A night of Stomp

Last week my parents took all of the kids, (and spouses, and a few grandchildren) to the Covey Center to see Stomp.  It was a blast!  The show lasted two hours, but Hunter really enjoyed it.  The kids did get a little restless towards the end, so I whipped out the emergency Pez from my purse, and they were fine.  It was amazing to see how people can take ordinary things, and turn them extraordinary.
If you ever get a chance to go see Stomp, I would highly recomend it!  Thanks Mom and Dad for the great night!

New Year's at the Cabin

For Christmas this year, my parents rented a cabin in Heber for the New Year.  We got up to the cabin on Wednesday night.  As you can see, Harley wasted no time in getting comfortable.

Harley

 The first thing that we did in the morning (after having a really yummy breakfast) was to go sledding.  This was Houston's first time.  He was an animal.  He would wait at the top of the hill for someone to take him down.

Houston

 

 Kayla and Kevin were kind enough to bring their 4-wheelers up to the cabin.  The kids really enjoyed going on tube rides.

Halle, Brighton, and Hunter

 

 I asked the kids to pose like ninja's. This is the end result.

Hunter,Brighton, and Halle

 

While we were outside sledding, my mom had to hard job of taking care of the babies.  As you can see, it was pretty rough on her.

Harley and Grandma Danae

 

 Harley and Boston enjoyed tummy time together.  Mash looked on glad, that he dosen't have to do tummy time anymore.

Mash, Harley, and Boston

 

 Harley and Boston taking a nap together

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 Mash decided that he would go out and drive the 4-wheeler around for a bit.  He took Hunter and I on a great ride. (with a little help from his mom)  You have to be careful when you are getting pulled by Mash, he is crazy when he turns around. (you know what I'm talking about Kayla)

Mash

 

 Houston ended up with snow in his face.  He started crying, but when he saw the camera, he stopped and posed for a picture.

Houston

 

 Hunter enjoying the snow.

 

My three boys going on a sled ride.

Jeff, Hunter, and Houston

 

 Harley and I were enjoying a good book

 

 Jordan and Bekah

 

 Kayla and Kevin

 

 Kayla and the boys

Hunter, Kayla, and Brighton

 

 Brighton and Hunter being Ninja's.

 

 The Friel Girls

Bekah, Kayla, Jenna, Tasmin, and Danae

 

 Tasmin and Jeff, getting ready for the New Year celebration.  Tasmin was in charge of New Year's Eve.  She did a great job!  We had really good food, noise makers, and games.

 

 This was the kids New Year's celebration. It was a little early, but the kids didn't mind

I love Hunter's face in this picture.

 Jeff and Jenna

 

There was so much fun that happend at the cabin.  It was a great way to ring in the new year!  Thank you Mom and Dad!

Christmas Day

Christmas morning we started our day at my parents house for breakfast.  This is a picture of Mash and Houston watching the train.  They loved it.

This is Grandma Danae and Harley in her snugly pajamas

Bekah reading a book to Hunter

Grandpa Red wearing red, and little Harley

Halle, Grandpa Red, Houston, Grandma Danae, Harley, Brighton, and Hunter

Kayla, Bekah, Jenna, and Tasmin

The Walker's

Brighton, Tasmin, and Halle

The Wilson Family

After my parents house we went over to Brad and Cheryl's house.

Harley and Grandpa Brad

Harley with her Aunt Witney

Brooke with a very sleppy Hayden

Next we finished the day off at Keith and Debbies.  Here is Aunt Mindy with little Harley

Grandma Binks and Harley. (There are alot of pictures of Harley.  It is her first Christmas)

This is me.  I'm opening my Christmas presents.  Hunter is playing with one of his presents.

Jeff is very excited about his new shirt.

Here are most of the boys with their new snow hats on.

Jeff and Houston opening presents

Cael and Houston playing a rousing game of fuse ball. (Is that how you spell it?)

Baby Deagan at the end of the day.

We have a very merry Christmas.  It was so fun to see all of our family.  Thank you to everyone who made this such a great day for our family.  We love you all.

Christmas Morning

Christmas just kept getting funner and funner. Kids make all the difference in the world. This year we got up super early! Around four o'clock Hunter asked if he could get up. We told him that he had to wait an hour. So when it became five, Hunter was chomping at the bit. We tried to get a group shot with all the kids, but were only able to get two of them together.
Houston was already getting down to business. He couldn't stand still for a picture.
Jeff and the kids.
Hunter and Houston checking out Houston's new scooter.
Harley with her new book and hat.
Houston really like Harley's little kitty. That was the first thing he went after.
Harley with her Christmas presents.
Houston's favorite part of the morning was playing in all the wrapping paper.
Jeff and Hunter figuring out his new toys. I also just wanted to thank everyone who helped us make this a great Christmas for our kids. Later Christmas morning Hunter told me that me must have been super good this year. I asked him why, and he said it was because he got way more then what was on his list!