Laundry helper

It's been a while since I had a baby that would help with stuff like this. (OK it's been a while since I had a baby around) It's just interesting to see certain personality traits surface at such a young age.

January day in the park

The girls had the day off and Joel decided we needed time at the park. After picking up some KFC we headed out. It wasn't warm, but it was nice, especially considering that it was a mid-January day!

Mardi's 15th Birthday

Mardi decided to celebrate her birthday the same night we were at Wilson's for Christmas. So this picture was taken in December. Her birthday was in the middle of the week and Wilson's weren't going to be able to come. She got a new phone case, books and a gift card from us and money from Wilsons so that she could buy some slippers at Wal-mart.

New Years Eve

This year we had New Years at home, with just the little girls. Usually the big girls go to the church sponsored New Years dance but one of their friends in the ward had a party at his house and it sounded like most everyone was going there. Tersa originally planned to go to the dance anyway but didn't. They had a good time. Just before midnight Joel broke out the sparkling cider and right after he went and picked up the big girls. (Who wanted our traditional sparkling cider when they got home. Good thing we left a bit for them.)

2011 was a good year. We hit several milestones, had people come to see us, no serious illnesses developed and Joel has a job. (No we weren't worried about him losing his, we are just glad to have one.)

Wilson Christmas

I forgot my camera when we went to Wilson's for our traditional celebration. Mandy was kind enough to send me what she took.
I think it is funny that the little kids sat together and the older ones sat together. Payten is by Mardi.