Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving we went to Jeremy's family from Wednesday until Sunday. We had such a good time and are so blessed to have such a good family. The only downside to it all was Jeremy and I had a little bit of the stomach flu and didn't get over it until Saturday. Sariah was so excited to go she talked to Grandma Baird all Wednesday that she was going to sleep at Grandma Shoes and her "friends" were going to be there. Sariah and Emily had such a blast and played really hard. Sariah, Kara and Karisa were going to sleep in Sariah's tent and Emily wanted to sleep with the big girls so bad. She climbed in pushed Karisa over, layed down and pulled the blanket up over her. She wasn't very happy that she wasn't old enough to sleep with them yet. They had a hard time sleeping the first night and they got up at 5 am. Then of course Friday morning Beth, Amber and I went Black Friday shopping! I love doing it and it is such a fun tradition to do with them. This year though there were not that many people at all. It has been way busier. After we went shopping Twila, a lady from Beth's ward, came over. We learned how to sew pillowcases and tablerunners. It was really easy and they are so cute! The boys watched the kids in the morning and then in the afternoon they went 4 wheeling. Terry was also sick and Saturday morning everyone started to feel good. Fran came up early in the morning and went fishing with Jeremy. They did really good and caught several fish. Saturday night Jeremy and I took family pictures so look for them in you Christmas cards! We also of course played board games. We played Apples to Apples, Bonanza and Settlers. Grandma and Grandpa played Uno Attack with all of the grandchildren. Following are several pictures.

Sariah's Dance Recital

Sariah took a dance class for about 2 1/2 months at the Orem Rec Center. She was very fun to watch and interesting to watch a 4 year old in dance. I would worry when she wasn't doing what she was supposed to but then I would look around and the other students weren't always doing it either. The first class time she was sort of leading the other girls. She would do something else or show the teacher something and the other girls would do the same. Or she would come out to tell me something and the other girls would come out also. Here are a couple of pictures and a video of her recital.

Fall Leaves

Sariah loves to play in the leaves every fall. My mom said that Emily was running around squealing.

Halloween

On Halloween Maceys has a little fishing pond and you can go trick or treating to all of the departments. I guess Emily got a little tired!For Halloween Sariah was a dinosaur. Grandma Hooper had made this for Isaac and she let us use it. Emily was a kangaroo. I got this costume at a yard sale for I think $2. We went over to Jason and Amber's for dinner and some trick or treating.

Jeremy dressed up for halloween by shaving his head into a mullett. He about killed his mother and Jason almost choked laughing so hard. It was awsome!

Carving Pumpkins

We had alot of fun carving our pumpkins. As soon as Sariah's pumpkin was carved she took off. Emily was so cute! Last year she was only 10 months old. I was cutting the top off Sariah's and Emily was pushing her pumpkin to me to do hers. While I was cutting Emily's she was pointing to it to show me where and how to cut. It was adorable!

Lost and Found Pictures

So way back in 2005 Jeremy decided to reformat my harddrive. He asked me if there was anything I wanted saved. I said no to my great dissapointment. We lost all of Sariah's baby pictures. I cried and cried for days and days. Lucky for me though I had uploaded 57 pictures to Shutterfly.com So I at least have the hospital pics, her first birthday and a trip to Flaming Gorge that we took with my family. I'm just going to show a few of my favorite because I am so happy that I have them.

Doesn't Jeremy look to young to have a baby?!

Boating with Grandma and Grandpa Shoes boat.

We have an escapee!!!

Cowgirl Kara washing dishes.

Grandpa Baird reading to Danny and Sariah.

Last Camping Trip

On Friday we went up to Strawberry for the last camping trip of the season. It was really nice weather and so nice to get out one last time. We usually just pull off of the road and camp. We forgot that it was hunting season and had to pay for a campsite. I was suprised there were a ton of people. We went fishing twice on Saturday. I caught a fish and Jeremy caught one. Terry caught like five or more fish. It was alot of fun.

Elizabeth had a fun activity for the girls. They made and decorated bat cupcakes.

Daddy and his baby girl Emily.
We were up nice and early (6:30) for the sunrise.
One of the many fish we caught.

First Snow Day

On October 12th we got the first snow fall of the season. Sariah was up at 7:00 AM getting her snow clothes on and saying there's snow outside! So I let her play in the snow for half an hour before getting ready for church.

Cleaning Tips from my Husband

So the couple of times Jeremy cleans (yes he does every once in awhile when he's given up on me doing it) I"ve learned from him. Number one vacuum the kitchen floor. Number two throw a whole bunch of water on the floor and mop it that way. It actually works and goes much faster! Thanks Sweetie!

Sariah's Birthday

For Sariah's 4th Birthday we had everyone over for a Strawberry Shortcake party. Since my cousin Melissa had her bridal shower the night before my Aunt Rosann was able to come to the party. Sariah had alot of fun and thanks everyone for her presents.

Being sang to before she blows out her candle.
Aunts and Uncles talkingGirl cousins playing with her new barbies
Landon and Carson playing Rock BandAunt Rosann, Sariah and Emily

Our First Family Vacation

When we go camping we always go with someone. Well this time we decided to go on the spur of the moment. We were getting ready to go for a bike ride in Provo canyon and Sariah went and got her blanket and teddy bear. She thought we were sleeping over so we decided to go camping. So this was our first family vacation and it was fun. We went and stayed up at Granite Flats and went fishing at Silver Lake. Jeremy caught three fish in one hour.

Jeremy and his girls

Grandma Williams Pool

The girls and I went with Grandma Baird and Uncle Jon to Grandma Williams. We had alot of fun swimming in the pool. Emily wasn't so sure about it but Sariah had alot of fun with the tube. I was afraid I'd have to hold her the whole time. Of course Grandma provided and a yummy lunch of corn dogs, cantalope and cottage cheese with tomatoes. She is always so good at feeding us.

Uncle Jon loves his blow up whale that he got for his birthday

Sariah having fun in the water with a tube that was left there

Emily and her beautiful Grandma Baird

The girls and their Great Grandma Williams

Uncle Jon and the girls

Family Fun

In July we had alot of family up to Grandma and Grandpa Shoes. On the 17 we had fun attending Jeremy's cousin Peter's wedding. Grandpa Hooper and Pat came up and Brittany and Tyler were here visiting. We had so much fun and were so happy to see everyone.

Sariah and Emily at Peter's wedding

Emily and her cousin Clara

The Shoemaker and Moss Grandkids

4th of July

So for the 4th of July we took our big summer trip with the Shoemakers. We went up to Strawberry Resevior for 4 nights and almost 5 days. This picture here is a hike we took where Sariah screamed at everyone and cried the whole way up. Needless to say she didn't like her first hike. Guess we need to go on more! :)

We went out on the boat where Jeremy caught one fish and I caught 2.

Emily had a couple of good naps. One was on the boat. I took Sariah on one machine and Jeremy took Emily on another. We went for a drive up to the ridge of the mountain. Emily fell asleep on the way back.

Sariah had alot of fun with her "Friends".

And here are a few of my favorite pictures.