BYU Game

Last night we went to the BYU vs. San Diego State game. It was so fun and the boys loved the atmosphere. We really wore them out.

2011 Changes

Kyle is wearing big boy pants. We will see how long it last!
New Sunbeam. He loves it. Every Sunday he askes if he can skip sacrament and go straight to his class.
New Haircut.

Newest member of our family.

5 Year Anniversary

It was really nice to go out with Eric last night to celebrate our anniversary. We went to dinner at Chili's then went shopping. When we got home that night we ate our favorite dessert and watched a movie. I feel so lucky to be married to my best friend. We are truly happy together. We look forward to many more great years.

Preschool

It was my turn to teach preschool again. Our lesson this week was on money and how to earn it. I put the kids to work around my house to earn some change. They dried dishes, swept, vacuumed and wiped down our cars. They were so eager to help. For our craft they colored their own piggy banks. They were very excited so add the money they had earned. Our color this week was green so for our snack we had all green items. Apples,green froggy treats and gatorade. For our game we played Penny-Penny who has the Penny. Now my boys have been asking me what else they can do for money.

Christmas Fun

Went to Idaho for christmas this year. The weather was surprisingly great.We had everyone over for swimming in the hotel, went to pizza hut for christmas eve dinner. Had a wonderful christmas day dinner at Beckys house.My grandma Bateman drove up to see everyone.It was alot of fun to see my family. Hope everyone had a merry christmas.In the Hotel we let Jack and Kyle open one of their presents early and I'm glad we did because they played forever.
They were excited for thier new pajamas and presents.It was so fun.
Cousins had a lot of fun together.

Went to lunch for Becky and Amandas birthday.
Lights were beautiful and very crowded.

They had fun seeing santa at the ward christmas party. Kyle ran to him with his arms wide open.

Took the kids iceskating with Santa when some of Erics family was in town. The kids really didn't get into it but the atmosphere was fun.

Broken Computer

So tomorrow we are finally going to get our laptop fixed. I have so many things to blog about. It's been driving me crazy that I have not been able to post. We had a great christmas in Idaho and it was nice to see family and friends. Stay tuned for pictures...hopefully soon.

Elf Hunt

Took the kids to Gardiner Village. They set up an Elf Hunt to go around and find all the ones on display. Then they give you a candy cane if you find them all. We did pretty good.

The Barber Shop Elves.

Ironing

So today I pulled out the iron and board to do some of Erics shirts. Jack and Kyle both looked at me with their mouths open..."Mommy, whats that...what are you doing?" Seriously? I have never ironed in front of them before? Everyone who knows me knows I hate to iron.I dont own anything that really needs to be ironed.Its the last thing on my list when it comes to being a wife.So last, that I have seen Eric pulling out the board on a Sunday morning at 8:45 to do a white shirt. Oops.But hey, at least I made him a fabulous breakfast that morning. And a big breakfast is always on the top of my list.Anyway, Jack took a picture of me. He probebly thought he would never see it again. .

Good friends

This is one of my mission companions. We had fun serving together...or atleast I did.I remember one time I pushed her into a small stream while walking home for lunch.Then she got me right back. We were already wet from the rain and it gave us both a good laugh. She was so fun to serve with and we could always joke around. Tonight we got together for dinner. It was so fun to see her and get caught up on things.

Under The Sea

It was my turn to teach this week for preschool. We did an "Under the Sea" theme. It was so fun. Its great to have them all over. Definatly alot of work. I love how kyle gets to join right in when its my turn. He feels like such a big kid. We are going to take the kids to the Aquarium this week for their field trip.
While talking about crabs I tried to teach them to do the "crab walk". They raced and it was fun.
For a snack I made blue jello and put cut up grapes in it. I told them it was the sea with fish in it.
They made fish bowls for their craft.


They were all very excited to take their own fish home.