Snow is falling all around

The snow is so fluffy

The snow went about as fast as it came. We were able to get out and build a snow man though.

Watch out Mom! Three against one. Boys out number Mom. Look at the size of those snow balls. Just as soon as I closed the camera up and turned my back to go inside I got snow balled.

Madison went to Saddies with some friends

Saddies Dance 2011

Cute bunch of kids. The dance theme was "Cowboys and Indians." They had a fun night together.

A Frog Ate Gavons Head

A Frog Ate Gavon's Head

Funny Things Gavon Says

Funny Things Gavon Says

Yesturday I took the kids to the bank because Landon needed to cash a check he had. While Landon ran in the rest of us stayed in the car. Gavon was so upset. He wanted to go into the bank too. Madison turned around in her seat and asked Gavon "Why do you want to go in the bank so bad?"-Gavon says "Because I don't have a lot of money.":)

Last night before going to bed Gavon came to me in the living room sad and with a pouty face and said to me "Dad says I'm in trouble.....that means I'm busted."

His new word is "ridiculous". Everything is ridiculous.

He is one silly boy and I love him.

(These pictures are so mixed up-sorry) Maron's bed spread that she got for her birthday.

The Great Cake Challenge

Your challenge, should you choose to accept, is to come to Marons birthday party for a cake bake off.

Bring your baking/decorating skills.

For: Maron Wray

Date: Feb. 26Th

Time: 2:00-4:30

Place: Maron's Kitchen Stadium

address

(The pictures are mixed again. One day I'll figure out how to load them in order.)

This is the cake we made for the party. Does it look like an apron?

This is the cake that Maron decorated.
We had fondant, frosting in different colors, bags and tips, glitter gels, sprinkles, etc.. Plenty of things to decorate cakes with.


Zoe's cake-(Mckenzie is in the background. I forgot to get a picture of hers)

Maleeah's cake

They sketched a picture of what they wanted their cake to look like before they started decorating.

(They got two cakes each. They then chose the colors they wanted and we mixed them)

Maron at work.

Zoe at work.

When the girls got to our house they decorated aprons with fabric makers and then we took a picture of each of them. (Do you love the hair nets?:))

We invited 4 girls but one couldn't come.

When they were finished decorating we boxed up their cakes to take home and show off to their families and then they played dance dance. It is so fun watching them dance. They seem to have a fun time together. I'm glad that they have good friends. - We gave each girl a oven mitt and rubber spatula along with their cake (in a cake box) and their apron (and hair net :)) I think they had fun. I did.

I asked Maron what her favorite part of her party was and she said "Decorating cakes". I asked her what her favorite part of her whole birthday was and she said "My bedspread that I got".

Happy 10Th Birthday Maron!

I think I am caked out! Good thing I don't have to make a cake for awhile. Not until Joe's birthday. Oh yeah, that's next week :)

Quote

Just a quote I liked.

"Men and women who will turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more of our lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace. Whoever will lose their life in the service of God will find eternal life." The teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, pg.361

Happy Birthday Maron

This is Maron is her new outfit before school. Isn't she so cute! She has been counting down the days until today.

Gavon was my helper today. He helped me mix Marons cake. He is a great helper.

The best part!

(These pictures are a little backwards) Maron wanted a cake that looked like a Hostess cupcake, filling and all. This is the whip cream filling.

I got a phone call from Maron at school today. She said she had forgotten her treat that she was going to share with her class mates and wondered if I would bring them down. I told her I would bring them around lunch time. She then said " Guess what we're having for lunch?" Me"What?" I don't remember what it was they were having but she said "Doesn't that sound gross?"--I knew where this was going--I asked her what time lunch was. I had 15 min. to change the washer and dryer, change my outfit, and get to the school to drop off treats and........take her to lunch(she chose Carls Jr. :). I took Brooklon and Maron since I didn't take Brooklon to lunch on her birthday. Jenson had already eaten lunch or I would have taken him too.

What do you think, does it look like a Hostess cupcake?

This a yummy moist cake. It turned out yummy.

10 Things we adore about Maron

1. She has a beautiful smile.

2. She is always so willing to share with everyone.

3. She is always sincerely thankful for everything she is given. I love that

and I am thankful for her.

4.She is smart.

5.She is witty. She always comes up with silly things to say. She makes me smile.

6. She's so patient. She doesn't usually complain about anything.

7. She is thoughtful and kind. She has a caring heart.

8. She is a great friend and loves to be with her friends.

9. She is a great artist and seamstress. She is very creative.

10. She is easily entertained.

and...... she finds joy in the simplest things. She is so helpful.

I am thankful that Maron was sent to our home. She will always be my sweet baby girl.

Did I ever tell you...I love being a mom!

"Making the decision to have a child---it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body." Elizabeth Stone

Feb. 23rd-
Landon is sick. We took him to the Dr. yesturday and they said he has strep throat. They gave him the choice of a pill for ten days or a shot in the behind. He opted for the shot. I think today he's wishing he would have chosen the pills for ten days. We hope for a speedy recovery and that no one else gets it.
Madison is at the Dr. right now getting her ankle checked. It has hurt for too long. When Madison gets hurt we always have to check if she broke something. We hope for a speedy recovery for her too and that she can get back to lacrosse soon.
Trenton and Brooklon get braces in 7 days. I wouldn't know that other than Brooklon has a count down and she let's me know every day, sometimes twice.
Maron is sooooo excited she can hardly stand it. Tomorrow is the "BIG Day"! We have a new outfit ready and waiting to wear, our nails are painted, we're having homemade cafe rio salads (YUM!) for dinner, a giant hostess cupcake cake (homemade by me :), and an awesome party planned for saturday. We'll take lots of pictures.
Jenson is a awesome reader! Wow he never stops amazeing me.
Jordon is counting the days (with help) until his "BIG day"! I forgot that it is so close to Maron's. He said the other day "Mom, What would I do without you?" I love being important! I don't know what I would do without any of my kids or sweet husband. I feel blessed.
Gavon has a little cold in one of his eyes. It looks like he is giving the evil eye. He is so sweet I can hardly stand it. I love this little guy. He is so full of life. I love the little things he says to me. Today I said "You are my sweet heart". Gavon then looks at me and says " You are my sweet heart".
Life is pretty great!

Gavon the Vampire

Vampire Gavon

Sweet Heart, Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch,

February 2011