Christmas 2012

We had a fabulous Christmas, Christmas Eve we went over to Kim and Bens for Dinner and then our annual gift exchange. We girls always make homemade gifts for each other, Steph made me some dishtowels and a rice bag, Cheryl made these really cute red and white polka dot pot holders and then she handpainted the cutest little ornaments for everyone in the family. I made canvas pictures for all the kids and quiet books for the babies.. it was fun to see what each of us made. Christmas day we opened gifts, hung around at home and watched movies and then that evening we went to Stephs for dessert and to wait for Melanie, Kylah and Georgia to arrive from SC. Maddy had no idea she was coming Christmas night, she thought she was coming the day after... my pics did not up load so I will have to do a seperate post...anyways it was a fun evening and fun to have all my kids home.

 

Ashley, Mel, Kylah and Georgia in SC

Steph and Jaxon

Fynn being as cute as ever

Kimmy made a delicious ham dinner.

Cheryl made this penguin hat for Fynnlee

the boys opening presents

Fynn with one of her new toys

Steph with a scarf I made her... ( made one for each girl)

Cheryl made these cute picture books for all of us too.

 

Fynn Christmas Eve night

Christmas morning

Logan got some neat things for his big hike this summer

Ryan loves Seattle Seahawks

 

Maddy got this cute phone thing to plug into her phone

More hiking stuff... a hanheld gps

 

Fyann made out pretty well!!

December Catch Up

I posted back in March of 2011 that George and I were asked to attend church in the Plummer Branch for 18 months, we have faithufully been going for 21 months and this morning we recieved our release from our duties in Plummer. Plummer is a little tiny town on the reservation, it has been a small struggling branch and therefor the Stake President has asked several couples to serve there and help build up the branch.. it has been a very rewarding experience, the people there are so sweet and kind and they have loved George and I. While we were serving there the membership grew so much that they are adding on to the current building and now we are meeting in the community center in town. I LOVE this old building, it has so much charm and character to it. We will miss the members in Plummer... I wont miss the 45 minute drive tho! It has been a great 21 months and now we are anxious to be back in our home ward.

Our Release letter

This is the Plummer Branch building getting a new addition

This is the Community Building that we are meeting in until the ward building is done

this old building has so many cool things about it, love these old hardwood floors

this old door leads into the room where we hold our services

this is a very old piano that does not play so well... right now our organist is using a keyboard.

love all the woodwork and old carvings.

This is my friend Robin Lowe...she is amazing, she turns junk into treasures. You would not believe the talent that this lady has. Love her to pieces.

This is our little branch Primary children..soo sweet.

O.k.. I have been baking like crazy getting ready to bring treats to our friends..made these little goodies and set them on my table to cool and came back about  20 minutes later to find this.....

Yes...an empty pan.. at first I thought George took them out and put them in a different container..so I asked him and he said No... guess who ATE  my GOODIES?????

Yes.. BAD DOG.. he ate the whole pan.. and they were chocolate and it didnt do a single thing to him...Oh I was FURIOUS, I yelled at George and slammed doors... what to do with this dog?????   I made another batch today. Will he ever out grow this bad behavior?

 All my treats were made from ideas I found on pinterest. Thank  you Pinterest!!

Can I Just say YUM!!!

Cinnamon chex mix.. like puppy chow but made with cinnamon chips...delicious!!

All ready for delivery!

Maddy came and spent the night with us on Friday, she is a nut...love her to pieces.

Dear Santa....

Fynn got to have her first visit with Santa today, she did really well and had a big smile on her face when we put her on Santa's lap. She is making our Chirstmas Merry and Bright!

 

 

 

 

 

I'm camera obsessed!!

I can't stop taking pictures of the baby.. she just looks at me and says "grandma take my picture" so I do!! We had to experiment with a little christmas photo shop! I must get more pics of Brayden and Jaxon, Georgia will be here for Christmas..yay!

 

 

 

 

 

The Christmas Season can offically Begin.....

Because The Grinch was on t.v. the other night..I love this cartoon, it is my all time favorite Christmas cartoon, I have loved it as a child and I still love it to this day. I love the song * Your a Mean one Mr. Grinch", everytime it comes on the radio I have to sing along!! Today we put up the tree, decorated the house and put some a silly Santa headband on Fynnlee, and what would the holdiays be without someone in a Santa Hat?? Well Fynn got all honors tonight!! Love this time of the year and of course the most important reason of all is to celeberate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Oh How  we love Mr. Grinch!!

 

Do you think she is frustrated with Grandma??

Our cute littel Christmas baby

 

 

The Stocking were hung by the Chimney with care

Love Christmas music too.