Lessons

Today's nursery lesson was about saying "I'm sorry" and the teacher told the story about Nephi building a ship. She explained to the kids that Nephi's brother's were mean to him and called him dumb for thinking he could build this giant boat. Mackenzie said "That's just like Rudolph!"
I thought it was funny that she made that comparison. That Rudolph song has made quite the impression.

A Sunny Thanksgiving

This year we had a great time celebrating Thanksgiving in St. George with the Smiths--all my bro and sis-in-laws and kids. We were missing the most important Smith (Carol) who was home recovering from surgery. Sounds mean to leave her alone but I promise she wanted us to go!

Mackenzie and Olivia with Brooklyn thoroughly enjoying her slush in the background.


The turkey carvers Jason and Ali...MMMM! Ali really was a carver--this is not staged.

The girls had a great time at the park nearby the condo...

Brooklyn is TWO!

Celebrating at Jungle Jim's


Birthday balloons


Birthday breakfast at Ihop

This little girl has brought our family so much joy and I can't imagine life without her. My heart about bursts when she laughs. I'm in awe each time I recognize the love she has for her sister, cousins, and the rest of her family. I love her completely and at times I'm surprised how much I adore her.

Bring on the 2's...

The Next Project Runway Finalist?

I did absolutely nothing with this project except wonder why she kept coming into the kitchen for plastic grocery bags.

Snowball Poem

Mackenzie has been learning this for her preschool Christmas program. I love how she thinks the part at the end about the parents thinking it is funny is part of the poem.

Happy Vets Day

I just had to take pictures of how pretty our street looks right now.

Feeling so blessed to live here in this house, on this street, in this neighborhood, in this country where we have so many freedoms and blessings.

We survived

The girls and I took a week to go see my family in Fallon. My dad took a bad fall and is stuck in bed so we wanted to go tell him we love him and provide some little girl-type entertainment. We drove with Leanna and her two kids. 4 kids, 2 moms, 8 hours each way. The best part- I was the driver and Leanna was the entertainer (what a saint)! The worst part- me getting pulled over on Maine Street in Fallon after driving all day. Apparently the cop thought I should count 10 Californias at the stop sign. Thankfully it was just a warning and no ticket.

We were spoiled staying at Grandma Jean's. We stayed with her as to not drive my immobile dad up the wall.

Mackenzie and Brooklyn had fun at Kate and Kylie's ward Halloween party. Here they are enjoying their loot. When we were leaving Fallon Mackenzie said "But Kate's my best friend!"

Snow White, Tinkerbell, Alice in Wonderland, and Minnie Mouse


The whole family at the Milne's Halloween bash.