New Tradition

Every year Amos complains about our Christmas tree. I really like it to be a certain way. All the ornaments have to match, even the wrapping paper on the presents under the tree have to be a certain color. I know..I'm crazy!

So this year Amos' grandma asked if we would like to go cut a tree with grandpa while in Flaming Gorge. The kids and Amos were really excited! Finally a tree that they can decorate however they would like.

On Friday before we left Amos, Grandpa Hoover, Mike, and the kids went out to look for the perfect tree. All the kids had a blast.

Today we spent the day making ornaments for the tree. Issy was really into it. In fact, she's been making ornaments since we got home Friday night!

Grandma Becky and Grandpa Gil came over to help. Cam and Issy were really excited to decorate the tree with all the ornaments they had made. They asked me if this could be a new tradition, so I guess we will do this every year from now on.

Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving! It's such a great holiday. We get to enjoy great food and quality time with our family.

This year has been a challenging year for Amos and I in so many ways. This holiday has really made me think of all the great things and people we have in our life.

As with most couples Amos and I rotate Thanksgiving between our families. This year was "in-law" year. Although I missed seeing my family and spending time with them, I had a really good time.

For the first time since we've been together we decided to go to Flaming Gorge to spend the Holiday with Amos' grandparents. The kids love going there. It's always a lot of fun.

Grandma and Grandpa Hoover are always so nice and welcoming. We love going to their house. It's just so relaxing and peaceful...well maybe not for grandma and grandpa. lol



Amos with his parents and siblings.

Amos and Grandpa Hoover entertaining the kids before dinner.


Grandpa taking the girls for a ride on his new Razor.

Grandpa after spending the day with the grand kids. I'm pretty sure they wore him out!!!

Baby Shower for Nick and Becca

Amos' cousin Nick had a baby boy about 3 mos ago. Last Sunday they had a baby shower for him and his wife.

It's tradition in his family to make an alphabet book for the baby. Each member of the family picks a letter and makes a page.

It was fun to see his aunts and some of his cousins. We don't get to see them very often.

Camilla's Bday

We have a lot of birthdays in November and December. Last week we celebrated my sister Camilla's birthday.

It's always nice to have an excuse to get together with my family. Not that we really need one. We love getting together to eat and play games.

This time Jenn's house was the place to go. Her kitchen is really big. It makes it easy to cook when we are all there.

Of course the food was delicious!!!

The guys playing Settler's of Catan. It's the new thing this year. Every time we get together either Alex or Sam will bring their game.

My mom with Ethan. He's getting so big. It's so fun to watch him crawl around!

Getting ready to sing Happy Birthday. Jenn made a really yummy raspberry cake.

Sarah and Ethan.

Crystal and Issy. They are such good friends. Last week Amos was helping Alex with some stuff at his house. The kids went there everyday with him. Crystal told us it was the best week every! I asked her why and she said:" I got to see Cam and Issy every day!" It was really cute.


Sam brought Ethan's walker and we were all saying how cute he was in it. Daniel decided he wanted to be cute too...lol

Cam's Bday Party

A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Cameron's 9th birthday. I can't believe how big he's getting. Time flies after you have kids!!!

Now that he's older we always have a birthday party with just his school friends during the day and dinner with the family.

He decided to go to dinner at Red Robin. He loves ice cream shakes!


Daniel loves playing with Cam. He tries to be a part of everything the big kids are doing.

All the kids eating together.

We took all the kids to Boondocks. All the kids love that place. Amos and I not so much. It is soooo loud! I had a headache after 4 hours of it.

Cam's favorite attraction is the Laser tag. Apparently it was every one's favorite. They spent most of their time there. It made it really easy to keep track of all of them.

Cam and Issy school pics

Aren't they sooo cute???

Happy Halloween!!!

The kids were so excited to trick or treating this year. Issy kept asking how much longer before trunk or treat. She was counting down the hours.

As usual we had our family over for some food and games. The weather was perfect! The kids had a great time!

We went to the Trunk or Treat at the church to start the night. The kids love going there. They go around the circle of cars a few times and get a lot of treats.


Cameron asked us if we were going to be ordinary people again this year. So we had to dress up. It was kind of last minute, but I think we did pretty good.

Amos' family came trunk or treating with us.

Cameron and Carter.

Issy and Kennedy.


My cute little nephew Ethan.

Cristina, Jen, Erika, and Sarah.

My adorable nephew Daniel.

Kariann, Erika, and Sarah.

Sarah and Clayton.