Christmas two weeks early!

This is our new addition...still working on a name but she is a mini American Eskimo. we all just love her to death...even Brandon.  Even Chena is ok with her so far...just wanted to share a few photos...hope you enjoy.

Baby Paityn Brielle (cousin)

Grandma Dianne and the Utah batch of Grandkids.

Hannah and Paityn

Ben and Paityn

Emma held Paityn at least 5 times and didn't ever really want to give her up...she's going to be a great mom someday.

I was able to go to the hospital and say Paityn for the first time when she was a day old.

The broken toe

So this is what happens when you dance Barefoot. From now on when I rehearse for anything...I'm putting on shoes first. I was just putting a few last finishing touches on the routine and somehow stubbed my toe. Well, stubbed, broke...it's all about the same right? Just wanted to show you what it looked like when we performed our snowman skit. And we totally rocked.

Spanish Peak Idol

We were asked as a Primary Presidency to participate in our Wards talent show Spanish Peak Idol. And Jacqui and I were the only ones that wanted to do anything so here is us representing the primary. So the day before the talent show we got together and put this togeter. We had a blast and we were the best...Emma enjoyed being part also.

Family Pictures 2009

We headed up the Nebo Loop last weekend to get some family pictures while the beautiful fall leaves are on. We got a lot of pictures. However, none were "perfect" in a studio sence. However, They are all perfect in that you see our family just at they usually are. Goofy and never a dull moment!

Ben is always, and I do mean ALWAYS...hamming it up...I wouldn't want it any other way!

Hannah is really growing up...in 3rd grade this year!

Ben is in 2nd Grade this year!

Emma is in Kindergarten this year.

Asher is in Head Start 4 days a week this year!

Isn't it just beautiful here?

Me and the girls

Me and my boys...and boys will be boys :)

My 3 boys...aren't they all cute...Asher just wouldn't put down his log.

Daddy and his girls...what a precious picture...I just love this one.

This picture of the kids was the last one...They were DONE!

After we returned from our jaunt to the canyon we decided to get one picture with our whole family...Chena was as excited as the kids to sit for a pose!

It was fun to get a picture of Just Brandon and I...What a cute couple, even if I do say so myself! I sure love this man...he is the best Dad and Sweetheart I could ask for.

This one actually turned out pretty good of the kids. Hannah 8, Ben 7, Emma 5 and Asher 4

Ben had to take his glasses off to get the glare off the lenses...so he did his best to keep his eyes from crossing...he did pretty good.

Hannah's End of the Year 2nd Grade Program

That's Hannah and her best friend Isabella "Bella"

There's Hannah patiently waiting for her program to start

Hannah and her 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Hulet

There's Hannah and Bella again...what silly girls...we sure love them.

This was a pre-program picture...before recess and school messed with the hair too much.

Hannah wanted me to add her favorite song to the post...it's Lean on Me...They sang a lot of cute songs...but I guess this is her favorite....ENJOY!!!!!

Alright! Let's jump in the van and head to the pond for memorial day!

Back seat Buckled up?

are you all ready??????

Brandon looks ready

leave it to the youngest and oldest to be rowdy and not buckle up....