Jenna's Moment

Jenna missed her Christmas dance recital this year because she had pink eye and chicken pox. So we let her show us her dances at mom's house. She got all dressed up and did both of her dances for us. She is such a beautiful dancer. She didn't have much room in the basement, but she still did wonderful. It's such a bummer she had to miss the recital!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent with my mom's family at her house. We made homemade Clam Chowder and Brocolli Cheese soup. Aunt Joy made her bread bowls! We did our annual gift exchange and had lots of fun. The hot item this year was White Chocolate Oreos, travel blanket with pillow, and WD 40. It was fun to spend the night with all mom's family. After we ate dinner, we headed to Chris's brother's house. Cole always has great appetizers and it's a good time over there. Unfortunately, I forgot to take any pictures of us over there. We didn't exchange gifts that night, but Cole gave us the presents from her. We got an awesome blanket and pillow for our trailer. Thanks everyone for the wonderful Christmas Eve!

Everyone loved our tie dyed shirts and wanted one for themselves. I got one for Zach, Jenna, and Quinn. Quinn got a Scentsy from Beth (he was soooo excited!) Chris got Braden that cool poster of himself (We got it framed too!) Everyone had great gifts for each other! Braden tried my new coat on, and had some additions to it!

Thunder Mountain Railroad

For Dad's birthday, we went on a train ride in Horseshoe Bend! Mom has wanted to do this for some time, but it didn't work out 'til now. We went on a ride with Santa and Christmas carolers. There were Christmas lights on the train and we got to eat cookies and drink hot chocolate. The biggest bummer was that they left the lights on the train while we were riding. We couldn't see anything out the windows. They had a little village we stopped to look at on the way back to base. Overall, we had a lot of fun sitting around talking with each other.

Piano Recital

I have been teaching piano lessons since school started. I have six students and it is so much fun to watch them learn and grow. I had a Christmas recital with my mom's students on Monday. The kids did such a great job. I felt like a proud mom watching her kids accomplish something big. I had so much fun seeing how far they have come since they started. This picture shows how packed the house was. The other pictures are of my students.

My 27th Birthday

I celebrated my 27th Birthday last week. Chris and I went to Utah for the weekend. We had a wonderful family party on Saturday with his relatives. Saturday night, Grandma made me a strawberry cake. I was so excited, she makes it for the grandkids in Utah and I felt so privileged to have one too! Don't you love the tie-dyed shirts!

FHE @ Grandma's

Grandma Patty had us all over to her house last week for family home evening. She shared Christmas stories and had a wonderful dinner. One of the stories was about a blue blanket that was given to the Savior. Each family was given a blanket and asked to hand it down to each family member until Christmas. After each person has had it, we will then give it to a homeless shelter, along with anything else we have to give. The kids had a great time listening to the stories and it was a fun night all around. Don't believe the look on Beth's face, she really did have a good time too!

The After

So, Suzy had a big week and today was the biggest. She has been doing so well in her new house, new bed, new kennel. But, every once in awhile is still scared. Monday, she had to visit the vet and got a clean bill of health (and two shots!) Today she had to go to the groomer. It took 2 hours to give her a bath, clip her nails, and brush her teeth. She came home with a great haircut and a pretty purple bow in her hair! I think she feels like a new woman!