Preschool Program

Today was Madison's Christmas program at school. She did such a wonderful job. I was so impressed with their teacher, Ms. Steed, who taught 4 year olds 5 different Christmas songs--one of which was "Feliz Navidad". Luckily I videoed the event because as you'll see my husband wasn't a very good picture taker!



Before the program the kids were able to sit with their families and have story time. This was so cute...

Shameful!

OK so someone can nominate me for the worst mother of the year, but I have never put up a Christmas tree in the 4 years that Madison has been on this earth. No I'm not Scrooge, but we are either in Utah or at my in-laws, so what is the point of going to all that work for nothing? This year however when we were down in Utah for Thanksgiving and my mom got out her tree Madison begged my mom to buy me a tree so she could decorate one. Put away the tissues....it's not like I don't let her celebrate Christmas. When we got home and I told my mother-in-law what Madison said she went right out with Madison and bought her her very own tree of which they put up and decorated in Madison's room(I guess since I didn't help I don't get to enjoy the tree).


Then today when we got home there was another little tree that "santa" had snuck in and put up in her room and it was complete with snow. Madison is s so lucky to have such a great Grandma and I know that she will remember this for years and years. Thank you Claudia! Now everyone can now lay off the guilt trip because Madison has not 1 but 2 trees!

Misc.

I got back from Utah a few days ago and it was such a bittersweet trip! I was able to spend some quality time with my Grandma who isn't doing so well and isn't expected to make it to Christmas. Knowing that was the last time I would most like say goodbye to her alive was really tough. My Grandma is such a sweet lady and you never realize how much someone influences your life until you are looking back on all the memories over the years. She has been such a wonderful example in my life and I will sorely miss her!


On a good note...I had an awesome time with the family on Thanksgiving! Good food, family and football- what more could you ask for?

Kinsi, Brinley and Madison

Madison went to her first Jazz game with my dad and instead of getting great pictures of her at the game...my dad couldn't figure out how to work the camera so I had to take one of her after in her new Jazz Jersey.

Cousin Dylan looks thrilled doesn't he?

To top the trip off we took pictures of all the grandkids with Grandma and boy was that FUN! Enjoy mom because I refuse to participate again until all the kids are over the age of 18!

Family Pictures

We went and took family pictures (my husaband's whole family)a few Sunday's ago. It turned out to be beautiful weather and for Canada in October it was a miracle it wasn't snowing!! My mother-in-law hired a wonderful photographer who had the best ideas! These are just a few snapshots that I took, so I can't wait to see the actual pictures.

They look so much like brothers!



Madison is so photogenic!

Is it almost over?!?!

For those of you that know me well know that I HATE Halloween. I've been lucky the last few years because Madison hasn't been interested...but this year with her being in school and having a Halloween party I had to dress her up. Luckily Grandma got her a mermaid costume in Utah last time she was there. It was a small, but Madison will be able to wear this costume for the next 3 years or so - so handy little me (NOT) had to come up with a concoction that would suffice so that Madison could walk. Yes it looks like I stuffed her a bit here and there but that is just access costume I pinned up.


Madison showing her costume to the class. Her teacher, Ms. Steed is dressed as a princess and looks beautiful!

Madison's preschool class

Better Late Than Never

OK so I was tagged the first week of October and I'm just getting around to it....Sorry Jo.
8 favorite t.v. shows
1: House
2: The Office
3: Without a Trace
4: Monday Night Football
5: Saturday College Football
6: Law & Order
7: Law & Order: SVU
8: Hockey games
8 favorite restaurants (of course NONE of them are in Canada!)
1: Bajio
2: Su Casa
3: Rumbi
4: California Pizza Kitchen
5: Los Hermanos
6: Quizno's (til they got rid of my favorite sandwich)
7: Maverick Ice Cream!!
8: Pizza Factory
8 things that happened yesterday (that's hard because it was a Sunday)
1: Went to Church
2: Had a fire alarm during Sacrament Meeting (and it was only 20 degrees outside!!)
3: Played DS
4: Took a nap
5: made bread, beans and a birthday cake for Joanna
6: Went over to Don & Claudia's for dinner
7: Had our Home Teachers over
8: Watched Football
8 things to look forward to
1: Coming to Utah for Thanksgiving!!!
2: Somewhat warmer weather
3: BYU/Utah game
4: Christmas
5: Hopefully going somewhere cool for a BYU bowl game (keep your fingers crossed)
6: Summer
7: Noon tomorrow for my diet coke
8: Eating my daily bowl of ice cream
8 things i love about fall
1: FOOTBALL!!!
2: Crisp evenings
3: The fall smell
4: Thanksgiving Dinner (and I get 2 :)
5: Pumpkin smell and pumpkin pie
6: Season Premieres
7: Did I mention Football???
8: Start of hockey season
8 things on my wishlist
1: go to Rome
2: Go to Jerusalem
3: Move somewhere warm
4: to be happy
5: make a difference in someone's life
6: Happiness for my friends and family
7:
8:

8 people I tag??? Do I know 8 people? I guess everyone who is on my blogging list and anyone else who would like to participate.

Doubly Blessed

So not only is today Canadian Thanksgiving of which I have much to be grateful for...but the thing I am most grateful for is celebrating her 4th birthday! Happy Birthday Madison Rose! I can't believe how quickly time flies. We had Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday-so today we did a little shopping, had her favorite waffles for dinner and then we had chocolate cake with white frosting and sprinkles on top.


Madison licking the beaters after we made her birthday cake


Opening High School Musical 1 (I am SOOOO excited to have another HSM so I don't have to watch HSM 2 over and over-- day in and day out!)

She also received her very own DS from Grandma (thanks Grandma), lots of clothes, cool books (thanks Uncle Al & Aunt Cindy), paint that can be used on windows but is "supposed to wash off with a paper towel" (THANKSSSS Uncle Jon!) and of course Sharpay from HSM that sings. We love you baby girl!