Santa brought some cool stuff

The girls could hardly wait to see what Santa brought them. We went to bed around 3 and Lacie woke up around 4 begging to go and see. She didn't go back to sleep. Kiera told her she had to wait till it was light outside. So we had a few hours of scetchy sleep before we finally gave in to Lacie's pettitions.

When Lacie woke up Ashlyn she said, "Is it light outside?"

All the girls got new bikes and Kembri's is an electric scooter that she is scared of.

We had lots of fun7

Baracading the path downstairs

We can't take any chances at seeing Santa. So, we created a barricade with about 5 blankets and the girls dress-up fashion show. We were quite proud of our work.

Our girls are impatiently waiting to break through and see what Santa brought them.

Olson's Christmas Eve Dinner

Paula transformed her garage into an elegant Christmas winter wonderland. Actually, our girls and Amber and Kyle's boys helped also by making the huge snowflakes. Michelle brought the boys to our house and taught us all how to make these cool snowflakes that are hanging from the ceiling.

Dinner was great even if my girls only ate the Mexican rice that Kiera made. I do have to admit that her rice is my favorite.

Conover Christmas Dinner

Kiera decorated and made our Christmas Dinner truly magical. Dinner consisted of:

-Chicken Parmesan
-Corn on the cob
-Salad
-Sparkling Cider
-Brownies

Kiera, you are the best. I love you.

Very big Frosty the Snowman

Pictures in a tree

Using the median properly

These pictures are taken on the median of the entryway into our neighborhood.

Fall is a fun time of year

The girls are having so much fun playing in the leaves with their friends.

Sprinkling reindeer food on the lawn

Ashlyn and Kembri got reindeer food (oatmeal with sugar and glitter mixed in) from nursury. So when we got home they shared with the other girls and sprinkeled the food all over the front yard.

Lacie's cool picture

She made the reindeer and Santa sleigh with her thumbprint. I thought that was pretty cool.

Putting the angel on the tree is always tricky

All of my girls want to be the one to put the angel on the tree, so we have to get creative. Lacie was the peacemaker and said that she would let the other girls do it.

They tried but the tree was too tall, so Lacie got to do the honors after all.

After the angel was up we all sat down around the tree with our hot chocolate; when suddenly half the tree went out. Apparently, we had too many strands of lights connected together.

Shopping is always a blast

Lacie just finished the book of Alma

She is doing awesome with reading the Book of Mormon. She just finished the book of Alma. I am so proud of her, and the best part is that she is understanding it and loving it.

Our huge Christmas tree

Can you believe that we got this big tree for only $30? We can't either, it is our biggest tree we have ever had.

Breakfast with Santa

The girls all sat on Santa's lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas. It was lots of fun and the food was delicious also.

My First Window Painting

I went out with my dad and helped him paint two windows, Aarons furniture and Moki's Hawaiian Grill. This morning I went out on my own and painted my first business. The business is called Hawaiian Sun BBQ located on the NW corner of Baseline and Higley. Here are a few pictures. Not too bad if I do say so myself.