Thatcher Elementarys Got Talent!

This year my sweet 6 year old decided that he was going to take part in the Thatcher Elementary Christmas talent show.  It helps that my mother in law is the music teacher and sorta talked him into it.  Anyway I was a little nervous about how he would do in front of a big crowd.  Well....I shouldn't have been.  He did great!! He did a solo of the song Hot Cup of Cocoa.  It brought tears to my eyes to see him up there all grown up and so confident.

 All of the classes also did a couple of numbers together as well

Here is Brocks class singing Up on the Housetop.

And here is Jaydens class singing and doin a little dance number to Santa Claus is coming on a Boogie Woogie Choo Choo train.  If you are thinking that you cant see Jayden, its because he was embarrased that he HAD to sing so he is hiding in the back.

It was soo much fun to watch all these cute and talented kids!

Christmas Time!!

Okay so I LOVE Christmas.  From the music, baking, gift giving.....down to the real reason for the season, Our Savior Jesus Christ.  I love decorating  for the holiday with my kiddos and making treats for neighbors (even though I kinda dropped the ball on that one this year, I just couldn't seem to get it together)  This was the first year that we went up as a family and picked out a tree up in the mountains and chopped it down.

So of course I had to snap a pic of my babies after we picked out the Perfect Tree! 

We brought it home and went through the lovely task of making it look perfect in the tree stand.  For those of you who know my husband, you will realize that this is a HUGE undertaking.  The tree must look perfect and he will fuss with it until it looks like it belongs on a Christmas card!!!  And that is before we even decorate it.

So here it is pre decoration.

And here is the finished product.  Now let me just say that I made the big mistake of thinking that it would be great to string popcorn and hang that on the tree..... Never again!!!  It took forever to do it seeing as how I was the only one willing to do it and all the kids did was eat the popcorn.  However it did turn out pretty cute so I guess it was worth it.

Christmas day dawned bright and early for us (about 4:30 AM) but its hard for those little kiddos to wait.  They were lucky that apparently they were good enough to warrant a visit from Santa.  Here are just a few little photos of the big day.

I just had to snap a photo of their faces when they saw the presents and I absolutely love the looks on them in this one!

Here they are opening one of their favorite gifts,  BB guns.  I know , I know....You'll shoot your eye out!!  Ha ha they are even Red Ryders..

Another one of my favorites.  All my boys posing in the Jammies that they got from my mom for Christmas.

As I said before, I love Christmas.  I am so grateful for all the fun things that happen during that season.  But I am most grateful for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  I cannot imagine my life without Him.  I hope you all had a magical and spiritual Christmas Season.

Party Time!

This year we were lucky enough to have Karsens whole family here for Thanksgiving and the Andreasen family Christmas party.  The kids love to be all together with their cousins and have lots of fun.  We are able to have the party at the Elementary school here so they have lots of room to run and play.  Its always a blast and we Love it!

Sawyer, and my neices Maddie and Taylor at Grandmas house

Jayden taking a break from playing basketball with his dad to pose for his mom.

Another niece Camry and Emma patiently waiting to open presents.

Love my little Diva!

One of my besties, my sis in law Carey and her sweet baby girl Reese.

Some of the sweet girl cousins hanging together.  Love them all so much.

Emma showing off her favorite present from Grandpa and Grandma Andreasen

Brock showing off his sculpting foam he got

It was so much fun to get together as a family and visit and party.  I look forward to it next year.

The Warths are Here!

Back in July, one of my besties decided to up and move all the way to Kansas.  I know right!!!!  Anyway, we were delighted to receive a text message on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving letting us know that the Warths decided to come to town for Thanksgiving and wanted to see us.  The kids were thrilled and could hardly wait to see their friends that they miss so much.

Jayden and Sierra taking out a moment to pose for the camera.  Im still up on arranging their marriage when they get older (thats not illegal is it)

My whole crew with sweet Robbie.

Brock and Robbie (best buddies)

Our big ol group of kiddos!!!  Thems some good looking little devils!!!

Me and Angela sharing a hug (miss her soooo much)

And the aftermath of the big playdate.  This picture says it all.  We miss ya tons Warth Fam!!!!

10 Years and Running

Ten years ago, I made the best decision of my life.  It was the decision to marry my best friend and love of my life Karsen Andreasen.  He has always been there for me and has made my life all the better for it.  We have been through some tough times the last 10 years but throughout it all he has stood by my side and made me stronger.  I have heard that you should marry your best friend.  I must say that I have been lucky in that Karsen was my best friend before we even started dating so it seemed natural that shortly after we started dating we talked about marriage. Two years after we started dating we got really serious and decided to take the plunge.  This was after Karsen proposed at our Ward party in the bishops office (but thats another story for another time) On November 3 2011, we woke to a beautiful fall day and drove down to the Logan Temple to be sealed for Time and all Eternity.  The Best day of my Life!!!  I love you Karsen and cannot, and hope I never have to, imagine my life without you in it.

My favorite of our wedding photos.

A kiss and a beautiful view!

I seriously love this man sooo much.

It was such a beautiful fall day for a wedding.  We got lucky with the weather, Especially in this area.

Headed in to the reception.  I love this picture because two of the girls that are in it are now married and one of them is in my young womens class.  Sheesh ,  how time does fly!!!

Me and my amazing four sistas!!  All who are mommies now!!

I consider myself infinitely lucky and blessed in choosing who I did to marry and look forward to spending Time and all Eternity with him.  Love ya hon, to the moon and back 10 times.

Let's go Trick or Treating

Halloween is such a fun holiday!!  When else do ya get to put on a costume, go around to peoples houses and demand candy.  And the best part......they actually give it to you.  My little monsters had lots of fun getting dressed up and into character this year.

Brock on his way to the Bat Mobile!

Quite possibly the cutest Elmo ever!!!  He loved this costume and wore it all day long.

Don't ask me why but for some reason Miss Emma was set on being Big Bird.  She was so excited about it and told everyone that she was gonna be Big Bird.  Kind of an odd choice for a 4 yr. old girl but hey what do ya do?

Jayden showing off his mad Ninja skills!!

Now lets go get some candy!!!!!!!

Its Punkin carving Time

I love how Halloween is my husbands favorite time of year.  He loves to decorate and carve pumpkins with the kiddos. We had lots of fun doing it this year.

Everyone getting ready to decorate and carve.  Yep thats right Sawyers is rockin the diaper look.

Brocky posing with his punkin.

Emma and Beans showing off their artwork.

Bugs pumpkin he designed and helped carve.  He was soo proud!!

And lastly, digging out the guts.  I love the looks on thall their faces as they play in the pumpkin goo!!
Lots of fun and more memories made.