Christmas 2009!!!

We had a lot going on this Christmas Season. Jaylin's pre-school had a couple performances of the Christmas Story. Jaylin was the angel and was so cute. The kids performed for some Seniors and also for their families. They all did a great job. David helped out and was a shepard. We went swimming with some friends at a hotel in Salt Lake that had a water slide. That was pretty eventful. Jaylin thought she could swim without a life jacket and jumped right in when none of us was looking, thank goodness a young life guard was paying attention and jumped in to help her swim to the side. David's kindergarten class had a Christmas program for their families. It was cute, they sang songs and read their "Dear Santa" letters. My side of the family gets together every Christmas Eve and we have a buffet for dinner, read the Christmas story from the Bible, sing Christmas songs, and Santa comes with a present for the young grand kids. Then of course there is Christmas day where we stay home in our new Christmas jammies, play with our new toys, watch movies, and eat all day! Here a pictures of our festivities ;)

Jaylin in her pre-school play for the Seniors. Isn't she such a cute little angel?!

Jaylin meeting her new adoptive grandma and giving her a card she made in pre-school.

David singing songs in his kindergarten Christmas program. This is what his Dear Santa letter said that he read in front of everyone: "Dear Santa, please bring my mom and dad my new baby brother. Love, David." and NO I am not pregnant! He's just going to have to wait a while for that one ;)

My dad reading the Christmas story from Luke in the Bible.

David on Santa's lap

Jaylin on Santa's lap

Avery sitting on Santa's lap

Christmas presents under the tree ready for the kids Christmas morning.

Extra treats from Santa

Daddy and the kids coming down the stairs Christmas morning to see what "Santa" brought.

David and Jaylin checking out their new kitchen (Thanks Uncle Scott)

Mommy sitting with the kids watching movies in our new Christmas jammies.

David and Daddy sword fighting with the kids new light sabors. (We had to buy three, one for each kids so they wouldn't fight over them!)

Avery playing with the kitchen. She played with that for almost two hours none stop, she was so fascinated with it!

Jaylin had to go outside a test drive her new scooter. She loves it!

Avery all squished in her baby dolls pack and play ;)

The day after Christmas the kids got all bundled up and ready to play in the snow!

David, Jaylin, and Avery in the backyard playing in the snow!!!

David's Yellow Belt Test

In November David tested for his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do. He did awesome!!! Of course he passed with flying colors (Having a Master in Tae Kwon Do for a mother and a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do for a father) he was bound to do well ;) We love you David. Congratulations on your promotion to yellow belt!

David checking out all his stripes on his white/yellow belt waiting for his turn to test.

David performing Basic 1 for Master Augustine.

Waiting for further instruction from Master Augustine.

David breaking a board with Palm Heel Strike. (His very first board break)

In class getting ready to receive his yellow belt.

Master Augustine awarding David his Yellow Belt!

Master Augustine presenting David his yellow belt certificate!

It's official, David is now a yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Thanksgiving Week

I know it always takes me forever to get around to posting. So this is our trip to St. George for Thanksgiving. We had a lot of fun. We stayed at my sister in-laws house and the kids had a blast playing with their cousins. We went bowling, the kids went to the park and flew airplanes and helicopters with their uncle, we went to the movies a few times. We saw Old Dogs, New Moon, and 2012. I went out to lunch with my girl friends, went on a date with my awesome hubby and when we got home a couple of my friends were there to surprise me for my 30th birthday. they even put 30 candles on the cake! So here a some pictures of our trip.

The kids in the van starting our trip down to St. George.

David with his favorite cousin playing the Wii. They played almost the whole time we were there!

Just hanging out

Jaylin and Avery playing in the theater room with their cousins

Yai working hard :)

Ashley with her girl friends out to lunch at Chili's where they surprised her for her birthday.

People from the Biggest Loser Ranch ate at Chili's while we were there.

Napping in the theater room after all the hard work of prepping for tomorrow's Thanksgiving Dinner.

The kids table eating Thanksgiving Dinner

Yummy Food!!!

David bowling

Avery bowling with her cousin Kara

We went to my parents' house the day after Thanksgiving for another turkey dinner. Here is Avery relaxing with Granddad after eating another big yummy dinner :)

Blowing out my birthday candles. Yai did an awesome job taking me out on an afternoon date and dinner and then surprising me with a birhtday party when we got home.

Me with a couple of my friends that surprised me for my birthday!

... And the drive back home.

First Day of School

David started Kindergarten this year. He was so excited to finally go to school. He is in the afternoon kindergarten class. His teacher is Mrs. Mikulecky. So here are pictures of the BIG Day!

David wanted to have chocolate milk, pancakes, and a strawberry studel for breakfast to start his big day :)

Here is my Big Boy the morning of his first day of school.

Mrs. Mikulecky gave David some confetti to put under his pillow the night before school started to help him sleep good and be ready for school.

David all dressed and ready for school.

By the Snow Springs Elementary School Sign.

David with his friend Dallin. They are in the same class!

Mommy & Daddy with David getting ready to go in his classroom (Avery in the stroller)

David hanging up his back pack.

First Day of school is over.

Walking to the van after a fun first day of school. We are so proud of you Bug!!!

Happy Birthday David!!!

I know I am soooo far behind. David turned 5 years old in July. He had a great birthday. We just celebrated at home. He got Mario Cart for the Wii and played it ALL day. He also got a new bike and some other presents. I can't believe I have a 5 year old already. Where does the time go? Love you Bug!!!

David's Homemade chocolate birthday cake.

Make a wish

Playing Mario Cart with Jaylin

All of David's presents.