Christmas 2012

I love Christmas! This year we stayed in St. George with Brad's parents for Christmas. It was the first time we were not at our own house Christmas morning. We had a fun time and got to share it with Brads parents, and Brother Scott and his family.

 

We did our usual tradition of going to my Mom's house for Christmas dinner and then the grandkids act out the Nativity scene.

 

Tradition at Grandma Hawkers is she always gets all the grandkids matching pajamas. Notice Andy is replaced by the dog cause he fell asleep before we got to the pajamas.

 

Christmas morning all our kids with thier stockings

 

MaKayla got a Laptop this year

 

Izzy got an iPod

 

Andy and Emily both got LeapPads

 

Brad got sweet Pilot Sunglasses

 

I got a sweet watch for Running

December Activities

December is usually a busy month and this year was no exception. We had a fun time doing lots of fun activities with the kids and family. Here are some of our favorite moments!

 

Helping Grandma Hawker decorate her Christmas Tree

 

Visiting my family. Briggs, Andy, and Braiden are all the same age. They had so much playing like Army men and wrestling with each other!

 

Decorating Gingerbread Men

 

We went to the Ethel M Chocolate Museum. We saw how they make and package their chocolate. They also have a huge cactus garden all lit up with lights.

 

A night out at Chucke Cheese!

 

Its blurry but a family photo at the Christmas Display at the Bellagio

Me and Emily got to spend a day Christmas Shopping!

 

Brad and I at his work Sundance Christmas Party

 

 

MaKayla and Brad

We went out shopping and having fun together!

Grandma Boberg 87th Birthday

Today Grandma Boberg turned 87!

 

She is living in an assisted living home and suffers from dimentia. When we asked her how old she thought she was she said 32 was too old, and laughed when we tolder her she was 87, she said
"well if thats how old I am, then I'm that old" Even though she doesnt know who we are or remember that we were there, it is always special for my kids to see her and get to know her.

Gilcrease Orchard

Andy in the Apple Trees

 

Grandma Hawker and Andy

 

MaKayla and Emily

 

Brads Parents came into town to visit for Andy's Brithday. We decided to take them to the Gilcrease Orchird in Summerlin. They had fun picking apples, pears, and playing in the haystack maze.

Izzy's 9th Birthday

Izzy turned 9 this year and we celebrated all weekend long! Her Grandma and Grandpa Hawker came and brought cousins Ali, Mandi, and Gweneth. My Nephew Brandon came and brought his kids also. We went to Chucky Cheese for the Brithday party, Grandma Hawker took Izzy to see Phantom of the Opera for her present, and then we spent a day walking around Vegas looking at some fun casinos. It was such a fun time and so great to have so much family time!

Izzy sporting her Birthday Glasses

 

Grandma and Grandpa Hawker with Izzy and her Birthday Doll

 

All her cousins at Chucky Cheese

 

Chucky Cheese and Izzy

 

Izzy got to choose someone to go into the ticket booth with her, so she choose Emily. She choose wisely cause Emily grabbed the 1000 ticket prize! It was awesome!

 

Izzy and Grandma Hawker ready for Phantom of the Opera

 

Gweneth, Izzy , Emily, and Ali

 

Mandi (not so happy) and MaKayla

 

MaKayla and Izzy

California Vacation Part 1

When we found out Brad was going to be starting a new job, we knew it was going to be a long time until we would have the chance to take the kids on a Vacation. So we decided to pack up and head to California for a weekend getaway. We took Hailey with us and we had so much fun. We stayed down the street from Redondo Beach, boogie boarded at Huntington Beach, and got to see Auntie Beth. We had such a great time with the kids. I am so grateful we got to go!

All of us sporting our sunglasses!

 

Andy loved watching the waves

 

Emily and Brad

 

Auntie Beth with all the girls

 

Me and Brad with Auntie Beth and Uncle Dave

 

Of course we had to go to Chucky Cheese!

 

 

We went to some fancy place totally wet after boogie boarding :)

 

On the way home from the beach everyone was tired and happy! Such a fun cozy ride!

Solar Eclipse

When a solar eclipse comes around, we take is seriously! We drove out to the sweet spot to get the best view of it! We spent the day playing and hanging out together. I didnt get any really cool pictures, but you get the idea. It was fun teaching and having fun with the kids.

Our Little camp at the sweet spot

 

 

 Everyone huddled in the shade, it was really hot!

 

 

The best picture I had of it with my phone

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

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.