Where did 2008 go?

With January almost half way over, I have been pondering where in the world 2008 went. My Grandma always told me the older you get the faster time passes. I would always shake my head and say, "Oh right, Grandma." I believe her now. I can't believe we are 2009. I can't believe I have a 14 year old half way done with her first year of high school. I can't believe that my baby boy is almost 4. I could sit here all day and probably think of a lot more things I can't believe has happened to me but like Dr. Seuss says, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." I am greatful for everything that has happened in my life. I am grateful for the husband and kids. They are truely a blessing to me. They make me a better person.

Thanks family!!! You are the best.

Christmas Day

This has been a very busy Christmas season. We were able to host my sister's family from Rexburg, ID twice in two days. They came to Las Vegas on December 22 and stayed for an evening. They then left Ryan, their youngest with us and departed to San Diego to watch the Boise State Bowl game. BSU lost!!!! So sad was there family when they came back on Christmas eve. We had a great time playing games and just waiting for SANTA to come. We did our own version of the Christmas story found in Luke 2.

We had 15 people for Christmas day activities which was fun and exciting. After all the fun of opening gifts from one another, we got busy fixing Christmas dinner. It was a lot of fun to have my sister's family with us on Christmas day. In the evening we went to our favorite site which was the Belliago fountains and gardens. The fountains were not working due to the wind and the gardens were packed shoulder to shoulder. I guess going on Christmas evening was not so wise. We enjoyed the sights and each other's company.

Parker smiling big under the giant snowman.

Madison with her counsin Stephen and Spencer.

Smile big for the camera.
Wishing everyone the best as we start a NEW YEAR!!!!