Some Random Christmasness

We've had a very quiet and non-stressful Christmas in Utah this year. I hated not being near extended family, but tried to enjoy all the time we had to spend together, just the four of us! Here are some random Christmas pictures for ya!

We made "Ranc" and "Carter" Christmas cookies this year. Maybe next year we'll do the "Reuel" cookies. Wouldn't want them to die out.

This was her best decorating year so far. Very precise.

Nothing quite says Christmas like a BYU basketball game.

Addie is VERY into taking pictures with our camera. This is one of her favs.

Our reenactment of the Nativity story needed a few more bodies but was AWESOME!

And well, the children we spoiled like usual!

Things Rachelle forgot to bring her camera to: our Christmas riverboat ride and the Thanksgiving Point light festival. Way to go me.

Temple Square

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the lights at Temple Square! We had such a fun time as a family enjoying these lights. They do such an incredible job and I love how Christ centered everything is. This was the kid's and Bobby's first time, which always makes it better.

Merry CHRISTmas everyone!!!

First Big Snow Day of 2010

His new name is Ralphie

What can I say? The kids LOVE the snow and I'm still not a fan.

A Little Ballet

Thought I'd post a little ballet video. Boy does that girl like to spin.

One of these things is not like the other...

One of these things just doesn't belong.

If anyone has any suggestions for keeping children out of my shelves, just let me know.

What do you do when your washer shakes the whole house in the spin cycle? Make it into a fun ride for the kids. They love doing the laundry.

Just for kicks.

BYU Homecoming

We've had a BYU centered day. Started with the BYU pancake breakfast. Walked down the street for free blue chocolate chip pancakes. Next, the BYU Homecoming Parade. Lots of candy and balloons for the kiddos (Loved that Shawna joined up at the end!). Now on to the Football game! Go BYU!

Soccer

So did I mention that Addie played soccer this year. She had a great time and loves showing off her "Gold Medal". I have to admit that she is HORRIBLE! I mean really, truly awful. The poor girl is clueless on the field and we are just way too excited if she even remotely kicks it in the right direction. She's more excited about snack time and playing with her team or dogs on the sideline. I love my Addie!!