Christmas 2011

The kids patiently waiting to open presents!

 

MaKayla got her Class of 2013 Ring

 

Izzy got a pet turtle from MaKayla

 

Emily got a Dianosaur Train lego set

 

Andy got Mr Potato Head

 

Brad got and iPad

 

Brad got me a new Chef Knife YAY!

 

And of course my favorite part is seeing everyone dressed up in their new Church clothes!

 

 

 

Tuachan's Nativity

All bundled up

 

What we really look like!

 

One of our favorite family traditions is going to the Nativity Play at Tuachan. It is absolutely freezing, but it always gets us into the Christmas Spirit. Not pictured but we also went with Brad's family who were all here for Christmas

December Performances

MaKayla, Izzy and Emily

 

 

This year all 3 girls got to perform at the Dickens festival and Jubilee of Trees. It was so fun watching them all grow into beautiful dancers!

 They each have their own personality that definately shows!

Decorating for Christmas

Brad's favorite part of Christmas is climbing the tall ladder ;)

 

Our Elf on the Shelf

 

 

Every year we decorate a ginger bread house

 

Brad cutting down the Big Tree

 

Our Big Tree..this year the kids got Brad a train to go around it!

 

Our Little Tree, because one tree is not enough ;)

Camp Pulse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Izzy got the opportunity to go to Camp Pulse in Las Vegas this year. It was 2 intense days of dance training taught by some of the best and famous choreographers! She had an absolute blast and I had such a fun time watching her and spending the weekend with her!

Grafton Ghost Town

 

 

 

 

 

We took some time with the kids and drove out to Grafton. It is a little ghost town just outside of Zion. The kids had fun looking at the old buildings and tractors. It is absolutely beautiful!

Date Night

Riding to Airport in stye

 

 

Having Brad as a helifopter pilot has its perks! Tonight we got the opportunity to take a Motorcyle ride to the airport and then Brad flew me around St. George area and watched the sun go down. It was beautiful and amazing!

Halloween 2011

All my Pumkins with thier Pumkins :)

 

Andy was a soldier

 

Emily was a Devil

 

Izzy was Dorothy

 

Halloween is always a favorite holiday of mine. I love everyone getting dressed up and handing out candy. This was another great year! I don't know why I dont have a picture of MaKayla I will have to add one if I can find it :)

MaKayla Sadies Dixie High

The Group!

 

MaKayla and her date Dante

 

MaKayla's friend Ashley and Cousin Topher

 

Back of Sweatshirts

 

MaKayla went to sadies this year with Dante. They had fun eating pizza playing on the playground and hanging out. We are so glad she has such a fun group of kids to go out with!

MaKayla Snow Canyon Sadies Dance

MaKayla and Garret

 

 

MaKayla got asked to the Snow Canyon Homecoming Dance by her friend Garret. They play on the same soccer team. He was so nice to her and said "Im the luckiest boy tonight" I agreed! She looked absolutely stunning as always!

Andy's 2nd Birthday

Andy's Birthday Cake

 

Trying to blow out candle

 

Opening Presents!

 

His tool set! The drill really spins and he loves it!

 

Enjoying his cake!

 

Andy turned 2 years old and is growing so much!

We are so proud of him and he brings so much joy and laughter to us all! Lots of family came and celebrated with us. We love the support of all of them!

Izzy's Baptism

Izzy in her New Dress

 

Izzy and her Best Friend Brawnwin

 

Izzy, MaKayla, Emily, and Andy

 

Izzy and Grandma and Grandpa Kroff who Confirmed her

 

Izzy and Uncle Ron, Aunt Suzie, and Topher

 

Izzy and Danyelle, Misty, and Rex

 

Izzy and Great Grandpa  and Grandma Hawker

 

Izzy with Mom and Dad

 

Izzy with Uncle Justin and Aunt Jessica

 

Izzy with her Grandpa Bankhead who Baptised her

 

Izzy with Grandma and Grandpa Bankhead

 

We are so proud Izzy made the decision to be baptised into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So many wonderful family and friends joined her in her celebration. Many are not in these pictures but she is so grateful for all who supported her.