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.