short update

I just realized I have not posted in over a month so even though I don't have much to comment on I thought I would put in an update of sorts.
Steve has started his Football practises. He is hoping to play on a semi-pro team here in Draper called the Wolverines. They have had 3 practices so far and their first game is March 31. He is on the team just does not know if he will start or need to practise more until they start him. He is very sore and lets me know about every two seconds. I have come to realize he thinks he is still 18 playing in High School, and so it frustrates him that he is so sore. Our home constantly smells like "Icy Hot" love it.
We have a new addition to our Family. Our Nephew Josh has moved in with us. Josh is 16, 17 in March and came to live with us a few weeks ago. We are so excited to have him here and the kids just love him to pieces. He is going to Alta and looking for a job. We hope he settles in well and enjoys being with us as much as we enjoy having him.

Skiing is great and coming to a close in the next 2 months. Its been a fun year and the kids have been up there quite often and they love it.
Regan finished her Cheer competitions they won first place on the last comp. She is excited for next year and will continue of course with her weekly cheer class.
Jaden is still tolerating School. He loves is teacher Miss Dawn but has not come to love school. He is excited to go the kindergarten next year and ride the bus with Regan
Bryson is growing to big. He will start preschool in the Fall. and just can't wait.
Well thats it for us. We will be posting some pictures soon.

Bryson's 3rd Birthday

Bryson had his 3rd Birthday yesterday Jan 14, he had a great time with his cousins and family, James, Daniel, Jaden, Bryson, Samantha, Alyson, Matthew, Jessica, and Regan
He did a great job blowing out his candles.
Grandma and Grandpa Elmer got his this great cowboy outfit that went perfectly with what we as a family got him which was...
The essential spring horse that every household needs. Steve and saw this at the toy store and both said "thats it". We both had one as kids and I can still remember riding that horse with its exposed springs that i know i caught my fingers in more that 10 times. Back in my day they were even bigger than the ones today, and boy could they buck you off especially when your big bother pulls it down as far and he can, and then lets go. Good times that need to be past on. However now days they are safe and all. But who knows what a few years of breaking -in can do.
Today Bryson named it "Horsey" I saw him petting his plastic mane and saying "I loves you Horsey" .

Regans last Cheer Comp. Jan 12

This is Regan's latest Cheer Performance. I didn't have my Camcorder so this if from my camra so its not the best. They won 1st place. Its hard to tell buy Regan is in the frount center

Regan's Spotlight

Regan was spotlighted in her class the other day. She loved bringing a bunch of her stuff that makes Regan who she is.
She is telling about her cheer shirt and cheer leading. She told me the other day when talking about her piano lessons. That she just wants to do Cheer leading for the rest of her life.
Here are the things she brought.
Motorcycle helmet:she loves riding her motorcycle and our four wheelers in the summer
Husky webkin (stuffed animal): she loves her webkins and playing with them on the computer
A Picture of her Cousin Anna that she keeps in her room
Picture of her family and also of her as a baby
A Doll that her mom brought her back from Norway. She keeps it on her shelf in her room and loves looking at it and its cool dress
Soccer trophy from when she was on the Blue Dolphins Team
Her MP3 player: She loves downloading music and listening to it.
Cheer Leading Shirt.
Crown she got at Disneyland: Her favorite place to vacation
There is a Ski under there: She likes skiing
High School Musical 2 Book: Her favorite movie and book to read
A drawing of a fashion girl: She likes to create outfits and draw them. She is pretty good at it too.
Littlest Pet Shop: She loves playing with those.



I had a great time watching her tell her class all about her. And then they got to ask her questions about her self. It was a proud mom moment.

Christmas 2008

We are ready for church the kids always get a new outfit for Christmas church so here they are in their new clothes. Too bad it doesn't make going to church any easier.
Christmas Eve. The kids have on their Christmas Eve PJ's Now is the trick to get them to bed before Santa Comes with all the toys

Steve and I snuck down stairs when Santa left to see all the great things they brought for the kids and then to set out our stuff.
The After Math. It was a good year and the kids had a great time. We are always sad to see it end.

Lets see today is the 3rd and we are still trying to clean the house from Christmas.

A word for next year. Don't get Regan anything that comes with glitter. Regan decided to tell the boys about a birthday fairy that sprinkles glitter everywhere. Well the result is we have glitter everywhere through the house. Its in closets on clothes, in the carpet. Everyday when we get ready we sparkle a little bit. Its impossible to clean up. Its driving me crazy.

An Early Visit From the Big Man Himself

We had a great neighborhood party this December and while visiting and enjoying ourselves the door bell rang and who do you suppose but the "Jolly Red" himself and the lovely misses were standing at our door. They had heard we had some good little boys and girls at our house and came to share a story and give an early gift. It was great the kids loved seeing them and got a chance to remind Santa of what they want for Christmas.
Our Neighbor Steph planed the great event we had three families here at out house and then 3 families at another home we had dinner together and then meet at Stephs for a great Christmas message given by the Jan and John Clayton. As well as dessert. It was great Santa came to see the kids at our house then went to see the other half of the circles kids at the Williams home.
Bryson, Jaden, Branton, Santa, Kenna, Regan, Malia, and Tai. What a treat.

Bring it (regans 1st cheer compition)

This is Regan and Makenna (our neighbor) at their recital the week before the cheer competition
This was the day. 9:45 we arrive at Cottonwood High School for what we are thinking will be an average dance performance. Oh no we are walking into the most girl crazed environment I have EVER witnessed in my life. Girls everywhere with hair pieces, glitter makeup, lipstick. Each team including Regans all looking idential to the other. the place was packed by 11:00 when the competition started. It was like watching the movie "Bring It On" or whatever it is.
Regan is the one in the middle front on her knees. She compete on the Mini Lv 1 there are 7 girls on their team ranging from 5-8yrs old. They competed with 6 other teams the same lv. and took 3rd, which was awesome. They were so cute they have 2 stunts (working on a 3rd) and several other dance and tumbling moves in their routine.
this was only what could fit in my camera frame. so double this amount. I hope you can imagine the high pitched screeching and screaming that went on here. My ears were ringing after and I left with the biggest head ache. For all my complaining i was a boob when reagns team when on. And she LOVED it and can't wait for the next comp. I'll admit it was fun. I secretly wished I could have done that when I was kid. :D