January 20, 2012

Ethan & Isaac's birthdays

In order for the boys to get their gifts, I make up a scavenger hunt for them with clues. They ask for it every year. I decorate the house with streamers in their favorite color. Ethan asked for 'Better than {kisses}' cake and Isaac wanted brownies. Lots of sugar in the house that week. It was fun & we had a great time celebrating both of them.


Utah for Christmas

We made the long trek of 2056 miles to Utah. Nathaniel and I took turns driving and sleeping. We drove the whole way, stopping for food, potty and gas. We had a great time with the kids. We also couldn't have done it without the DVD player or SIRIUS!! Nathaniel enjoyed listening to a Pearl Jam station. I listened to either the 80's or 90's. We had a great time staying with Nathaniel's brother and wife for a week. We arrived at Adam & Christine's at 8am. We visited for awhile and then we were off to errands. My first order of business was going to the DI. Oh, how I missed shopping there. The kids decorated gingerbread guys. Nathaniel took the boys to buy new church suits. We went out to dinner with Brandon & Jill. We stayed the following week at my sister's in Layton. Christmas night I took Leo & Grace to the Salt Lake Temple to see the Christmas lights. The girls went to Tai Pan and the DI. We took the kids to the Family Fun Center where they got to bounce around. We visited with the Shalvis family. We had a party to celebrate my grandparents 60th Anniversary. We had a great time at both places!