SKI FUN!

We went up to Brighton yesterday to take Caleb to his very 1st ski lesson. He did so AWESOME! They moved him up to a level 2 skier right away because they said he was picking it up so well. We only had one minor problem, me & Quinn decided we would go skiing while Caleb was in ski school. On the very 1st run we were going down and I got going way to fast and hit a bump & went flying. I instantly felt a snap in my leg & could not move. We got down to the lodge & I had to sit there for 3 hours until Caleb finished his class. Then we came home & went to the doctors, there was so much swelling they could not determine for sure what it was but they think I tore my ACL. It was the most painful thing EVER! I cannot walk & so everyone is having to come & take care of me. I was sad I was never able to see Caleb ski but Quinn got video of him so I need to learn how to post videos so you can see him. It was too cute! When Caleb saw me & we told him what had happened he asked me why I just didn't make a pizza slice to slow down, it was cute! Me, Caleb & Quinn before ski school
Daddy & Caleb getting ready to go out on the slopes
Kind of hard to see
Caleb on the ski lift with his instructor
The only shot I could get of my swollen knee

SANTA CAME!

What a Christmas! Quinn's parents came up here at 8:00 in the morning, but we still had 2 sleeping children we actually had to go & wake up Caleb & he still did not want to get up, weird kid I remember as a kid not being able to sleep that night. So we did the typical opening all the presents had our breakfast & then we lounged around all day & then headed back up to Quinn's parents to celebrate with all the brothers & sisters. We had dinner then went over to the church & played a little Basketball then headed home (in a blizzard) then my Dad came up & spoiled the kids rotten as well. We celebrate Christmas with my mom the next day & she to spoiled them & us like CRAZY! Peyton & Caleb Christmas morning in their new PJ's
Peyton with her new Dolly

Here is some of the new loot they scored from Santa

Caleb with Grandpa Doug he got him a whole bunch of new DS games for his new Nintendo DS so he was so excited.

Opening the presents

Peyton with her new shopping cart, which she loves

Peyton's Christmas haul

Caleb's Christmas haul if you can't tell he has a little bit of a Transformer fascination

CHRISTMAS EVE!

On Christmas Eve we had one of the best experiences ever. Quinn's dad is a Bishop in his ward & some how found a family in Provo that was not going to have Christmas for their 3 kids, so we decide to do a Sub for Santa for the whole family. So our family, Quinn's parents, sister, bro-in law, & Caleb's cousins all headed to Walmart & gave these kids a GREAT Christmas! The boys headed to the toy department & picked out toys for each kid, then me & Pepper went to the clothes & got them some new outfits. It was so fun to see how excited all the kids were to help them out, each of them brought their own money & donated it to help out. Then we came to our house wrapped all the presents & then drove to Provo to deliver them. We knocked on their door & then hid so they could not see us. It was so fun to watch the Dad's face when he saw everything. I hope they enjoyed their Christmas because I know our family felt so great with what we did. Then we headed to Olive Garden to eat & then home to hurry & bake some cookies for Santa, opened our PJ's & headed to bed. I am so grateful for Christmas & the true meaning of it. Thanks for the fun night everyone!Caleb, Taylor, Connor picking out the toys

Me & Pepper shopping for some clothes

All the cousins (that came) with all the presents Heading out to Provo, thank heavens for DVD players it kept them all quiet & entertained

TEMPLE SQUARE!

I am a little behind on the times we went to Temple Square the Sunday before Christmas with Grandma & Grandpa. It was so cold, but the kids had fun. They loved the pond & Caleb wanted to know why Mary & Joseph were in the water, it was pretty funny! Hopefully I will get around to Christmas pictures shortly. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM!

Caleb had his preschool Christmas program last Friday. It was so funny to see these kids, some would just sit there and stare while others would be yelling the songs, it was so funny. Caleb would sing & then stare at the ones who were yelling. Thanks to a great teacher! I can not believe my little boy will be in Kindergarten next year! Time sure does fly! Caleb with his class singing. He is the 6th one from the left.
Grandpa & Peyton watching Caleb singing.
Grandma, Caleb & Grandpa after the program. Thanks so much for coming! Caleb sure loves when you do!

SNOW PLAY!

When it finally snowed enough to actually play in it that is all the kids wanted to do. All day they asked & asked so finally when fun old Dad came home he took them out!Peyton's 1st real snow play!

She loved it so much, I made her come in before Caleb came in & she just cried out the door for like 30 min because she was so mad that he was out in the snow & she was not.
We have a perfect little hill in our yard. So Caleb pulled out the sled & had a blast. As you can tell he had a little CRASH!
My pictures keep getting out of order, but here they are getting ready to go out & play in the snow!

TUACHAN!

While down in St. George for Thanksgiving we went to Tuachan. It is such a fun place. They have all the lights up & then of course good old santa. Caleb loved him and to no ones surprise Peyton cried like CRAZY! Santa had to bribe Peyton with a candy cane!
They have a train that takes you all over the park!
Here is the lovely santa visit. We were like 10th in line & all the kids in front loved him and then we showed up and Peyton became Santa's worst nightmare. At least we got a good laugh out of everyone in line!

Caleb telling Santa all he wants is Transformers for Christmas!