We saved Christmas

We came up with a great plan. We took the Wii out of the box and with some of the other toys that we bought for toys for tots told the kids that we were "giving" to those less fortunate for Christmas.Since most of the homes around us are vacation homes we picked an empty one and ding dong ditched that house.Then we came home put the kids to bed and went back for the toys and Wii box.We then took the real toys that we got for toys for tots and dropped them off at the mall. I was surprised that my kids had no issues giving the wii away.Isn't that just the greatest plan.And I'm glad my kids are to young to read our blog.

Steve ruined Christmas

So we got the kids a Wii for Christmas from Santa. Steve hid it under our covers upstairs.Then put a movie on for the kids to watch and didn't move it. Of course they found it. And I am mad. The first Christmas we have been able to do something for our kids(seeing as how Steve now has a job) and it is ruined.And I am sad and mad.

Let it snow

The kids named our snowman fuzzy??? And we thought the kids how to tag. We spray painted a vest on Fuzzy and a smile.

Dallin and Eliza have snow eating issues. Where ever we go they always have to grab a handful or an icicle. So over the past 2-3 days we got about 3 feet of snow. The kids where in heaven. Mom made the best of it. We played a lot in the snow and went sledding. It was just supposed to be my last week before the Christmas break to get things done. However on Friday was their classroom Christmas parties and I was in charge of both.We did a Hawaiian theme for both to make it a little easy on me and I gathered enough flowers from some flower shops in town who where nice enough to donate. Also I got Safeway, Albertson's and Frys to donate each about a 20$ gift card.However we did need enough flowers for 50 kids so we had each child pitch in 2$. Each child got to make a Hawaiian flower lei.I forgot my camera and someone is supposed to send some to me so hopefully I can put some up. I'm glad that day is over. And on Friday night I came down with the worst sinus cold ever. I hope I get feeling better soon there is a lot to do before Wed. night.

Christmas scripture.

I wanted to put this scripture on my Christmas card but everyone disagrees with me. But I like it, I wanted a scripture talking about the gift he gave us.
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:3-5

Christmas card pictures?

I need some help picking out which pictures to put on our Christmas card.I need one of each of the kids and one of the two of them together.Would everyone please tell me which there favorites are?And Aly and Brittany, you guys make taking pictures look so easy and I wish I had your talent. Love you both and miss you.

Making Christmas real with Music

My mom writes for Mormon times. Her new article is feeling the Christmas spirit through music. To read it click on the link on the top right hand side.

Dallin gives a talk

Dallin gave the talk in church today it was on "The prophets foretold Jesus Christ would come to the earth". He did a great job, but his testimony at the end was the best.
Dallin-"I know that the prophets told us the truth about Jesus being born. He is our savior of this world.He came to earth to sacrifice himself so we can live with our families forever and be an example for us.I love my savior."
I must be doing something right.(for now)
I wanted to add Eliza's testimony on the savior
Eliza-"I'm thankful Jesus was born so we can come to earth and live. I'm glad he teaches us how to live. I think at Christmas he loves us even more because we love him more.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I don't want to make anyone jealous but my tree is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I'm not a huge fan of my decorations,and I don't have enough decorations for this tree anyways. It's the first year we have been able to get a real tree so I wanted the biggest tree I could find. It's about 12 feet and takes up most of my front room but it makes me happy.

My Puppies

I think the reason I love her so much is because she looks like she is wearing lipstick.And because she will not leave my side. Dallin and Eliza always ask, why when you walk she walks and when you stop she just sits down?I tell them because she just loves me the most!!! She is almost 3 months now.

Leah is going to be 1 years old at the end of December. She would also be the best dog if only one thing. Lately if she can escape out of the house without a leash, Forget it she is on the run!! She is gone for about an hour running around the area and impossible to catch. She is faster and shiftyer(sp) than me.And she only runs away when Steve is not around.Other than that I kind of like her. Depends on when you ask me if it's when I just spent the last 30 minutes trying to catch her then not so much!!

Christmas Lights

We went to the lighting of the Christmas Tree here in Flagstaff. It is over at the Little America.Before they light the tree inside the hotel are carollers, violinist, places to make ornaments and other crafts for kids, hot chocolate and cookies.Lots of Christmas fun.However Dallin has already turned to cool for all of this. So outside is the big moment everyone is counting down 10...5,4,3,2,1. YEAH, lots of cheering in the crowd. It starts to die down a little when my son yells in a nice, slow, loud voice; BOORRIINNGG !!! Steve quickly covered up his mouth. I thought you were supposed to get attitude when they hit the teenage years. Oh well. Merry Christmas!!!

Eliza hard at work making an ornament!Dallin would not make one.

Steve lost his winter cap. Well he left it out downstairs and while I was cleaning I put it away somewhere. I just don't know where.So it's my fault and he decided to punish me by putting Eliza's scarf on his head and embarrassing me with his severe lack of style.

I need to kiss up to Santa.I want lots of presents this year!!!!