Carlos's 8th Birthday Party!!!

My baby is 8 years old. WOW!!! How time flies. Carlos didn't want a cake this year he wanted cream cheese filled cupcakes. Guess what, I made them all by myself and they were good. I did however buy spray frosting to frost the top so it would look a bit fancy.

Carlos and his buddies eating and enjoying the food.

Carlos opening some of his gifts. He is still pretty easy to buy for although his taste is getting a little bit more expensive.

Carlos has been asking for a dump truck that can dump sand for quite some time and finally we decided and found an automatic dump truck.

Carlos trying to blow out all his candles. It was a little difficult because the candles were not altogether. He slowly blew them all out. He had a great day and we actually this year had his birthday on his birthday. A fun day in all.

On Febrary 5th, Carlos will also become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by getting baptized. He is so excited to start scouts and be with his best friend Kaleb.

Carson is a First Class Scout

If you know Carson he loves scouts. He loves his leaders and wants to be an eagle scout like his dad. Here he is receiving his second class and first class patches at a Court of Honor. He worked very hard and was glad to finally receive the patch for his shirt.

Carson's great leader. She is amazing and loves scouting herself. She works very hard and is even more busier than I am. She goes to school, works at Franklin Middle school, has a husband in the bishopric, and is a mom on the side. She is great. Thank you Sister Matthews.

Carson with his new patches. This weekend he is also starting a merit badge clinic where he will work on 6 badges over the next 3 weeks. Wow a busy scout but loving everything.

Fun pics with kids/ Carlos Baptism photo shoot

Fun pictures I took because I wanted to get a nice picture of Carlos to put on his baptism invitations to family and friends. Aren't they picture perfect. Thanks to Jody who started me off on the right foot and took millions of pictures of Michaela as a baby. We continue the tradition of pictures every year.

Michaela in a solo picture in front of out "holly" bush. Notice the snow. It had just snowed that weekend.

All three again being themselves. They are being very cooperative.

One picture of Carlos and I used this for his invitations. Just cropped and added a few adjustments and Wow. Nice invitations soon to receive by us in a couple days.

Carson in his Sunday best. He has been growing and these are a few new clothes he has received. Thank you grandma.

All three being silly and loving taking the pictures. They even picked the spots to be shot in front of.

Carson and his funny self. He is quite the character. He can be serious like his grandpa but silly like his grandma. A great combination, I must say. I love his attitude and his love for scouts, church, sports, and life.

Christmas 2010

Christmas morning was great and the kids woke up earlier than last year ( about 7:00am). I was awake already too. I think I am more excited for Christmas than my children though. I remember waking my parents up at 5 am and Dad always told us, at 7: I'll get out of bed but of course we got him moving earlier. Picture of the tree and all the kid's gifts from "Santa" and Mom and Dad.

The kids so excited to get moving on opening up their gifts. They are really getting along a lot better.

Carlos and all his gifts from "Santa" and Mom and Dad. He hit the mother load.

Carson and his gifts. All this kid wanted was games and games and more games. Of course new soccer cleats are always a must too.

Michaela was so excited to get her new clothes, and tons of shoes. She was quite easy to shop for this year. The boys were very hard to buy for, items were only sold online.

At my mom's where we went around 9:00 to open up the gifts Grandma and grandpa and all the aunts and uncles had given us all. We had a blast and it was great to be home this year and enjoy the two year olds, Joss and Ada. How excited they are for gifts and more gifts.

Carlos showing a gift he received. The kids loved what they got and are even sporting some of their gifts from mom and Texas family.

Michaela opening up a gift and Jody in the back ground. She is pregnant with baby #2 and looks amazing.

Carson and Joss getting into their stockings. One of our favorite gifts are always in the stockings, lotion, gum, pencils, and toothbrushes.

The day before Christmas, Carson and Carlos built gingerbread houses and did a very great job. Carson was quite the builder. He had the magic touch and helped Loni build one that same day.

Christmas was great this year. We were so blessed to have almost everyone here. Rick was in the Phillipeans and Steve stayed in Washington and celebrated Christmas with his girlfriend. We sure love her and miss them all.

Carlos Thanksgiving Celebrations

Carlos at his Thanksgiving Feast. Grandma was nice enough to go in my place because I had to work and the feast was 10am till noon. I get off at noon. Bummer but grandma was great help.

Carlos enjoying his feast.

A play that Carlos and some of his reading class put on for the second graders.

Carlos waiting to perform his play. It's cute. Watch the video.

Quick trip to Virginia!!!

Ada opening one of her Christmas presents "Santa" brought early. It was a basketball for her basketball hoop.

Loni with her present. A digital camera. She is a natural at taking pictures like her mom.

Loni helping Ada open her big basketball gift. She is a great shot like her mommy.

Ada getting beautiful in the bathroom. She was by my side a lot of the time I spent in Virgina. We were great pals.

Tyce being a great baby in the car ride to the Airport.

Waiting to get on the plane in Virgina. We were all excited but not to excited because we knew we were going to be on a plane for 9 hours. YUCK!!!

Loni excited to be going to Idaho for Christmas break. YES, On my way home.

Ada fell asleep on the plane. The first time this has ever happened. Aunty Michelle performed a miracle with her on the 9 hour plane ride. She was great and we are still best pals.

Loni slept much of her time on the plane. She does however have a great slide kick as Ada and I experience them a ton.

Debi and Tyce worn out on our second plane ride to Idaho. We had three plane rides but made it safely to Idaho.

A view from the plane of Chicago Illinois. It was beautiful and all lit up.

Ada being the garbage picker-upper. We let her run around and get her energy our in the Las Vegas airport. We were all going crazy and ready to be home but of course our plane was delayed an hour and a half again. Chicago and San Diego and Virginia were all having YUCKY weather....hence the delays.
This was a fast trip but well worth getting to go see where Debi lives and just experiencing being on a plane by myself and helping Debi with her kids was great. I love you Deb and thanks for asking me to come help you.

Ada was so funny. I didn't want her to make a big mess when we were eating at the airport. I however didn't have to worry because she is the best cleaner ever. If we would have had to stay any longer the whole Las Vegas Airport would have been spic and span.

Parade of Lights/Christmas celebrations

Eric Anderson carrying the American flag at the parade of lights.

Carlos getting comfortable and ready to watch the parade of lights.

Carlos and Michaela enjoying the show in Downtown Pocatello at the Parade of Lights.

Santa at the end of the Parade. Short sweet parade.

Carlos excited to be going home and he loved the Parade of Lights.

Michaela is learning how to drive by her mom taking her out for a few test runs so she will be somewhat comfortable. She is also getting used to this car because her mom is giving her her car, 2004 Toyota Camry as her first car. Notice how close she is. Michaela is gifted to be short, a whole 4 foot 8 inches.

Carlos with the "Real Santa" at the police Christmas party.

A few of the "Tough" COPS after a game of Lazar tag. They had a blast and grandpa was a great sport to be the oldest and highest ranked officer there. Grandpa is still a kid at heart.

Carson lived at this game. He loves to shoot and play war games.

Carson and Carlos wrestling in the Big Kids toy.

Carson posing for a picture at Grandma and Grandpas Ward Christmas party. Yes he asked for everything over $50. Boys are sure expensive.

Carlos asking the "Helper Santa" for his Christmas gifts. Carlos is pretty smart and you can't hardly ever trick him.

Michaela was a great sport to pose on Santa's lap. I want her to be little still but this high-schooler is growing up too fast!!!!

Carson waiting to sing at his Choir concert at Hawthorne Middle School.

Carson squeezed in between the girls but sang great.

Carlos getting positioned on the risers for his Christmas Program.

Carlos smilin for his mom. I'm so glad the Ellis had several performances so his Mom who now works at Wilcox can come see all his programs.

Carson and Carlos's Christmas programs