Winter 2013

We have been traveling....a lot! First of the year, kick 2013 off with a trip to EDEN, where we went sledding for the day with our cousins and Nana and Papa Rogers. So much fun! The kids loved it- Alex went all day

 For Valentine's Day, we had parties at each kids' classroom except Jake. He had his first Valentine's 6th Grade Dance-

 All the girl's played games and ate treats

 Jake had "fun" at his first Valentine's Dance. Look how handsome!

 The first week in March, Nana and Papa Rogers took us to California! It was Alex's first Airplane ride! The kids' all were excited to fly again: headed to DISNEY"LAND!

 We went to California Adventures the first day. Jacob and Jonah loved the bigger rides: Screamer, Toystory, Tower of Terror. The next day, we went to Disneyland all day. Ashley and Alex loved Toon Town to meet all the characters.

 Alex was a trooper. Since he was just a thumbnail short for the rides, papa put some tissue in his shoes so he could ride them and HE DID! Cars 2 was his favorite. Ashley loved it too! She even went  on the bigger rides with me!

 We loved Space Mountain!

The last day, we all went to the beach. It was Alex's first time there and he didn't quite know what he thought of the waves. But we loved the sunshine and we loved being with our family! Thanks to our Nana and Papa for the great memories!

           

Christmas 2012

What a Christmas so far! Lots of fun parties with friends- thanks Brette and Curt!

 To the Polar Express with the Roger's cousins- riding a train, Santa, and remembering Jesus...

     Unfortnately, Jonah was home sick with pneumonia- poor JO! Ash and Alex paid a visit to the Big man-

Then off to Chad's work party- congrats to him for doing such great work this year! Lucky to have a job!

                                                 Greatest friends!

  On Dec 23rd every year we have the Roger's "quiet" party where the cousins and siblings eat a quiet, fabulous steak dinner by candlelite and enjoy a program of the Nativity scene. This year was exceptional- thanks to Marsh and Al for all the do for us!

 Derek did a great program for his work- he is an example to all of us of true love!

 Chad and I feel so blessed to be parents of four healthy, wild, fun, great kids!

 On Christmas Eve, every year we go to the Jones side for a great dinner and again, a fabulous program where every family gives a thought, testimony or song about Christ. We love our families and are so blessed! Thanks mom and dad for all your love and hard work for our behalf!

Jonah's 10!

Happy Happy b-day to my 10-year-old, Jonah! You are so much fun and LOVE, love to play with your friends and cousins! You have lots of energy and we definitely have to limit your video game time, or you'd play all day if you could, but you have also gotten into soccer this past year! You are really good too. You are a very good student, excellent in reading and math- your teacher says you are very smart and very quiet at school....I guess you let loose when you get home:) We love you so much, Jonah, and I am so lucky to be your mom. I can't believe you are 10! This year you really wanted to go to the space center, but it is under reconstruction, so last minute, you came up with the video game truck (not my favorite idea, especially in light of all the violence going on- NO Shooting games!) But, you were excited to have your cousins and friends really- that is what it came down to!

Happy b-day Jo! You are the life of the party and we all love you so much!

Thanksgiving 2012

 First of all, a huge snowstorm hit a few weeks ago and of course, all the kiddos were dying to go tubing- so here is some major fun in the snow with just the boys (Ash and I were at a girls date!) Love these pics

 For Thanksgiving, we headed down to St. George where we were excited for my mom's great cooking and family time! The boys all went biking and some indoor swimming, but Ashley and I ended up in the Instacare as you will see below, Ash's eye was extremely infected!

 Chad and I went for a little run- he's getting ready for a big race coming up:)

 Poor Ashley's eye was so infected we spent most of our time in the Instacare. She had an infection that spread from a sty, all the way down her face. They gave her shots of antibiotics, and we had to go back the following day. No swimming or much to do for her! So Sad. I felt so badly for my little girl. She was a trooper.

 Luckily, after 3 days or so, her eye was very much back to normal - let's hope it stays that way! Jake ended up there the next day with Strep throat. No fun! What a weekend with sickos!

This is a pic that I can't rotate for the life of me, but of all the clan but Ash and I biking- pretty gorgeous!

Very greatful and thankful for family, friends and many blessings we have!