glasses, tap shoes and New Year's Eve

Ashley got glasses. She is so happy that she can finally see. It took me a while to get used to them, but she is very cute with them on.

The girls sang all night long.

Jason and Jarin watching Hockey on New Year's Eve.

These are Allison's tap shoes she had to have for her competition tap ensemble. They are so cute and comfy too.

Grandma and Papa got these nice cozy blankets for us. They are great for watching movies. Thanks Grandma and Papa. We love you and miss you!!!!

Christmas time

James enjoying Jason's toys a little too much.

Allison and her guitar. She is teaching herself to play.

Jarin and his very cool Red Wings hat.

Who knew but these la la loopsy dolls were the hard to get toy this year. We were finally able to find one on KSL. It is so worth the smile.

All Ashley wanted was a Sing-a-ma-jig. She kept asking me if I bought one and I kept saying "no" but Santa brought her one!

Christmas Jammies. Jarin's shirt says "those who think they know everything annoy those of us who do" Anyone not think that that is perfect for Jarin?

Here is Ashley in the school Christmas program(different from the choir).

Ashley is in the elementary school choir. They did the cutest Christmas concert. They all had to dress up as a "Who". The Grinch was even there.

Jarin took second place in his weight class (171) at the first tournament of the year this weekend. That thing on his cheek is a mat burn. He has worked really hard over the last 2 years and we are very proud of him. I tried to catch a smile, but he has not willingly smiled for the camera since he was two years old and we went to Oak Harbor for a family reunion.

My baby got baptized this weekend

She was so excited but acted very shy.

James was very nervous but he did an awesome job. They are so cute in their white.

Ashley got this scripture bag, bracelet and necklace for her baptism. She was very happy to have her own scriptures.

She also got a pocket children's song book. She loves to read the songs.

We are so proud of her for her choice. Thank - you to all the family and friends who came to support her in this great event.

Allison turning fourteen!!!

She wanted a fancy straightener for her birthday. Her hair looked really good this morning after she used it. We had her birthday celebration last night(11-22) because Dad had to work late tonight.

Allison is a sweetheart. She is fun and fun-loving and kind. She makes our life fun. We love you Allison.

Ashley turned eight

I thought I had already put these pictures on. That is why they are late. My baby turned 8 on November 14. She chose Chuck-A-Rama for dinner so we went there on Saturday. The table was all decorated and the servers sang happy birthday to her. She loved it. He is her dad giving her some birthday present opening advice.

She wanted her very own Christmas tree to put in her room.

Its a pillow, its a pet, its a pillow pet!!! Ashley has been wanting a pillow pet for a very long time. Thanks grandma and papa!!

She also got a bike. She still cannot ride a bike. She used to be scared, but since she rode the wicked this year we thought maybe she was brave enough to ride a bike now,

Halloween

We planted pumpkins this year and ended up with only four decent pumpkins. But that works out great cause we have four kids.

For some reason the guts were all green, but we pulled them out anyway. Jason even smiled while doing his.

This was the first year that Ashley was allowed to carve her pumpkin all by herself. She loved that and ended up with a cute pumpkin. For some reason the end products did not get photographed.

Ashley dressed up as a cowgirl using one of Allison's old dance costumes. It is nice it got worn more then once.

Allison was candy corn. Cute huh.