CHARLIE BROWN

I was watching the Charlie Brown Valentine's Day special Tuesday night with my kids. I always knew Charlie could produce some laughs...but cries? Well, my 7 year old started crying...really crying...when Charlie didn't get any valentines. It was so sweet and yet so sad to watch him tear up over a cartoon. It was as if you could sense he didn't want that to become his reality at this Friday's class party. I'm so glad that classes these days send home lists to ensure no one gets left out of the festivities.

A FUN SATURDAY

With my crazy weekend work schedule, it's been a while since I've been able to go out and do something fun with my family on a Saturday. Well I had this Saturday off so my hubby proposed that we celebrate the day. So we took the kids out to lunch and then down to Blast Off! in Idaho Falls. The kids had a great time running a-muck through the playlands and the boys played a fun round of lazer tag. Pal is already talking about a potential b-day party there...in JUNE!

LOOK AT MY GIRL!

She's finally getting excited and giving it a try! All for a piece of bubble gum and some Little Mermaid panties!

SUCCESS and some good hygiene!

INTRODUCING....

A NEW BLOG! I've been having tons of people knocking down my door lately in regards to my interchangable watch bands. So, instead of sending out individual emails showing what new stuff I have, I started a blog. It currently has all of the random adult bands that I have on hand right now, and will soon have childrens bands as well as earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Check it out if you'd like!
http://maizeydaydesigns.blogspot.com

MY BOY IS GETTING BIG

THEN:
Tonight was the stake baptism open house for all the children who will be baptized this year....among the attendees....my son. I can hardly believe that I have a son old enough to be getting baptized. More importantly, I am so proud that I have a son who is making the right decision by being baptized. I enjoyed watching his face beam as he listened to what his baptism day will be like. He was brimming with excitment and joy. He tried so hard to hide his emotions at times, but his dimples give away his true elation every time! He is also a lucky little guy. He (and his cousin Emma) get to be baptized on the 4th of July. What a fun way to celebrate and remember such a special day!

NOW:

FUNNY VISITING TEACHING VIDEO

Take a look...can you relate??? Don't forget to turn off my music to fully enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkG1W0GeF_c

Join me in making it a goal to be better visiting teachers!

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS

Tis the season to be too busy to blog! So to keep it quick, Christmas was just as any should be....a fun filled pj day dotted with naps. The boys had a great time playing together in their rooms with their new military toys and Mei was occupied all day with her new princess kitchen (she pronounces as princess "chicken") and baby doll. My hubby was delighted in his new t.v.... Yes, I gave in.

Mei's Princess "Chicken"

Wy's coveted machine gun from Santa

Pal's pure glee in Christmas booty...see my pretty new chandleir from G&G? Love it!!!


The traditional "Ugly Pictures"

We left for Utah the Sunday after Christmas for 5 days of family fun. I engaged in a snow ball fight with my neices and nephews and my little ones...loser had to build a snowman. I was totally kickin' it until they all decided it was all of them against me! So as the happy loser, I began to build a snowman, and they all joined in. He wasn't very big, and he didn't last long, but it was fun to play like a kid with all of the kids. Here are half of the goobers who blasted me with snowballs doing a celebratory dance around frosty.

We had a big party on New Years Eve with all but my sister Kim and her family there. We had a ton of fun eating way too much food, playing games, skyping with Mom and Dad in Sweden, and making watch bands and bracelets. Good times, no pictures! Dang it! Jeff and Jody and the kiddies will be moving to New Orleans this week so it was great to have one last hoorah with them. We'll miss you guys! I'm excited for this new year full of new adventures and new trials. Bring it on baby! Bring it on!