Playing catch up again with February and March birthdays.  These grandkids are growing up too fast.

Quinn (undisclosed age) received a 

Darth Vadar head lamp. 

Doesn't get any better than this for Star Wars fans.

Mia - this little darling is already a year old!!

March brought birthdays for two more grandchildren.

James turned a whopping 4 years old and 

has entered into the endless world of Legos.

He also appreciates a good joke!

Who doesn't like a snake in a mixed nuts can??

Lyla turned two years old at the end of March. 

Although we weren't there to celebrate with her, we

hear she had a bouncy and very Minnie Birthday.  

Don't worry Lyla, we'll celebrate with you again

when you come in April!!

Although there were no birthdays

in St. George, Grandma and Grandpa

spent a fun weekend with Owen (and his parents)

DECEMBER - CATCH UP TIME
(Kinda like the Christmas cards I finally mailed in January)


Sleigh-riding with cousins.

Annual Holiday Bowl!

Christmas Puzzle - a must!  (While watching "It's a Wonderful Life"

December birthday boy

Christmas night - all tuckered out!!

DEAR ANNE,

THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO CLIMB THE LADDER THIS YEAR SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO DO IT.

LOVE MOM

NOTE TO SELF:

DON'T BOTHER REMINDING BRYAN IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER ABOUT GETTING THE LIGHTS UP - SOMETHING ABOUT "NOT MESSING WITH TRADITION".

P.S. BY THE TIME THE STORM WAS OVER - WE HAD 12 INCHES.  

NOVEMBER IN PICTURES

Emma came for a sleepover and got the dollhouse ready for Christmas and decorated a tree for grandma.

Then November brings birthdays for two kids.  Grandpa and Emma!!  

Grandpa LOVES princess cakes!

Then it's on to the big day - Thanksgiving.  I am grateful that my parents, three daughters, their husbands and kids could join us for a wonderful meal.

First of all, Carly and Jeff shared what they are most thankful for.  Carly pulled off Owen's sweater to reveal that Owen will become a big brother in June!!  What a wonderful surprise.  We are so excited.

Our master turkey chefs!

Then it's on to fun and games!

 Family Feud on the Wii.