Phoenix for the Day.

No matter what I do I can't get the pictures to turn the

right way. Sorry you will have to turn your head.

We got so tired of the cold weather we hopped a plane

to Phoenix where the sun always shines.

It was so nice. We went to Rawhide and got to do

a lot of fun things. We panned for gold, rode a stage coach, train

and burrows(even though Meg thinks she is too old for

this.) There were stunt shows to watch.

The highlight of the day was Nick and I doing the mechanical

bull. My 2 second ride was a rival to Nicks 5 seconds.

I think we may join the rodeo circut.

Ice Skating with Santa

One of our favorite things is Skating With Santa.

This year it was so nice. The weather was good and

we did spent a lot of time on the ice. This is

something we look forward to every year.

Christmas is Coming.

You know it is the Season when you decorate the tree

and do Gingerbread houses.

Disneyland

We went to Disneyland. It was so crowded. It was the opening

day of the Holiday Season. We had a great time. Lucas got

to ride the Indiana Jones ride for his first time. We got to

do it 3 times. We then went to the beach. It was so nice.

Yea for warm weather. Later we went miniture golfing.

I am pretty sure since I got 2 holes in 1 and dad still won

he cheated!

Halloween

The kids has so much fun carving pumkins.

Besides all the candy this is their favorite part.

Meg carved a bat flying by the moon and Lucas

did Madusa. Nick carved the tiny one in the

middle. We didn't want it to be too hard for him.

Lucas wanted to be a Ghostbuster at the last minute

he decided not to wear his proton pack. Luckily all

the ghost were friendly. Meg was Pippy Longstocking.

She thought it was so funny to have her hair sticking out.

I am pretty sure that is why she picked that costume.

Luke's Birthday

Luke turned 9 and he was so excited he got up early

to open his presents before Nick left for work. Only

to find out Nick had the day off. He has been

asking for Animal Crossing forever. All his cousins have

it and he couldn't wait to play with them. He also

got a basketball hoop. Sadly then it snowed the next week.

I Always Seem to Play Catch Up.

We went to Cedar City for the weekend to see

Adam and Jenny. We had such a good time. We

got to see SUU's football team barely lose their game,

and their volleyball team kick butt.

We also got to do a nice hike at Cedar Breaks.

It was very nice even though a little cold. We did

get to see the fall colors starting to show which was

a nice treat. Luckily we made our flight so Adam

didn't have to entertain us another night. Since it has

been nonstop visitor for them for the last month.

Megan get to do safety patrol at school. She

loves it and looks forward to her classes turn.

Which doesn't come up soon enough.

Nick and I did a early anniversary trip. We went

to Indianapolis and watched the Manning brothers

battle it out on the field. Too bad the Giants decided

to take this night off.

Megan turned 12. She was very excited to join

Young Womens. She couldn't wait to start going

to their weekly activities. She is loving every minute

of it. I must say she is doing great a volleyball and

her team has won 2 out of 3 games. Yeah!!!

First day of School

Today was the first day of school. I walked the kids to their

class. As I am standing there watching my six grader and

third grader walk in, I can't help but wonder how they

got so big and why do I still cry when I watch them leave.

Scout Camp

Luke and I had so much fun at scout camp.

This was his first year and I was lucky enough

to get to go. He shot BB Guns, Bow and Arrows,

played games, learned about the United States Flag,

tied knots and the best part the trading post.

Twin Lakes

We did a nice hike to Twin Lakes. We somehow got started

in the wrong spot took about 1 hour to get back on a trail.

After stepping in a lot of mud and trampling thru lots of field

we finally found the lake. Just to have it start to rain and need

hurry down the mountain.

The School Year

The school year was a huge success. Both the kids loved their teachers and had a great year. We had so much going on with the history fair, great brain project, state report, many book reports. The kids ended the year with them both getting the Brilliant Bobcat Award and citizenship award. Meg also got the National Fitness award and the mentor award. We are so proud of the two of them they worked very hard this year.

Maui, Hawaii

We got to take a long weekend to Maui, Hawaii. It was so nice a relaxing. Barbara and Byran came with us. It was such a fun trip. We did the Road to Hana. Which Meg got a little sick on during the drive down. Luckly we had nothing come out. We did give her a trail mix bag just in case. We also hiked the Haleakaka Crater. This was so pretty. The pictures do not do justice to the colors inside. The scenary was so pretty and very green.

We also spent a few morning at the beach and did some snorkling. It was fun. This was new for the kids and even though Meg was scared she gave it a try any way. I am so proud of her for trying something new. Luke took to it like he does everything. Just jumps right in once he decides he wants to. He was very excited to see the fish.

This was such a great trip and ended all to soon.

The last big storm

Nick and the Kids made a snowman with the last big snow storm. They were so tall that they had to use a ladder to put the tops on them. The used all of the snow we had on the grass in the back yard. Before they were able to complete the second snowman he got so top heavy it made him fall over. Luke was on the ladder at the time and jumped off and rolled to the side before the ladder and snowman could crash down on him.
He smiled and said "that is exactly what Indiana Jones would do."

Catching up

It has been so long since I have posted and we have been so busy. Life just seems to keep going before we have a chance to catch a breath. So here is a run down of us.


We welcomed two new members to our family. Yes we are know the lucky owners of hamsters. Meg named hers Fred and he is brown and white while Luke named his Egon (from Ghostbusters) and his is all white.

We are enjoying all that they do. We got little balls for them to run around in the kids really like this. We have also learned that they are climbers. Nick and Meg even saw Fred hanging from his paws on the top of the cage.

Meg was a graduate of the DARE program. I got to go over and see her get a certificate. They also sang a really fun song about staying away from drugs. They have a officer who the call the Dare Dude come in and spend time each week with them. He explains all the pitfalls of drugs. What a great lesson for them.

Meg was also Student of the Month for January. The theme was Caring. Meg definitly has that in spades. She is a wonderful daughter and sister and we are not suprised that she got it for this month. I got to go and have lunch with her at the school and see her get her mug and color changing pencil.

The kids have been taking piano lessons from Michelle. Jessica said what is the point if we aren't going to have a recitial. Here the kids are each did a wonderful job. It was nice to show the Grandparents what they have learned.

Christmas came along with Santa. I got the Ski and Snowboard for the WII. Here Nick is giving it a try. It is pretty fun.

Meg was pretty excited. It looks like she was a good girl this year. (Like always) Grandma Kajma made her the PJ's for Christmas. I know she is so cute.

No Christmas would be complete with a Indiana Jones Lego set. Lucas couldn't wait until it was time to open presents. He is our little Indiana Jones.

December also brought a great blessing to our family. Lucas was Baptized. What a great gift for him. He was very lucky to be able to be Baptized by his Grandfather. This was a very special day. One he had been looking forward to for a long time.

Our holiday season started out with Gingerbread Houses. This is one family tradition the kids love. Lucky for us we have the ultimate erector in the family. Our house was very awsome.