Rules are: Anything you have done has to be in bold. How much have you done?

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a Praying Mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Been to the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa at the Louvre
20. Slept on an train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. visited the birthplace of your ancestors
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Tied a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a Bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible-
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life -
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous -
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Visited Italy

I think I'm kinda a boring person....oh well

Temple Square

On Saturday we had an amazing evening!! It all began at Jason and Katie's house. We met Joe's family up there for an early dinner. There was Joe's mom, Annette. His sister Julie and her husband Brandon. Jason, Katie and Reddek. My mom and our family. We had yummy soup, bread, salad, and donuts. It was all really good.

Next we headed up to Temple Square. It was busy and a little crazy trying to find some parking. As we drove past Temple Square I said, "Look girls at all the lights." Avery looked up and said, " Oh my goodness, Mom!!!!! Look!!!! Look at the beautiful castle."

It was very sweet. All night she just kept saying, "Please mom, can we go in the castle?" It was so cute and I love that she is all about pretend and princesses!! What a sweet girl. We finally got her to call it a temple castle. But she is sure that is where her prince is and where she is going to get married!!

Once we found parking we got all bundled up and headed out to see the light around temple square.
Audrey


Avery


Sydney


Kennady


Joe and Andria


The Grandmas


Julie and Brandon


Jason Katie and Reddek


All the different decorations were so beautiful. I loved all the lights, trees, and manger scenes.


We then headed over to the visitors center to look at the Christus. It was amazing. My girls always love when we go there. The spirit is amazing and I love being able to just look at Christ and reflect on the true meaning of the season. It was especially amazing at night with the windows all around you. It was beautiful and a little magical.


Next we went to the movie about Joseph Smith. We have seen this a few times but it is always such a great remeinder of the remarkable man Joseph Smith was. It was great to go with Joe's family. Some of them had not seen it before and they loved it. It was also really fun to pay close attention to the scenes in Nauvoo. We are going there next week and it really got us excited to go. I think that Carthage Jail will have more meaning to us after watching the movie. I can't wait to be standing in the jail and to reflect on the events that took place.

After the movie we headed home!! The girls all fell asleep as we drove home. They were exhausted. I was so happy to have spent this time with our family. I hope we can make this a tradition for years to come!! We love Temple Square!!

O Chrstmas Tree

This year we had an interesting time putting up the Christmas tree. Joe is usually putting up the lights while the girls and I take pictures and get out the decorations. Due to Joe not being able to use his arm, we did things a little different. I put up the lights with the help of Joe and my mom and a really shaky ladder!! Kennady took the pictures and Sydney and Avery danced around and waited to help. Unfortunately, our tree was way too pokey this year so the girls did not want to touch it at all. But in the end we had a great night and we think we created a beautiful tree!! We changed our tree this year from blue and silver to red, green, and gold. It is always so much fun to sit by the tree and just enjoy the lights!!



Here we are at work...... lights are not my favorite thing to do. I definetly got a new appreciation for Joe because he has always put up the lights. And I hope to never have to do it again!!







Here are the girls enjoying the night. I think they had more fun using the camera then they did decorating the tree.



I had no idea what kind of pictures they were taking. Most were too blurry to use but I found these videos and thought they were cute.





We had a fun time trying to decorate our tree!!

Thanksgiving Weekend!

For Thanksgiving this year we headed up to Logan to stay with my dad!! We love Logan and it is always so much fun to go back. This year for Thanksgiving we had a small group. There was my dad, my step-mom Traci, Kelsi, Chris, Michael, A.J. and us!!






My dad and Traci did a wonderful job. They made a special turkey. It was so full of flavor!! I loved it. I think it was the best turkey I have ever had. We also had all the other fixin's!! Dinner was so yummy!! And of course we had lots of pumpkin pies!!

We had fun playing board games and watching movies. It is always fun just hanging out and talking. My girls love playing with their uncles too!!


Unfortunately Avery is scared to death of animals, especially dogs. My dad has a dog named Charlie. As you can see I did not get many pictures. Due to the fact that between having a baby that can't sit up, a husband that can't use his arm and a 2 year old that won't let me put her down on the ground because there is a dog, I was too busy to take a picture!! But even with the minor set backs, we had a great time. The food and the company were great. Thanks dad for a great Thanksgiving. And thanks so much for buying all the kid movies!!!

We ended up heading for home on Friday afternoon. Once we got home the girls were so excited about putting up their tree. We have 2 trees for Christmas. The one in the basement is for the kids stuff and they get to decorate it all by themselves (after I help with the lights). We finished this tree on Friday night. It was fun to decorate.







And Avery found a decoration that she fell in love with.... Dora!!




As this Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close I like to reflect on all the many things I am grateful for. My family. I have a great husband and wonderful children who love me despite all my weaknesses. I have great parents and step-parents who have taught me so much and are great examples and friends. Thanks for putting up with me for so long!! I also have a great extended family. They are always there for me and I love hanging out with all of them. I also have the best friends. Thanks for always looking our for me and for caring about my welfare. I could not get through life without your support, your shoulders, and your listening ears. I also LOVE where we live. It truly is a wonderful, caring, and giving neighborhood. Everyone here is also really fun and that makes it a fun place to live!! I have many other things that I am so grateful for but I could go on for ever. I will just say that I know that I am blessed and as the Christmas season begins I have a prayer that I can remember it's true meaning. I hope to take the time to enjoy my many blessings and the people in my life. I hope to reflect on the true meaning and make Christ the center of my life. I hope we can all find the peace we are looking for!! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Let Christmas begin!!

AUDREY!!

My little Audrey has her first tooth!! She had been sick then she was really grouchy for a few nights and honestly I was at my wits end!! Then one morning I was getting ready to give her medicine and I felt a tooth!! It really explained a lot!!




Now that her tooth has come in she has been so much happier. She has even slept through the night the last 2 nights. I am sure it won't last but I will take it!! Here is my sweet baby. I love her so much!!!











Audrey is now 6 months old and she keeps us smiling!!

We love visitors!!

My sister Kelsi, her boyfriend Chris, and my 2 brothers Michael and A.J. came for the weekend! It was a lot of fun. We ate at Texas Roadhouse, watched videos, the kids played a lot, Kelsi did make- over with the girls, we ate at Paradise Deli, and they went to church with us!!

I finally remembered my camera at the Deli. We were kinda silly and crazy!












I love my family and we love when they come to visit! It is so nice for my kids to have this time with them. They love it and look forward to visits so much!! Thanks guys for a fun weekend.

Radd Kids

Kennady had a Radd Kids graduation at her school on Friday. It was actually really fun!! She was able to show us her moves!! She learned about self defense and stranger danger. It has been really fun for her too!! She did such a great job and I was so proud of the things she accomplished!!