Merry Christmas!

We had such a fun Christmas! It was so nice to have my parents sharing Christmas with our family. Christmas Eve we stayed up until five trying to get things ready and then the kids came in and woke us up at six.
The kids wanted to run through wrapping paper in the morning like my sister Kelli's kids did last year. In the excitement of doing so they ran through and plowed over Bryson.


I spent a good part of Christmas morning making this blanket for Ethan because he wanted one so bad.

Lexie is so happy to be with her Nana and Papa.

I was so happy after opening my laptop because It was exactly what I wanted. Thanks Travis!!


We really surprised Lexie with a net book because she wanted one but didn't ask because she didn't think she would get one. It made my Christmas just to see the look on her cute face when she saw what she had gotten.

We had the missionaries over Christmas moring and had a lot of fun with them.

Maddy with her Nanna.

Lexie and Elder Judkins watching Bedtime Stories.

I think Travis had more fun than the kids did playing with the Nerf guns. He played with the kids all day long making forts with Bryson and then helping Bryson shoot at Ethan from across the room. I don't think I have seen Travis that happy and excited in a long time.
My Dad shooting Travis with Ethan's gun.

I love this picture of Travis and Bryson in battle,


Nana helping Lexie get started on Farmville.

Santas Little Helpers

Special Day

Today is a very special and important day for me. Thirteen years ago, I was sealed to Travis and our daughter Lexie in the Logan Temple. I will never forget the warmth and love I felt on that cold December day, sitting across from my eternal companion in the sealing room. I can't even begin to express the feelings I had inside when the temple workers brought our sweet daughter Lexie in to be sealed to us (her parents). I'm so thankful for my family and for temple work. I know that by following the teachings of Christ my family can be eternal.

Picture of The Day

My dad posted this picture on his facebook and it was my first time seeing it. This picture was taken a little over five years ago at the coast. It's a picture of my dad, me, Maddy, and Jennifer walking on the beach. I think this was the time Jennifer came to Oregon to live with our family.
I love this picture!!

Our First Real Tree

Our ward Christmas party last Saturday. The party theme was Christmas In Central Park. We watch a movie about the birth of Christ, had popcorn, pizza, hot dogs, Doughnut holes, and cotton candy. Santa even came at the end of the night and everyone had so much fun! While we were there, the bishop asked me if I wanted to take home one of the trees that was being displayed at the party. I was so happy to get a real tree! They strapped it onto the top of our van and we took it home and spent a lot of time putting up and even more decorating. It's finally up and I love it. It makes my house smell so good. Thanks Medford 8th Ward for the pretty Christmas tree!

Bryson is having so much fun with Buster! The other day he was carrying him around in this basket and told us that it was his Toto dog. One of Bryson's favorite shows now (if you haven't already guessed) is the Wizard Of Oz.

Buster sleeping in Travis' hat.

Benji and Buster

This picture was taken on Dec 6th Benji's first birthday. We made him a birthday cake and he got this cute coat as a gift from the family.

Our dogs love cuddling up with Travis during his Sunday nap.

Elder Judkins thought it was so cool to have Buster sleeping in the palms of his hands.

Benji in his Santa suit. (It was a little small for him and I don't think he liked wearing it.)

Help From The Missionaries

We have the best missionaries in our ward! I spent a lot of the day yesterday raking leaves and it was the most perfect day to do yard work. After I was done, the missionaries came over and visited with our family. On their way out the door they told us they would be back in the morning to help us with our leaves. This morning at 9:00 I went out and started raking leaves, it was really cold and the leaves were frozen to the ground. I soon gave up after 45 min. and went in the house. The missionaries came over at ten and started working on our leaves and I went out soon after to help. I'm so very thankful for their help with our leaves! It would have taken me a very long time to get them all cleaned up without their help. Lexie and her friend Jacqueline even came out and help us. I still have a lot more to do, but a big chunk of it is done thanks to our wonderful missionaries.

Our New Dog (Buster)

While we were in Utah Travis asked the kids if we should get a new dog. Travis wanted to get a friend for our dog Benji, since our cat doesn't like playing with him. We went to Bird World in Centerville and found a perfect little dog to bring home. We our new little dog Buster. Buster is a long haired Chihuahua just like our dog Benji. He is so cute and is a great addition to our family.

Temple Square