Nativity by May Grandkids

We decided we needed to have all our kids do the Nativity scene during our family Christmas party. It was chaos! Kids crying (my Sydnie) and noise coming from all around while Grandpa May read the story from the Bible (you could barely hear it). But there was this moment when all the kids knelt down around the manger/baby carrier and the Spirit was there so strong. It was all I could do to hold back the tears. I love this time of year as we reflect on the birth of our Savior. You should try this with your kids and families you wont regret it. Love you all and have a Merry Christmas!

Family Picture by raquelallenphotography.com

Valley of Fire Half Marathon

This is Rochelle, Me, Daisie and Tiffany after we finished the Half at Valley of Fire aka the hardest Half ther ever was. No joke! We were never on flat ground! It was either going up or going down all 13.1 miles of it. I was so proud of myself for finishing that I cryed. I have never done anything so hard, physically, in my life. I fell in love with it! I'm already trying to find another to start training for. I am still, after a week, feeling the aftermath of it, sore muscles and swollen ankles etc. but it was wonderful.

Sydnie's 1st Birthday

Sydnie not digging in her cake.
Sharing her new toy with Kaylee.

Testing out the new ride.

She liked the cards better then opening the presents.

Surrounded by all her gifts.

My baby is 1 and I cant stand it! She doesnt look big enough for 1. I guess I am just in denial. We had a fun party with family a few days after her Bday. We usually let them dig in their cake for the first Bday but she did not like it on her hands. Oh well we had fun and alot of her cousins were there to help open presents and test out ther toys. Its always a fun time when the fam gets together.

Brandon bought me Metallica tickets for my birthday! This is us after the concert. We had an awesome time together. It was the 4th time I had seen them in concert. Yep still my favorite band!

Witchy Poo's

My girls were al witches this year and it was so fun! We took them over to Gma Deb's to take pictures and they were all so good especially Sydnie sense it was nap time. We went to the ward trunk or treat which is way nice for Moms will 3 young kids when Dad has to work late. We went over to Gma Deb's later that night and they went around her neighborhood. It was a fun night but I am glad it is all over! Now I need to get ride of TONS of candy!