Oh my where has the time gone! We have gone through the starting of school, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, all five birthday's! Young Woman's conference for Sydney, clear creek for Holly, two trips to New Mexico, soccer games and volleyball. I will try to post pictures soon. Life goes so quickly by!!!

Stadium of Fire

We went to the Stadium of Fire this year (havnt been since The Jets performed anyone remember them?) It was so fun. I took Sydney and Holly and Becca and Allie Parr came with us.

Lehi Rodeo

I'm trying to get around to posting our summer! The rodeo was what clear back in June. Where has the summer gone. The kids love going to the rodeo.

Sixth Grade Dance

Sydney's Sixth Grade Dance

Sydney Hikes the Subway

We went to Zions over spring break and while we were there Sydney went and did the subway with her dad and some friends of ours. They were only able to do half because the water was to cold. So they went and did the whole thing at the end of May. She is much braver and stronger than I am.

I had to do another post because I was so excited that I figured it out!! My three kids. Tamara Bell took these photo's last November for me. So far these ages have been my favorite, I have loved having 12, 10 and 5 year olds.

Finally figured out how to post from my Creative Memories program!! This is Holly's class last year. A little party they had.

Where is my memory?

I had a great mom moment today. Jack was invited to a birthday party and his mom forgot all about it. It's not like we didn't go get a gift or remember all weekend about it. But when it came to the day I forgot. Poor Jack said he wishes he could rewind the day so he could go to the party. Now I realize this is not the end of the world I think it's more frustrating that I cant remember anything anymore and am having a hard time focusing. Anyone know what you can take for that? FYI already taking Omega3 and D3 any other suggestions let me know.

Services for Tweety

Yes I had to take pictures and post them. This was cute and sad all at the same time. Holly drew on the box May Tweety Rest in Peace. Drew a picture of her and wrote we love you tweety. Then the Parr kids came down. Everyone said a nice little something about the bird. Then when we were done with the services I thought that had gone well and poor little Isaac Parr and his tender heart started to cry and said " Tweety was a really good bird." "I really liked her." It was pretty cute. Holly had also printed up a picture of Tweety and taped it to a stick for her marker. They were really into everything about this. And I have to say it's a little quite in the house.

Tweety

This post is for Tweety our bird. For causes that we will never know our sweet little bird died today. The girls are sad, the house is very quite. And as Holly said earlier today may Tweety rest in peace.

Matt had a BIrthday!!

It's sad I didnt take any pictures but Matt had a birthday! We had muffins in the morning and salmon for dinner. You have got to love Costco. Happy Birthday to Matt!!!!!!

I realized I have not posted since Christmas. Just to let you know we still have the dog!

Cruise

We played a lot of cards!

Dorothy and Fun Ship Freddy
You might ask yourself why is Dorothy wearing a sweatshirt?

I asked myself the very same question.

Matt in Grand Cayman
7 mile beach

Cottle's, Anderson's and Me
(Matt is obviously taking the pic)

We have returned from our cruise to the Western Caribbean! Camille and Kristi have way better pictures than I do. I need to get those from them. It was nice to get away and so nice to come home. It was a unforgettable trip. The company was fabulous! Thanks to those who helped with my children this trip wouldnt not have been possible with out you!

Christmas 2008

Yes your seeing right! Holly (and family) got a dog for Christmas!!
I know, I know I can hear what some of you are saying right now.
It has actually been better than I had thought and the kids are excellent
dog owners. They were so surprised on Christmas morning. I had her hiding
in the garage. Had Matt take them downstairs and then when I was
ready he brought them back up! It was a lot of fun!! We named her
Gingersnap or Ginger for short. Right now she is sweet and very much
a puppy we are hoping she stays on the sweet side. By the way for those
of you that care she is a chocolate lab/ German short hair mix.
Hope you all had a great Christmas.

Choir

The girls have been apart of Catherine Stambaugh's Lehi children's choir for the past 5 years! It is my favorite part of the season. Their concert was last night at the Alpine Tabernacle in A.F. For Sydney who likes to pretend she is shy it's amazing to watch her participate when she really isn't a performer. And Holly well she likes us to come watch her even if she complains about going to practise on Mondays. But that's only because she wants to play, play, play. Catherine does such a good job with the kids and it's always a great show. It's a great way to get into the holiday spirit. I am going to be sad when the girls wont be doing it anymore.

Holly is 10!

Not only did we have one birthday party on Tuesday but we had two!! It was the best day so I just went for it and then I worked all night but that's another story. Holly had friends over they decorated graham cracker houses, frosted sugar cookies and had German pancakes for dinner! She is happy to finally be in double digits.

Jack's Birthday Party

Jack had a birthday party last Tuesday with some friends! It was a monster truck/car party! He turns 5 tomorrow on the 12th!!

Attack of the Gingerbread house!!

Janine had her primary class over for a Christmas party so Jack got to go. They had made graham cracker houses. As you can see Jack was enjoying eating then attacking the house. Made me laugh.

Girls love Horses!

Holly and Sydney were lucky enough to get to ride horses this past summer. Last Friday was their last lesson for the year. They learned a lot and had even more fun. Sydney says her favorite part was getting to ride through the river. (I'm assuming it was a small creek) Holly said her favorite part was getting to clean and take care of the horses.

Temples and Tombs

Sixth grade fun! Temples and Tombs. It was pretty cute all of them up there singing and dancing about Egyptians, mummies and King Tut. Perfect amount of time about 15 minutes. Thank goodness for neighbors who have already done this and had a costume to borrow!