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.

Anyone not wanting their Christmas candy I will gladly take it off your hands.
I was reminded the day before Christmas that we have a tradition of everyone gets a pair of home sewn pajama pants. I quickly remembered and got to work. In one day I sewed 8 pairs of awesome pajama pants. I'm very proud of myself. -Brooklon and Maron Christmas morning showing off their darling pajama pants.

Don't mess with O.B.1

You can never have enough pups!

- We hope everyone had as wonderful of a Christmas/December as we did. Testimonies were borne and strengthened, wonderful stories were read and shared, all of which helped shape our Christmas traditions this year. I'm so thankful for our Savior helping our family somewhat understand better the true meaning of Christmas. I hope we will always remember this Christmas every month of this next year and what it meant to our family. We love all of our wonderful friends and family. We wish you all a wonderful, meaningful, Happy New Year!

Love the Wray Family

Being that we aren't sending Christmas cards this year (My Fault- I apologize) We wanted to take a moment and wish all our friends and family a very Happy Christmas. We hope your able to spend quality time with your family making wonderful memories and celebrating the birth of our Savior. - We are so thankful for all of you and your friendship. We also wish you a Great New Year. Now I must go finish sewing P.J. pants for my favorite littles and bake some treats for tomorrow. Love the Wray Family

Last but not least we had a great early Christmas present (the best present ever) this saturday. My sweet love came home about 1 o'clock in the morning and was able to stay all saturday. (He had to leave sunday early but it was the boost we all needed). I loved it. I'm grateful for my sweet husband and the hard worker he is and how he always thinks of us even when it takes him flying all day. Thanks Love, we loved having you even for just a day.

Making Christmas cookies is not as fun without at least one little helper.
He sure was having fun.

He is so sweet.

I'm so grateful for helpers.