Cougar Craze

We enjoyed the BYU game in some pretty amazing seats last night. Sam always goes to the games, but yesterday I thought we'd try to bring the whole family and sit up in the rafters while the kids ran around. Luckily for us though, my brother Ryan came through in the clutch. Ryan knows Dave Rose's wife through work, and she offered him 6 3rd row seats for last night's game. That's the third time Ryan has had the seats, but the first time I've been able to go. We had a pre-game meal at the Marriott Center, free concessions throughout the game, and a pretty good view of the game. To top it all off, the Cougars won, taking their record to 19-1.

Megan, Devin, Ryan, Sam & Chase before the game.

Halle was thrilled to be so close to the cheerleaders.

Chase clapping for the Cougars!

Winter Blues?

I've been slacking in the blog department lately, and I have a really good excuse: I hate January. Like, I really hate it. Why? 1) Inversions are the worst! 2) I hate driving in the snow. 3) It's stinkin' cold! 4) My skin could seriously use some color.

Every year about this time I start to check out real estate in Arizona. I don't mind snow around Christmas time, but come December 26th, I am ready for spring. There's nothing better than watching a tulip come out of the ground. Here's the depressing part: That's still 3 months away! That's 90 days! So, for the next 90 days, I'm stuck in the house, trying to entertain my children. Yay!

On the bright side, at least Jack Bauer is back saving the world from terrorists.

Today I'm Grateful

One of my New Years Resolutions is to be more grateful for what I have. Too often I find myself thinking, "if we only had a bigger house/car/paycheck/etc.," but I have so many things in my life that make me smile. Most of all, my beautiful babies! They are bigger now, and just as adorable, but I love to look at their tiny features of when they were just new. You are welcome to check out their adorableness and ohh! and ahh! all you want. I love these two!

Oh, and if you are looking for one more reason to smile, check this out. It's a clip on a new documentary about babies. Seriously, so cute!

Lucky 7

Sam and I celebrated 7 years of marriage on December 27! How did we celebrate? Well, we took Chase to the InstaCare because he is suffering from his 3rd ear infection in 8 weeks, we waited forever at the pharmacy for prescriptions, and we played with the kids. An anniversary on Sunday doesn't allow for too much excitement! We will be having a date night soon to celebrate.

Now for the gushy stuff: I am so grateful for Sam. He is such an amazing husband and father. He definitely makes up for places where I lack, and I like to think that I do the same for him. We have a great time together, and I am so lucky to have him in my life. XOXO

Christmas 2009

Christmas finally came! We had such a wonderful time visiting with family, opening presents, eating yummy food and watching the kids enjoy the magic of Christmas. We were spoiled, as always. We are so blessed to have such giving families.

As a family this year, owe tried to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, and it was so awesome to see Halle appreciate the Savior's birth. I am so grateful for Christ's presence in our lives.

Here's a little photo summary of our Christmas:

Making cookies for Santa...

Decorating Gingerbread Houses on Christmas Eve night...

Reenacting the Nativity.... (Chase makes an adorable shepherd)

Checking out stuff from Santa... (Sam showing Halle how to use her new IPod)

Chase loved this toy!

Laughing... (Sam gave Devin a Snuggie! Hilarious!)

Spending time with family...

It was a wonderful day! I hope that we can keep the spirit of Christmas in our home year-round.

We Love December!

We have tried to fit as much fun as possible into our December, and my blog took a backseat. I don't think I've ever gone a month without a post, so I promise to be better about posting. Anyway, we've had a great month. We try to do something fun a couple of times a week. It has been so fun to watch the kids enjoy everything that Christmas time has to offer. We are looking forward to a fun-filled week ahead... The Las Vegas Bowl (Sam's going), Christmas Eve party, and of course, Christmas! It will be so much fun to watch Halle and Chase. There's nothing better than a kid on Christmas. We can't wait!

Here's a few photos of what we've been up to:

Making Gingerbread Houses

Visiting Santa

Thank goodness Santa shows up to the ward Christmas party, so I don't have to stand in line at the mall!

My kids look totally enthused. At least I got Santa to look at the camera.

Going to Family Gatherings

Michael (Sam's Brother), Sam, and Chase... Oh, my goodness! Chase isn't looking at the camera. That's a first. :)

Watching Halle at her Dance Recital

Halle & her friend, Mallory

We love December!

If you build it, they will come

In-N-Out Burger opened today, and we love the place so much, we just had to make it to opening day.  We waited about an hour. (Well, Sam did... He stood in the cold, while the kids and I went to a nearby Kohl's and then swooped in just in time to order.)  We felt a little like vultures, staring people down and waiting for a table.  The food was oh-so-great, and the Diet Coke was first class.  (In-N-Out has the best Diet Coke around.)  It was super fun!