New Years Eve....

Ringing in 2011 with the kids and a few of their friends,

even my parents for a while.

EVENTFUL....

*Started with Peanut m&ms (YUMMY)

I wonder where she gets it?!

*Then Ultimate fighting

* BALLOONS

*Photo ops 

LOL

Gangsters

*Surprise visits from the girls

 They decided to see if their tongues would stick to the pole.

YUP they did.....

After a quick potty break and warm up, the boys ditched us and went with the girls to ring in the new year.

Who could blame them?!

Cooper wrecking & Taylor Sledding

gotta love ICY roads...

11:30 & Izzy Crashed!

SWEET DREAMS!!

Tay & Shay ringing in 2011

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Soon after the boys joined the fun, the girls had a game lined up for them.

The Random Game:

you have random acts in a pile to pick and you have to perform them.

the boys had to sled down the street shirtless.

They were supposed to do it in their undies but it was to cold.

AAAAAAHHHH!

"Cooper your hands are cold!"

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Please don't let us wreck!

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At 2:30 we called it a night and left the kids to entertain themselves.

Sing It

Cloe enjoys listening to Briars music especially since he has  

his new head phones that stay put and don't fall out when she dances. 

It's fun to listen to the boken pieces of song that she has down,  and the humming to the rest.

It makes my heart smile to listen to her.

She often gets someone to join the fun, singing and dancing through out the house.

Even the bird is starting to dance to their music.

(don't ya just wanna sing and dance with her?)

Home for the Holidays..................

Home for Christmas for us was a little different.

On Dec. 23, we all went to the Doc. and found out the entire family had Influenza.

That meant all Parties and plans for us were canceled and we were quarantined for the next 4-5 days.

Relaxing right?

Yes and No!

It sounds great thinking no Hustle and Bustle,

But.......

No Family,

All Tired,

Cranky,

Sore,

And...

Mopey.

We felt so bad for the kids, that we gave in to the constant begging of opening gifts.

So..

.

.

Here goes,

They each got to open 1 gift from my parents on the 23rd.

     

 Tay and Bri 

       got jackets from

          Aero Postale.  

   

and Izzy got a big coloring book

and markers. 

We Celebrated Christmas for 3 days!

and got lots of rest and watched many movies.

It is the 27th and we are finally feeling better.

It will still be a few more days till we have much strength and energy, and the Doc. said a few weeks of lingering coughs.

On the 24th 

We let them open the rest of their presents from grandma and grandpa. Then they got to open their presents from each other and Aaron and I.

They were pretty stoked to say the least.

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Taylor got a Bieber calendar from Briar, and Tall boot slippers and tank tops from Izzy.

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Briar got a Sports Illustrated calendar from Tay and a Kim K poster from Izzy.

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Izzy got a Bieber notebook, folder and poster from Briar, and a Bieber necklace, Pet shop and nail polish from Tay.

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And Jammies from mom and dad.

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Later their other grandparents came over to visit and bring gifts.

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They were all anxious for Santa and headed to bed.

But Aaron and I had lots to do so we dove into it for the next 3 or so hours. 

Christmas Morning!!

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Up at an ok time and a VERY EXCITED Cloe dived right in often Squealing, and informing Taylor and Briar that she
"had more Junk than them!"
They all got what they wanted, and enjoyed Christmas.
We laughed lots and and had tender moments!
Cloe gave Taylor a up close and personal Bieber concert.
It was quite entertaining.

Here are a few pics.

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Bedding, zhu zhu pet, and Skull candy

Tay and Izz opening their Bieber dolls.

I think they were HAPPY!

 Bug got a poster of him and the other captains on his football team.
#57
It was something they did at every game
on the way to the toss before the game. 
I am so glad I captured it.

 It was a Christmas to remember!

 2010

Stink, Stank, Stunk

Willard Bay Lights

Are they trying to tell Santa something? 

(cuz I think he already knows)

They all enjoyed the lights, and after a few rounds, we decided to take them to see Santa.

HHMMMMM!!!!

A not so sure Cloe steals a Candy Cane anyways.

In the end they all visited Santa to get their own Candy Cane and TRY to persuade Cloe.

NOT happening!

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It's been a busy stressful week but in the end,

things are starting to look up,

and much was accomplished.  We still have a few minor things to finish up before Christmas. 

Cloe keeps adding more to her list, she has become almost as obsessed with Justin Bieber as her sister. 

Good thing she has a Birthday right after OR is it?!

Service with a Smile

SNOW ANGEL!!!

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This morning we woke up to Snow Yeah!!!!

As the older 2 got ready for school,

I ventured out to shovel the drive.

Half way through 2 of my kind neighbors joined the fun,

the drive and walks were done in no time.

After, they headed for a few more neighbors

before heading home.

I am so grateful for Kindness and Service.

So When Cloe woke up and the sun was shining, we ventured out to pay it forward.

Aaron and Briar usually take care of very kind neighbors behind us,

but... being so Beautiful outside and feeling so grateful,

we went and shoveled their drive and walks.

Cloe had a lot of fun in the snow and did her

Service with a Smile!!

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She said what?!!

Cloe has been quite full of phrases lately that make us all giggle.

The other night we were in my room watching t.v. and she looked at me and told me to

"Get Away From Her Man!" (Aaron)

We all giggled.

She then jumped up on the bed and looked at me, 

 "He is my SUGAR DADDY!!"

Later she told me she loved me and that I was her

SUGAR MOMMA!

She is still calling us that.

Where does she come up with these things?

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Today I was sweeping, and she informed me I was doing HER job.

After turning the broom over, she started telling me she was Cinderella, and she sang while she swept.

I think I'll keep her, She is a good little helper.

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Last night she came up with some that had me and the kids laughing so hard we hurt.

But... I can't mention them. 

Sorry!:(

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There are to many to mention, She is always coming up
 with something that makes us say,

"She said What?"

"Giggle Giggle!!!"

Izzy girl you are a blessing to our family and 

WE LOVE YOU!! xoxo

OOOH AAHHH AAHHH AAHHHH AAHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  So Tay Tay comes home so excited and proud that she is getting good at the scream in the song,

Down with the sickness by: Disturbed. 

It is quite funny!

What would we do without her?!

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Apparently some of the kids on the bus back from Bridgerland didn't find it as amusing as we do.

But.... then again we didn't have to listen to her and her friends screaming on the bus.