The Blizzard of 2010....

Yesterday we woke up to some beautiful snow and it didn't stop there. It snowed and snowed and snowed all day. Casey got off early and took the kids and neighbors sledding behind the RZR. By the time I got off work it was really starting to come down again. We sledded until after dark and then Casey and the boys went out to build a snowman. It was the best kind of snow for snowman making and it didn't take long for "Frosty" to take shape. We went to bed and woke up this morning to over 2 ft of snow!!! I was shocked when the news said that Nephi measured 26" of snow. I loved it!! I guess that's the Utah girl coming out in me. Gavyn had slept over and they went right out to try out the new powder. Welcome winter just in time for Christmas!!

You can barely see the snowman and his top hat from the night before.

Where are my deer????

Gavyn & Cael

Cooper & Braxten

Kensie & Dad

Gavyn

Frosty

*sidenote* a couple of days later Nikki & Wyatt were up north shopping with the kids when my mom called to invite them to go sledding at the farm. Nikki said she talked to my mom for a minute about sledding and then said "Love you" and hung up the phone. Gavyn then asked from the back "was that Casey?" Wyatt then asked him why he thought it was Casey on the phone especially since Nikki had told the person "I love you" on the phone. Gavyn said because Nikki was talking about sledding not because she said "love you". We have laughed about this and I guess Casey must be a sledding god in Gavyns eyes.

Wasp Wrestling...

Cael was excited to start wrestling this year. Last year he didn't know quite what to think, but this year he has loved it. His buddy from school Jimmy Rosenbeck started this year and they have had fun learning the moves together. He is actually quite good if he applies himself. Sometimes he just wants to play and not pay attention, but we've been trying to encourage him to do his best every time. During one wrestle off he took down Will Harmon who is very good and well trained by his older brothers. He was so excited because as he put " Will was picking up all the kids and carrying them on his shoulder, but not me I got him down!" I love to see him grow and enjoy sports. Go Wasps!!!!

Cael & Jimmy

Rudolf the red nosed Kensie...

Kensie's dance group performed at Heritage Hills Care Center for the residents. I remember doing this when I was a little girl and it always scared me right to death. I was shocked when Kensie went right out there. She didn't dance much, but she did stay out there the whole time.

Dancing to "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer"

Ellie & Kensie

Karsyn, Mashayle, & Halle with her light-up nose.

The Santa Rap, my neighbors Braxten & Cooper are in this group and we laughed the whole time.

Singing "We wish you a Merry Christmas" to the residents

Smith Christmas Party 2010....

This year Grandma Morgan's Christmas party was held on Linda's birthday and the primary program. Cael's talk was "my love for Jesus grows when I pray". He did a really good job and had his part memorized. He said his favorite song to sing was "Follow the Prophet". We headed over to the party after for another yummy meal and then the kids exchanged gifts. Cael got a Nerf gun & Kensie got a new baby with sling. They both loved their gifts and Kensie wanted to go back the next day to "open pren".

Abbie, Kaitlyn, Reagan, Kensie, Cameron, Cael, Brityn, & Jaxson.

Grandma Morgan gave the great-grandkids ornaments. The girls opened angels and the boys trains.

Jarrett Christmas Party 2010.....

The annual Earl Jarrett family Christmas party was hosted by the Newton-Miller-Shepherd Family this year. We enjoyed turkey, potatoes, salads, & rolls for dinner. They kept us entertained with a ornament craft for the kids and games for the adults.

Ornaments....

Wayne & Connie

Dawson & Kensie

Machelle's husband Ron made these chimes to play christmas songs on. The kids loved them. Even some of the adults got a chance to play.

Conner, Gavyn, Cael, & Paige

Dad & Aunt Bonnie

Wayne, Bonnie, me, Nikki, Jennie, & Wyatt

This game was played by making a cirle by interlocking arms. Then a present was placed in the middle and the first person to kick the present out in front of them and pick it up won. I truely didn't understand the game and for some reason was trying to turn around and pick it up in stead of kicking it in front of me. The guys match was a lot more physical than the ladies.

Rebekah, Lyndsey, Jessica, me, & Jennifer

Present Walk..

The Audience -Grandpa, Rebekah, Richard, & Bonnie

Kensie's prize

Cael's prize

Drew helping Kensie color

We always look forward to this party because we have such a fun family. I can't wait until next year!

Ward Party 2010....

Cael's letter for Santa

Waiting for Santa

Santa & His Elf

Kensie wanted nothing to do with it.

Coloring a picture for the bishop

Elders serving

The primary singing

The Elders sang Silent night...If you look closely you can see Casey in the very back.

After the party Cael invited our neighbor Cooper over for a sleep over. This is the first time Cael has had a friend sleep over. They played the Wii for a minute and then went right to sleep.