Valentines Day!!!

Wow was Valentines Day crazy this year. I wasn't home all day and when it came time for dinner I wasn't sure what I was going to do. The kids have become accustomed to our Valentine Candlelight Dinner and I didn't want to disappoint. SO....I quickly got on the phone to Rick and had him pick up Pei Wei!!!! I did manage to remember to make the heart shaped jello and have some bubbly!!!! (that's really all the kids care about anyway :) Dinner was a success and the kids had their Valentine treats at their plates!!! I got roses this year!!! This isn't always the case because Rick hates that flowers die so fast. Nevertheless, I think I appreciate them more!!! Roses just make a girl feel special!!!
Chase and Cody had a Valentine party at school and came home overloaded on sugar!!! Now that Paige is in middle school she hand picks who she gives Valentines too and she also came home with a bunch from friends.Jordan had a fun surprise waiting on her bed when she got home from softball practice. She was so happy!!!! Her friend from California arranged for her to have something for Valentines Day!! She also had a couple other admirers give her flowers and chocolates!!! Oh to be a teenager again!!!Mom and Dad came over Sunday to celebrate birthdays early and the kids had a great time with them playing the wii!!! Yes, we actually got them to do Just Dance!!! Dad tried to give every excuse in the book, but the kids talked him into it. And Mom....wow...she was the winner!!! You go MOM!!!!Valentines Day seemed to be simple this year!! Just the way I like it!!

Justin Bieber - who is that????

Oh yeah...he is that really popular singer!!!! hahaha
Jordan and her friend Kendall are pretty much obsessed with Justin Bieber. They bought tickets for the midnight showing Thursday night. (or I guess it would be early Friday morning.) They were so excited to go, they could hardly stand it!!!They packed a bag with snacks, put on their matching pajama pants and off they went to the theatre....an hour and a half early!!!!! They gave out glow in the dark earrings and Jordan won a poster!!!
When I picked them up at 2 something in the morning.....they were screaming and said, "It was the BEST movie EVER!!!!!!" Well - somehow I don't believe that!!! So glad they had such a good time.....and I guess it is good to be passionate about something right???? haha

Softball

This year Jordan is playing on the Varsity Softball team at school. She is absolutely loving it!!! She has a great team and loves the girls she plays with. They have played a couple of scrimmage games and are looking forward to their trip to A&M next weekend for a tournament!!! I love watching her play. It brings back a lot of memories!!! Jordan was pretty excited the other night because her coach is having her hit from the left side. (she has NEVER done that before.) When she got up to bat, she was super nervous, but hit it!!!! First time on the left side!!! She was so excited!!!
Jordan was also happy to get her letter jacket! Way to go Jordan - we are so proud of you!!
Oh the joys of high school!!!! :)

February is HERE!!!

What a sigh of relief!!!! I am all caught up on my blog...wahoooooo!!!!! I guess I needed the 3 days off of school to get me caught up. We started February 1st with an ice storm and school has been closed since....tomorrow night it is suppose to snow, so who knows about Friday!!!! It has been great having the kids home (and Rick too for a day.) I love the lazy, stay in your pajamas all day, kind of days!!! The kids have loved sliding on the ice, Paige experimented by seeing if her tongue would stick to a metal handle, (which she found out it would), and most of all they love hanging with their friends. Sleepovers on weekdays are the best!!! Life is good and I'm looking forward to all that is ahead!!!

2011 Begins!!!

Wow - 2011!!!! The year started off just as busy as every other year....will that ever change???
Paige has been playing piano for a couple of years now and I love it!! I love hearing her play. Honestly, I'm a little jealous!! Yes mom, you were right...I do regret quitting piano!!! Paige always does a wonderful job and plays so beautifully! This time was no exception!Our very first snow of the year was on Sunday January 9th!!! I went to church around 11:00 that morning for a meeting and it was just misting...by the time I was out at 12:15 it was a winter wonderland outside!!! The boys had spent the night with Davey and took it slow on their way home, so they missed making it to church. Church let out early and when we got home we found Davey shoveling the driveway....what a guy!!! And in shorts no less!!!Davey and the boys were having way too much fun!!!!We got home from church and just couldn't help it!!!! We all wanted to play!!!
We had so much snow, school was cancelled the next day. Paige invited her good friend "Paige" over and they had a great time building a snowman...drinking hot chocolate...and for some reason, they thought it would be a good idea to see who could hold their face in the snow the longest!!!
Happy Birthday Paige!!!!
We also celebrated Paige's birthday on the 13th!!!!!!
Paige was sure to remind me that she would be very sad if she woke up and the house wasn't decorated in streamers!!!! So not only did I decorate in streamers but went to the grocery store at 6:00 am to get her bacon!!!! (her birthday breakfast request!)That night she chose Olive Garden for dinner!!!We even had the waiters sing to her!!!And for dessert......a cookie cake!!!Make a wish!!!And BLOW!!!We love you Paige!!!! I can't believe you are 12!!! You are such a beautiful, talented, and wonderful young lady!!!Paige's birthday pretty much went on for the whole weekend!!!! We celebrated at home on her real birthday and with friends over the weekend. Paige decided she wanted to go bowling and then head off to grandma and grandpa's house for hot tubing and a sleep over. The girls had a great time bowling!!And the hot tub felt oh so good!!!Paige had a special request for banana splits!! yum yum!!Paige was a little uncertain about her grandpa after he started her hair on fire with the lighter!!! Really he was just pretending....yeah right??? :) That's why her hair lit up like the fourth of July!!! Good thing grandpa has quick hands :)Actually - when all was said and done...it was pretty funny!!!!
Paige had a great night opening her presents, watching movies, and being with the people she loved the most!!!
BYU Basketball
Every year my cousin comes to town with the BYU womens basketball team. This year once again we were very excited to see her. She always gets us tickets right on the floor. We feel so important!!! :) It's always good to see Alli!!! She is my very best friend and has been that since I was very little!!! I love ya!
Church Ball
The youth of our church play in a basketball tournament every year. Since Paige is now 12 she gets to play. Let's just say she wasn't SUPER excited about it!!! But she was such a great sport and did a great job!!! She was all time defensive player...she picked the biggest girl to guard and played defense even when her team was on offense...hahahaha...it was so funny - she made me laugh so hard...It was fun watching Jordan and Paige play together....Jordan also recruited one of her friends, Miranda!!! What a great sport!! Jordan and Miranda were awesome!!! They looked like they were pro's out there!!Win or lose the girls always have a great time!!! We have such an amazing group of kids. They have fun whatever they do and they all love and support each other!!!