Planet 51

Every Christmas my mom and her cute husband Bob take the family to a movie. This year since they were gonna be in Hawaii (lucky them!) during our usual time we decided to go the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We went to see Planet 51 and then to their home for an amazing lunch! Thanks Mom and Bob!

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving this year was a BUSY day! We hit both sides of the family.....which made for a lot of fun, family and running around! We hit Travis and Sarah's house for dinner, then went to Nate's parents home for dessert with his family. Although I had the camera the ENTIRE day I only ended up taking it out at the Burke family dinner.....unfortunately! Anyhow....here are a few highlights from dinner at Travis and Sarah's house.

Why is it so blasted difficult to get a decent family picture? This was the best we could do after several attempts......((((SIGH))))

Still in love after all of these years....THANKFUL for that!

Another difficult shot.....these two are almost impossible to get a decent shot of!

She was obsessed with this awesome horsie!

Joe and Shelley Burke Wedding

On November 20th, 2009 at the Salt Lake City Temple my older brother Joe wed Shelley Nelson. It was a beautiful day and we are so excited for them! Welcome to the family Shelley! We are glad you are here!

First dance as Husband and Wife

Here's to you Babe!

Happy 34th Birthday Nate! I love you, thanks so much for being the wonderful man that you are! I am happiest when I am by your side!

Thank you so much for being the great, hands-on Daddy that you are! The kids love you and are better for it! Looking forward to another 34 years with you!

Six Years of Joyful Energy

Dear Chub,

I can hardly believe that it has been SIX years since my little surprise was born! The time sure is flying! I want you to know that I LOVE YOU! You bring such joyful energy into our home and I LOVE IT! You are all boy and so much fun! I am super happy to be your mommy and am enjoying every minute of it! I want you to know that you are a huge blessing in my life, you keep me young, you help me see the joy and wonder in everything! You also help me to see how AWESOME, and SUPER DUPER everything is! Thank you so much for being you and for being SUPER DUPER yourself! I LOVE you Chubby!

Love, your Mama

This photo was taken tonight at Target of all places (thus the Christmas trees!) It was Six years to the minute since Chub was born! See what I mean about Joyful Energy?

For Sale!

This is our Ogden house. We bought it in September 1999, when Ethan was 4 months old. We lived there for 7 years before moving to our current home. We tried renting it out, it did not work out. So, now it is on the market! It has about 2100 square feet. We have just put in fresh 2 tone paint throughout, brand new carpet throughout, all new 2 inch wood blinds, and replaced most of the light fixtures, among other things. So if you know anyone that wants to move to the East Bench of Ogden let us know! 2168 Polk Ave
We just repainted the entire outside as well.

Upstairs Bathroom

Master Bedroom with private deck to backyard

Bedroom #2

Living Room

View of Dining Area

Kitchen

Downstairs Family Room

Bedroom #3

Bedroom #4

Downstairs Bathroom

Halloween 2009

Tiny Man as Optimus Prime

Ladybug as Super Girl

Chub as Jango Fett

Cincess as a Mermaid

Nate as a Ninja

At Marketstars annual Halloween Carnival at the Davis County Fairgrounds

In case you were wondering what I was for Halloween, I was a girl who finally didn't have to wear paint clothes everyday for a month! We also told the kids that I was an unripe pumpkin.