Merry Christmas!!!
Hope you all were good boys and girls. I think I was.

Movie night

So at least once a month we get together with some of our friends/neighbors in the ward. Often the weekends are busy and we end up watching a movie late on a week night. Yes that is a full day of work/school then play. So sometimes we do silly things. Our faces are the proof! Love you guys!

Alisha Rush



First off, Alisha loves the movie August Rush and I happen to adore both her and the movie! So here are some pictures (mostly from November) to catch you all up on the newest part of our family.










All of the family that could went to the Temple with her for a very special day. *Hugs* We love you!














And later that same day I got to go to 1 of 3 bridal showers thrown for her! Yep, people really like her!














Getting ready for bridals











Beautiful Bride














Awesome sisters helping Alisha looks perfect on the Wedding Day.

A very beautiful day.

Ashby's Visit with Santa

Santa came to our ward Christmas party. All the kids had fun talking to him. This particular "Helper of Santa" looks a little familiar. Any guesses?

a Pioneer Curtsy

Today Ashby dressed up as a Pioneer. She wore it both before and after meals and quiet time. She would ask me to help her take it off so it "would be otay". Seriously though, who doesn't like playing dress up?? I know I do.

Three Blind Mice



see how they run....were they in a relay?

they sure run for a long time....

Ashby's Dressing UP

One of Ashby's favorite activities

Showing off for Nana in her balla'ina skirt
Nov 1st
















Every girl needs a silk robe
Nov 1st















Blues Clues makes everything more fun!
Catching snow on her tongue!
Nov 5th


























I'm all growin' up
Auntie M'shelles and Mommy's things
Nov 18th

Loveless Family Pictures

Adam came out for three things:

1. Mom's 52nd birthday CHECK

2. Michelle's Play (Peter Pan) CHECK

3. Early Thanksgiving CHECK

Now, my parents used to take all us kids dressed up and "happy" to Olen Mills picture studios for family photos. That ended after too many of us were teenagers. So up until a couple of years ago we didn't have any recent (like in the past 5 years) family pictures.

Anyway, now we try and do it at least once every year when we all together.