Christmas Festivities...in a nutshell.

Here is my architectural expertise at work.....assembling graham cracker gingerbread houses is no small feat....quite tricky to be precise. But, they stayed together and the kids had a blast decorating!

We had special visits with great-grandparents....

Our crazy Christmas eve nativity scene...

Christmas morning was full of delightful surprises...I should have snapped more pics, oh well.

Instead of exchanging gifts with all of Korinne's friends, we do an "after Christmas, Christmas party". This is much funner, obviously. And they always want a good excuse to get together.

We had good food, fun games...

presents...

and plenty of giggles.

All in all...some tidbits of fond memories, Christmas 2010.

Super Snow Days!

Mmmmm....how refreshing! Finishing touches

Proud builders

Fieldtrips and Friends

We love spending time with pilgrim friends...

and brave indian warrior friends!

Fun field trip to Home Depot with joyschool...

The ride-on lawn mowers were a hit!

Nature center with preschool

Holt crushing some corn into meal....

Fun stories in the teepee....

Learning with friends is always fun!

Korinne's birthday...a little belated!

Korinne has always wanted to have a pool party for her birthday....but being at the end of November makes that quite challenging! But, I got a little smarter this year (ha-ha), and Ogden High provided the perfect place...(and at only $2 per kid..it couldn't be better!) There was plenty of splashing and fun while the snow fell outside....and plenty of pizza and kids....everyone had a blast!

Cute birthday girl!

Korinne has needed a bed for her American girl doll, but they are so expensive! So...I found my new favorite place....the Wood connection! Soooo many darling projects...I could really get in trouble there! At only $13, I found this darling doll bed! Here it is before....

And after! Perfect for AG Julie!!

Korinne (and Julie) were thrilled!

Later that day, since her birthday was the same day as the Utes vs. BYU game, we had the whole crew over for food and the game....doesn't this look exciting?!

Then, we headed out to the Christmas parade....joyful! Then back to our house for presents, cake and ice cream! What a busy, exhausting day!

10 things I love about Korinne:

#1 Infectious laugh

#2 Sweet

#3 a good friend

#4 wonderful artist

#5 beautiful gymnast

#6 fun

#7 great helper (when she wants to be)

#8 wonderful big sister

#9 lights up the room

#10 my little girl!

I love you sweetie! Happy Birthday!

Vegas Ragnar, Baby!! (Who's your daddy?)

I know, I know...way back from October, but, better late than never!
Lots o' pictures....so be warned!
What a blast! The terrain might have been rather boring, but the company was anything but!! Shelly

Bret

Me and miss Katie

Tats

Smiley Shelly

Katie....ready to run

Me and Shel

Our sweet ride

Go Katie, go Kaite, go Katie!!!!

Smokin' Missy

Lounging....hey it's van #1's turn! We're catching some zzzz's!

Poor Bret! We didn't even offer to help him change the flat. That's the down side of being with all us gals I guess!

Missy and a Wild Wino Woman tearing it up! Missy totally smoked her!

But they were allies in the end!

That's what I'm talkin' about!

You know it!

Yes....I am in pain!

We're Stayin Alive!

Our pimp daddy!

Missy and Anna

Katie directing traffic

Totally ripped Anna....I'm surprised the camera could even catch her, she's so flippin' fast!

I still don't have pictures of our whole team together....technical difficulties. Maybe soon!

Thanks team....you guys were the best!

Van #1: Kris, Angie, Kathy, Tom, Drew, & Jake

Van #2: Bret, Tanya, Shelly, Katie, Missy, Anna

Way Behind!!

Wow!! This blog really needs some updating and TLC. Been neglected far too long. But, Christmas and Life in general just seem to take precedence over the computer, so I will try to catch up on a few things, but most will just fall through the cracks....such is life!!