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Introducing our new addition to the family

"Bella" our new puppy. Yes, I know I broke down and did it. We bought a dog. We get to bring her home on February 5. She was born on December 14, so she needs a couple more weeks with Mom. She is so cute!! We love her already.

She's playful already!

Wish us luck! It's definitely going to be a lot of work!

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My pride and joys.......

Sledding

The girls went sledding in my Mom's backyard today with the help of Cole. There's not a ton of snow and we found the tube had a hole. They were able to make a few runs and had fun doing it.

Happy New Year

Happy 2010! I have some new years resolutions of my own that I would like to accomplish.

To name a few:

• Eat Healthier
• Save a little more so we can get in a house
• Go on more dates with my husband
• Spend more time in Cedar City with my grandparents

Here's a few pictures from our New Year's celebration. We had a low key get together which I personally enjoyed more than usual. Except for the fact that my Mom was gone. We went bowling first and then went to my Aunt Paula's house for some food and to ring in the New Year.

Below: My brother Cole and his friend Danny

Below: Silly Ashlyn

Below: Ashlyn has the silliest faces

Below: Alexis and Uncle Cole

Below: Part of the clan. The usual face that Cody ALWAYS makes. (Travis looks a little evil)

Below: Ashlyn was SO excited to bowl.

Below: Ashlyn and Mommy

Below: Alexis getting ready to bowl. (sorry the pic is a bit blurry)

We wish you the best for 2010 and hope it is wonderful!

Christmas Day

Christmas morning, the anticipated day. Alexis was excited, Ashlyn wasn't fully sure what was going on. It was a nice and relaxing day. I made breakfast and my Mom, Grandma and brother came over. Then we relaxed for the afternoon. We got just enough relaxation to make a turkey dinner and my Dad and stepmother came over. I can definitely say that I am glad it is over.

Below: The girls waiting to come down to see if Santa visited.

Below: Ashlyn creeping her way down the stairs with her baby. I'm not sure she knew exactly what was going on

Below: Ashlyn was excited when she realized Santa came and she got to open more presents.

Below: More presents

Below: Alexis was SO excite for her presents.

Below: Lex and Daddy

Below: The gang playing Hungry, Hungry Hippos. It was pretty hilarious. My Grandma even got in on the fun!

Below: Grandma and Papa's presents

Below: New shoes!

Merry Christmas! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas just as we did!

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at my Grandma's house. It was good time, good company and some good singing. I wish I had a video of our Christmas singing. Alexis was really getting into it.

Below: Alexis and Ashlyn with the newest Great Grandbaby

Below: Ashlyn with Uncle Cole

Below: Most of the cousins: Me, Cole, Katlin Cody and Travis

(Cody and Trav being goofy as usual)

Below: Alexis opening a Christmas present.

Below: Ashlyn opening a Christmas present

Below: Ashlyn and Grandma

Below: Kate and Alexis picking on Travis.

Below: Alexis smiling for the camera.

Zoo Lights

We went to the Zoo tonight and had dinner with Santa and saw the Zoo Lights. It was SO much fun. Definitely better than anything we have done before. Dinner was good, Santa and Mrs. Clause were great, zoo lights were amazing, and the kids had a GREAT time! Thank you Aunt Shelley and Mom for a wonderful evening!

Below: Kate and Lex with Mrs. Clause

Below: All 4 girls with Santa. Ashlyn, Alexis, Kate & Bree

Below: Lex and Ash with Santa

Below: Kate and Bree being silly

Below: Riding the Carousel

Below: Kate riding the Carousel

Below: My Mom, Me and the girls having dinner with Santa

Below: Lex and Grandma. How cute!