Playing in the snow

Yay!! We finally got some good snow to go play in!! I love playing in the snow, reminds me of my childhood growing up in Idaho. I was thrilled with this particular snow storm, it was some really great snow. The kids had fun too! Jaiden did really well in the snow, she would fall down and get right back up. I had prepared myself for a lot more crying, in fact I don't think she cried once!

Please don't mind my messy garage. We really don't drink that much pop, it was left over from Jaidens party. I love when the garage is cold enough to use as a refrigerator. haha

Jett's snow angel. Poor kid, I think he needs a bigger snow suit.


And Jaiden gets Jetts hand-me-down blue stuff. But we did accessorize with pink hat and gloves!







Yay for snow!!!

Jaidens 2nd Birthday!

I really CANNOT believe this little princess is 2... Wow time flies right on by. I remember bringing my little 5lb 15 oz baby home like it was just yesterday, hard to believe it's been two years already. On the morning of Jaidens birthday she opened her presents from Jon, Jett and I. This girl knows how to open presents!! No need to help her!

Cheesy faces! Silly kids

(I promise I dress my kids! Jett had Pajama day at school, it was their last day before Christmas break)

We did a tribute to Journey at Jaidens party because Journeys birthday is the 16th & Jaidens is the 17th. Jon had a video made of pictures and video clips of Journey that I had NO CLUE about! He has a hard time hiding stuff from me, I usually notice things. He told me he took pictures on his phone before he took the picture and video books out of closets so he could put them back EXACTLY how he found them...I think he was trying to tell me I have OCD about cleaning..haha oh well. The video was really nice! He surprised me at Jaidens party and we all watched it. I was bawling! I sure miss that dog!!

Anyways back to the party! See the amazing minnie mouse cupcakes above?! Natalie made those, the pink & black cookies and dog paw shaped cookies! She has more talent in her pinky finger than I will ever have. She did such a great job! Thanks so much again Natalie :)

There's ms. Natalie herself, Jaidens pinata and Jaiden.

Jaiden, Jett and Jake

Jaiden making a mean face at her cousin Jake. I put this up just for you Adrianne... I know you saw it! haha :)

Jaiden was real worried about what we were gonna do with her horsie pinata..until we handed her the hitting stick..then she wanted a whack at it.

Such a fun birthday party! Thank you all for coming!! We appreciated it! And thanks babe for making the video and framing a picture of Journey...so sweet, I sure love you and am thankful for you :) And thank you Alex for sending me flowers on Journeys birthday!! That really meant a lot to me. Love you all. Happy Birthday to the Princess!!

Jetts Christmas Program

Jett had his Christmas program December 10Th, I didn't get very good pictures :(. Maybe Natalie has some better ones?! :) It was SO cute, although Jett didn't sing anything at all! His mouth didn't even move once. I have no clue what he was doing...I think he was extremely nervous! It was still cute though :) When we got home later that day I asked Jett why he didn't sing, he looked up at me with the cutest grin and did a half laugh.

See, horrible pictures! Jaiden had an ear infection and was not letting me do a thing but hold her...oh well :) Jett is right next to his teacher Mrs. White in all the pictures...yellow and blue shirt.

Dear Santa

Santa came to our clubhouse again this year!! Must have been a lot of good kids in the neighborhood :) Jett sat on his lap and told him he wants a skateboard! Jaiden stayed in my arms and told him she wants toys. Guess we will have to wait and see what he brings!

Humane Society

This year we decided to donate to the Humane Society. I gathered up as many blankets as possible, asked all of my family members and had Jon ask people at the gym. We ended up with close to 100 blankets for the poor little homeless animals. Thank you SO much for the donations!! I appreciate it, and I am sure the animals do too! :)

I did not think I would be able to go into the Humane Society, in fear of crying my eyes out and/or adopting a few animals. So I told Jon to go in and deliver the blankets. He came back out to the car and told me I should come in and see all the donations they have gotten so far. He also told me it is not too bad of a place. So I contemplated for about 10 minutes and decided to go in and check it out. I could not believe all the donations they had!! Made me so happy!! I only saw the animals that they had out in the lobby..which were baby kittens..so I did not cry, until Jon made me go and see the cats. Oh my I lost it!! I felt like every cat was looking at me like please adopt me!! Broke my heart! I am still so glad I didn't go in where they keep the dogs. But all in all I am thankful for the Humane Society! I think they do good things there as I had a peaceful feeling when I left. I know they make an effort to adopt out every animal so they don't have to euthanize any! So please if you are in the market for an animal, consider adopting!! There are so many that need a good home. :)

We thought about getting this cat. I just don't think Josie would be nice to it. It was a cute kitten though!

Humane Society of Utah: 4242 South 300 West Murray, UT 84107 Phone: (801) 261-2919 x227 http://www.utahhumane.org/