Wednesday, January 7, 2009

hAppY nEw YeAr!!

Happy New Year everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Once again, I didn't send out Christmas cards, I feel so bad. Next year will be the year. I would have to say I was truly grateful for this time of year. Not becuase I love cold weather by any means but because I love being with family and that's the only thing that gets me through this cold season. I absolutely DREAD winter. We have had so many fun occasions to help out with that horrible attitude of mine. Movies, Breakfast, dinners, parties, games and lots of yummy food. This season helps me to reflect on how I've been blessed. I have food to eat, clothes to wear, a roof over my head, an amazing husband, two wonderful children and the gospel in my life. I am also extremely grateful for good health. I do have to say though I am excited to start a brand new year. It always feels good to make new goals and to start off "fresh" so to speak. Here are some holiday pictures of us over the past couple of weeks.

ENJOY!!!!


Our 5th year in a row to go to the Keisel's for the big sha-bang!

They always throw a great party.


Starting the night off right with some air hockey

CHRISTMAS STUFF
Fun Cousins
Jessica, Christine, me and Mom


Me and my awesome Mom


A fun tradition that my mom started this year was to make these big gigantic
stockings with everyone's name on them and have everyone get 5 little presents from each
adult put into their stockings. So the kids got like 20-30 little toys each. It was so much fun and turned out great. Thanks mom for the wonderful and fun idea. Defintely a keeper.




Halle sportin her new coat from Nana Philipp and out cold for the night.

Halle thought this was so funny, I don't know why


Lexi and Aunt Jana

Lexi built this house out of tiny tiny legos.


We got the Wii from Craig's parent's this year and we have seriuosly played it every night since Christmas. Thanks Nana and Papa.






Say Cheese!!!!

This was from Craig. Can you believe it?? Before you start freaking out I will let you know that it is a CZ. A "fun" ring if you will.



This is the best story by far... When santa went to pick this up at toys-r-us he only paid $1. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT...$1 stinkin dollar. It is suppose to be the "bling, bling" of the barbie cars and when the cashier rang us up it came to $1. That's the bargain of the year.Lexi got her bike she has been dting to have

This was our christmas tree. I am not the best at decorating. I hate tree decorating. We have had the same theme for 7 years now. I think we might try and change it up next year.


9 comments:

cassie said...

Fun memories! Looks like you took your camera everywhere but the Rykerts! Gee don't worry about saving those memories!

Utah McMonsters said...

Oh Amanda, you guys are so cute! It looks like you enjoyed the holidays! Good to see all is well with you guys!

Melanie Hoopes said...

Sounds like you had a fun christmas - wish we could've played with you at the kiesels shindig for new years - perhaps our kids won't pick new years eve to start pukeing next year.

WinnFamily said...

Glad y'all had a fun Christmas. Austin's had pneumonia and an ear infection this week, but next week we need to start hanging out again. Why do we both sit home bored???

Anderson Family said...

Hope you guys had a wonderful family! Your girls are growing up so fast. Hope to talk to ya soon.

Utah McMonsters said...

danicawilliams@hotmail.com
email me and we can totally hang out and let the kids play!

Rebecs said...

I love the stocking idea and boy they are big! Lexi told me all about what was in her stocking the other day. Mason looks a little slow in that picture of him and Lex.

Kalun and Kristi said...

Your family picture is so cute!! I am so glad you guys came to Kalun's party, it was so fun to see you.

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