Lunch With Friends

It has been such a great month.  I had a birthday, and I was able to get together with some friends from high school to celebrate.  Thanks Kim Post-Skinner, Aimee Clarkson-Patton, Holli Wilcock-Gardner, and Alisa Bradshaw-Leavitt, for a fun lunch.  It was nice to catch up on each other, and just relax!

The very next day, I was able to go out to lunch with some of the ladies who were in my Laurel class years ago!  We had so much fun, no one wanted to leave.  It was nice to see everyone and hear about their families and talk about old times.  We are going to do it again soon!  20 years is much too long! Pictured are: Tracy Standage-Hansen, Me, Annette Perry-Bonner, Aimee Packard-Keller, Crissie Phelps-Roberts, and Leslie Choate-Heidrick.

Happy New Year Everyone!

I admit I have been a slacker as far as blogging goes. I have my excuses, but I'm sure no one really cares! So I apologize and promise to do better. Here goes. In November Steve, Max, and Ashley all turned 1 year older! In December, Steve and Julie celebrated 18 years of wedded bliss! Where has all the time gone? We had a wonderful winter break from school and work, and are slowly recovering from all the late, late, late nights.  Here are some fun photos of what we have been up to the last few months.  Sorry there are so many!  Enjoy!Three Rolled Tacos!
Thanksgiving with the Zimmermans!
Setting up the tree!
Mom's little elves!
Thanksgiving with the Shepherds!  Yes we eat two meals!
Max's 10th Birthday
Hanging Out at the Shepherd House!
Waiting at the Midnight showing of Twilight!
More Edward fans!
I think there were some Jacob fans here too!
Meagan's friends and their Christmas gift exchange.
Max finally gets Rock Band!!!  I have to admit it is kind of fun!
Zack gets a Ukulele
Christmas morning
Christmas with their cousin Justin
Max and Zack
 

Our trip up North to play in the snow.  Ashley Clayton, Emily, Meagan and Ashley
Steve and Julie Keeping Warm
Our friend Blake Chiles got his mission call to Italy
My finished quilt top - from our Harmony Park Quilt Group.  YEAH!  I just have to put the back on and finish it.
Some of the fun ladies in the quilt group.  Vicki Sherwood, Renee Hatch, Stephanie Romney, Peggy Moffat, Patsy Harker, and Mary Ann Hogle.  We had a Clothsline Show and Tell. Everyone did an awesome job on their quilts, they were all different, but amazing!

Holiday Fun

Our Annual Photo with the Big Guy!  Love having "Believers" still in the house!
Ashley and her friends primping before the Winter Formal Dance.  They had a group of 10 couples.  The Udall family hosted them for Dinner, The Jarvis family hosted them after the dance for treats and games, and the Stahle family hosted them the previous evening for a movie and treats.  Thanks to you all.  I think the kids had a great weekend.  
The Dinner
Ashley and Meagan were both nominated for Winter Formal Princess.  Ash for Jr. Class and Megs for Soph. Class.  This is both of them before the big night.  Neither of them won, but it was a great honor to be nominated.  (At least thats what Mom thinks!)
Our ward family Christmas party.  Fun night for all.  This is the Primary Chorus singing "Picture a Christmas."  

Happy 17th Birthday Ashley

I will post some fun pictures of Ashley later.  I am having trouble uploading them tonight, and I am too frustrated to figure this out.  Any way, Ashley turned 17 on Saturday.  She is just getting too old for her mom.  Time flies.  

Happy 10th Birthday Max!

Happy Birthday Max.  My handsome 10 year old.  He is such a funny kid.  He has always acted about 4 or 5 years older than he really is.  His teachers have always loved Max, because he is the only one who will laugh at their jokes.  He is also a friend to everyone.  He is talented in so many ways.  He has recently picked up the guitar.  He is really good at it and even though his sisters complain, because he plays it nonstop, they are all jealous of his skills.  He is good at anything he tries, and what makes us crazy is he doesn't even try.  Just think if he actually worked at things - what he could do.   He loves playing the Wii, and can master any game we get.  He is so easy going.  He loves to just chill.  He does have a one track mind, meaning when he gets something in his mind, he won't let up until he gets it!  He will follow me around all day until I give in or go nuts.   He keeps us laughing with his impressions, voices, freakish faces, and other crazy talents he has. I am so glad to have the honor of being his Mom!  We love you Max!!!
Cheese

Flag football
Max and Zack - Family Pictures
Coloring Easter Eggs
Waiting in line for a photo with Santa
Max and Zack at the Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
Max and Shaylee - 1st Day of Kindergarten 2004
Max and his first and only buzz cut - Mom is not a fan!!!
Handsome little devil - October 2008
1st day of 4th grade - August 2008

Fall Fun

Meagan and her friends Brenda and Reagan all dressed up for "Camo Day" during Spirit Week.
Ashley and her date Jake Thompson - Homecoming Dance.
Our good friend Eric Udall got his mission call to South Korea.  Good luck Eric Jean!!!
A little pumpkin carving.
Our Stake had Dance Festival.  Here are my 3 "Dancers"  in their costumes.  Aren't they beautiful!

Family Photos

Our family photo shoot.  There are lots more, these are just a few of my favorites.  Thanks Jamie!!! You did a great job.  Everyone cooperated except my oldest son.  Thanks Max, for adding so much joy to our family:) We can always count on you!

Zack's Big Day!

Steve and Zack on the Big Day ~ Sept. 27th, 2008.  Zack has looked forward to this day for so long.  
Max and Zack on Zack's Baptism Day.
Max and Zack on Max's Baptism Day almost 2 years ago.  They have both grown so much!  
The whole family on the special day.  Such a neat feeling to have all 5 baptized!  Can't wait for the next big events in all of their lives.
Zack and some of his best buds.  Jake Payne, on the left, got baptized Saturday as well.  Then there is Conner Payne, Zack, Seth Peterson (cousin), and Travis Clayton.  Future Missionaries!!