A long time coming...

 These pictures aren't great...but they show a realization of a dream of two guys I know. I'm pretty sure Kim has been waiting since this day...

 and Brady not much long after for his FIRST BASKETBALL GAME!!! It was so fun to watch him run around, play defense and even shoot some in the hoop! I have a feeling this is the start of many many games in our family's future!

Rise and Shout

We took the kids for their first game of the season...and Marinn's first game ever( really?). We had great seats except we were surrounded by some giant football recruits!! The cougars gave us a win, and at the end Brady showed Marinny how it's done on the court (this is Brady's little tradition that he has been doing since he was 11 months old!)

Atleast one person is happy!

Truth be told I would have LOVED if the snow would have fallen on Christmas Eve . But here is one little girl who was thrilled to finally have some snow to play in this morning! She made one snow angel after another...and thankfully I didn't have to remind her how to do it( that would have been a sight!). And whats better than warming up with some hot chocolate(thanks emmy!). I guess Winter is finally here!

Pinkalicious Party!

Some of my favorite pink ladies:) and of course daddy!

I am surprised at how well ALL the kids listened to the story!

Marinn and cousin Alexa !

Pinning the cherry on the cupcake...wow I look really big! Even Papa got in on the action but I didn't think he would really like me to post him wearing a pink furry blindfold!

Miss Olivia enjoying the boxes!

Can it get anymore girly?

Opening presents!

The boys looking oh so thrilled at the pink-ness around them!

A quick stop to "Nana's nail Salon" for some pink polish

We were so happy to celebrate with Miss A in town!

Some of the Pink Decor



Can you tell I took this post-party...Pink treats!

Decorating some glitter crowns

Devouring some pink treats!

Goodie bags for the guest...I figured my nephews wouldn't really appreciate a pink bag!

My attempt at Pinkalicious cupcakes

Minnie making blowing out her birthday candles!

I can hardly believe that my little Pinkerbelle is 3! I had a fun time getting ready for her pinkalicious party and seeing her little face when she woke up to all the pink in the house was totally worth it! Thank you to all who came and joined in on the fun. We missed our Maine family! She was pretty disappointed that her Mimi wasn't walking through the door! As her (teeny)Papa said," This party was ALL girl!"...That's our Marinny and maybe her mumma too! We love you so MUCH!

Christmas 2011

Cutie cousins Colby and Marinn getting their dance on!

This pregnant lady might still have some moves! PS I am pregnant! I am not sure if I mentioned that yet here! Baby Boy Jackson( names anyone?) will be joining our family in March!

Playing with an old school train from gg jackson...notice Rapunzel and her lion hair has join the group!

The finished Gingerbread house.

Everybody ready to try their tortilla snowflake!

Seeing the lights at temple square...it was so so cold and not a snowflake to be found!

Brady decorating his snowflake tortilla with lots of cinnamon sugar.

New Years Eve Rock concert!

Getting some cousin video game time in!

Daddy and kids getting in on the decorating of the gingerbread house...aka eat A LOT of candy!

Some Christmas Eve excitement!


Christmas Eve close up!


Minnie opening a baby doll car seat with her first cabbage patch doll( and yes it smells like powder!)



Santa scored Brady a much asked for Sonic stuffed animal (or two)

Making Sugar Cookies for the Neighbors...it was a good idea in theory...

Christmas Dinner awaited us after church!

As you can probably tell...these pictures are hopelessly out of order(kind of like my house right now). Thanks to an extra long school break we were able to get plenty of celebration time in with both family...AND have a quiet Christmas morning with just our little family. From pre- christmas temple square to new years eve sleepover, we have had a blast and stayed up late, played games, ate more than we should and overall had our best Christmas yet. I have some priceless videos that I have been trying to put up but to no avail...I guess you'll just have to take my word for it! It was an all around beautiful time of year and we have truly been blessed.