We talked about Chinese New Years at our house. We made dragon puppets with lunch sacks, Chinese lanterns with jars, tissue paper, glue and water mixture and ribbon etc..., and paper ox's because it's the year of the ox.
We made a special dinner of rice, chicken, and vegetables and ate it as a family by lantern light.

We had our own dragon dance in our living room after watching one done (dragon dance) in China on the computer.

It was fun to learn about Chinese New Years.

Gung Hay Fat Choy! (Have a prosperous New Year)

One year ago today we went to the hospital and had our sweet baby boy.
Happy Birthday!
Thank You Grandpa and Grandma Wray for the great outfit and book. Thank You!
Thank You Grandma Brooks for the $$$. We bought an Elmo that blows kisses and says things like " I love you , here's a big kiss for you, your my sweet heart, Elmo loves giving kisses, Etc.. He loves it. Thank You!

Thank you my sweet boy for being so sweet and loveable. We all love you soooooo much and we're so thanful that you were sent to our house. Thank You!

We have been experimenting with a few things lately (recipes and hair).

fishtail braid

flower braid

Wait to see what we have planned for Valentines Day.

Thanks Doug and Gloria for the aebleskiver pan. We have really enjoyed it.

Love Day is coming. I'm so excited! If you have some fun Valentines Day ideas (and you would like to share) I would love to hear them.

Long Time No See!

I'm not sure that we were totally ready to get back in the swing of things. We really had a wonderful holiday break together. BUT! We are excited to have Christian home. I'M SO THANKFUL! Can I just say that a few more times? I'M SO THANKFUL! I"M SO THANKFUL! O.k. I'm done. -


We celebrated Trentons 12 th birthday with 10 of his buddies on Saturday. Christian took all of the boys sledding.





After sledding we had some of Trentons favorites. We served all you can eat hot dogs, chips, soda, smores, and hot chocolate with mini marshmallows and whip cream. I think everyone had a fun time. - We are excited that Trenton gets the priesthood on Sunday and he gets to pass the sacrament with Landon. We are so proud of Trenton and the choices he is making.


Trenton with his new guitar. (We got it for free when Madison was at the Music School. We have saved it for almost 8 months) He was and is very excited.