January to Mid February

Time is just going by so fast. We had a very busy couple of weekends.

On January 24th, we went to the Draper Temple Open House with Tony's family. We had a great time. Weston and Alexa loved the experience and to see how beautiful the temple is inside.

On January 31st, our nephew Everett got his "Make a Wish." He got a pop up camper and firepit. The foundation did a wonderful job. He got to write his wish on his star and rise it up in the ceiling with the other kids wishes in the past. It was awesome. Weston and Alexa loved staying at Everett's that night and stay in the camper in their garage. Sorry Harm that Alexa got sick, thank you for taking care of her. The kids had a blast. Also that weekend, my niece, Josie (Jess/Puck's little one) got blessed. Puck did a great job on her blessing. Then we drove home for the Super Bowl. Trevor/Sarah came out and a friend of Tony's from work and mom/dad and Jared/Tauni. We had good food and a lot of fun. Oh, Mom Ivins, Sarah and Annette we also went to see "New in Town." That was a hilarious show we laughed a lot. I highly recommend it!!!

Mom Ivins came out for an evening during the week and that was a lot of fun as well. We love when she comes out.

Weston did the Invention Convention. He and Tony made a Star Wars holder for all his guys out of a rotating automatic tie rack and hot wheels car holder. It turned out really cute. He said he was tired of Tyler loosing all his parts and this would help him keep it together instead of being in a bin :) He was excited to get an award for participating.

The kids had their Valentines this week. Lex loved going to her friend Brylee's princess party and to get to dress up. Dana had done her hair so cute. Lex/Brylee also got to go on daddy/daughter dates to Marions and then we all went to "Mall Cop." I got my V-day sugar cookies done, which is an accomplishment for me to bake. I loved hanging out with Dana and her kids and my kids on my day off.

Weston, has a girlfriend named Maysie. He took a ring Alexa got from the dentist and gave it to Maysie. He is so funny. I don't know how he bribed Alexa to give up her ring, but she did. He is so funny, but so shy about the topic.

Two Year Olds

The other day I was off from work, working on my blog when I hear pans hitting each other. So I went into the kitchen. Tyler had the pan, cracked eggs (minus some shell) in the pan and the whisk and said "I want eggs mom!" Funny boy, all he had to do was ask!

Catching up, Again

Half the time, I am forgetting my camera of special moments here and there, because it seems to always be to heavy in the purse, anyway, I thought I would journal some of my thoughts the past couple of weeks.

I teach the 4th Sunday lesson in Church monthly, and last month my lesson was by Pres. Uichdorf- Power of Hope. I get so frustrated in preparing my lessons, afraid they will be to short and no one commenting, etc. I was doing my lesson, when in the middle of the lesson, out of no where, I reflected back when Tony was sick 5 years ago. I talked about the Hope of the "unknown" in his health prior to Christmas that year, how I had paid our last bit of money we had to our name to tithing. I remember we put our Faith and Hope to our Savior. That Christmas was the most blessed in our lives, were so many people gave to us, some not even knowing us, and thruout the next 6 months with Tony's health that helped pay for his surgery's with no insurance at that time, and helped pay the bills, mortgage, many more times to the hospital visits, etc. while Tony could not work. I am so eternally grateful for our Faith and Hope in our savior at that time that blessed us at that time. I also a couple of sisters at the end to give some personal examples of times of Hope and did awesome. The spirit was so strong that day and I learned so much from this amazing lesson.

On Christmas Eve, my whole family got together, minus my brother in law (Zach), who went to the Sugar Bowl. We went out to ice skate on dads pond with the kids. Dad decided to take the tractor onto the pond, to plow the snow, you know what happened, it fell right thru the ice. Likely, my brother Jason was there and got dad off and he hoped on and worked on getting it out for an hour. Afterwards, Alexa and my little neices said we kept praying that the tractor would get out and it did. Our prayers were really answered. The Faith of a child is amazing. It made me realize they are always watching our examples and to always teach them rightously as much as we can.

Later we all got to play games, Ripple and Dice were a blast and staying up past midnight at Jared's.

On the 3rd, my niece, Autumn got baptized in Highland. We were glad to make it to her special day. It was beautiful. Harmony did a great job on her talk on the Holy Ghost and the food afterwards was so yummy.

On the 10th, we took the kids out to Salt Lake to use up Weston's Jr. Jazz tickets. We decided to take the kids to Tepanaki, they loved it and we had a great time. Then we watched the Jazz/Pistons game, but had to leave at half time, because the 2 year old kept going up and down the stairs, which wasn't good since we were the very top of the Energy Solutions Arena. So back to Roosevelt. Long trip, but a great time with the kids.

Sunday, we made it to church, tired and exhausted from the late night. It was great to have Tony there and having him there for all the meetings. Its been a while since he had. It really made my day. Later that night, Weston had Baptism Preview. I can't believe he will be getting baptized this year. He is growing up so fast.

I forgot to mention in my Christmas blog, that Weston had some dental work done on some cavities prior to Christmas. He had his top two teeth really loose, but they weren't coming out. He kept singing All I want for Christmas is to loose my two front teeth. He told the dentist, and he got really excited, so he numbed the top of Weston's mouth and pulled them out. The dentist said he made his day because he got to do it for fun. He said Merry Christmas, no charge- nice :)

I also at this time, pray for my good friend Cami. She is pregnant (I think 22 weeks). She has not been able to keep hardly anything down and has lost so much weight. I pray that here and the baby will be okay and that the doctors can figure out what can help them both out.

O Christmas Time, O Christmas Time...

These are pictures of our West party, minus Tony (who had to work),Jason/Carrie and Jess/Puck/Josie. We had dinner at Jen/Zach's and then watched a nativity power point that our friend Sharon Evans put together and then we drove down to the hospital to play Ripple (w/Phase 10 cards) and help pass time for Jessica in Labor.
The next morning, the kids and I had breakfast at Tony's parents with his brother, sisters and family and his Hanson relatives (Tony's moms' brothers, etc). Tony drove out after his grave yard shift and surprised all of us. His mom was so excited and so was I. He always loves to surprise us anyway he can, then he turned around and drove back home, to work that night. So he basically was up for 48 hours-Sorry hun!




The kids were so excited for Christmas this year. The kids were in 7th Heaven. We told them that Santa was coming a day earlier, because Tony had to work on Christmas day. So when parents have to work, Santa makes special arrangements, to let families have Christmas together.
Weston loved getting Star Wars ships and figurines. Alexa loved all her barbie house and car and clothes. Ty was more interested in Weston's things, he just wanted Star Wars. Santa surprised them with a WII and they loved every minute of it. We had such a great time with the kids.

Picture Overload...

Twilight Movie, My friend Desiree as a vampire

Weston's Basketball Game




Alexa's Christmas Program




Jarvie Ranch- Dutch John, UT









Weston's First grade program-Fall- He was racking leaves

Weston's b-day picture

Welcome Josie J.

My little sister Jessica and her husband Puck had their first baby on December 20, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds 12 oz., 19 1/2 inches, 12:33 p.m.. Josie J. is so beautiful. It was a long 28 hours for Jess, but she was a trooper.

Here are some pics of us after she was born and waiting in the waiting room...

November gone in a Flash!

I swear another month just flew by. I haven't been able to download my pictures lately, but when I do, I will definitely post them.

Well, on November 5th, Weston celebrated his 7th birthday. I can't believe he is that old now. The years have flown by so fast. He loved getting Star Wars guys and a plane and he wanted a suit for church and shoes to look like a missionary. He said it would make it be better at church. I am still hoping for that day (LOL).

My little Sis, Jessica, had 2 showers. Mom, Jenni and I went up to Clearfield for her Heriford side and then Tauni, Carrie and I, and Sharon and Margaret (family friends)threw her one her in Roosevelt at Tauni's. She got some wonderful stuff for little Josie that should be here any day. Best of Luck Jess and Puck- we can't wait to see your baby girl!

I went to the midnight showing opening night of "Twilight." I loved it. Tauni, mom, Steph and Amy from work and some of their friends, Sharon and Desiree. I also went in St. George with my sisters and mother in-laws. Tonys sisters didn't like the movie, but I am glad they went. I loved seeing the book on movie. It even made me get the audiobook to listen on my i-pod on the way to and from St.George just to see what was missing in the movie. I know I am a nerd, but I loved it!

Tony is still recovering and trying to get better from being so sick. His doctor made him take a mandatory 3 weeks off. He and his brothers & bro in-laws went down to mom/dads place in St.George for a couple of days prior to the kids and I coming. They had their annually golf tourney. This year Nick one again (3-peat). They found a green jacket and Tony's mom presented Nick with the prize money. He got a trophy and it was a kick to see.

The kids and I came down to St.George Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I met my 3 nephews in Orem and had Alexa go down with the girls the next day. I had a van load of 5 boys under 7. They did great. They loved playing gameboys and watching Clone Wars.

I loved Thanksgiving. We had a great time. I think we had 25 on Tony's immediate family all there between two places for 4 days. I baked homemade pies and lasagna for one of the nights. I loved having time to just bake and enjoy time relaxing because I don't get much of that.

I didn't do the big shopping night/day with my in-laws, I was seriously so tired. I had most of my shopping done and didn't want to spend more, because I usually well, if I find something that isn't on my list- I know bad! Thanks Sarah, for getting the extra little things for me at Walmart at 4:50 in the morning.

I did run to bath and body that afternoon, on the way out, Alexa tripped at the exit map and her body was the length of it and she hit her forhead in the corner of the door. Blood was everywhere, Ty was running towards the open exit door- it was chaotic. I appreciate the 3 ladies that were helping me out and all the strangers offering a hand to help Ali's head to stop bleeding. (Tony was getting the Santa present and it was the last in the store). Not to mention, Weston went wondering looking for his dad. Needless to say, we had to take Ali to the insta-care and get 4 stiches after a 2 hour wait. She was so awesome. She said she put a spell (like on Wizards of Waverly place on Disney) on her- the Freeze-a-canial (sp?). She didn't move an inch and she did awesome. In fact Tony took the stiches out today.

Well in St. George, I went to 2 other movies- 4 Christmas's and Bolt. I love movies!

We also did Tony's big family pictures. We had a great time with everyone.

Yesterday, the kids and I drove up to Dutch John (by Flaming Gorge) and went to the Jarvie Historic Ranches, Old Fashioned Christmas. My brother, Jason, works for the BLM in Vernal, and he did/helped in a big way. The kids loved making ropes, leather purse, gettinga handmade horseshoe and a wagon ride. The also got to see Santa clause being rowed in on the Green River by Uncle Jason. We had a great time and Jason and his crew did a great job!