets jersey. Maybe we will have a NBA superstar! We went to my mom's for Christmas in the afternoon and had fun with everyone there. It was a great day and sorry to have it end so fast. We are also so grateful to know the true meaning of Christmas and be able to celebrate the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to all!!!

Christmas Eve 2009

Aspen went to the plastic surgeon!!!

Aspen had an accident with a brick retaining wall back in March 2009 so she ended up with a nice scar on her cheek. So we went to a plastic surgeon and had him repair it to see if we could make it a little less visible. We went on Wednesday, December 23rd to
Dr. Gonyon. Aspen was very brave and didn't cry at all. So we go back in next Wednesday to get the stitches removed. What I couldn't believe is the rocks he pulled out, when supposedly the E.R. got them all out even after doing an X-ray to make sure. Anyways Merry Christmas to Aspen!!!

Gardell and Leann on their Mission!

We received this beautiful picture from Leann and Gardell. I had to post it! We wish them a Merry Christmas and will miss them this Christmas season!

The Christmas Carol 2009

Aspen played Chestnut the Angel in her school drama version of The Christmas Carol. She had to memorize 17 lines. She did great and loved it. The funniest part was that poor Marley was too short to fit in the door hole. We all had a good laugh at that. The kids did great and Aspen can't wait to do Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory next. Ryan, Britain and I along with her friend Abby were there to support her in her first play. Congratulations Aspen you did a great job!!! Click on the picture to get a closer look at each picture.

Aspen's School Christmas Party

I was one of two mothers who were in charge of Aspen's class Christmas Party. We played the good ole game of eat the donut off the string. They had so much fun! I didn't get pictures of Brit's party because I was at Aspen's class the whole time but he said he had a great party also. I am glad school is out for Christmas Break!!!

Girls Night Out

For the past few years this same group (minus Terra, we missed you!) have been gathering at Johnny Carinos for unlimited Italian Cream Sodas. We have a gift exchange, eat dinner and talk, talk, talk. I feel so blessed to have great friends. Thanks Alanna for getting us all together. LOVE YOU GALS!!!

Britain's 7th Birthday Celebration at School

Britain has to celebrate his birthday early since he will be out of school on his real birthday. He wanted chocolate donuts and everyone was so excited to get a donut!

CNA Class Is Over!!!

As of December 10th my CNA class is over. I had fun and learned lots. I had fun at clinicals and it really opened up my eyes to the Nursing home world. I fell in love with some of the residents and realized how important the job really is to these elderly people. I will take the state certification in January then after taking a CPR class. I will be able to look for a job.

Ryan's 36th Birthday!

We celebrated on Saturday with Mom and Jennifer at Old Chicago because both of their birthdays are in December too. Then on Monday we celebrated Ryan's birthday with his favorite cheesecake and we gave him a Metro State baseball hat! Happy Birthday Ryan we love you!!!

My cousins baby shower

Aspen and I hosted a baby shower for my cousin Debbie. We had so much fun especially playing the diaper game. You melt different candy bars on diapers and then everyone guesses what candy bar it is. It was pretty funny watching everyone sniff the diapers.

Britain and Aspen Making Gingerbread Cookies at Grammies

Britain playing Basketball 2009

Britain's first time playing basketball was a great experience. He had great coaches and a great team. He loved going to practice and of course the games. He did great and scored at least once if not more every game. He was so sad when the season ended.

Britain's School Christmas Concert 2009

This is Britain's favorite song he sang at his Christmas school concert. He is at the very top in the middle, he got stuck behind a big kid (kind of a find Waldo). He loves the Grinch so it fits that he loves this song.

Thanksgiving 2009

We went to Uncle Alan and Aunt Jody's house for thanksgiving. There 14 of us total. We had a great dinner and great company. We missed all who weren't there. The kids had fun on the four wheeler and also driving a tractor. I had fun taking everyones blood pressure for my school assignment. They were all great patients. Good times were had by all. Happy Thanksgiving!!!