Pine Wood Derby time

It was fun to watch Mark and Parker work together to come up with a theme and make it happen. The race is this Saturday, can't wait to see how it goes.

It isn't Spring YET!

It really hasn't been warm enough to warrant wearing such scandalous clothing, but my little girlies decided it was time to bring out the swimsuits.

I was still in pants and a long sleeve shirt, mind you, while taking these pictures. 

They are in ca-hoots, who can give me the most gray hair first!  Yep, I have gray hair already. 

I love the Ugg boots with the suit, quite the combination.  They make me laugh.

All Girl!

 I know I just posted about this little girlie posing for the camera,

 but this cracked me up!

 Addison borrowed my camera, and this is what I found...

 Bailey showing off her masterpiece on the bathroom wall,

 from every

 possible

angle.  Cutie patootie!

Another one bites the Dust!

 So here's the story...Reilynn's car seat (which is massive by the way) was nasty after our long Christmas road trip, and I, being the perfect mother that I am, pulled it out of the car, hosed it down, and left it in the driveway to dry.  But if you have ever been in Southern Texas you know that things don't dry outside.

Mark needed to pull out of the driveway, tried to prop it up against the window, misjudged the massiveness of the car seat, and it broke yet another window.  I think Mark is up to 5 that he has replaced now....he loves it, can you tell?!?!!

Baby Crib to Front Porch Bench

 This little diva takes every opportunity to...

 STRIKE

 A

 POSE!

What do you think?  I am happy with how it turned out!

New Year's Eve

 Mark and I took the kids to Town Square for the FREE fun and festivities.

 They had a great aerial silk performer and...

 a fabulous fire juggler. 

 This guy was a great performer.  He kept everyone entertained with his many tricks.

The kids had a lot of fun!  Then we took them home, got a babysitter, and went out to a couples party at a friends house.  I think this was the first time since we've had kids that we stayed up till the ball dropped.  I felt very young and hip!

I hope ya'll have a fabulous 2012!

Christmas morning in one picture

We were up late and up early, but the kids were very excited about each and everything they received...a fun morning.

The Cutest Mary

 Addison gets a little shy in front of crowds...but she did such a good job holding her little cousin.

 Reilynn started out as a shepherd, but due to a dirty diaper, she wouldn't put her outfit back on.  Bummer.

 As soon as Reilynn saw that Addison got to hold baby Mabel, she was pretty mad that she wasn't Mary.

 Isn't this little angel cute?!?!  Here is a direct quote from Kasidee: "Everybody thinks Bailey is all adorable and sweet, but she is NOT, she is mean and rotten."  Bailey does have a little spunk in her, but I don't know about mean and rotten. :)

 "NO REALLY!  I WANT TO HOLD THE BABY!!!"

 Wise Man.

 PJ opening...

 Lining up for the PJ fashion show...

 Everyone in their PJ's.

Family Fun

Mesa Temple Lights:

 We went to Hamburger Haven before crossing the street to the Temple...it was so yummy!!!  They have pastrami burgers that were killer!

Then the whole group (minus a few the person taking the picture cut out) headed over to the temple.

Slumber Party at Granddad and Grandma's:

 The cousins watched a movie and slept on blankets. 

 I don't think one eye closed before 11 o'clock that night.

 Sugar Cookie Decorating:

 Sprinkles, frosting, and more cookies than we could count....the perfect combination for 20 grand kids.

 The highlight was when Gordon, age 7, lead everyone in singing Christmas carols at the top of their lungs.  I was so glad I had the video camera close...cute!

Snow From Logan:

 Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen came from Utah, and brought a trailer load of snow with them.  It lasted a couple of days on Granddad and Grandma's yard.  Who knew on little pile of snow could be so fun?!?

Polar Express Movie Night:

 Uncle Marc and Aunt Michelle invited everyone over for a fun outside movie night in their backyard. 

 It was a cold night, which was perfect for candy canes,

 hot cocoa,

 and popcorn.

 Cute Mallory and Jessica!

 Gordon and Parker found sweet spots on the hammock swings. 

 Michelle even went to a theater to get the good popcorn.  What a fun night!!!

 Thanks Michelle and Marc!

 Parker came in to warm up for a second, before heading outside for round two of hot chocolate. 

Cutie Patootie Maryn and Sydney.

More pictures to come...it was such a fun trip!