Weekend Fun!!!

We had a busy weekend!

We took the kids to see Santa,wich is always lots of fun! There was no one in line, so we didn't have to wait! Saturday, Samantha and Shane both had there last basketball game. Samantha had her end of season party after her game where she got her trophy. Shane's coach delivered his trophy later because the trophys weren't done in time. Samantha had a cheer clinic on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday after school, and then she got to perform half-time at the Mountain View Varsity game. She had a blast doing it! Friday night, Mom got to go to an Enrichment Christmas meeting where we ate, exchanged Christmas goodies, told Christmas stories, and had hot chocolate. Friday night, Samantha got to have a sleepover at her friend Shelby's house. Here are some pictures and video of our fun weekend!The kids with Santa

Samantha and her team -Hawks


Samantha and her trophy


Shane and his Team -Lightning Rockets

Shane and his trophy

Samantha at the game.

Performing her Dance and Cheer!

She is in the white shirt and grey shorts, 3rd from the left .

It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

It looks like Christmas!!!

This weekend between ward parties, and basketball games we were able to decorate the house, put up our lights, and decorate our Christmas tree! Our house is starting to look and feel like Christmas time!! I love this time of year!

Awards

Awards

Samantha and Shane both won awards in the Reflections Program this year at their school. Their school does this every year, and last year Shane decided to enter and won a prize, so this year they both wanted to enter. Samantha's Marble Art won 1st place and Shane's canvas painting of Pichacu won 3rd. The kids were so excited to have won! We went to the awards show at their school in the evening, and they got a certificate, a ribbon, and a free ice cream certificate! I've got some young artists on my hands!

The kids with their ribbons
Samantha with her certificate and ribbon

Shane and his certificate and ribbon!

Alyssa's 3rd Birthday

PARTY! PARTY! PARTY!

I can't believe it! My little one turned 3!!! Alyssa had a fun birthday. We decorated the house, and Alyssa's aunt Lora and Uncle Justin and their family came over for cake and ice cream, and Alyssa opened her presents! The kids played with their cousins, and they all had a blast playing with all the balloons Samantha and Shane blew up! They also had an airplane flying contest with all the paper airplanes Shane had made. Alyssa and Kira played dress up with Alyssa's new dress up clothes. It was a fun evening! Alyssa in her party hat!

Alyssa opening her present from Shane. A bouquet of paper origami hearts!

More Presents!

Alyssa with her candles and birthday cake. She chose a pink cake and pink frosting, with Clifford, Ord, and Cassie on it!

Alyssa in her dress up stuff

Kira and Alyssa

Hallie's Baptism

Hallie's Baptism

My Niece Hallie was baptised and confirmed over Thanksgiving weekend. It a really neat experience, and I am so glad our family was there on her special day! Hallie Ann Hughes
My brother Chris and Hallie

Hallie and Samantha

Temple Square

Temple Square

Our Family went to Temple Square over Thanksgiving weekend to see all of the lights! Our kids loved it! Samantha and Shane both said there highlight was seeing the Nativity Story told outside with the stable and all the statues. They thought it was neat how the star above the stable shown its bright light all the way up to the sky. The Salt Lake Temple
Lights, lights and more lights!!!

All of us!

Our Family

Uncle Chris, Katelyn, and Alyssa

Shane and Kira

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2008

Our Family spent Thanksgiving weekend in Utah at my Brother's house. We had a lot of fun! It was a nice relaxing weekend, and the food was yummy!

The Adult TableThe kids table

The kids acting out a Thanksgiving play about an ugly turkey.

Alyssa with her cousins Kira and Kate

Kira and Alyssa plaing in the Barbie car

Shane's Award

Shane got and Academic Award the week of Thanksgiving. He has been doing really well in school, and he has already surpassed his reading goal for the end of the year! Way to go Shane!!! We are so proud of you! He was recognized in front of parents and families in the morning, and then again in front of the school at the assembly. He got a certificate, a pin, and a new red bag! He was so excited!