Catch-Up Time

This is what you do when school is canceled in Las Vegas due to snow. You play outside all-day and build snowmen and drive your mother crazy because she had her day all planned of what had to get done for Christmas. Thanks Clark County School District.
Avery rolling as much snow as possible, Trevor is on the deck sweeping the snow down so they could make their snowman.
Devyn had her dance recital and she did great and yes, we remembered the flowers. That mistake will never happen again.
Our last year with a real Christmas Tree, this one killed Brett and I. We are to old, although this one was about 15 ft. tall and weighed a ton. We purchased a 14 ft. tree with lights already on it during the after Christmas sales. The thought of not having to string lights on a Christmas tree makes me giddy.
My parents were here for the holidays, it was a fun and enjoyable time watching the kids tear into their gifts.
Grandpa made T.J. and Trevor shelves for their rooms.
Mom made this warm blanket that Brett and Keith confiscated for themselves.
Trevor got his long awaited cell phone. If you want to get a hold of anyone in our family, call Trevor he is the only one who answers his phone.
Dev was pleased with all of her Barbie junk and DS lite.
Due to the massive snow storm that swept over Las Vegas, Avery's orchestra concert was canceled and yes, put on the same night as the BCS national championship game, thanks again Clark County School District.
Avery's first meet was in Las Vegas and her team took 4th.
Trevor playing basketball with his long straight locks flying through the air.
Avery got glasses, due to her not being able to read her scores at her first meet.
Trevor received his arrow of light scout award, he is ready for BIG Scouts! Yeah I'm done, now they are Brett's responsibility once they hit this point. That's all the news for now.

A visit to Santa.....

When I was little my mom had me and my sisters visit Santa every year. She then displayed the pictures of our visits every Christmas. When I was about 12-13 years of age you can tell my attitude changed towards this tradition, the scowl and arm folding runs in our family. I felt I was to old for such silliness. Now that I have kids, we have visited Santa for 17 years now and I proudly place all my Santa Pictures at Christmas. My kids have such a great attitude about it. It's fun to look back at all the bad clothes and haircuts. Hopefully they will continue the tradition with their kids.

It was one year ago today that we were jetting to the land of beautiful beaches, coconuts, lagoons, feeling the sand through our toes, fighting for lounge chairs around the pool, trying to keep Devyn from calling my room, trying to decide which fish to try for dinner, dine in or dine out and yes the pictures of Santa in his hawaiian shirt and flip flops. This year will be just as special maybe a little colder but my mom and dad will be here to celebrate with us. Hopefully Keith can play tiny bubbles on that guitar thing.

A belated Thanksgiving Post

Can you believe it rains on Thanksgiving? How many months has it been since it has rained 3 or 4, and I have company and it rains. As you can see a pre-baseball game had to take place in the rain.

Although my grass looks really green, wow. Trevor at bat, and yes they are playing with wiffle balls (is that the right spelling?)
The kids table is such a great idea, as the adults were in the living room, you could hear the kids laughing, having such a great time. We then ventured to the temple, in the rain, for a picture with the kids.
T.J. was allowed on the temple grounds but he had to check in at the gate to let security know he was there. This was the only picture I had where everyone was at least trying to look in the same place. This post is belated due to the illiterate computer person at this end, thanks to Jer and her computer savvy my blog is now fixed. Now, no more dirty e-mails, and you know who you are. They are so harsh. I may need therapy.

The Guitar Hero

The Yellow Brick Road

Fall is always busy, but this season it has been especially busy. T.J.'s Eagle Scout Project at Sunset Park was very successful. We all had a great time and it was rewarding to see it come to an end and see what happens after hard work takes place. We had about 30 people come and work for about 6 hours. It was great!!!!
T.J. competed at the state tennis tournament at the Darling Center. We all had a great time. He made it to the third round, he did great. He has a lot of work to do before next season.
The kids loved hanging out and watching everyone play.
Avery had her first meet, she did great. She only fell off the beam once on her back hand spring. Her floor was fabulous, she even smiled during the floor exercise, this is a major development.
With fall, there comes many birthdays for our clan. I had my pregnancies planned so I would be off on maternity leave during the world series. So now we pay in October. Avery comes first in October.
Then Devyn, where everyday is a party.
Then Dawgie, 44 baby!!
Trick or treating took a different turn this year, I went on strike. I told Brett I am not handing our candy. The masses will just have to do without one house. We headed to the "FASHION SHOW MALL." What a nice experience. Godiva chocolates were giving out boxes of chocolates, Apple store was handing out thermos', and yes even Kate Spade was giving out candy. I was hoping for a purse but no such luck.
These are the hoodlums, I'm sure you are wondering what Trevor is, maybe a model for Hollister, a bum (with that long hair) no he was supposed to finish out my Wizard of Oz theme but his attitude got in the way. I sewed a lion costume for days, and he refused to wear it. So we ended up with the scarecrow, Dorothy and 2 lugs. Oh yeah, T.J. refused to be the tin man. So we traveled down the yellow brick road right into Red Lobster for a wonderful dinner. Happy Harvest!

Devyn is now "7"

A list of things you might not have known about Devyn.
1. She loves clothes. She has her own style and a definite opinion about her choices of clothing.
2. She hates to comb her hair.

3. This girl can feel the music but only if her lips are pursed together.
4. She wakes up happy, and goes to bed happy. She is always happy.

5. She is scared to death of bees. She will not swim if there are any around. Absolutely terrified.

6. She probaby has 15 pairs of shoes. She loves shoes that make sound on the tile.

7. Devyn knows where everything is, and if not she will find it especially if there is money involved for a reward.

Just a few things about out little dancer, we can't believe she is 7. Time sure flies.

happy b-day.