Santa's drop at Grandma's

Grandma got an antique milk jug filled with goodies
The Hyde's got Grandma cowgirl and cowboy towels. Grandma picked them out at the Cowboy Christmas in Vegas
The twins gave Grandpa duck hunter
All the Grandkids gave Grandma a fabulous pencil sketch of their shed/cabin in Idaho. Thanks Dad

More Christmas

We were so lucky to have Grandpa and Grandma over for the big unwrapping. Mo Joe was especially glad to have Grandma there to love him.
Erickell gave Neicell a new Mickey Mouse Club House movie
Eric got an Ipod touch. I was tired of sharing and with the trip coming up we will need it for the long plane ride/layovers
Ugh what a beautiful sight. Eric gave me a new underwater camera, the girls dropped my other one. This one is "drop proof" we hope....

Christmas Morning

Erickell and her new snowboard
Neicell got a big girl doll and a horse
The twins got an ipod nano to share in their room
Oh so sweet!!
Mickey Mouse is huge in our family. The girls got a Mickey Mouse waffle maker from Santa

Christmas Eve Party

The girls in their Christmas Eve jammies and Santa's goodies.
Playing games witht he family. The kids love Snorta
This kid is the cutest, this is Stetson, Cody's little guy.
Neicell decorating the Christmas tree with Tinsel symbolizing the Christmas Spider story.

My sweet Grandpa and darling niece Katelyn.

Christmas Eve View


On our way to my Mom's for Christmas Eve the sunset was amazing. The streak of light going up was amazing Eric mentioned how it kinda reminds us of the Star of David. How appropriate for Christmas Eve.

Hyde Christmas Party

The cute Hyde Family hmm if we only knew what Matt was thinking, maybe revenge is a beast...
EWWw La La my father in law is pretty darn cute!
The toilet seat was opened heehee
The grandkids some happy some not
The cutest boys. Eric and Matt are two peas in a pod.

We had such a good time at Eric's family Christmas party. The white elephant game was the greatest. Poor Matt was the center of fun, sorry Matt. Many many years ago I took a family picture and Matt decided to show is better end. Of course I kept that picture who wouldn't? Well, Eric and I decided to post the picture on a toilet seat and give that as a white elephant gift. We also found wonder boy/spider dude underware. I am grateful Matt's wife, Rachel, ended up with the Hyde Seat.

My View



A few times a month I am up before the sunrise and get to see God's beautiful creations. OK the truth is, I just got home from working a night shift which only occurs 4 times a month. So, that would be 4 times a month I am up before the sun:( Anyways I captured a beautiful sunrise that made me realize sleep wasn't so important for a few minutes....

Thanksgiving-Jones reunion/anniversary

My sweet family plus Bridger

Grandpa & Grandma Jones celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They are the most amazing influence and example in my life. I am so grateful for them and their love they show my family.
Katie bug and Tenlie
My sweet Maddie and Neicell
Bridger and Kell, bestest cousins
Thanksgiving was special this year. We celebrated it with my Dad's whole family. Grandpa and ma Jones celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary so the family combined it with Thanksgiving. We had an amazing program with stories and singing that brought us all to tears multiple times. I am so grateful that my life is centered around my family and church. I am thankful for my family beyond words that could explain. I pray I can be the example my Grandparents are to me. What an amazing day!

Halloween-I forgot to post earlier

Baby Brooks the cutest little crab ever!!!
Erickell and Taylor

Little Neicell and Mo Joe spending Halloween on the couch SICK. 2 years in a row Neicell has spent Halloween sick. She is so lucky to have such a sweet friend though. Ellie brought over, half if not more, of her Halloween candy to share with Neicell. We are so grateful for such sweet friends. We love you all!

Where is Kell's Christmas Program?

Erickell's school does a sing-a-long but the parents aren't invited, I hope we will in the future when the school is done geing renovated. She did, however, perform that evening for Eric and I, she sang Rock'n Around the Christmas Tree. Wow, she is just as energetic as her Sis. Good job Kell you are awesome!

Neicell's School Christmas Program



Neicell did a fabulous job in her Christmas program. She was the loudest singer and most energetic I wonder where she gets that? She loves to perform and sing to anyone who will listen. Good job Celly, we love you!!

High School Friend Christmas Party



Finally we got us girls together (minus Ashlee). It is so fun to see all the girls including their hubbys. Why do we wait so long to get together? Kids grow like weeds and my girl friends get more beautiful.

Happy Birthday Mo Joe-December 18th


Our sweet little rat turned 14. Oh, how the years fly he is a teenager and oh so easy to deal with. Hopefully the girls will be this easy. Haahaa just kidding. Our little guy is so sweet and we love him so much. It is hard to believe we have had him for just under 2 years, it better be many many more. My little shadow goes everywhere I do from sitting on the bathroom rug while I shower to sitting on the bean bag while I run on my treadmill. I never get sick of him, so very sad, I know. Dogs are endless givers of love and always so happy to see you and love you.

I want I want I want...




Eric and I are on the activities committee in our ward. Yippee the Christmas Party was a success and it is over. Santa Claus made an appearance, which I loved, no need to go see him at the mall. The girls rattled off an endless list that surprised me, kinda. Eric and I have decided that next year we are headed to Costa Rica and hopefully do some type of service for the people there? That means no shopping and no endless lists with broken hearts.


Kell's list...
Snowboard
Ipod
Polly Pocket swimming pool
Bolt DS game and who knows what else it took her a few minutes

Neicell's list....
Wii (very new news to Eric and I)
"Big girl doll"
I pray Santa robbed a bank because he definitely needs to to get all their wishes.

New Project




I have been a sewing machine. I only took pictures of 2 but did 4 total. Let's just say I enjoyed it but definately need a break. I hope all that received them enjoy and don't look too close I am no seamstress