Christmas 2009

Christmas was very laid back this past year, Ashlee had her inlaws in town so it really was just our little family. It was so nice to have the weekend to rest and be with family after Christmas. Sarah helped make our traditional Christmas morning cinnamon rolls and then they opened their pj's on Christmas Eve.



















And then we all slept in the master bedroom (a Christmas tradition that the kids have grown to hate because they can't sneak out to see if Santa came) and watched movies until we fell asleep. Then we enjoyed Christmas with each other.

Camping Trip to Ensign Ranch

One of our favorite places to camp is Ensign Ranch...unfortunately it is 6 hours away but we were able to go in August. We had so much fun. We camped back by the river and there was no one else back there. I just love having 300 acres of river front property all to myself. We rode horses and all the girls did really good, they loved it. We walked all around the different girls camp sites (they were empty) and tried out every rope swing we could find. The girls danced on every amphitheatre stage we found and Colby even gave them rides in a hand cart, they loved that until it was his turn. Haha. We spent afternoons at the lake and used the canoes they have and Colby tried out the rope swing they have that goes into the lake. We enjoyed perfect camping weather and most of all we enjoyed spending time together. We can't wait to go back!

Fall Soccer

Sarah had a fun time this season playing soccer, she played goalie a lot and scored plenty of goals as well. It's so fun to watch her play because she has so much fun with it. She always has a great attitude and loves every minute. Here are a few picture from this past season. And one of Racheal too.

Another surgery

My poor Racheal had a second surgery on her foot in August, she was in a boot for just 2 weeks this time and it is looking better now. She had to sit out all of fall soccer and the first winter session for indoor soccer but she is now playing indoor with a group of girls that will be her team mates for next year at the high school. She is glad to finally be back playing soccer and she is also in a fitness class in school to help her get ready for high school ball. She is pretty excited.

New show!

I just wanted to spread the word about a new fun website I found, it looks like fun! They are starting a new DIY crafting online show and also giving away 2 Janome machines. Check it out.

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Homecoming weekend

Alissa has a busy week for homecoming, the cheerleaders had something to do every night plus we were running around getting her things for the dance and dress fittings, etc. Anyway...we all survived and everything turned out great! Here she is cheering at the homecoming game and trying to stay warm. It ended being about 40 degrees, Brrrrr! Thank goodness their warm ups came in that same day and so they were able to wear those.
























Then Saturday was the homecoming dance. Her dress was done Saturday morning so I picked that up and went to have it steamed. Then we went to get her hair done in the afternoon. 2 other couples met at our house for pictures and then they all met up with 4 other couples at Red Robin for dinner. Then it was off to the dance. She said everything turned out great and they had a fun time.

Football games and cheerleaders

Colby and I went to the HS football games last year and enjoyed it, we watched some friends boys play football and just had fun and they are cheap date nights. Anyway, this year we are enjoying not only watching the football games again but also watching Alissa cheer. She has been having a lot of fun and working hard. She did a great job at her first game, it was so fun to watch her. This picture is actually of her 3rd game when Grandma Jill came for a quick weekend visit to watch cheer leading and soccer. I am so glad Grandma brought her camera, she got some great pictures.