You say.....

New years eve.... we say... Happy Birthday IVY!!!!!! and what a birthday it was! bounce houses, food, family and friends! My little princess is 5!!

In case.....

you didn't know... I collect m&m stuff and this was a Christmas present from my Mother-in-law and now a new favorite in my collection.... aren't they the cutest!!!!

It's great......

when they get along and are able to play together!..... Glad I got a picture because it doesn't happen too often!

Sorry.....

ladies he's taken!!! And the most amazing man EVER!!! just look how amazing he can be! I can't wait until it's complete!!!!

What......

you missed if you didn't get our first ever Christmas card!!!

Congrats.......

Whitnie!!! and welcome to the family baby Hadlee!!! We had a great time with your big sister!

We wish......

you a Merry Christmas!!!! Because ours was very Merry indeed!!!!

A new......

Christmas eve tradition in the making...... camp fire and roasted marshmellows followed by a drive around to look for the house with the best lights! and this year we found a winner!!!

Happy....

Holly Day!!! or in other words..... Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Girls......

night out!! Mommy daughter date to see A Christmas Carol the musical.... Due to my parents being sick we got to use their tickets and it was a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and spend time with my favorite little girl!!! not to mention another chance for Ivy to ask... "Mommmy when can I sing and dance on stage like them?"

Even......

if there was 100 presents under the tree this would still be the one I looked forward to the most.... because Kadin made it by himself with love!

I'm following.....

the leader the leader the leader ...... and sometimes that means boys get pretty nails too!

One thing.....

that can help you heal is relaxing by christmas tree light!

My kids....

are easily entertained! This time it was the laundry basket!

Somedays......

everybody needs their mom... especially when you are a mom and you feel like you're on deaths door... so I guess moms can call out sick.... and the only one that can take you're place is the one that has been there done that!

I was feeling.....

a little crafty, thankful and full of christmas spirit so..... preschool friend gifts and teacher gifts complete!

Who wouldn't.....

love to babysit that cute little girl on wednesdays!

Welcome.....

to our family pharmacy how can we help you today......

We're all....

feeling a little under the weather.......

Don't worry.....

We did get a tree... and finally decorated it! Bring on Christmas we are ready!

You've got....

a friend in me!..... Christmas party and a festivus for the rest of us!

To be or.......

not to be..... 1 Grizzlies hockey game date night.... and find out... oops no game! 1 ward Christmas party for the grandparents to take the kids to.... oops wrong night! Oh well A shopping we went instead!

We're off......

to see the Christmas lights... The most wonderful lights of all... because because because because BECAUSE.. because we do it every year!!!!

Ya we got it.....

hot hot hot hot chocolate..... here we only have one rule never ever let it cool!!!! WHo doesn't love watching the Polar Express, eating popcorn and drinking hot chocolate!!!

Grizzbee.......

and a few of the Utah Grizzlies players came to the rec center and Kadin got to skate with them!!!!

Christmas time.....

is here..... Happiness and cheer!!!

Dear Santa....

I've been a good girl and my list isn't too long.... think about it :)

I've got.....

A date! Flowers one day and then date night to see Harry Potter the next..... what could be better!!!

Josh is.......

the sweetest husband EVER!!! Family movie night, A Christmas Carol, (note to self: not the best show for my 4 year old little girl!) and beautiful flowers!

Party.....

for cute cousin Cambree's 2nd birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY little miss Cambree!

3rd grade.....

star of the week activity.... hockey gear + pinata + candy + ding dongs (they look like hockey pucks) = 24 crazy 3rd graders and 1 very happy Kadin!

This is......

what happens when you're a growing 9 year old and you wake up at 5:30 a.m ........ you fall asleep at 6:30 p.m


I'm grateful #30 for all the past 29 things I have listed this month plus all the ones I didn't

We have spirit.....

yes we do.... we have Christmas spirit ... how about you!!!! Ok so we aren't done with the lights but it snowed and got REALLY cold!


I'm grateful #29 for the upcoming holiday season and all the fun it brings!!

When it snows......

what do we do...... we go sledding!!


I'm grateful #28 for spending time with the people I love My family!

The stockings......

were hung on the sweet new shelf/window molding that Josh built! I LOVE IT!!!


I'm grateful #27 for my house that I can decorate as I see fit!

Black Friday.....

was MADDNESS!!!!! Every year I ask myself why... then I get there and just look around and have myslef a giggle at some people and remember why!


I'm grateful #26 for great deals and low prices even if it comes at 2 a.m!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING......

to one and to all..... Did you eat a delicious meal surrounded by people you love, go for a walk in the cold singing and laughing all the way, eat some more, play some games, sing Happy Birthday and have some cake and ice cream or eat your m&m's with a spoon??..... Well we did!!!


I'm grateful #25 for great food, family and fun!

HOLY COW!!!......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KADIN!!! MY FAVORITE 9 YEAR OLD SON!! A totally awesomely busy day full of swimming (made some friends), presents, the "blizzard" that almost was and Thanksgiving dinner take 1
I'm grateful #24 for a great 9 year old son that is sweet, nice, helpful, able to make friends easily and practically perfect in everyway!!!

They say.....

there's a "blizzard" a comin!! So what does my husband do...... secures the premisis and.... mows the lawn!

I'm grateful #23 for my silly husband who is such a hard worker!

Hey baby.....

it's cold outside!!!


I'm grateful #22 for a warm building to work in with such great people!!!

We're playing.....

in the snow..... just playing in the snow!!!


I'm grateful #21 for warm snow gear so my kids don't freeze playing in the snow!

Staying home.....

and recovering sometimes means you have to miss a grizzlies game..... but the fun mommy kohen time makes it all worth it!


I'm grateful #20 to be able to spend one on one time with my little guy!

Over the freeway.....

and through the city.... to late night urgent care we go..... with a bad case of croup... but some medicine and a special prize and lots of love make it all better!!!

I'm grateful #19 for doctors that stay late so I dont have to make a trip to the ER

Bring it on......

pain and all...... Let the workouts begin!.... I think I can.. I think I can.. I think I can.......I think I have to... I just ate a bunch of cookies!!!!

I'm grateful #18 for workout equipment in my own home to have NO EXCUSES!!!!

Worlds coolest......

Harley riding Grandpa!


I'm grateful #17 for my cool dad and his love he has for my kids!

Sometimes.....

I am amazed at how beautiful my surroundings are.... so amazed I snap a picture while driving!!!

I'm grateful #16 for beautiful scenery that makes me pause and remember how amazing the world really is

Shopping.....

you would think by the looks of it that this would last me forever but with 3 growing kids that just isn't the case... this is actually a quick trip to the store!

I'm grateful #15 to be able to provide for our family

The weather outside.....

is getting a little frightful....... so thats what beanies are for!


I'm grateful #14 for warm jackets and hats to keep me warm!

Moving rocks.....

is much easier with a big bad tractor!

I'm thankful #13 for great neighbors who like to share

My Josh.....

the viking man... he found a new hobby making viking shields.... pretty awesome if you ask me!

I'm grateful #12 for my amazingly handy husband and all his wacky ideas!