It's Been Awhile Update

I see it has been awhile since I have posted. Rather than feeling completely over whelmed with trying to catch up and write about what has been going on for the last six months. I will just a post a few of my favorite pictures and move on. I am hoping to keep things more up-to-date and document what is going on in our crazy busy lives. School takes up most of my time and can be overwhelming.

 

 

July Vacation to Red Fish Lake, Idaho with Kyle & Misty's family

 

 

Craters of the Moon

 

Fishing at Massacre Rock in Idaho

 

Parker walking in a parade behind BIG BLUE.

 

Thanksgiving with my kiddos. I am very thankful for the joy they bring to my life.

 

Kids are easily entertained. Thanksgiving.

 

Thanksgiving on the farm. All the Vea 2nd cousins.

 

Decorating the Christmas Tree. Kind of nice I didn't have to do much.

 

Maisie celebrating her birthday at Grandma and Grandpa Julander's.

 

One of my favorite pictures of me and Maisie. Shopping in Kohl's.

 

New Year's Eve fun. 

 

I Love watching Parker read. His favorite books right now are Geronimo Stilton.

 

Parker and Tyson enjoying their first sleepover. They were both so excited.

 

Celebrating Leap Year.

2013 Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving at my families this year. We wish we could do the traditional every other year thing, but we have to work around Eric's schedule and if he has enough time off to go to Price. This year he only had Thanksgiving and Friday off, but had to work the weekend. Since Eric got off work Thanksgiving morning, he took a nap and then came over a little later. My contributions this year were green bean casserole, shrimp, brussel sprouts, chocolate pie, and pumpkin fluff pie. We had a great Thanksgiving feast and enjoyed time with the family. The ladies planned their shopping adventure. It ended up being me, Shanna, Kirsten, Misty and Kyle. Jason & Chase went to Walmart and then went home after that. This year there wasn't much to go after. I was trying to find a good deal on a TV for Maisie for Christmas, but wanted to make sure I was getting a decent TV. We started at Walmart at about 5:00. We didn't get too much there other than sheets and a few other small items. Then we went to Shopko. I still was after TV, but didn't end up getting one there. They handed out all the tickets before we got there. We had to stand in line for about an hour before they opened the doors. Kyle was so willing to run about a block to 7-11 and got us all hot chocolates. I ended up with a couple of shirts. Kyle and Misty went home after Shopko. Misty had to work early Friday morning, so they didn't want to be out all night. We went to Kirsten's house and re-looked at the ads. There just wasn't much out there this year. We stayed up for awhile and then decided to take a little nap. We didn't get much sleep, but a little helped. We got up at about 5 and Shanna and I went to Ogden. We went to IFA for some slippers Maisie wanted and then Big 5 for a ping pong table for my mom and then Rite Aid and Walgreen's. Nothing too exciting. I think I have decided that I don't like Black Friday shopping anymore. It just cuts too much into Thanksgiving and we don't get to enjoy hanging out with family. We didn't get any leftovers and we had to shove one piece of pie as we were rushing out the door. I just hate that they keep moving the time of the sales up earlier and earlier. My parents are so kind to volunteer to have the kids sleepover every year so that we can go shopping. In return, we pick up a few things for my mom. This year she really wanted to buy outfits for three girls at her school that just don't have any clothes. We were able to find full outfits for the three girls and kept it under $100. 

I went and picked up the kids from my mom's and was home about 11:30. Come to find out, Eric decided to do a little Black Friday shopping himself. I couldn't believe he got early and went shopping. He said he couldn't sleep so decided to go see if there was any great deal he couldn't pass up. He ended up getting me a vest from Sportsman's Warehouse. 

Sallie's dad was here for the week of Thanksgiving so we spent some time visiting with them Friday night. He brought his girlfriend LaRue with him this time. They are great people and we enjoy spending time with them and visiting.