Santa Claus came to Town

We had our family Christmas Tea and Recital on December 22 this year. Our big event was a visit from SANTA CLAUS! The grandkids were in awe as this big 6'5" Santa and two cute elves walked into the house! He was a very good Santa and everyone sat on his lap, including me....it was fun!

Kaelynn asked for a Barbie House

Bryan asked for peace on Earth and good will toward men!

Caleb asked for Trick Traxs

Tyler asked for a Connects track.

Dirk wants a Toy Truck... he liked Santa's fluffy coat.

Austen asked for a Choo Choo Train

Merry Christmas Grandma Mary!

Laura and Ben and Family

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
Our family party was a fun time and everyone did so well on their recital piece... we have a very talented and wonderful family.  Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Edwards for coming to our party.  Grandpa told stories of Christmas memories and Grandma played a beautiful piano piece!

God Bless us Everyone!

Christmas Card 2010

We finally got the Christmas cards done! I am doing them over the email now. It may be cheesy, but it is what I do! Bryan was so great and helped me post and even wrote the Christmas letter!

Our Christmas Card photo!  

Some old time photos we took !  I like the look of popcorn on the tree.. it adds to the vintage feel.

Merry Christmas!

The photo that didn't make the Christmas Card cut!

Friends and family,

Another year has gone by and so much has changed for our family.

Mom and Dad have truly become empty nesters. With so much time on their hands, they have found joy in sprucing up the house in areas that have started to show wear and tear after 12 years. Recent additions to the home include a new awning for the back patio and new granite counter tops. Dad uses the basement to load bullets and Mom quit work in May and has become an avid blogger and grandma extraordinaire. They also keep busy as Institute teachers on Thursday nights and Temple workers on Friday mornings.  They like to travel now and plan on a cruise in 2011!

Ben and Tana continue to be a military Family. We are proud of Ben as he is courageously serving our country as a soldier in Afghanistan. We are able to keep in touch with him through e-mail and video chat. We love you Ben and thank you for your service. Tana lives in Springdale and is kept busy by Austen and Dirk, her two sons that have a knack for destruction. Austen loves Grandma and Grandma’s house and Dirk hates to go to bed. They are anxiously awaiting a new addition to their family sometime in April!

Laura and Ben are well established in Eagle Mountain. Ben is a State Trooper for the Highway Patrol. Laura has become a homemaking goddess, everyone is jealous of her crafting abilities and her matured level of motherhood. Kaelynn is in now in 1^st grade in Mrs. Lamb’s class. She likes reading and playing with Barbies. Tyler is 5, and is in pre-school. He likes to play video games wear his glasses. Caleb (aka Cooter) is invincibly happy; he loves to play with his siblings, cousins, and uncles.

Jeff and Sarah are rejoicing as Jeff has graduated with his masters in Accounting and is looking for a job. Sarah has a small blog called proofread that she uses to sell headers and other graphics over the internet. This year they become the proud parents of baby Eli.

That leaves me, Bryan. I am in the frozen north lands of Logan Utah, going to school at Utah State. I am a junior and am well on my way to getting my degree in computer engineering. The family uses me as a resource for all things tech related. I am still looking for my one and only.

We are all thankful and our blessings are many. We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas season and a happy new year. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Movies

It isn't a secret that I love Christmas movies. It just wouldn't feel like Christmas without gathering round the TV and watching a Christmas movie!  I have put together my top ten Christmas movies:
10. Home Alone.. This is just funny!

9.  Christmas in Connecticut... a nice romantic movie.. kinda cheesy, but cute.

8. A Christmas Story... what can I say, it is  classic and Tyler looks like Ralphie.

7.  The Holiday.. Jude Law.. need I say more? And I like Jack Black.

6. The Santa Claus Movie.. good family movie and very funny.. 

5. Miracle on 24th Street... love this one!

4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas- Both versions.. the new one and the old animated one I remember as a child.

3. A Season of Miracles and other Hallmark movies!

2.  Elf... I think this is a cute movie and fun to watch

1. Polar Express... loved the book, and the movie is great. 

So,  you can find me watching these movies when I get the chance!  I hope you can enjoy a family movie with your kids or grandkids!   I plan on it!


Bring on the popcorn.....

Thanksgiving Photo Essay

We had a great Thanksgiving holiday.  We had all the family here and it was a crazy fun time!  Here is my photo essay of the family!

The boys dressed their pajamas and sweet kaelynn

Talking to Ben on Google Chat!  "Hi Ben"

Laura and Bryan Telling Ben a Thanksgiving joke!
"what did the turkey say when he crossed the street........"

Relaxing after a busy day!

Jeff trying to eat the Turkey before dinner!

Success!  The fried Turkey turned out perfect.

Ben checking the turkey.... lookin' good

Turkey cookers

Bryan cooking the mashed potatoes outside!  I wouldn't let him cook them in the kitchen!  

The dinner table.. it is so nice to see the family all gathered around the table. 

The Turkey shoot... Will David be able to defend his title??????

Jeff and Sarah waiting their turn to shoot.

I think I can take Dad this  year!  

I think I can win this year... I have practiced and have a new gun! 

I think I can win... I have new glasses this  year! 

Jeff giving Sarah instructions on how to shoot...

No Sarah!  Don't point there..... 

Laura's turn... she has a nice puffy coat to soften the kick of the shotgun.

Mama with a shot gun!  Watch out.....
AND The WINNER IS....

Bryan!  He beat Big Daddy!  Way to go Bryan.

Kaelynn doing a photo shoot with Grandma.. 

Kaelynn is a pretty princess

Caleb followed us around while we did our photo shoot.. here is his shot !  He was so funny.  He wanted me to take a picture of him just like the one I took of Kaelynn.  It was so cute. 

Thanks everyone for a fun Thanksgiving.  I am thankful for each one of you!