January??

The weather has been so nice this month we keep asking ourselves . . . is it REALLY January?  I know Mother Nature is teasing us and we'll still have some cold days, but for right now we're just enjoying it!  We've spent many afternoons at the park and look forward to many more as spring approaches.  Unfortuately this means it will probably be a scorcher of a summer, but I'm trying not to think about it right now.

O'Callahan-Tillman Memorial Bridge

The weather was so nice and we had company so we decided to head out to see the bridge I'd heard so much about.  I must say getting there I wasn't to impressed, it was when we went down onto Hoover Dam and looked up that I was in total awe.  It really is an amazing site to see.  My parents and nephew Konner were in town and even though the kids were a little nervous they really enjoyed it!  My Dad--not so much.  We couldn't even get him to the edge of the bridge so he hung back with his buddy Hayden (he is Grandpa's Boy!!!!)  We were so glad to have family in town and Michael and I planned on having a date night, but stayed home to enjoy everyone's company.  Michael smoked some ribs and we had a delicious dinner--I wish I had pictures of it, but it just wouldn't do it justice!  We can't wait for Grandma and Grandpa to come visit again!  (and Konner to :)



This is the view from the bridge--amazing!





It was a bit of a hike up the hill--especially for little legs.




Grandma and Hayden



Tough kids :)

Family Photos

We had some pictures done back in November of the family and I just got them back so I thought I'd share. I'm not thrilled with the way I look, but I never am :) My kiddos on the other hand don't take bad pictures. I swear they are so cute it's impossible to get a bad pic!

The Boys

The Girls




Haley

Harmon



Hunter

The Kiddos

 

Hayden



Girls Day Out

 Haley and I got to have an afternoon together at the Mall just after Christmas.  She finally decided it was time to get her ears pierced.  The funny thing was as soon as we got to the Mall she started to chicken out, but after an hour of shopping with me at Dillards I had her convinced!  She couldn't stop looking in the mirror afterwards and can't wait to change her earrings to some that she got for Christmas.  We celebrated by sharing a cookie and a Diet Coke afterwards.  Man I love this little girl.  I hope our relationship is always as good as it is with my Mom.  I always loved girl time with Mom and I look forward to having many more with Haley.  She says next time we're going to the Spa (I'm not sure she knows what that means, but she knows already that it's a magical place :)

Christmas 2010

The Pictures say it all--we had an amazing Christmas.  Everyone was spoiled rotten (a little to rotten) and the sheer joy on their faces makes it all worth it!

Harmon can hardly contain himself

Hayden was thrilled with his blocks and wrapping paper :)

Hunter got the DSi and Indiana Jones game he wanted.  I must say they have been
INSEPARABLE ever since Christmas!

Harm LOVES anything superhero so the Imaginext Batman toys made  him VERY happy!

More superhero stuff--Look out here comes Ironman

Yes that is my 6 year old--she asked for GI Joes!  She loves to play with the boys

Hard to believe he can actually hold up his head with this on!

After the tearing open of presents we said goodbye to all our new toys and headed to Utah to spend some time with the Henrie Family.  There was a delicious Prime Rib dinner and cousins to play with.  The kids didn't even mind having to leave most of their toys at home!  Haley and Hunter both got DSi's and they made the trip.  They played with them every minute they could.  I love it when we have success!

Michael and Hayden staying warm by the fire



Grandpa Henrie -- just happy to be surrounded by his kids and grandkids!



Me and my tired baby Hayden



My poor Mom stuck in the kitchen.  She's Amazing at keeping everything sane in a house FULL of people!

Christmas Eve

We had a blast this year on Christmas Eve, we have started many traditions with our family that keep us busy almost the entire day!  We had a turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by a drive to look at Christmas lights while wearing our new pajamas.  After that we head home for Mr. Kruger's Christmas and Luke II.  I usually send the kids off to bed with tears in my eyes as I think of our Savior's birth.  What a special time it is and I love hearing my kids talk about the true Christmas spirit.  They don't forget that Santa's on his way though and everyone was tucked into bed by 8:00 and surprisingly sound asleep.  That sure makes it easy on Santa--he doesn't even have to sneak around :)