Busy Summer!

I completely changed our decorating style last summer. We went from traditional to shabby chic in just a few months. I painted 28 pieces of furniture that we kept, and at least that many accessories. I sold a lot too. I painted and sold 4 headboards, 4 coffee tables, 2 dressers, 3 couches (didn't paint them), a desk, several end tables, a vanity, a small island, 3 bed tables, 4 chairs, and refinished a table and chairs for a good friend... whew, it makes me tired just thinking about it. And I can't wait to get started again ... as soon as it gets warm.

New Years Eve 2010

We have a new New Years Tradition. We head down to St. George, and have a nice family dinner followed by fireworks. This year we added a marshmallow roast. It is so much fun and the kids LOVE it! I'm not sure why it looks like it is snowing in this picture! Once again our lovely camera.

It was very sticky and very cold.

Ryan and Brett setting the show.

So much fun!

Dad and Tyge. Landon had to have his own seat.

Mom and Ella, and Wyatt and Dallin.

Christmas Day 2010

So much fun! The kids wait in our bed until everyone wakes up...this year we waited for an hour for Landon! That is patience! Just the beginning... only a few gifts.

Ella's corner.

Landon loved trains this year. He is a train kid!

Messier...messier...

And here it is. I know some of my friends would start having panic attacks if this was their living room (Jana). But Ryan thinks if you clean up you are not having fun. FYI, this is also his philosophy on the other 364 days of the year.

And then off to Grandma Bott's for more gifts, more mess and more fun! On a side note... Santa asked Landon what he wanted for Christmas. Landon answered a train. Santa asked if he wanted anything else, and Landon said, um, a train. Then santa gave Landon a zhu zhu pet... Santa really blew it! Still months later, if you ask Landon what Santa brought him he says, not a train.

Ella at long last got a real live pet...a fish, named Lily. You have never seen a happier little pet lover! Too bad Lily only lived one week! I was gone and Ella came in and told Ryan that Lily was floating on her side with one eye open and one eye closed. Ella wasn't too sad though, Lily had lived a good life and Ella was pretty sure that Lily was off to visit Sea World or maybe Disneyland!

December 2010

I love winter here. It is snowy and it storms and makes you want to curl up with a blanket, kids, and a book. It makes Christmas feel very cozy.

I totally love it, until about January 3rd... then I am ready for it to all melt.

Very minimal decorating this year. A tree, and not too much else.

Temple Square 2010

We went to Temple Square on December 5th. It was really foggy and so cool! The fog made everything glow and have a really neat feeling.

Landon and Grandpa Bott

Before the night was over all three kids were wet. All the fountains and pools just can't be left untouched! Even through gloves and coats. Really,why would we even expect it.

Nothing beats a nativity to bring the Christmas spirit.

Halloween 2010

It's OK to post Halloween photo's in February right? Not really, but oh well. Halloween was awesome this year! We again had dinner with Saxton's and then all went out to trick or treat the neighborhood. It's officially a tradition now. Landon refused to have anyone carry him or his candy and probably would be still out right now if we would have let him.

My excuse for my lack of blogging, is that our camera has been not working well -for a long time! I really need to break down and buy a new one, but I want a nice one and don't want to make a mistake. Jana has pretty much sold me on the Cannon G12. Does anyone have a nice camera they love?