swimming~

For the amount of hours this guy puts in at the pool, there just aren't enough pictures to show for it.  Jake is really liking swim team this year and we really enjoy watching him improve with each meet.

Here he took off 2 seconds in his 100 yard free - every second counts!!

Kayli was able to make it to at least one meet.  

Last month was really cool, Jake swam against his Dad's high school team - BHS

Go Knights!! Good Luck in Region!

I love this song...

Who needs a science museum?

The annual school science fair is coming soon and Madi has been racking her brain trying to think of something she wants to experiment with and then display.
Everyday we discuss some kind of project.  It will be fun to see what she decides on...any ideas?...stay tuned...

One last holiday celebration....

The Three Kings Dinner is always looked forward to with much anticipation.  

THE MENU:

Tomato Juice

Shrimp Cocktail

Pear, Pecan and Pomegranate salad

Sparkling Martinelli 

Lime Sorbet (to cleanse the palate)

Ham, Turkey, Mashed Potatos, Carrots, Orange Rolls, Fruit Salad

Dark Chocolate Cake

 The tables were all pre-set the day before.

After much preparation, we all sit down to enjoy the evening.  The children are all in charge of serving and clearing the different courses of the meal.  The Moms really love this part!

 The guy section --

Jake is my artsy craftsy photographer.  I love how he captured this photo.  

 Dayton scored big when he was moved to this table of teenage women.

A giant THANK YOU to the men who did 90% of the many many dishes.  

Santa was the special visitor this year.  He stated that he has been vacationing down at the south pole since Christmas.

 He read the book about I believe in Santa and I believe in Christ.  I love this book.  It does a great job explaining how Santa is a symbol of Christmas and how he represents Christ in giving and love.

 Santa giving Sara a little TLC after he accidently swug his bag around and knocked her.  She doesn't look too hurt to me.

Fun Traditions:  Good Friends + Delicious Food

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!

The night started early as we took the family to the Deseret Star Playhouse for the show "Christmas Vacation".   New Year decor was all over the theatre and the kids loved the idea that we could order pizza during the show.

Kimmi, Kayli and Ali

Then it was back to our house where we hosted a couple of friends and their families.  We had a fun party w/ appetizers and treats.  We played a few games... Ping Pong... ...Rockband for the teenagers and the adults played a rip roaring game of Wizard.  Derek won of course.  It was midnight before we knew it and we all counted down to the new year.  Noise makers ready and lots of streamers and poppers to pull - we were all excited to welcome in 2011.  Then for the send off -  as everyone left - Derek shot the famous cannon.  Of course, we did the usual new years toast too!! 

Let the confetti fly!

Jessica, Amy, and Alli

Daniel takes a turn blowing the horn...

Madi all covered in streamers.

Steve and Ryan

Happy New Year!!

Here's to 2011!
Make it whatever you wish :)