Christmas 2010

Jaxon's Science Fair Project

Pinewood Derby

Brynn loved her new Wedding Dress and Barbie
Cousins playing in the snow

Brynn and Trinity's Sleepover

Trinity painting Brynn's face

New Years Eve 3ft sub sandwich Russ was so proud of.

Christmas morning

We also got to have cousins sleepover on Christmas Eve.

Kason and Kyle

Wyatt opening his presents.

The kids so thrilled to have there pictures taken in there Christmas clothes.

The kids in there footie jammies that Grammy got them.

Cousin pictures (you notice that I had to paste Kason in. He was not wanting to be apart of any of it.)

We had a great Christmas. We had my parents, my grandma Foutz, my brother Marcus, James, and Kyle, Tiffany, Trinity, and Kason were all here. My whole family was here for Christmas. It was so nice to be able to visit with them all. Thursday night we celebrated my bro. Kyle's birthday. Don't have any pictures because I accidentally deleted them off my camera. Sorry Kyle. Friday we went swimming with the kids and Kennedie at Grammy and Papa's hotel. Lost those pictures also. Not very happy with myself. Anyway, Friday night we had our program after our delicious dinner. We talked about the nativity and then watched the Nativity and then we recited "The Living Christ". Our Young Women leaders memorized this for our Y/W. It was awesome! Then kids went to bed. The kids were pretty excited when they woke up. We did make them wait until everyone was awake to open presents. Marcus and James also opened presents with us. It was fun to have them. Russ and Marcus went to McDonald for breakfast. Later, Grammy, Papa, Grandma Foutz, Kyle, Tiff and the kids came over to open presents. Christmas was very relaxing. Kyle, Tiff and the kids stayed for another couple of weeks. I took some of the kids swimming at the Rec Center, we went to the Kangaroo Zoo another day. On New Year's Eve we had Marcus,Megan, Chad and the girls over. We ate and played games. At midnight we lit a huge (Illegal) firework that Megan and Chad brought over. It was a whopping 6 degrees outside. So we made it fast.The next day Kyle brought over the house warming gift that we bought for Marcus' new place. Then Russ and Kyle moved his furniture into his apartment. Later that night we went out to Georgia and Louis' house. We celebrated the New Year and Lindsay's birthday. Sunday I taught the value lesson on Faith for Y/W's. Glad that is over with. The kids currently have and had Pink Eye and a little cold. Russ is also sick. Luckily, Brynn, Jaxon and I have not had it. Russ and I are continuing to work out at the Rec Center. My goal this year is to run a 1/2 marathon. Looks like St. George may be the next one. Can't wait. Jaxon's Science project is done. His pinewood derby is done. Joy School almost over for me. Comp. Basketball is starting up for Jaxon. Just went you think you are done, you realize you are just beginning. I love keeping busy though! Wouldn't have it any other way! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Because I have taken the time to post I will now pay for it. My children are notorious at making a mess when they know I am not paying attention to them. Avery has put hand soap in her hair, and spilled water all over my nice pillows. Brynn has taken out all of my scrapbooking supplies to make cards, rings, and necklaces. I did finally get Wyatt to sleep, so that is one less mess to clean up.
It was funny this morning the girls picked out there clothes to wear for the day. If we are not going anywhere I let them wear what they want. Luckily they picked out something that matched Avery gets her outfit on and then I look atBrynn and she has picked out the same exact outfit, but Avery had stolen the shirt she was planning on wearing. And so it begins!!!

November 2010

These picture are not in order. Too lazy to do so!

My Three Boys!

Rachels party.

Georgia and Nan preparing our Feast.

Avery on Thanksgiving day

Brynn doing her Thanksgiving Dance

After my 5K

Me in action.

Debbi and I ready to run our 5K

James testing out our Turkey for our Thanksgiving Craft.

Jaxon and Brynn on the sled.

1st snowfall in November

Avery doing her artwork.

Brynn and her artwork

Our Big Boy

Brynn with her babies.

Wyatt 9 months

What have we been up to? Well, we will start with Jaxon. Mom got to go to parent teacher conference with Jaxon. He is doing well. His teacher Mrs. Rasmussen said that he is a very good listener and helper. She has really enjoyed having him in her class. Jaxon is in SEP and Jr. Great Books and loves both of them. He is also playing basketball and is really good. Brynn is loving Joy School and is so smart. She loves to do workbooks. She is writing, sounding out and reading words. She loves to learn. Brynn will be performing in a couple of weeks for Ballet. She loves her costume and wants to wear it everyday. Avery is so cute. She says the funniest things. She loves to copy everything Brynn does. Avery loves to dress up like a ballerina and play in the bathtub with her mermaids. She is constantly trying to pick up her baby brother. She loves him so much. Wyatt is 10 months today! Wyatt is crawling everywhere, especially up the stairs. He can say Ma Ma, Da Da, and Ba Ba. He has the cutest wave! He really is a good baby. We have all had the cold around our house. It has lasted forever. I think we are over it for now.

Thanksgiving was spent at Russell's Aunt Georgia's and Uncle Lewis' house in Bluffdale. We had a great time with his family. Marcus and James stayed with us over the weekend. The boys all went to Harry Potter on Saturday. Thank you Marcus for watching the kids Friday night so Russ and I could go to the gym. We also went back out to the Chadwicks on Saturday for Rachels birthday. It was fun celebrating with her. We got a lot of snow of Sunday. This is the just the beginning.

Oh, and I can't forget that I ran my first 5K on Thanksgiving morning. Me and my friend Debbi have been training for about a month now. Our goal is to run the St. George 1/2 Marathon in the Spring. It really has been fun!

Happy 14th Anniversary Russ!!

Happy 14th Anniversary Russ! I trully am grateful for my husband. There are many times when it has not been easy, but it has been worth it! I can say that Russ and I both have come a long way and still have a long way to go. He has taught me to not take life to seriously. Russ has also taught me Love and Patience. I love that Russ loves his children. Russ works hard at providing for his family and wants the best for all of us! His goal is to make sure that his family is happy. I also love Russ for working on our marriage daily. He is always trying to find ways to make my life easier! I love everyday we have been married (even if they weren't the easiest days)! I am excited for what is to come in the next 14 years! Love you Hun!

Halloween 2010

Brynn and Avery in there Halloween outfits grandma B sent

Brynn's Joy School Halloween Party

Wyatt and Jaxon in there Halloween shirts Grandma B sent

Jaxon's school Halloween Party

Brynn and Avery in the cart at the Pumpkin Patch

Russ pulling the girls

Pack's Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch

Brynn chillin

Jaxon right before going to his friends Halloween Party

Wyatt not loving his costume

This is how wet it was!

Wyatt sitting in the calderon

Our carved pumpkins

Avery as Batgirl

Brynn as Supergirl

Trunk or Treating

Our Jack-o-lantern pizza we made

This year for Halloween our Ward did something different. We had a Trunk or Treat at our church. I know we are behind with the times but, better let then never. They weather was a little rainy but nothing like what was to come. The kids and I arrived at the church and decorated our trunk. Then my neighbor Zoe took my kids around to the trunks while I handed out candy. Russ stayed home with Wyatt because he was asleep. Jaxon was dressed as a scary skeleton, Brynn was Supergirl, Avery was Batgirl, and Wyatt was our Skunk. The kids got plenty of candy so I thought we wouldn't have to go around the neighborhood later since it was down pouring with rain. Oh no, the kids still wanted to go even though it was raining. So we did and we were drenched. We went around the block then stopped at Dave's house for Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate, Scones, and a warm fire. Then headed home. All the kids wanted to get in a warm bath so they did and then I put them to bed around 7:30. Awesome, until Brynn woke up saying her stomach hurt and she needed a bowl. I thought here we go, but I think she was just trying to find a excuse to sleep by me. I guess that is better than cleaning up throw up right? Jaxon wanted to go back to Daves house with Russ so I let him. Everyone said that it stopped raining and ended up being a great night. The kids got plenty of candy and loved every rainy minute of trick or treating!

So here's the stats on Wyatt's 9 month Appointment: He is 24lbs, and is in 97-98% for height and weight and head size. He is definitely a Wilding! Wyatt pulled himself up for the 1st time on Sunday and has now accomplished climbing the stairs. I thought I was busy before, now is were the real work begins. I won't be able to get anything done in fear of him falling down the stairs. It's just a phase right? This to shall pass!