Thanksgiving in Utah

We started our Thanksgiving vacation in Koosharem.  I drove the girls there the weekend before.  We stopped halfway in Ely and stayed the night.  The girls' love staying in hotels and I love that Jim is racking up the "reward points" with his work trips so I can use them and get free hotel stays.

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I Love when I can take my Girls to Koosharem and let them do things I grew up doing.  We loaded up the sled with wood and Brindley pulled it into the house for the fireplace.   

 It snowed after we got to Koosharem.  Of course we had to do snow angels, throw snowballs and ride the sled.

 Thanks Wyatt for taking the girls on the sled.  They had so much fun!  The Girls love playing with their cousins.

 Jessica and Samantha...They have a Love/Hate relationship...This is the shove away after the HUG.

 This is Lexie making our Thanksgiving Oreo Turkeys.  We made some for everyone that was going to be at Mom and Dad's for Thanksgiving.  We forgot to make one for the dog though and apparently his feelings were hurt so he helped himself to them before dinner.

 We picked Jim up at the airport Wednesday night before Thanksgiving.  We then went and spent the night at Grandma Perry's.  It's always fun to be with Grandma.  She always makes sure we are taken care of. 

Thanksgiving dinner was held at Grandma Perry's church with Jim's family/extended family.

Our centerpiece was a cornacopia made out of balloons...very cool.

 Brindley with Hiedi.

 Fun seeing all the men preparing food.

 Camping out at the start of the line.....waiting for food!

 We Love you Grandma!  Thanks for the Good time!

After Thanksgiving we went to Logan and spent a few days with Jim's family.  Jim's mom did Gingerbread Houses with the Grandkids.  They always turn out so cute.

 We didn't have room to bring them back with us to Nevada so I took a picture with the girls and their house.

I have to share the yummy food Ron (Jim's brother) made us.  He used to work at Taco Time, and now he just makes Taco Time food for us at home!  It is sooo good.  He even made CRISP TURKEY BURRITOS out of leftover turkey.

It's been almost three weeks since Thanksgiving...I can't believe Christmas is upon us.  I am looking forward to the holiday parties and seeing family again.  I am excited to have Christmas with Mom and Dad.  I realized the other day that the girls will be sleeping in the room that I would sleep in as I anxiously waited for Chritmas morning.  Lot's of memories of NOT SLEEPING on Christmas Eve and the Giddy feelings inside.  Can't wait to be home again!

DA DA DA DA!!!

Lexie was invited to a SUPERHERO birthday party today for her friend Jossy. With a family of all girls, we don't have ANYTHING in the house resembling the closet of a superhero. Plan B: use things found in a house with all girls... leotard, tights, nylons, bandana fabric, and unders. Here is SUPER LEXIE, saving the world, POW, KABLAM, ZAP, SMACK!!! She was a natural at superhero poses, no coaching necessary... :) When I asked Lexie what her superpower was, she said it was a SUPERWALK!

As Lexie's costume was materializing, Sami wanted in on the act as well. She got her own cape, and an S on her shirt. Introducing SUPER SAMI!

Merry Christmas!

Here's a SMILE for you today!

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BEADED WATCH BANDS

I think this one would be Great for the Holidays!

Alot of people have asked me where I got my WATCH.  My very talented sister made it.  I visited her for a few minutes before Thanksgiving and saw all of her creations!  I wish I could have one of every color.  Check out her site.  They make great GIFTS!

JJ CRAFTS AND MORE

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just want to tell my family how much I love them.  I was able to see 3 of my 4 siblings in the last few days along with their spouses and kids and also my parents.  Sorry I missed you Cory and Angie.  I wish I had more time to spend with all of you.  I miss you all.  I like to reminisce about when we all lived at home and the different things we did together.  You have all influenced me and helped make me who I am today.  I am so Thankful for all of you.  Happy Thanksgiving to you all!  Love you!

Silhouette Giveaway!

Lot's of fun projects to do with a SILHOUETTE.  Check out this Giveaway!  Here's Hope'n I win!

How do I love thee...

I often hear others say they are the luckiest person in the world. To them, they just might be, but to me, I know I am! :)

I love you Kristi Jo. Thank you for who you are, and who you help me/us to be.

Miss You, DaDa

Samantha with her best buddy, DaDa! 

When Jim tells her he loves her she will say, Wuv You.  When he walks in the door after being gone for a few days she says, "Miss You, DaDa".

Book Worm

My kids love to read and will go to bed early if they can read in bed.  How can you fall asleep with a book on your face?! 

Dreams Do Come True!

I was so excited for Lexie's birthday this year.  She had her first "friend" birthday party.  And what better for my princess than to have a princess party with a Special Visitor!

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This is Lexie with the gifts she got from Dad, Mom, Brindley, Karissa and Samantha.

A Quilt, Oreo's, Polly Pockets, Princess Puzzle, Brindley drew her a picture of Snow White and Karissa made the necklace for her.

Lexie with her Cinderella Cake.  After having 4 girls I think I am getting this "barbie" cake thing down.  One of these days I will have to post pics of the first one I made.

 Ready for the Tea Party.  We made heart shaped peanut butter sandwiches with fruit kabobs and ham with cheese kabobs.  We also had pink punch and cupcakes.

 All of the Princesses

 Cinderella reading the Cinderella Story

 So fun seeing the excitement on the girls' face when Cinderella walked in.  They all just stared at first then they wanted to share things with Cinderella....like telling her about school and different things they do.

 While eating they asked Cinderella questions about her Carriage and where Prince Charming was.  They also asked about the other Princesses and where they all lived.

A Princess's version of pinning the tale on the donkey.....Putting Cinderella's Slipper on.

 Cinderella showing the girls how to Curtsy.

The girls' trying to Curtsy.

I love this picture.  Lexie had just opened a present that had sparkly red shoes.  Cinderella is helping Lexie put "the slipper" on.

Cinderella danced with the girls also.

Saying Goodbye to Cinderella.  This picture didn't focus that well, but I love looking at how Lexie is hugging Cinderella as if she has known her forever.

The party turned out perfect.  As soon as Cinderella left Lexie called her Grandma and Dad and told them all about Cinderella.  Seeing the excitement on Lexie's face was worth every bit of frustration I had earlier in the day in preparing for the party.  Thank you to a wonderful Cinderella.  You made more than Lexie's dream come true, you made mine come true also.

Thanks also to Brindley and Karissa for helping me get everything ready.  There is no way I would have been ready if they wouldn't have helped. 

Thanks to Michelle P. also for being here at the party and helping make things run smooth.

Thanks to all the Princesses that came and for the fun presents.

And thanks to my little Samantha who didn't get a nap but didn't "complain" to much about it.

Happy Halloween!

I LOVE HALLOWEEN!  I LOVE TO DRESSUP!  I LOVE "MOST" OF THE DECORATIONS...I prefer the cuter side....I LOVE THE PARTIES!  OFCOURSE I LOVE THE CANDY!  I LOVE HANDING OUT CANDY TO TRICK-OR-TREATERS!

We had our trunk-or-treat a few weeks ago....yes, most of the candy is gone from it.  With Halloween being on Sunday, our girls won't be trick-or-treating.  I have been quite surprised with how they have accepted it and not complained.  So, instead, they are watching "Casper the Friendly Ghost" and we will play games later and eat treats.

Here are pictures from the trunk-or-treat.

Lexie as Snow White

 Jim sprayed her hair black!  It took a few washings to get it out and I am still finding black around the house from it.

Karissa as the MUMMY!

(Glad we had an old motel sheet that had been used to wrap a deer in...it added a great effect to her costume.)

 Brindley as Nancy Drew!

 Samantha as my cute little Lady Bug!

 And of course,  The Witch!  I found a black dress at Wal-mart for $5 on clearance!  So much better than paying $20-$40 for a cheap Halloween witch dress costume.  I almost didn't let Jim take scissors to it at the bottom to make the jagged edge....thinking I could wear it to church too!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL OF YOU!