Adult Christmas Names for 2010

I moved the names up on this list and came up with this for Christmas next year:

Amy has Steve

Keith has Russ

Steph has Katie

Steve has Sean

Wendy has Jess

Russ has Spence

Katie has Marlee

Jess has Steph

Sean has Amy

Spence has Keith

Marlee has Wendy

Now you have all year to do your shopping to avoid that Christmas rush!

Congratulations Spencer!

We're proud of all your hard work...now get back to school!

They'll thank me later...

Carter and Tyler...December 2009.

A cookie success!

Another year of decorating cookies at Amy's house complete. Thanks for the fun everyone!

Dad's boyhood home

This is the house Dad moved to when he was six years old--59 years ago. It is located in Great Neck, New York. He spent the rest of his life there till he married and joined the Air Force. He had many wonderful experiences living here with his parents and brother Carl. HAPPY 65TH BIRTHDAY FRANK--and many more happy years ahead.

I'm learning....

Jessica is teaching me how to use the blog...hopefully I will start posting more soon.

*Above picture is Frank with all his grandsons in 2006.

Had to share...

Carter made me breakfast this morning with his toy kitchen. As I was eating it I said, "this is really good, where did you learn to cook so good?" Carter replied, "umm, Stephanie."

So umm, thanks Steph for teaching Carter how to cook!

Going public...

There has been a request to go public...so here we go!!

Happy (belated) 30th Birthday!

Hope 30 is the best year yet! We love ya, Jess.....thanks for being such a great sister, daughter, friend and definitely the best aunt around!!! Happy Birthday!

Kids Christmas Exchange

Carley has Tyler

Cameron has Hunter

Caitlyn has Carter

Tanner has Reeslyn

Spencer has Cameron

Hunter has Mason

Tyler has Caitlyn

Conner has Mallory

Reeslyn has Carley

Mallory has Madison

Mason has Conner

Carter has Tanner

Madison has Spencer

Seriously???

So much for my No Shoes on the Mats rule!

Thank You

We just wanted you all to know that we are very lucky to have such a wonderful family. We appreciated all the support you showed to our family this weekend at Madison's Blessing. I personally feel so lucky to have married into such a fun, strong family. We love you all so much and miss you guys! Thanks for making the trip down to see her be blessed.

Reminder: Christmas Names for 2009

Adults:
Amy has Keith
Keith has Wendy
Stephanie has Steve
Steve has Russ
Wendy has Katie
Russ has Sean
Katie has Jessica
Jessica has Spencer
Sean has Marlee
Spencer has Stephanie
Marlee has Amy

Family History

My lesson today, my talk last week, and my lesson next week all center around temple/family history work. This afternoon I was reading in Grandma and Grandad's Book of Remembrance. I have only gotten through Grandad's part so far and have already learned a lot about him. For example, did you know he was only 13 when his mom died? Did you know he was baptized in the tabernacle? Did you know when he worked at the University of Utah for his dad he did odds and ends around the campus one of those odds and ends was being a personal driver for the president of the campus: John A. Widstoe? And did you know as a young boy he often had assignments at church to help out when his dad was Bishop and one of those jobs was pumping the church organ? He said his arm really hurt after doing it each time.

As I have been studying for my lessons/talk I have really gained a better understanding of not only the importance of family history work but also the importance of getting know our ancestors know so we can know them when we see them again.

If you haven't seen the Book of Remembrance yet, Kim has it posted on her blog here.

Who knew there was a celebrity in the family?

Here are some before and after pictures of the Kitchen Redo

When Jessica babysits...

The kids have fun!!!

Case closed...

Aren't we always trying to remember who really won???

Baby Madison

I got to tag along with Jessica to Sierra Vista yesterday to meet baby Madison! She is beautiful (of course) and so sweet! Marlee is a natural at the mothering thing (of course) and Spencer well he'll get better at it (just kidding). They are an adorable little family!!!

Way to go Reese!

Reeslyn was student of the month and they had the cutest assembly to honor all the recipients. Here is a clip of Reeslyn's turn to run around the gym. Thanks Nana for coming and supporting her!