Merry Christmas to my Bloggin friends!

This is the picture and letter I am sending out this year!



This was supposed to be the picture, but it didn't turn out as you can see. I had this great inspired idea to take a "spontaneous" pic in the conference center. By the time we got there Dan was so mad at me for forcing him to do this stupid thing, and the tree wasn't great, and there were crowds of people coming in the building. Why do I insist on torturing us all? It ruined the night for sure! The picture on top was one that Angie took on our way over to the "perfect spot". Spotaneous is better, but how do you plan that??? Hope your ideas turn out better!

November in Review...

Proud Pappa!



Playoffs! Go SKYLINE! Gremlins didn't win, but the PeeWee's went all the way to Champs! What a great season!



The girl in the cream sweater is Ethan's crush. Someone asked him if he was going to marry her, and he said "It's complicated." He told me that and I said, "Ethan you won't know who you want to marry until after your mission." He said, "I will if Ivylynn is still in my life."



A fourth grade presentation of the "first Thanksgiving". Prayer in school...I Love it!



Hopefully I am still his first love!



Thanksgiving was a blast with our Beaird family of the North here! This is Arick Beaird, Benji's new best cousin and friend! Doesn't that look like a little Travis and Dan together?



Taking a break setting up for Christmas...my cute kids!

Medical Warning...

Take my advise... be in charge of your own health care!!! Don't leave it up to the Doctors and believe they have your health as a priority. They don't! They have too many other patients to worry about and a family of their own.

Yesterday I had some very scary news that my thyroid level is low and my TSH is high. Not Good. Not good for any pregnant person, but especially a recovering cancer patient. I had a major breakdown last night. I am feeling a little better this morning. Eyes still swollen, but I will go on. I just hope and pray that Lauren is okay in there and no permanent damage is done to me or her. Faith is all you can have at this point, b/c neither of my very capable care providers can answer my pleas for assurance adequately.

Any extra prayers you can send our way will be greatly appreciated.

More than you wanted to know...

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? The neighbors named me. Special, huh.?
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? A couple days ago. Daniel was rude!J/K Hormones!
3. Do you like your handwriting? Yes. It does the job.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, 3 and 1 in the oven.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Only if I was another person with a lot of patience for a complainer.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Yes, a little too much.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No. Out when I was twelve. Popsicles were the only thing I ate for 4 days!
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No way !
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Quaker Oatmeal squares.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Never!
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No. Not in any sense.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Homemade strawberry.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Smile.
15. RED OR PINK? RED! Go UTES!!!!
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Double chin.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Grandma Taylor.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Black sweats, no shoes.
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Fruit loops.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Spongebob!
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? RED. Go UTES!
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? My Mom, and my Aunt Kathy!
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Tresa,my neighbor. Lastnight.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football! GO UTES!
27. HAIR COLOR? Brown. With highlights.
28. EYE COLOR? Light Green.
29. Do you wear contacts? No.
30. FAVORITE FOODS? Stroganoff  All kinds of pasta. Roast beef.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy Endings for sure !!
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Mamma Mia! You are a dancing queen!
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Green t-shirt, purple sweatshirt over it. What a combination…
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Fall. One month of Winter. Spring. One month of Summer.
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs!
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Bread pudding. Pecans, caramel, ice cream!
39. What book are you reading now? Just finished “Light from Heaven” by Jan Karon.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD. My cereal bowl.
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Nothing I was in bed at 6:30.
42. FAVORITE SOUND? Silence!
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Neither!
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Brussels
45. Any new news in your life? I’m going to have a baby on Valentines.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Murray, UT
48. WHAT TIME IS IT NOW? 8:08 am

Say Cheez...

Ethan 4th Grade


EMMA 2nd grade


Benji Preschool

I have the cutest kids!