Hill Air Force Base Museum

So we took a field trip up to Kaysville to see my brother's family. Sara has lots of family up there and my kids think that Jake and Olivia are there cousins too. Every time that Ryan and Sara come to town my kids ask when we will be getting together with their "other" cousins. Here we are in the hallway that leads from one hanger to another. The kids were into the Air force spirit and thought that we should salute.

Here is the Iowa family all together. I just love those kids and wish that they were here more ofter. Oh and I love those parents that gave us those kids also.

Here is Issac, he is such a big kid he wanted to walk all by himself. He did a good job at keeping close to us.

Here is Natalee and Maddie. Natalee is just improving her babysitting skills. We think she will be in high demand in the next few years. Maddie is the baby that is always smiling.

It is so much fun when the cousins come to town. My kids ask everyday what we are doing with them, and then Aunt Sara always comes up with something cool like this Museum.

Christmas Time

What kind of mother would I be if I did not blog about Christmas Day. Here are some shots that we took of the kids.

This is us torturing them, making them wait to take a picture before they can open presents.

Here is Natalee's new stereo she got from Santa Clause. Thank heaven for Santa because she got a bed from Mom & Dad for her birthday and Christmas and they weren't going to give her anything else.

Here is a picture of Carson with his Lego's he loves those things and wanted to build them all day long.

Natalee's 10th Birthday

Natalee turned 10 this year. She decided that she wanted a queen size bed for her birthday and Christmas. She even decided to give up her friend party to cover the cost. Well here it is. The BIG bed that she wanted. She is hoping that she will never wake up on the floor again. Grandma was so nice and came to paint her headboard for her. Also Grandma and Grandpa Payne gave her that cute bedspread. Thanks Mom for always helping in the design arena.

This is a warning for all. They DO grow up too fast. Before I know it she will be a teenager and I will need lots of therapy.