Ode To Evan

Can he be any cuter???

Out With The Girls

Whenever I head up to my parents, I try to get together with my girlfriends. It's always fun because we always seem to pick up where we left off, no matter how much time has gone by.

All I Want For Christmas Is...

A Dora Mermaid...what is that? Santa had to search far and wide in his toy warehouse, because he finally found the last one on the shelf for Taylor. It must have been a much requested item for the kiddies this year.



A Littlest Pet Shop, Streak and Style, Mousetrap... Santa's list went on and on for Kaia.





We wanted the girls to get gifts for each other this year, so I took Taylor out and Brandon took Kaia out. In the end, they both had picked out the same gift, but in different colors. For as different as the girls are, they are very similar. We thought it was so funny that they picked out the same thing from all the toys they could choose from.

It's Christmas Eve, Are We Excited???

Holy Crow, There is Snow!

The girls had a ball playing in the snow up north. It was the first thing they wanted to do when we went to Grandma's. It was nice to be in the snow for a couple days, but even nicer to come back to sunshine and dry roads.

Just Elfing Around

Office Max had the funniest thing at Christmas time. You could insert your face on an elf's body and then the elf with your face did a little jig. I was about wetting my pants when Brandon's brother and sister's sent us their elf dance. So we took some photos and then elfed ourselves. I sent out the link to most everyone I had in our address book. I hope those of you that got the link took advantage of watching it. It was hilarious.

Memoirs Of The Christmas Season

Brandon and I were able to go see the lights at temple square and watch the Christmas Concert that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir puts on. It was a wonderful evening with no kiddies (and much needed!)



These were taken at our ward Christmas dinner. This was Evan's first time in Santa's lap. He was so excited to be there. I am sure he told Santa that he wanted diapers and milk for Christmas. Kaia grudgingly sat on his lap. She looked like a stiff board sitting there, but she managed to tell the man in red that she wanted the game mousetrap. Taylor wouldn't have any of it, no way, no how.

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer...

The girls were involved in a Christmas program at their preschool. Doesn't it look like they're thrilled to be there?

Over the River and Through the Woods

We were able to spend Thanksgiving in Vernal at Grandma and Grandpa's.

Evan's Blessing Day

Evan was finally blessed this last Sunday November 11th. Because of some health issues with my (Tracy's) mom, we held the blessing in Payson to make it easier for her. It was a really beautiful blessing and most all of our immediate families were able to make it.

The Princesses and the Pea

Halloween Enchantment


The kids had a great time trick or treating as usual. As we went door to door, they discovered that they didn't have to say trick or treat, they just had candy bars dropped in their bags and then walked away. I had to remind them to at least say "thank you".

Wild and Crazy Cow Train

In October we went to the Staheli Family Farm to pick pumpkins. There was a homemade slide that the kids could slide down and land in about 2 feet of corn. We also feed and pet the animals and rode the "Cow Train". That train was the craziest thing I have ever seen. The kid driving was probably only 12 years old. It was made up with barrels that had cut out seats in the sides with wheels attached. The kids were zig-zagging back and forth at about 10 miles an hour. It was a hoot to watch!

Kaia's 5th and Taylor's 3rd birthday photos

Who's the bigger kid?

We went for ice cream at the Blue Bunny for Brandon's 30th birthday. Yikes!!!
For Kaia's 5th birthday, we were invaded with pirates and went searching for buried booty with them! ARRRRRR

Fishlake Trip

In September, we took a trip with Tracy's family to Fishlake. We rented a cabin right by the lake. It was so beautiful up there. Between staying up late, playing games and getting dirty, the kids and adults had a ball.

Girls first day of school

Kaia and Taylor are both in the same pre-school and are loving it! This is Kaia's second year of pre-school and Taylor's first. I was a little worried about them being together so much, but their teachers say they are doing well and get along. I guess they just bring all their frustrations home and fight all day here.

Enough is Enough with the kisses...geez

Evan was still in his premie clothes in this photo. He is now up to 9 lbs, quite the little chunk of burning love!