Dance Party in the Van..

Some nights we have time to kill before scouts start... so this night we decided to have a dance party in the van when "Happy" came on the radio!! Our whole van was shaking....

New Hair for ME!!

It was seriously about time. I really really needed a new do and some color. I went to a girl that I used to babysit... (insert the sigh at how old it made me feel) but she did an amazing job. I love it so much and I have not stopped getting compliments since I walked out the door of her salon. 

Yes it's embarrassing to say that this is a bathroom selfie but I was having such a good hair day even at 10:00 at night... I seriously love my new hair. 

It has been a long time since I have been able to say that!

Happy New Years!!!

This year we spent New Years with my SIL and her family. 

He had a great time partying and ringing in the new year!!

My niece Tessa and her boyfriend Allen.

Crazy Kiddos!

Happy New Year!

From the three of us....

and Brina too!

So glad I get to spend another year with this great guy. 

I am truly blessed!

They kissed at midnight also... Hershey kissed that is!!

Ayla and Z

The real Party Animals!!

Happy New Year to ALL!

Happy Birthday Grandpa

My dad was here this year for Christmas and his birthday.

I made a chocolate cake for his birthday and we had my SIL and her family over for dinner. It was a fun day for all!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Ginger Bread houses 2013

This year we did out traditional Ginger Bread Houses! I think they came out cute as ever! We invited the missionaries from church over! It was a fun evening!

Have I mentioned this is one of my favorite traditions. 

This was my house this year!!

Woot Woot!

Trick or Treat-Trunk or Treat....Halloween in General

So this year we did Trunk or Treat at church, Trick or Treat in neighborhoods and then a Cub Scout Halloween Party! It was a busy holiday to say the least!

 Mario

 Mario and a Ninja turtle.

 Me...As a witch. 

 Donut eating contest at the cub scout party.

 My little trick or treaters. 

 Our trunk for trunk or treat. 

Yep, we wond most creative!!

LOVED IT!

 Could they be and cuter?

 Garran and I at trunk or treat. I had a costume planned for us, but it backfired at the last minute. So Garran said to just tell people we were art critics. LOL

 Our family at trunk or treat and the chili cook off!

Last one.. They are just so cute together. 

Fear Factor Party

So my brother in law loves fear factor, so his awesome wife did a fear factor party for him..

and of course...

we participated. 

The first one was worms on a plate and you had to take a plastic fork in your mouth and put them on a plate your partner was holding. 

Who ever could get the most won...

Yep Garran and I WON!!

Next up...

Gummy worms in cool whip. 

You had to get all the worms off your plate, rotating players. Whoever got theirs all eaten first wins..

Yep, we won!!

 Joe and Jerusha came in a close 2nd. 

Can you tell I get a little competitive! 

Next up..

the water challenge. 

They put ice and water in buckets and each partner had to put one foot in. Whoever was left standing with a foot in, won. 

At this point, it was Garran and I versus the Elders. 

 Here is Joe, filling the buckets. 

 Elder's feet are in. 

 But so were ours. 

Garran lasted a few minutes, as well as one of the missionaries. 

But me...NEVER.!!!! 

I lasted 20+ minutes, but then realized that Joe probably wanted some birthday cake and that I would be nice and let the missionary win. 

We all know who is tough! LOL

These were my feet after. Yep a little red, but I am tough. 

After that..

A pepper challenge in which I did not participate. 

That was all boys. 

It was Charlie, Tobie, and one of the missionaries. 

The missionary won. 

Poor guys. 

It was hard to watch them eat those peppers. 

I am tough, but I don't do peppers. 

Finally it was time to celebrate. 

Joe had a non traditional birthday cake, but it was fun. 

It was a donut tower! 

Very Fun!!

Happy Happy Birthday Joe!

It was a wild and fun party!

See...Here is a picture of my niece Tessa at the end of the night!

 Just kidding. Her uncle put those on her as a joke. 

I love the look on her face! 

Thanks for such a fun night!

A day at the beach!

While my Dad was here visiting, we decided to spend a Saturday at the beach. 

It was perfect. 

I thought the day would be kind of chilly and it was starting out, but that did not stop my kiddos. 

They LOVE the beach!

No big surprise there. They are my kids. 

So into the ocean they went, clothes and all. 

Being the "cool" mom I am...I just sat and watched them get soaked..and then went to play to...but only about shin deep for me!

 I am never in pictures but here I am, at the beach, with my little loves. 

 My sweet Ayla. 

 My Dad on the beach!

 After a little swim and a change of outfits, we walked the board walk!

 It was so beautiful. It really turned out to be a perfect day!

 Here we all are on the boardwalk. 

 I don't know why, but I love love love this picture!

 Can't you just see the happiness in this picture??

I can not wait for our next beach trip! 

Here is to happy sunny beach trips!