Ward Christmas Party

We had our ward Christmas party on Saturday. We had dinner and then a little program and then Santa came. The kids had a great time.

(Side note: check out Santa's black bustier)

H and her Christmas Present from Grandma and Grandpa

Anyone who has known H for any amount of time knows that she LOVES horses. She has loved them forever.

When she was two we were at a family reunion in Pinedale at my Aunt and Uncle's ranch. There was a horse in a corral and H was completely enamored with it. One day, N and I were in the house playing cards with my family and someone came running in yelling, "H is in the corral with the horse!" We all jumped up and ran out. I guess she climbed over the bars of the corral to get in. I don't think she was in any real danger. I'm fairly certain the horse was a nice old horse. But still. After that we had to make sure someone knew where she was at all times.

She has received something horse related for every birthday and every Christmas ever since that reunion.

This year was no different. My mom and dad got her a toy horse. Not just any toy horse, though. This thing is pretty big and she loves it. She named it Rain (after the girl horse in her favorite movie: Spirit). She loves it so much she had to bring it to the table when she ate breakfast and when I reminded her that we don't bring toys to the table she said, "That's okay. I'm not really hungry" and left the table.

Kids Christmas Party

N's work holds an annual Kids Christmas Party for the kids of their employees. Santa comes and gives the kids presents and they usually have some type of craft/project for the kids to do. They always have a great time. This year was the first year none of our kids cried while sitting on Santa's lap.

H's Door

H has a club. It meets in her bedroom. She has signs posted on her door to keep the riff-raff (aka M) out.

This one originally said "Girls Club Only". It was edited not too long ago to say "and 1 boy. it is k"

Wishful thinking?

"Dear New Club Members, This club is verey fun. I hope you like it."

This one just cracks me up.

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Our Backyard

N has been working really hard this summer and fall to make our yard less of a desert and more of a place where the kids can go play. He fixed the sprinkler system and installed a timer. He seeded a summer and winter lawn and has been mowing (thanks to Heidi and Rob) pretty much weekly ever since there was anything to mow. I think the lawn has turned out great and the kids love it.

Halloween (finally)

Here are my little trick-or-treaters:

H as Eloise (as in the 6 year old girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel). It is one of her favorite books.

K as Luigi (as in from Mario Kart). He loved playing Mario Kart when we borrowed his aunt's wii.

M as Mario (as in from Mario Kart). Since K was Luigi we thought M should be Mario.

R as a mushroom (as in from Mario Kart). It just seemed to fit with the boys.

We couldn't convince H to be Princess Peach. She was dead set on Eloise.

I Made it with Gorilla Glue--Candlesticks

I decided to join the Gorilla Glue Party at Shanty 2 Chic (great blog, if you've never checked it out). Unfortunately, I decided after I made these candlesticks, and therefore, do not have any before or process pictures. This was my first time ever using Gorilla Glue, but definitely not my last.


Here's the basic process. I got 2 end table legs from my sister. I cut the part off that would normally attach to the table top (I only did that because it had a flat side and holes for attaching). Then, I Gorilla-glued the leg to an upside down terra cotta saucer. I used a different shape saucer for the top and Gorilla-glued that on. Finally, I spray painted the whole thing with Krylon Brushed Metallic Satin spray paint in Oil Rubbed Bronze.

I probably should have done some sanding or priming or both, but I was too anxious to get these done. I am working on a third to add some visual interest (rule of threes, you know). I am pretty excited about how I can change the decorations out for the different holidays...Christmas balls, Easter eggs, some kind of heart for Valentine's Day, apples for back to school...the possibilities are endless. I suppose I could even top them with candles if I wanted.

K

Yesterday I was in the kitchen waiting for some water to boil. I was leaning against the counter and K came over and leaned into me, his back to my front. After about a minute he turned around and said, "Your tummy is almost big enough to have a baby!" I said, "Thanks." He started nodding and said, "It is."

Guess I need to get more serious on my morning walks.

New Jessica Sprague Class

Truthfully, I'm not sure what all this class will entail, but it should be good and it's FREE! Click on the picture to go to her site and register for it.