Christmas 2012

This year we had our annual Gordon Family Christmas Eve party at my sister Lesley's house. It was so fun to see everyone and the new babies that were born this year in our family. Santa came to the party and gave out presents to the kids which made it extra fun. After the party we came home and guess what? The elves had already been to our house! There were 4 presents in our Christmas tree. Jaylin got a new robe, and the other kids all got new jammies. Christmas morning we made breakfast and then it was present time! Presents took about an hour to open this year because we decided to put codes on the presents like Batman, Shrek, Barbie, etc. We had the kids guess which one they thought was theirs, if they got it right they could open it or they had to search the pile for a certain name and once they found that one they could open it. The kids loved it so I think we will do this every year so Christmas lasts a little longer :)

Brother Bonding Time!

So David is always playing his DS and when he helps watch Skyler so I can get something done this is what they do. Skyler loves to watch David play the DS.

Camping 2011

We went on our first family camping trip. It was a lot of fun and the kids had a blast. We went with Yai's sister, her family, her husband's brother's family, and their friend's family. We went to Beaver Mountain for the 4th of July weekend. We went on a 10 mile hike over two mountain tops with no trail and my toes got bruised so bad. I didn't have the right kind of shoes for hiking. We took the kids fishing and they did great. Jaylin wasn't afraid of the fish at all and thought it was really squishy. David on the other hand didn't even want to touch it. We roasted marshmallows of course and ate great food, and just had a great time enjoying each others company. Sorry for the picture overload.

The Ningcharoen kids and their cousins all squished in the van to drive up to the start of our 10 mile hike.

Kids all ready for their big hike on Beaver Mountain

David and Kensley on top of a mountain

Avery and her new "boyfriend" Dillon hiking, he was so great with her and carried her most of the way.

More hiking

Roasting marshmallows with daddy

The kids playing in the lake

David caught a fish, but he didn't want to touch it

Jaylin's first time fishing!

Jaylin caught a fish and loved the feel of it

Avery caught a fish with Uncle Scott's help

The girls at the lake being social and fishing

Kiersten entertaining the kids at camp while the adults get dinner cooking

Everyone having a good time at camp

First Day of 2nd Grade 2011

David had his first day of 2nd Grade at Snow Springs Elementary. He has a great teacher this year, her name is Mrs. Morse. David requested strawberry milk, orange roll, and studel for his special breakfast. Can't believe he's in 2nd grade already.

Yai and David's First Father & Sons'

David and Yai had their first ever Father & Son's camp out with our ward in June. Our wonderful neighbors let them borrow their camping gear. Of course David loved it and has been talking about it for days. Now it looks like we will have to buy our own camping gear so we can do this as a family, since the girls have been wanting to try camping. I'm glad Yai and David were able to have such a great time and awesome bonding and a father and son.

David with his first campfire

David with the tent all set up

Inside the tent before they go to bed

David chillin around the campfire hanging with the boys

David and Tucker the next morning trying to warm up

Daddy and son at the end of their camp out.

David's Sleepover

David has been having sleepovers with his friend Jace for over a year now, and they can never wait to have another one. This time I just happened to have my camera and took some pictures. It was Jace's turn to sleep over at our house and the boys had a blast. They played games with the girls, and then of course David and Jace had to play the Wii and watch Mario movies all night. They even got to sleep in the family room by themselves. I'm so glad these boys are such good friends.

Jaylin with her pillow looking so cute

All the kids doing super hero poses

This is how I found the boys in the morning. Kids really can sleep anywhere, in any position

My little Bug is so dang cute!

Utah State Tae Kwon Do Championships 2011

David competed in the Utah State Tae Kwon Do Championships back in April and did amazing. He's a Senior Blue Belt and competed in Forms and Sparring. This tournament in a qualifying tournament to compete at Nationals, which David qualified for. David won his sparring match by a landslide of points. He did great! Unfortunately we did not go to San Jose, California this summer which is where Jr. Olympics/Nationals was held.

David and his friend Andrew holding their school banner for the Opening Ceremonies

David sitting with his team during the Opening Ceremonies

David and Avery sitting with their friend Cadence waiting for their turn to compete

David (on the right) bowing in for his forms competition

David with his 1st Place trophy in Forms

David (on the left) being declared the winner of the match

David with his 1st Place trophy from Sparring