Holiday Season

We had a great Christmas & New Year. It seems like we were busy every minute! There were just so many fun things to do. We were so excited that my sister & her family came in town for Christmas. Kobe was sooo happy to have Riley to play with. The only sad thing is when he has to say goodbye. It just breaks his little heart! So sad. Kobe & Riley each made there own gingerbread houses & they looked so great. What talanted little guys they are! Very creative! It was fun to see how different they each made there houses. We had our annual Christmas Eve party with the Shaw's & it was a blast! The white elephants were hilarious. Who would have thought the most wanted piece would be a snuggie. So funny! We spent Christmas day with my family. Riley had to work at the fire station. But we went over & hung out for a little while. At my Mom's we played games & ate all day long. There was just way too much good food!! On New Year's Eve we went to my cousin Jeremy & Christy's house. The par-tay was off the hook y'all!! (As Kobe would say!) We all had a great time! Kobe had so much fun with all his cousins. Karoke was so great. I skipped out on the singing this year because I was a little hoarse from a sinus infection, but next year I'll be back with a vengeance! I really must say that I am really excited for a fresh new year. I hope this year goes better than last for my whole family. We are all ready for some light!! I hope everyone has a safe, happy, & prosperous new year!

Star Student

For the week of Sept. 21st, Kobe got to be the Star Student in his class. He was so excited. All week Miss LeSueur would read 2 or 3 things about Kobe & the other students guessed who they thought it was. Kobe & I decorated a poster about him. He loves Star Wars, so we decided to make the poster a Star Wars theme. He worked so hard on it! On Friday, I was able to go into the classroom. Kobe told all about his poster & I read the class his favorite book "Do Pirates Take Baths". Everyone laughed & loved the story. After the story Kobe handed out glazed donuts to the class. They were so yummy! Kobe just loves his class. And we couldn't have asked for a better teacher. Some of the things we told about Kobe are:

1. Loves Superheroes
2. Red is his favorite color
3. St. George is one of his favorite places to go
4. Only child
5. Loves to swordfight
6. Really good swimmer
7. Favorite food is Mac N Cheese
8. Loves playing video games
9. Has been to 11 states so far
10. does not like loud sounds
11. Likes to play sports
12. Blonde hair

Remembering 9-11

Stop for just a minute. Take an inventory of all the things in your life you have to be thankful for. Have you told those responsible how much you appreciate them? Write letters. Make calls. Tell them in person. Tell your teachers, your leaders, your police officers, your family, your friends, your employer. Tell them, "Thank you."

Double-no triple-our troubles and we'd still be better off than any other people on earth."

-Ronald Reagan

"Freedom-no word was ever spoken that has held out greater hope, demanded greater sacrifice, needed to be nurtured, blessed more the giver, damned more its destroyer, or come closer to being God's will on earth.

AND I THINK THAT'S WORTH FIGHTING FOR, IF NECESSARY."

-General Omar N. Bradley

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Husband Tag

1) How long have you been married? 8 years

2) Where were you married? Salt Lake Temple

3) How old is your spouse? 30

4)Who eats more? I would say....about the same. But I love food way more than him!

5) Who said I love you first? He did.

6)Who is taller? Me. JK! He is.

7)Who sings better? He does. I love it when he sings. And I swear he knows the words to every song!

8)Who is smarter? Me with somethings & him with other things. We need each other.

9)Who controls the T.V. remote? For sure him (especially during football!)

10)Whose temper is worse? Neither of us really have bad tempers. I really don't know!

11)Who does the laundry? I do. Laundry is my favorite housework to do.

12)Who does the dishes? Most of the time it's me. He helps when he's home.

13)Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you're looking at the bed, he does.

14) Who cooks dinner? We both do....but he is way better than me. He is naturally good, where I have to follow recipes.

15) Who is more stubborn? We are both pretty stubborn. I would say him.

16) Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Depends on what happened. I think he admits first.

17) Whose parents do you see the most? Mine. We live close to my parents.

18) Who has more siblings? Equal amount. Two siblings each.

19) Who wears the pants in the family? We work pretty good as a team. But if I had to choose, then me!

I tag all of you!

Back to School

Summer's over. Can you believe it? I sure can't. It went by so fast. On Monday Kobe started first grade. He started at a brand new school in our neighborhood. He was so excited. Last week we found out that two of his best friends were in his class. When we read the names Isaac & Evie he started jumping up & down. It was so cute! He did not get scared or nervous at all. When the bell rang to go into class he gave us a big hug & kiss & was off. He was ready to go face the day. When I asked him what he was most excited for he said "three recesses & lunch at school." What a kid! When he got home from school, he had the best day. He was all smiles! He loved it.

I on the other hand, had the hardest day. I was so sad. My baby is growing up. He is my one & only & will probably be my one & only. He is my whole world! Riley was so good about it. He helped me out a lot. Now I just have to look at it as I get some me time. I have stayed really active & it has helped out so much. I even went to the temple on my own which I have never done before. I think I might start cleaning some homes for people. We'll just have to see what tomorrow brings. I can't wait to find out!