Merry Christmas!

Here's a little Christmas diddy Ashely, Faith, Adam & I worked on yesterday. Ryan was our great videoer. Merry Christmas everyone!

Weekend Happenings with the Fammie

I'm back from North Dakota and back into life thank goodness! Last Thursday, Ashley had her last cross country meet of the season. Adam and I were there to cheer her on! This was her first year running cross country, I am so proud of her for working so hard and being so dedicated. Cross Country is a lot of work! Early morning practices, long runs, meets in the heat etc. All that plus she is doing cheer and getting straight A's :)

During the race. Go Ashley!

Ashley and Adam after her run. Could you look this cute after running 3 miles?

Right after the meet (at Red Mountain Park) it was off to Westwood to get ready to cheer at the football game. Also, earlier that day I made this potato soup for the teacher dinner during Parent/Teacher conference week at Adam's school.

Delicious soup!

Friday was parent meeting for girls softball at Faith's school then Faith had cousin Lacey over for a late night which turned into a spend the night lol. Friday night, Sara was busy with her color guard performance with the marching band at the away football game.

Then Saturday was band competition day in Tuscon. They did great getting 2nd place over all plus a guard and music caption!! It really is an excellent show! Sara plays the fairy godmother and has a beautiful solo.

Beautiful Sara!

The costumes & flags are so pretty!

Saturday was also the Westwood Pom/Cheer BBQ and carnival. It was so fun! The girls worked really hard setting everything up and getting all the donations. The food was yummy bbq sandwiches, bbq baked beans, salad, chips and pie. Fun carnival games, train rides and dancing were the activities.

Little bud!

 A silent auction was held. We won the Ultimate Teen Basket!!!

Made their night and then some to win this!

Sunday was Adam's primary program at church. The theme this year was 'Choose the Right'. It was an awesome program with some of the best singing I've ever heard in all my years of attending primary programs. I couldn't help but get teary eyed as the spirit poured out of those sweet children.

Happy Birthday Madison!

20 years ago today I became a mother...

To this beautiful, precious little creature...

My life has never been the same and I wouldn't trade it for anything. 

Here she is all grown up...

Happy 20th Birthday Madison!!! No more teenager! Your dad and I both love you very much!

It has been such a joy watching you grow up! From waiting for you to arrive, taking your first steps, getting your first tooth, piano lessons, soccer games, getting baptized, Young Women's, girls camp, driving, dating, jobs, Teacher Training, FCCLA, Color Guard, graduating High School, going to college, moving to Washington. You have been a trailblazer and set the bar high for your sisters to follow. 

Here is a replay of your birthday video from two years ago:

Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time Ashley was the star patient at her orthodontist - Glauser Williams Orthodontics. They seriously are the best orthodontists in town. Ashley sees Dr Glauser & let me tell you...he rocks!

She won a limo ride and free meal at Neilson's Frozen Custard for her and ten of her friends! They also received awesome goodie bags! Thank you so much Dr Glauser!

As you can see by the date on the pictures this happened back in Nov of 2010, so yes I am a mommy blogger fail to just now be getting these pictures up. Do you think I'm setting a blogging record posting something from almost two years ago? Oh well this is really a case of better late then never :)

Look Who Is The Newest Westwood Cheerleader

This girl right here.....
 

Congratulations to Ashley for making cheer at Westwood (her Mamma's alma mater)!!! You've worked so hard for this and we are so proud of you!

Prom Girl!

Sara is off to her junior prom with her handsome date Devon. Such a lovely couple! They look stunning in my humble opinion. Sara's dress is gorgeous, I especially love that we got it for only $25. Devon selected a beautiful corsage and boutonniere that complimented their outfits smashingly. Sara is wearing sparkly Toms, now that's comfort! Devon (and his Mom) worked really hard to find the perfect matching tie. Have fun tonight!

Ragnar SoCal 2012

I'm doing my second Ragnar SoCal on Friday. Why...I don't know.  Sometimes I think I'm crazy & have a death wish. I'm in Van #1 runner #5. I wish I was runner #4 or #6, those miles would be waaaaay better for me waaaah waaaah. When I picked runner 5 it did NOT have a 7.5 mile distance but Ragnar likes to change the routes around so if you ever do a Ragnar just keep that in mind when picking your route. Plus it will be a great experiment to do a race being 30lbs over weight #Sarcasm #KillMeNow.

On the upside it will be a fun group of ladies and I'm looking forward to meeting all those cool chicas on our team! Plus not to mention two days off of work & cooking! Whoo whoo!

Our Orchid Tree

This picture does not do it justice! It had a blooming wonderful spring! This was from a couple weeks ago, now the tree is on the down side of blooms but it's glorious while it lasts. We always get a couple of people who drive by and stop to ask what kind of tree it is and my kids say their friends parents ask about it when they drop them off infront of our house. It's an Orchid tree and we love it! Thanks to my cousin Joan for planting it :)