Our Christmas

We had a great Christmas! Tommy's sister Michelle was able to come this year. It was great to see her. We started off with Christmas eve at my mom and dads house. We had dinner and opened our jammies. Christmas morning the kids where up bright and early. Emma got a camcorder, trampoline, and a new bright pink 22 gun. Brad got a motorbike, a new bb gun , and a pogo stick. Just to name a few ( the Mather kids got SPOILED this year!) Bella got a Leap frog activity table, and a Johnny jump up. For our family gift we got a WII with a ton of games to go with it including fit. The kids have done nothing but play.

Gingerbread houses

We made gingerbread houses last night. Brad is really proud of his. They both did a great job.

Beautiful Bella

Bella Michelle Mather is finally here!! She was a little late and we are so happy she is here. She was born on November 10th at 2:39 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs 5 oz and was 20 in long. She is amazing. She is one little girl that already has the whole family wrapped around her tiny little finger. Brad and Emma are just gah gah about her, it is so fun to watch them with her. She woke up this morning just as I got the kids up to get them ready for school. I went into find them both leaned over the crib giving her kisses. It was so cute. Tommy has turned into super dad, he has taken vacation days and it has been so nice to have him here to help and give him some great time to bond with his little Bella (he picked the name).

Cute cousins

We went hunting last weekend and this is a cute

picture of all of the cousins watching a movie in

our camper.

Homework

This is what our evenings look like. I can not believe how much homework my kids do! I am just grateful that I am able to be home when they get home from school so I can help them get it all done.

One cute, toothless boy!

Brad finally lost a tooth!! He has had a loose tooth for weeks now. He was so affraid it would hurt he would not let anyone touch it. Emma finally convinced him that Grandma was the best tooth puller, she pulled Emma's first tooth and it did not hurt a bit. So we went to Grandma's on Saturday so she could pull Brad's tooth. Doesnt he look cute? I love his little lisp when he talks. The tooth fairy even came that night, he is one happy boy!

Pogo scrabble

I just have to share with you my new obsession. I have been playing scrabble on pogo for about a month now. I have to limit my time to when the kids are sleeping, or doing homework. I LOVE it! I challenge you all try it. But you have been warned it is very easy to get addicted, just ask my family.

COUSIN BROTHERS

Quade and Brad are best friends. Quade calls Brad his cousin brother. They went hunting last weekend and ended up doing more fishing than hunting. Brad loves to fish, he just hates cleaning them. He can't even watch, he has the weakest stomach. And don't even ask him to put on his own worm! GROSS! Notice Quade is the only one holding the fish.

Grandpa and Grandma Taylor

I am just going to brag for a minute. I have the most amazing Grandparents in the world!!!! You should all be jealous. They have such a special place in all of our hearts and I am so glad my kids have gotten to know them. They make them feel so special. I am so glad we got to spend the weekend with them. We love them so Much!!!!!!!!

Fun filled weekend

The kids and I went to Salt lake this last weekend with my mom. It was an amazing weekend. We stayed with my sweet Grandma and Grandpa Taylor. It was so nice to spend some time with them, they are truly amazing. We are so lucky!!!! I of course forgot my camera so I don't have all of the cute pictures that I should have. On Friday night we went to see Mamma Mia with my 2 aunts Janet and Jil and my cousins Mary, Suz, and Liz. It was so nice to spend some time with them. On Saturday we started out the day shopping for baby stuff with Janet and Mary. Then we decided to ride the tracks up to the Energy solutions arena to take Brad to watch the AST Dew tour, it was a big skateboard and BMX competition. That was definitely the highlight of his weekend, he lives for skateboarding and is actually getting pretty good. After that we did more shopping at the gateway. Needless to say I got a lot of baby stuff bought and the kids had a total blast. Thanks mom for a great weekend!!!

"I like School"

Wow, those are the best words a mom could here! Bman came home from school yesterday and said those 3 little words. I wanted to cry. He has never been very enthusiastic about school, and likes to complain. But he does have a great teacher, and he has a new little friend that he talks about all the time. Maybe those two things have made his day much better. Lets just pray that it lasts!!!

Back to School

The kids started school on August, 25th. They where so excited. Emma started 5th grade and Brad started 1st grade. Brad wanted to ride the bus, but I insisted on taking him. They did get to ride the bus home, after a bunch of confusion with changing bus numbers and drivers, they both made it home safe and sound. I was very relieved to see them both get off. They both had great days, and have great teachers. Riley the dog was not so happy to see them go, she pouted all day, and was the first one to the bus waiting for them to get off. She even had to be in the picture!!!

Because I stopped blogging for the summer here are some pictures of our great summer!!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Tag...it's all about 5 this time!

5 things on my to-do list
1. Paint the babies room
2. Fall clean my house
3. Get back to scrapbooking
4. Yard work
5. Finish Breaking Dawn

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Jerky
2. Nuts
3. cheese
4. Cheez-its
5. oreos

5 things I would do if I were suddenly a billionaire:
1. Build a new house
2. Take my whole family on a cruise
3. Get everyone in my family new cars
4. Build a new barn and in door arena
5. Start a business

5 places I have lived:
1. Sandy
2. Hancock cove
3. Neola HWY
4. Grand Junction
5. Ioka

5 Jobs I have had:
1. Brad's truck and trailer
2. Basin Western, INC
3. Thunder mountain ground services
4. Uintah basin medical center
5. Mommy! (the best and most stressful job of all!)

5 things people don't know about me:
1. I am a hermit, I love to not leave my house
2. I am an e-bay junky I buy and sell everything
3. I am a constant worrier
4. I never have dirty dishes
5. I have a fear of snakes

5 bad habits:
1. I bite my fingernails
2. The internet
3. T.V
4. Laying on the couch while my daycare kids are sleeping
5. I let my kids watch cartoons

Back to blogging

Well I have decided to start our blog page again. I love reading all of your blogs so I am going to do ours again. It is a great way to stay in touch!! It might be a little slow coming, be patient with me!!