Christmas Day 2011

Payton bought some books from the school book fair with his money he earned at the county fair this fall. What a sweet moment to see the joy and excitement from giving. Paige Loved the Olivia book. I was so proud of Payton for spending his time and money on others.

Justin, Joseph and David checking out Joseph's Football book. Yep still on crutches.

Sisters

Dear Santa, I really TRIED this year... Honest!

New Rock Collection

Newest BYU Rugby fan. Thanks David, Go Cougs!

Payton's present to Dad, Behind Enemy Lines.

Family calendar, thanks Penny.

Night Vision Goggles. Great from walking to grandma's house in the dark!

Ikea dishes, made sugar cookies later with it.

Ben loved it all.

Cute Cousins.

Christmas Stockings

The real gift, a happy... hummm... relatively, Happy Family!
I love Christmas on Sunday. We can celebrate the real meaning!

Sweet Baby Mae's first Christmas!

Oh and not mentioned here was the 1/12 ownership of a shuttle bus(van). Thanks Mom & Dad!

My biggest joy was being home this Christmas. Just to spend it with Justin being home and kids all under one roof. And as bonus almost all my siblings and their families here with us and cousins gallore! This has to be one of the Best Christmas's.

Giving Extra Thanks this Thanksgiving

Justin is back!!

It was a full day. Cooking, cleaning, and sign making.

Paige's notes to Dad.

This Sign was designed and made by Payton. Read the fine print on the bottom!

Then Thanksgiving Dinner with the Roylances.

Rush to the Airport! Payton made some presents for Dad.

Getting ready for Dad.
Good thing we got there a little early. Justin was almost 20 minutes early!

He is here!

The Meredith Cousins came too they are all holding the Kuwait camels from Justin.

Avery, Payton and Paige's signs.

Brothers

Then we had an awesome Thanksgiving dinner with Jeremy and Joel's family. So nice to be by family and we are Extra thankful to have Justin home and safe!

Red, White and Blue day

Happy Veterans Day! We love this wonderful country!

Mae

Sweet little Mabel Pie 2 1/2 months old

I love those cheeks and saucer eyes! I love her little angels kiss on her fist. We can't get enough of this baby. Can't wait for dad to see how much she has grown!

Leaves

Our Saturday at Great Grandpa Elaine's

Sister Jenny

Ben is posing. I have to laugh, everytime I turn the camera towards him he makes a funny face and strikes a pose and will hold it until he thinks I took the picture. After all his faces (angry, sad, mean, surprised, cool, squished) then he will agree to do a nice face.

I had a hard time getting a picture of Payton he was a quard and was constantly running. Boy they had fun!

It is so fun to have cousins all around!