My little man

Braden has been such a joy in our family. He's loving, kind, helpful and super funny. He loves going to school and loves to learn. His favorite subject in school is math and reading. He is one of the top readers in his class. He is always quick to help when needed and is considerate to other people. He loves sports and is an awesome soccer player. He loves primary and likes to volunteer to give the prayer or a talk when needed.

You never know

Abby is such a joy in our family. She loves to help with her baby sister, she loves to help me cook and loves to wrestler with her big brother. She has a contagious smile and a laugh that makes you laugh too. She loves school and just this week has shown a huge interest in reading. She says corky things all of the time and can be a big tease at times. Abby can also turn on a dime. She can be stubborn, dramatic and grumpy very quickly. She loves primary and loves learning new things everyday.

Can't get enough

I am so in love with this girl. She is funny, smart, and gives the best hugs and kisses. Today she tried to walk. She would take two steps then fall and then kept doing it over and over again. Gavin in the second councilor in the Bishopric and today he was conducting and Ellie kept yelling Daddy, Daddy. It was pretty funny. She likes to wave and say hi and she finally got the bye bye down while opening and closing her hand. She can say ball and dog and the thing that melts my heart the most is the loving and fun relationship she has with her big brother Braden.

Merry Christmas!!!!!

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Our trip to Utah was wonderful. We were so blessed to be able to spend Christmas with family.

What we've been up too

This is what we have been up too since Gavin has been gone.



Lots of messes from Ellie.Lots of candy.
Visiting teaching gifts.
Teacher and bus driver gifts.
Abby's class party craft.
Ellie being adventurous.
Braden and Abby making a craft.
Lots of baths to get rid of Ellie's bum rash.
It really has been a fun week.

And he's off

Gavin flew to Arizona today to hopefully find a job. He has about a half a dozen interviews in the next six days. Keep your fingers crossed.

Utah here we come

That's right we are heading to Utah for Christmas. Thanks to my parents who made it possible. The kids and I will leave on the 16 and Gavin will join us on the 22. We are SO excited.