Christmas 2011

It's Christmas Time -
well it was when these photos were taken.
It was lovely having the day of Christ's birth celebrated on the Sabbath Day.

We were able to rise early, get in our Sunday best - get a good reminder of what this special day really represented - and then move on to the gift giving.

Its a thing of beauty when children are playing happily together -
and at one point #1 favored us with a tune on the Baritone.

Cisco and I were just trying to stay awake but the kids had a fun morning!

One of the things I will remember the most is the absolute giddy Joy on the faces of the children

This little one could not contain her enthusiasm! Can you feel the energy!

2011 Holiday and Birthdays -

Here are some FUN family Celebrations - 2011 - we've got to fit these in somewhere just for history to know that we did do something on these special occasions.
the first picture is by Birthday - Hurrah for me. Man, I sure love all those humans with me!

This is #3's 9th birthday - Happy Happy Happy - our cousins were there to help celebrate. Can you also tell another (lesser) even happening that day - Go orange, go big BLUE -

Here is a glimpse of Thanksgiving at our house with all Cisco's family.

I couldn't resist this darling moment with Cisco and his baby!

the PARTY inside

This first picture is pretty lousy of the interior of the cabin but if you squint closely - you'll get the idea. There you'll see Papa Gary holding tiny T and I think cousin D near by. And Uncle Ray was visiting too.

Now back to the kid party

So lets break it down - we've got cousins B and H from the J clan and Big C from the P clan. Then my bright crew #2, #3 and #1.

Papa surrounded by some of his boys cousin B and #1 and #3

The Youngster also got in on the party-harty all the live long day! Cousin D and little C from the P-crew, then cousin Gg from the J bunch - and our own #5 tops it all off!

Party on the Stairs - #4 - Gg - #5 and the boys on the step cousins H and M

Now here's a glimpse at the kitchen - with our lovely models #2 and cousin Big C

Winter trip continued -

We can't leave out the older kids - so here's a few scenes of those
biggins as well.

SMILE big -
we're creating memories here
That means you #3

#1 in all his winter wonderland glory

#2 a little on the freezey side - playing with J family cousins

oh - and if you have some time later - I bet the kids will fill you in on the joint family vs some random boys - rumble in the snow.

THERE IS SNOW IN WINTER

We found some snow - a lot of snow- and some cousins too!

We ventured north in December - all the way to Driggs, Idaho - where the kids got to experience a true winter wonderland! Our little family along with Buckabu and Papa, Auntie A's family and Auntie C's family gathered at this lovely cabin - thanks parentals- for a few days of
interfamily bonding!
#4 with Cousin D and Cousin Gg bask in the joy of the "snow hole".

#3, #4, and cousin Gg frolic about the mounds of white while Cisco "chills" in the
background filming the event.

#4 has a bonding moment the elements - and offers a kiss of appreciation.

#5 is in full display of her winter attire which consists of things used, borrowed and blue.
She loved every moment of it.

Dance Recital -

For the first time the three oldest girls decided to be in dance.

#4 had been in dance before but this was a brand new experience for #1 and#5.

This little #5 I think loved it better than her sisters. She loves to tap her toe, shuffle and leap....really all day long.

You can see the Thrilled look on her face - for this performance -
as well as every day it was time to go to dance class.

For #2 is was a bit of a culture shock for her, her brothers and her father because they were use to seeing her in a karate gee instead of a leotard. She tried out Lyrical style of dance
- and was quite lovely -

As for our resident pro - #4 - I think she enjoyed the outfit most of all -

and posing for the pictures.

Foot ball!

The boys wanted to do football - and the Dads were excitedly compelled to coach the team.

Cisco and our good ol' friend - Dan - take the reigns coaching the Packers!

Way up there in the first picture #3 and his long time buddy Kale had a blast mastering their skills in Flag football. Seeing these two in action, on and off the field good entertainment.

The bigger boys take the game little more serious -
#1 and his buddy Kaios pose for us before a game.
These two are a powerful combination!

The Halloween Report

SO - I totally know that it is already March of 2012 but I have got to continue the "catch up" which mostly will take .....forever

This photo shoot was taken at the ward trunk or treat. Our tiniest lady #6 bugged out in red and black. She loved the idea of getting candy from everyone that she saw. But, she was also content chillin with Dad until she fell asleep.




Here are some cute, although desiring to be scary, boys. Yep, #1 and #3 are to the scary is cool theme . Gone are the days of lion, tigers or anything fuzzy.


And even our eldest girl child is in on the creepy costuming this halloween go around. #2 try as she might will not send everyone running in fear. I'm afraid she'll only get them.....chasing after her - we've got to ugly her down.


As I look at these pictures there's not a lot to say besides......Wow what a good looking bunch of humans!
Whatever factory made them did a stink'in good job.

You can tell this was written in the middle of the night. .......oh I crack me up sometimes.....for no reason at all. But we sure do love these babies!