a few pics left of 2009

IF you know Derek at all then you love this picture this is Jill's baby and he is a wild man and he is SO SO cute! I was telling a Christmas story to all the kids and each child got to hold an item from the story Derek was first and he got the Christmas tree and he LOVED it.
Emma, Brooke, Kate just some of the girls
New tradition Christmas Eve MIDNIGHT toast by the tree, precious

Merry Christmas

May we remember to keep the Savior first in our lives this holiday and throughout the New Year! Merry Christmas

Mom's shoulder repair

Mom had surgery Friday on her shoulder due to a fall she had back in October. I think all of us in a way (of course not as bad as Mom's denial) thought this would not be as difficult of recovering.... boy were we wrong!

My cute little Mom cant do much for herself and between Amy, Kelly, and myself we are taking shifts. Jill is stuck home with Jason and his broken ankle. I'm so grateful for our health to make it possible for us to be there for Mom.

I know that this will be a test of patience for her but we all have to learn and relearn that principle in our lives. We all love you Mom and with every passing day you will get stronger, that is of course until physical therapy in which I know she will be a stinker. I will keep updating

Ten years ago today...Brooke

The night before you were born Dad came home from work with 12 long stem pink roses for me. I don't know if it was the pink flowers or my inability to be patient but I had to hold you right then. So I went to the store and got some castor oil and drank the whole bottle. Sure enough it brought on labor and twelve hours of waiting you were here. Tiny little girl strait from Heaven to us, your big brother loved you from the moment he saw you. You came home in a little winter suit with baby pink rose buds all over it. This morning before I woke you up I went and looked at that very same outfit and remembered what it was like ten years ago today. Thank you for choosing me as your Mom, I love you
Your favorite place in the world is the Beach, and I love this picture, it was the best day, I'm a lucky Mom
You and your Dad have always had such a cute and special relationship he loves you so much.

Slumber Party for Brooke

We had a SLUMBER party for Brooke on Friday. She invited Maegan, Britney, Ali, Mia, Wren, Joelle, Devrie, and Hailey all the girls had such a good time, I must admit I had some fun also. Cory and the boys took off and went bowling until almost midnight (I guess at that time they felt it was safe to come home) All these girls were so cute and all got along, I really don't know what time they went to sleep but I slept so that's all I care about. She's not quite TEN yet tomorrow will be the day

birthday party

Kobe had a way fun Birthday party, he had some buddies come over last Saturday night and they all watched the BYU Utah game (most were happy about the outcome) they headed for the backyard where Mason played some basketball with them in the dark under the hoop lights all the boys thought this was super cool!!!! Kobe received a new football so of course they broke it in with a game outside. It amazes me how boys just don't get cold as long as they are playing sports that they love. All in all it was a fun night.

Happy Birthday Kobe

December 1st 2000 you came into the world, all the nurses said you looked like a blond Swedish beauty. You had long curly blond hair and you smelled so so good. Oh and man you liked to nurse a LOT!!!
You were the CHUBBIEST little toddler there ever was, and it was here at this stage when all you would say was "tida, tida" and today that is your nick name "Tida" Dad would lay you on his chest every night as he and you would watch TV together and eventually you would fall asleep, (along with drool on Dad's shirt)
Kobe you have really come into your own! as your Mom I'm proud of the boy you are and for the example you set for those around you. Happy Birthday Kobe Reed Horton nine years old wow