Just because

I was looking at pictures on my Mom's camera and saw this picture and decided it needed to be posted just because I thought it was so cute! It is very rare to get pictures of Tyler so it should be documented that he is actually looking at the camera. Sorry Ty I hope you forgive me for this but it is worth it. We are in Moab and Tyler and Britton took my Grandpa's truck for a little ride just to make sure it started up. My Mom got this shot. Good job Mom!

Thank you Dad!!!!

Last Friday I got a phone call from my parents saying I needed to go over to their house because there was a present from my Dad to both my Mom and I and it needed to be opened before the 21st. So I get over there and the package is inside a bag from Brighton. I was soooo excited. I thought finally, I get a new purse, but when I picked up the package it was way to light to be a purse so then I thought, Gift Certificate...YEAH!!! I opened the box and inside was an envelope. I'm still thinking gift certificate. I open the envelope and pull out this paper.

So I say to my Dad, Great, I love you too but really you could have just told me this over the phone. If you know my Dad at all then you know he is the biggest jokester, so I really thought that was it, HaHa very funny Dad! After a few minutes of shaking my head at him he pulled an envelope out of his pocket and told Shayna to hand it to me. Inside the envelope was this.....

Tickets to the Nutcracker....Wahoo!!! I was sooooo happy. It's been a while since the last time I went. When the party girl scene came on I couldn't believe I still new the dance, I did it in my head with them, it was so hard to sit still. He got tickets for me, Shayna, My Mom and my Grandma. I was so excited to take Shayna, she loves ballet so much and loves the story of the Nutcracker.

Here is Shayna and her new Nutcracker. She loved watching the Ballet, she was such a good girl and watched the whole thing with no complaints, she kept asking me questions about what was going on and she followed the story very well. I am very proud of her. Thank you so much for doing this for us Dad, we had such a good time, I really appreciate it. Shayna says "Thank you Papa, I love you"!

Christmas Ballet Recital

Shayna's Ballet class had their Christmas Performance today. Its not a huge production, its meant to get them ready for their big recital in May so there are not any costumes they just show family members what they have been learning in class. The following pictures are floor and barre work to get them warmed up before the big dance.




As you can see, Shayna loves the camera!

Here they are lined up for the dance, Shayna is the leader and she is so proud of herself.



The above pictures are Shay doing her dance. They are Reindeer. It looks like Shay is the only one off but really she is the only one on. She knows the dance so well and listens to her teacher. After the recital Shayna's teacher came up to me and told me how good Shay is doing in class. She said she listens well and her body moves the way it is supposed to. She's going to be a natural....I'm so proud.

We stayed for a little bit to watch a girl do a solo. Shayna looked up at me and said "see why I love it so much, some day that will be me". I hope so! After her performance it was time to leave and Shay threw the biggest tantrum. She did not want to leave. She wanted to keep dancing on the stage. She kept saying "I'm not ready to be done, I love to dance on stage"

Gifts and Treats

Tyler took gifts to all of his Co-workers today. We decided we should do something a little more then just a candle so last night after the kids went to bed we stayed up and made rice crispy treats. Can you tell they are helicopters. Cute Huh!

Santa Claus

On Saturday we took the kids to see Santa Claus. The Kids were so excited they could hardly contain themselves. Britton asked Santa for the Bumblebee Transformer and Shayna asked for a Horse. One that eats and everything! Fortunately Santa said he only delivers the stuffed kind.

Christmas Party

This was the most amazing work Christmas Party I have ever been to. Tyler's Company flew us to Scottsdale Arizona on December 5th. We got there a little late due to delayed flights but when we got to our room it was well worth the wait. His Company booked everybody in suites! I couldn't believe it, it was very nice. The next morning we were to be to breakfast at 8:00. This was a very nice breakfast....not continental. After Breakfast we were transported (by a very nice bus.....luxury if you ask me) to the ice rink. The employees played ice hockey (only two people had to go to the hospital) and the winning team won Jackets. Tyler's team won of course! When the hockey game was over we all got to ice skate for about an hour and a half, after that we went to Peter Piper Pizza for lunch. Which, again, we didn't have to pay for. When lunch was over we were bused back to our hotels where we had some free time to do what ever we wanted before dinner. We went and played pool with some of Ty's co-workers and their Spouses and just visited and got to know each other. He works with the nicest people. I felt so comfortable and I told Tyler he is not allowed to quit working for this company....EVER. We will see how that goes. Dinner was AMAZING. As we walked in the door we were handed raffle tickets. They had Ice sculptures and chocolate fountains and so much yummy food. My favorite part was the deserts of course. When dinner was over Gordon (the owner of UHI) started the raffle. The raffle prizes were unbelievable. Tyler won a portable DVD Player. I didn't win anything (that's not shocking) Some other prizes that were given away were 50" and 20" plasma TV's. Ride a long Thomas the Train. Digital Photo frame. Money and lots of it. Purses, facial supplies and so much more. The next morning we had to get up and go to the airport. I was kind of sad to leave the nice 70 degree weather but I missed my kids so I was OK with it. Now I can't wait until next year! Yes, I forgot my camera...sorry, no pictures. This Party made my Work Christmas Party seem even more pathetic then I knew it was. We got to pay $5 for our lunch at the Marriott Hotel. And then we were allowed to go home two hours early...YIPPEE!

Christmas Parade

On December first, Moab was having their Christmas Parade, they have been doing this for about eight years now and this is the first time We went. I am definitely making it a tradition. We had so much fun! It was nice visiting with Grandma and we got to help decorate Grandpa's grave for his Birthday/Christmas. His Birthday was on Dec. 3rd and I was glad I was there to be a part of that. We were also able to visit with some friends (for a very short amount of time) it was great to see them too. We went to Canyonlands by Day and by night (Rachel and Rory's place of employment) to see all the remodeling that has taken place. What a beautiful building! I can't believe how nice it is. Preston (Rory's Dad) took us on a tour of the place. The kitchen is amazing. I think I would actually love to cook if I had a kitchen like that. Anyway we had a great trip and I can't wait to go back. Thank you Grandma for your hospitality....your the BEST!!