Saturday is a Special Day

We started our Saturday with a great breakfast.

I have the best sweetheart in the world...
He not only cleans the garage all day, he washes dishes too:)

Tanner woke up Saturday morning and noticed he was matching with mom and dad.
He was so happy and wanted a picture just like Addison did.

Sweetums got a clean home

Tanner was a big help to his dad

We called our best "handy man" in the world
to help us hang the bikes for the winter.

My sweet brother came right over and saved Drew hours of
measuring and drilling.

My family's favorite meal currently is

Cilantro Lime Chicken

(recipe is on this blog)

THANK YOU to my MOM

When I was growing up my mom made my brother, McKay and I
breakfast (eggs, bacon, the works) every morning at 5:30
before we went to early morning seminary.
I honestly do not know how my mom did all she did raising
10 kids!!!
You are my hero mom, I love you.

Because of her example, I try to make my kids a good breakfast
every day. (For Spencer it would only be good if he had eggs, bacon, toast
EVERYDAY)

Grades are out...Alexa is a HAPPY girl

All A's

This pose reminds me of a picture
from when Alexa was about 5
She loved to look "pretty" for the camera

So Angelic

This is a special toasted turkey, spinach and provolone cheese
It's our specialty these days

Fun times with Aunt Julie

Aunt Julie is so talented...
she not only is the best school teacher in the world

she makes watches too!

Twins

Addison loves to dress alike with me...

We are wearing are matching reunion shirts and
brown "comfy pants"

and
we shouldn't take a picture first thing in the morning!

This is our Saturday

check out the feet off the ground...that's Spencer!!!

Tanner talking to his dog

Dusty and the kids were so happy to see
Cousin CODY!!!

We had a very busy day with basketball, Drew studying
for school, church open house and dedication.
(I will blog our new building later)
My boyfriend and I found an hour to go on a date

Julie, Cody and Garrett came to visit for the weekend.
We are so happy to have them here...it's been so long!

What have I been up to?

Scrapbooking...and boy was it fun!!!

So guess what happened...

the laundry suffered

Alexa is taking a photography class at Salem Hills High School.

She is loving it!!!

This bridge is between our
neighborhood and the park.

Basketball season has begun

Spencer is on the 8th grade basketball team for his school,
American Leadership Academy

Family Home Evening

The kids sang one of their primary program songs for us

Something is soooo wrong with this picture!!!

At least Spencer and Alexa are paying attention

Sarah - Off duty

Halloween 2009 - A beautiful day in Spanish Fork

Ava, Addison, Alyssa, Tanner, Corbin ready for trick or treating

I went all out with this costume

Looks like Brad and Sarah did too

Addison went to the school carnival and had her face painted

I offered Alexa a dollar to pose with the witch

Spencer stayed home and passed out the candy

The second we walked in the house everyone dumped their bags out...except poor Spencer