Sleigh Riding

We took everyone sleigh riding the day after Christmas and it was Soooooooo cold. They seemed to have been able to fight off the cold and still have a lot of fun...

Christmas 2008

And He puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore.

Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!

"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "Doesn't come from a store."

"Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!"

This holiday season has been a wonderful one. I love everything about Christmas...the music, the traditions, the decorations, the family time. But the one thing that I love the most about this time of year is the spirit of Christmas that is in our home. To know in our hearts of the Savior and the real meaning of his birth! Jesus Christ has brought "Joy to the World" and I love to read about it, share stories with my children and build each of our testimonies of this wonderful event that has brought so many blessings to our lives. The gift of our Savior is an eternal gift for everyone. Even though this Christmas season passed quickly, I still enjoyed the extra feeling of charity and gratitude in our hearts. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas...and of course, I hope everyone will have a Happy New Year!...

We started off our family parties the monday before Christmas. This party was with Steve's family and everyone was there including Barbara and Eric and their family. It was a fun party and it was good to see everyone and feel all of the excitement in the air. Greg played his guitar for us, we played some games and Barbara and Eric even danced a little for us. It was a fun night.

We have a traditional Christmas Eve party up in Huntsville at my mom's house and this year it was small and quiet. My Grandma was there along with Christie and Brooke and Daniel. Christmas morning was exceptional! I love to see everyone's face as they open their presents, we had a great Christmas and we are so blessed. After the opening of presents, we traveled over to my Dad's house for Christmas breakfast and then to Steve's parents to enjoy the afternoon with his brothers and sister and their families. But the best part was coming back home afterwards and spending some quiet time with just us. We all got into our Christmas pajamas then played with all of our new things.

Merry Christmas

Everyone has a big job to do every morning...but sometimes when you work together, things get done faster. Sunday morning, the girls figured out a way to get their hair done faster...Sydnie is doing Lyndsie's while Lyndsie is doing Brinley's. I was proud of their creativity in getting things accomplished!

Another competition for the Cheerleaders...

The Cheerleaders did a great job today down at the South Town Center at the COA competition. Everyone tried their hardest and cheered their loudest...Great Job SJH!

Hooray for LaRoca!

Brinley's soccer team took the championship game for indoor soccer today. They played a great game! This is Brinley's new soccer team...in the spring, she got moved up to a different team. It didn't take Brin long to get to know her new team and now she loves to play with them. This is really an U11 team, but they moved up to play against U12 girls and they are doing a super job this year.

Go SJH!

It is the season for competition! This competition was at Weber High School and many other junior high schools were there along with high schools. The cheerleaders have worked so hard for this moment. You can never say that cheerleading isn't a sport! I can't believe all of the hard work that goes into this 2 1/2 minute routine. All of the girls did so good and they deserve a huge pat on the back! Great JOB!

Happy Birthday Sam

Sam had a great day celebrating his birthday. He turned 7 today and I can hardly believe it. It really does make me sad to see my little buddy growing up and becoming more independent. I know that having children who are independent is a good thing, but it also is sad to think that my baby is getting old. He is such a fun little guy, he makes us laugh all of the time. Just the other morning, he was getting out of the tub while I was doing Brinley's hair and then he got onto the toilet and started talking politics with us. I was in a hurry, trying to get him to move a little faster, so I didn't stop to enjoy the moment until later in the day. I laughed so hard, I almost started crying. He was talking about voting for John McCain verses Barrack Obama. He was talking about how Obama is going to raise taxes and give to the poor and how he didn't think that he was going to pay those higher taxes. Thinking back on it still makes me laugh, he was talking like he was a grown up and the funniest thing is that he was on the toilet, just sitting there, talking about important things in the world.

Sam is in the first grade, his teacher is Mrs. Thomas and he is finally liking to go. Early on in the school year, Sam was having a hard time going because the days were just too long. Sam loves to be outside. He loves playing basketball or football, loves riding his scooter or bike and most of all...when he sees Adam Crosby out there playing with his friends, Sam loves to go out there and play with all the boys. And they are so good to him, always letting him join in on the fun. Sam loves his family, his sisters are his best friends and he is happy playing with any one of them...especially going out on the tramp and jumping with them. He is happy most of the time and is always willing to help out. If I ask him to do something, he usually jumps up and says "sure mom." I love him so much! He gives me hugs all of the time and tells me he loves me and best of all...if I ever do something for him, he always will say "thanks Mom!" He is so funny and sweet, always trying to do his best!

In the late afternoon, Grandma and Grandpa Jeffs came down to go to Hungry Bear for Sam's Birthday dinner. Here are some fun pictures of Sam's day...