Christmas . . .

We had a great Christmas this year. On Christmas Eve we took the kids to Maddox for dinner and then came back and relaxed the rest of the night. Christmas day the kids opened there presents, and we went up to Kevin's parents house for Lunch. We attended some fun Christmas parties this year and look forward to them each year. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. Happy New Year!

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Making Gingerbread houses . . .

Our Famiy
Trease Family Luke trying to help decorate Playing some games Whitney and Sierra being crazy Me, Allie, and Whitney Our gingerbread house!!

Last week we invited the Trease family (whitney's best friends family) over to decorate gingerbread houses. We had a really great time! We haven't ever gotten together with them before and whitney and her friend sierra have been friends since kindergarten, so it was fun to have them come over. We played lots of games, decorated gingerbread houses, and ate.

The Appleseed is FINALLY gone . . .

Waiting Patiently
I'm still waiting The appleseed ear I'm so scared Luke starting to cryWe got it!! Here it is Mom rewarded Luke with an ice cream cone from McDonald's

Two weeks ago Luke came home from grandma Collette's house and told me that he had put an appleseed in his left ear. I looked in his ear and yep there it was. I tried to get it out but it went deeper in his ear. On Saturday Luke started complaining that his left ear was hurting so finally today I took him to his ear doctor. Dr. M located the appleseed and tried to get it out, but it was inside his ear pretty good. So Luke had to lay down on the office bed and Dr. M had to use a microscope to find it again. The nurse and I had to hold Luke real still. Dr. M went inside his ear with a really long sharp tool and guess what . . . he pulled out a large, brown appleseed. Dr. M thought it was a watermelon seed. Luke cried a little bit, but he was a trooper and mom was so proud of him! I took pictures before and after of Luke and the appleseed. What an adventure! Luke loves to get into everything.

Two months ago Luke stuffed a big wad of bubblegum up his nose, so lucky me, I had to go after it. Lets put it this way, it was not a small piece of bubblegum. The gum was very StReTcHy!! -------------------

Christmas Tree Tag . . .

My friend Carly tagged me with the "christmas tree tag" so here's our christmas trees. The first one is our family christmas tree. Each year the kids get to pick out there own ornaments at the store and put them on the tree. We have been doing this ever since Whitney and Allie were little. The kids look forward to it every year. Now our tree is full of cute ornaments!

Whitney's twilight christmas tree

One of the ornaments on her tree

This is Whitney's Twilight Christmas tree that she has in her room. She loved the movie Twilight so much that she decided to make a twilight tree. It turned out pretty cute! Who would've thought of that idea. I wouldn't have. She sure is creative.

Christmas Time . . .

Each year the kids get a new christmas ornament so this is our family christmas tree.
Kevin puttin up the lights

whitney and savannah helping kevin with the lights some of the christmas decorations And the stockings were hung . . .

I love this time of year! I love spending time with my family and making new traditions. On Thanksgiving night Kevin and I put up our christmas tree. All of the kids helped decorate and we all had a great time! Luke loved putting on the candy canes and of course taking them off. It took us awhile to get the tree decorated. But we did it, and we love it!

Allie's Choir Concert . . .

singin away

Last week Allie had her Christmas Choir Concert at Christmas Tree Jubilee. She did a great job. All the songs were cute. After she sang we went and looked at all the christmas trees.

10 Reasons why I'm Thankful . . .

1. My amazing Family.
2. My Heavenly Father & Savior.
3. My parents, brothers & sisters, & extended family, and wonderful friends.
4. Kevin's job
5. Being a Stay at home mom to my awesome kids.
6. Living in America.
7. Living in a warm home
8. Having food on the table each day.
9. My soon to be someday, good health. (I'm working on it)
10. Being able to express my love each day to my Family.

I am so thankful for all of my many blessings. There are too many to count!!! I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy being together with your families and eating lots of turkey and lots of pumpkin pie. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Twilight Movie . . .

On Friday morning Kevin and I went to see the new movie "Twilight". It was a really good show. I haven't read the books yet, but Whitney says that I need too, because she says their the best books ever!! So I guess I better start reading soon. Kevin even liked the movie, thats suprising. I can't wait to see the next movie that comes out!

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Late Halloween . . .

me and grandma Leah The kids being silly McCain and his lady pirate

Sorry I haven't posted for over a month it's been really crazy with all the Halloween parties and Halloween night. We also just got back from Disneyland with the whole Norris side. We had a really great time! So i haven't been able to post anything for awhile, sorry. Anyways the kids had a great time trick or treating. They got tons of candy and looked so cute in their costumes.

Savannah's first soccer game . . .

Savannah's team
Her coach and the team
thirsty girl
Run Savannah RUN!!
" Let's get the ball back"

Last Saturday Savannah had her first Soccer Game. She did really good! This is her first year playing soccer. She looked so cute in her lime green soccer outfit! Savannah is a great kicker. The whole family went and watched her play. Mom and dad had fun cheering her on! What a fun day!

The kids 1st day of school . . .

Luke on his way to his first day of pre school
Savannah is excited to go to school Allie loves her new backpack Whitney is excited and anxious for her first day Savannah and Ally (cute little sisters) Here comes the bus

Wow i can't believe that school has started. This summer has gone by way too fast! We had a BLAST! We went to Jackson Hole, Park City, Bear Lake, and lots of fun summer days at Lagoon. What a fun summer with lots of great family memories. Right before school got out Kevin and I went on a cruise to the bahamas. We had a fun, exciting, and relaxing vacation. We can't wait to do it again!

Whitney started 8th grade this year at Wahlquist Jr. High. She loves it! Her favorite thing about school is hanging out with her friends and seeing the cute boys! She's so funny!

Allison is now in 4th grade. She was so excited to get the same teacher as her best friend. She was so excited to get her hair done and wear her cute school outfit for the first day. She loves to get all dolled up!

Savannah is now in 1st grade. Mom's sure going to miss her while she's at school all day! Savannah has lots of friends and loves playing with them each day. Luke's going to miss having his sister at home with him.

Luke started his first year of pre school this week. I can't believe my little boy is old enough to start school. He was so excited to wear his kung fu panda backpack. I'm sure going to miss my little buddy!