Jan 22 - 28

Monday, January 22 - For family night, the kids love to watch home videos. Tonight, Ryan's mission call letter opening. So fun! One thing that I loved to watch was Nick and how he acted with baby Kendra. It reminded me a ton of Henry and Ruby.

Tuesday, January 23 - Simon kept getting notifications throughout the night that motion was being detected in our front yard. So he looked at the camera and found several images of about 8 deer in our yard! I love living in the "country". Haha :)

Wednesday, January 24 - I am so grateful for this presidency and for the role of the church in my life. I just couldn't do it without the gospel!

Thursday, January 25 - Zack and Ricki went to mom's house to be babysat for a while and these are the pictures I got. They sat and finished this puzzle together and had a good little conversation (while Ricki was down for a nap).

Friday, January 26 - I know I have pictures of the Mia Maid retreat but I seriously can't find them so I thought I'd post the invitation I made. We had a fun night at the Mortensen's and stayed up until 2 am for me, 4 am for Andrea! We love our girls!!

Saturday, January 27 - While I was sleeping in the warm comfort of the Mortensen's basement, Simon and Nick were in frigid temperatures at the Klondike camp out. Nick said that he slept really warm but Simon got a little cold. They had a blast though and I was super happy when they got home.

Sunday, January 28 - We had a once in a lifetime experience today! The Prophet - the President of our church - came to our Stake Conference!! It was amazing and he shared so many wonderful thoughts from his life as well as giving us advice to raise our kids in love and patience. It was so neat to be there for this!

Jan 15 - 21

Monday, January 15 - Our neighbor friends are out of school today so they invited us to the rec center to swim. They had lots of fun and I enjoyed catching up with the girls.

Tuesday, January 16 - I am *trying* to lose some weight...which has been difficult since having Ricki and getting my gallbladder removed. My first order of business is to stop eating breakfast cereal and replace it with green smoothies, yogurt and fresh fruit, and oatmeal. Here's to day one.

Wednesday, January 17 - Simon and I went out before YW to check out the showroom for Comfort Solutions and choose our new basement fireplace. We also found this bookshelf to use as an example for our theater room. It was fun to go see all of this.

Thursday, January 18 - We have SO many pictures of darling Ricki making a mustache out of her silverware. But could she be any cuter? I love how happy she always is.

Friday, January 19 - I have been pretty busy today working and getting things done around the house but I had to stop and get a picture of this. I love when the kids just play together happily. They were being so cute together.

Saturday, January 20 - My stupid piercing is infected! It hasn't really helped my headaches so I'm a little frustrated by this. I went back to the piercer today, he cleaned it out, and recommended an antibiotic. He said if that doesn't clear it up though, he recommends taking it out. Seriously?!?!

Sunday, January 21 - Nick gave a talk in Primary. I'm not sure if this is his very first one but if not, I can't remember the last one he gave! He needed this to pass off a merit badge. Tonight, we had dinner with the Pearson's and sweet Finley kept hanging out with me. She is so darn sweet!

Jan 8 - 14

Monday, January 8 - The kiddos are still off track since the Christmas break so Jenni invited Kendra over for a sleepover with her girls. I got this cute picture of her enjoying yogurt and fruit. :)

Tuesday, January 9 - The kids wanted to go to the movies again and see the new show "Cocoa". We went on a $5 Tuesday and sat in the luxury seats. It just wouldn't be a movie without Ricki sleeping on my lap most of the show.

Wednesday, January 10 - At YW tonight, we played "The Game of Life". I was in charge of the station where they put pantyhose on their heads and tried to knock down water bottles with a ball in the toe. It was hilarious!

Thursday, January 11 - Robyn Larsen asked me to help her make a baptism invitation for her daughter Sadie. This is what I came up with and she did seem to like it. I enjoy sharing my "talents" or really, my hobbies. :)

Friday, January 12 - Viv gave us a family membership to Thanksgiving Point so we took advantage of that today. The kids had a lot of fun at the Curiosity Museum.

Saturday, January 13 - It's long enough for a man-bun. Oh boy.................

Sunday, January 14 - We didn't make it out to Sunday dinner with the family tonight so you can imagine our surprise when the doorbell rang around 8:00. I went to the door with the kids but no one was there...just a gift bag on the porch. My daddy showed up with our Valentine's Day gifts...cute CC hats! I LOVE mine and have been wanting one so this was a wonderful surprise! Thanks daddy!

Jan 1 - 7

Monday, January 1 - Well, happy New Year's to us...we got a new TV for our room! It is fun to buy new things but even more fun when they have awesome post-Christmas sales!!

Tuesday, January 2 - This is what Simon (and Brother Keel from our ward) did downstairs while I was upstairs getting this (candy buckets) done. :) We're both getting lots accomplished!

Wednesday, January 3 - We had our annual New Beginnings activity for Young Women's tonight. It was fun and exciting - as you can tell by Bishop's awesome glasses and my glow stick necklace. We have a good time at YW!

Thursday, January 4 - The kids and I were out running errands and we stopped by the mall. They have a big Harry Potter display in the middle so we stopped so the kids could play Quidditch. I love having them off track!

Friday, January 5 - What a fun day celebrating this special girl! Katie graduated from nursing school today and we couldn't be more proud of her! Way to go Katie!!!

Saturday, January 6 - It just wouldn't be January without Dad's birthday brunch at Golden Corral! Look at all those kid grand-kiddos!

Sunday, January 7 - We celebrated Dad's birthday at Sunday dinner. Wishing the happiest of birthdays to my dear daddy!