Goodbye 2008!
We really did have a good year! It went by TOO fast. Somehow my newborn baby is now almost a one year old! How did this happen?

Andy got his first haircut last Friday!

Before:


After:

We had a nice Christmas at home this year and the weekends before and after we got together with our wonderful families!

The weekend before Christmas we spent in Manti.

Have you ever seen such fabulous wisemen before? You are welcome Laura, I know you are glad I posted this picture!
(My wiseman costume was inspired by Tina Turner and Michael Jackson.....)

Ben's Mom really loves the kids to act out the Christmas Story every year. Andy was a very wiggly Baby Jesus.

Two days after Christmas we headed to my parents.


Aunt Becky playing Don't Eat Pete with the kids.


My beautiful and suddenly very grown up niece Natalie. She has turned into such an accomplished and beautiful young lady.


Andy couldn't seem to close his mouth while cuddling with Aunt Lisa. She is jaw-droppingly beautiful...


We finished the evening with a little Rock Band of course!


We look forward to a fun filled 2009 with friends and family!

One of our little mundane moments that makes my life worthwhile....



Good morning sunshine!
Merry Christmas to all!

Count em! FIVE!

Charlie's birthday-December first!

His birthday party was on Saturday the sixth!

Some of the boys and my funny niece Alyx in the middle!


I really regret I didn't get ALL of the kids together in one shot! What was I thinking?
Starting with Charlie then heading to his left-Charlie, Connor, Ethan, Braden, Alyx, Max and Carter. Maddie, Kara, Daegan, Nash, Boston, Scout and Connor were also there but not in this picture!

I accidentally only put four candles on!


That's better!
Balloon fight! Max, Maddie and Charlie.


Random action shots!

Impromptu bbq for those who stayed..


I really want to thank everyone who came over last night! It was quite a drive for most of you and it really made Charlie's day to have everyone come. It really means a lot to us that you came to help Charlie celebrate. Thanks as well to grandparents who sent birthday cards and money. He kept saying how lucky he was! We are all lucky to have such great family in our lives. Love to you all!