First published Story

When we were at the school for the Santa Workshop we went over and read Tyler's story. He was so excited to write he first story. I loved his cute tree. He always says he is not a very good artist, but there is his picture proving other wise. In the other picture Tyler is standing by there school Christmas tree. All the classes made there one ornaments for the tree. They had a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. There is a talent show tomorrow. Tyler is singing two Christmas songs with his class. Also they get to watch a movie and have a Christmas party. The is excited for tomorrow then his Christmas break. He keeps telling me it is 18 days, but I don't believe him.

Santa's Workshop

We went to the Santa Workshop at the school on Saturday. They made a craft with "GLITTER GLUE" (NOT MY FAVORITE STUFF, if you read further in my blog you will know what I'm talking about) I think Adele's glue is still not dry. I put them in the back of the van and forgot about then. They decorated cookies. Adele gave hers to Santa, so they let her make another one. Then they did a coloring page. Tyler colored his them made an airplane out of it. When Tyler wrote his letter to Santa earlier this month he said I would like a surprise. When he visited with Santa Saturday he said he wanted a Wii, a Webkin or a four wheeler, not exactly sure what came over him this month. The kids had fun and I was glad for something to do with them on a Saturday afternoon. We also went to the free movie with our friends. It was Madagascar in to Africa. It was ok. I was glad my kids did not understand all the adult humor.

Christmas Houses

Tyler took this picture of the Pumpkin Bread I made for neighbor. I thought is was a cute picture with the buildings in the background. I have three Christmas houses, One is a greenhouse from my mother in in-law. I used to work at a green house and I took greenhouse classes at Ricks. The other is a Flower Shop. I bought this one because I have a degree in floral management, and have my own wedding flower business in my home. The third building is a wood working shop. Cam mom got is because the Fall before we were married Cam was making picture frames with his friend Dewight and really enjoyed it.

Our Bird House

I was working on some Christmas tag, and went to the computer. When I turned around Tate had lined up all the "Christmas Cardinal" birds and was trying to feed them. Then he suck his tummy out to show the birds he could look like them. It was pretty fun to watch him. Much more interesting then what I was looking at on the computer (no offense I was not looking at anybodies blog), but I seem to give my computer more attention some times.

A Big reason Grace is Amazing

The Kids brought there Santa letters to the Post Office. In a week or so they will get a personal letter back from Santa. This is the third time we have sent letters to Santa. Each time they have gotten a letter asking if they have helped Grandpa feed the cows, and things like that. It is so great to live in a place where the people care so much about each other and are so giving and considerate. Grateful to those people who make my kids feel so important and special!!!!!

Surfer Girl Room

These pictures are of the room I helped my friend do for her six year old girl. My sister cut all the vinyl for the wall and the surf boards. We ran into a few bumps, but I think it turned out really cute. We also painted her sons room and Adele's room. I think it is so fun to design and decorate rooms. So if any of you wants some free advice let me know, and take it for what its worth.
I have plans for my kitchen, but I will decide after Christmas what I want to do.
After Christmas I will post another picture of Adele's room (hint hint).

"Every good deed doesn't go Unpunished"

I had Relief Society Presidency meeting at my house this morning. My nephew Grey was here. The kids were playing in Adele's room while we were discussing visiting teaching (which is a huge project) . Tate was crying and I went in Adele's room and this is what I found. They were squeezing glitter glue on Tate's head!!!!! This was bad enough but the glue was a birthday present for Adele's friend Emily! I told the kids to clean up Adele's room and they were having a time out until lunch time. Then I gave Tate a bath, and I'm still socking the blanket and shirts in the washer. I'm afraid he is going to be a little sparkle for a while. The other two ladies said how calm I was and I told them it was only because they were there. Adele did get a little kick the bum.
The title came from my father in law when he was the bishop he went to help a family move and his pickup got hit twice while he was there.

Dress up Time

It was a month full of dressing up and we still have the carnival tonight and trick or treating tomorrow! Adele went to Pre- school as a Fairy Princess. Last week was red ribbon week at the elementary school they asked the kids to dress as there hero as Tyler dressed up like his Dad. He had me draw a mustache on him. He wore cowboy boot and a button up shirt.


Adele and Emily dress up everytime they they get together. They often times dressed as Rock Stars. This day I believe they are Cowgirl Rock stars going to the barnyard. Adele also started to take dance this month with Emily.

Day Two of Cows and Flowers

I got up early to go with Cam, Crae, Adele,Wade and Cortney Smith to bring the cow the rest of the way home. Carol came to the house to watch Tyler and Tate because they were still sleeping. The cows stay over night in corral. We cross the railroad tracks, a highway, state highway and many houses and obstacles along the way. I really enjoy riding and trailing the cows. When we got home to the river with the cows. I came home and made four corsages, and four boutonnieres. Then delivered all the flowers to the Bancroft church. I was tired that night. We drove to delivered some cows that followed us home that belonged to people in Chesterfield. I kept falling asleep on the way home and Tate would look at me and say "Mom open".

Bring the Cows home

Grant Tate and I got left home when they brought the Cows home on Friday the 17th. I was working on Wedding flowers. (in the picture of the flowers you are looking at three arrangements for the cake, brides bouquet on the left and an arrangement for a table on the right.)I wanted to get as much done as I could, so I could go the second day before I delivered the flowers for the reception in Bancroft.

I'm not sure which one was more sad to be left behind. The Great Grandson or the Great Grandpa on his 88th Birthday.
I love them both dearly.

Tyler, Kaleb Wheeler and Adele rode in the pickup with Wade (Kaleb's Dad). They also rode the horses and walked behind the cows with there whips.