Sunshine needed!

Well the first picture isn't as big of a statment as I wanted it to be, but it makes me happy to look at it! I didn't realize until this morning when there was sunshine coming through the windows, how much "grey" we have had lately! The sunshine is awesome and it makes me happy! Too bad it is still too cold to go outside. The other day in Salt Lake it was almost 60 degrees and then Logan was like 25. Yuck! Oh well, I still love Logan, but can't wait for spring!

Wow this post is late- Happy Birthday Boston

Happy Birthday to my Boston! He turned 5 years old in November, yikes I am way behind. I will attribute that to the roller coaster ride our lives have taken these last few months. Nothing too serious, just the unknown totally throws me for a loop and blogging took a back seat to well pretty much everything else. On to Boston's big day. We had a party all week long with Grandpa Dave and then came the real deal. Boston wanted to go bowling, just like last year, and then to Panda Express for dinner. I think we did panda last year too. Ah well, we like it. Much to our surprise Brad and Jen drove up from utah County to surprise Bos man on his big day. He was so excited, especially because Kennedy had had so many surprises, finally it was his turn. Then Josh had a Pres. mtg for Elders Quorum so we all had some yummy gingerbread cake and ice cream. The cake isn't too pretty, once again the creative juices weren't flowing that day, but he really wanted gingerbread and so that is what he got. You know Boston gets lost in the mix a lot of times but yet he always makes sure you know that he is here. I love him so much! Happy B-day BoBo!

Kennedy turns "8"

So my Kenna has turned eight and totally in style! We celebrated a few different times. Not pictured, yet, was her Halloween Birthday party. Wow, it was really fun! We were excited to have Grandpa Dave here for her actual birthday and then Great Grandma Ross and Aunt Peggy surprised us and came up too. We headed to Texas Roadhouse for a fun lunch to celebrate. The firt pic is of Kenna in the saddle getting wished a very happy "Yee Haw"! Afterwards we headed to the park to play horseshoes and then home for cake and ice cream. It was a great day! Then an even better day was a couple weeks later when Kennedy decided to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a very special day to say the least. All the talks were wonderful beyond compare and the spirit was so strong. She was glowing all day, and for good reason. It was an emotional day but in a good way. We were excited to have so many family and friends there to share it with us! I am excited for Kenna and the choice she has made! She is a ray of sunshine in my life and I am blessed to have such a wonderful daughter. She has always had to be my helper being the oldest and she is so nice about it. She loves to draw and create. I guess she did get a little of me considering she looks just like a ross. She also loves reading and school. That part didn't come from me. She really is just a good little girl. She loves to help in the Kitchen and bake with her easy bake oven. I love her so much!

Tag, because pics won't upload!

Well I can't get my pictures to upload so I am going to fill out this tag and hopefully get pics done tomorrow!

What is your favorite color? Orange

What is your favorite pizza? Canadian Bacon & pineapple & peppers

What is your favorite restaurant? Um, not sure. I like Zuppa's, Panda Express, Rodizio Grill and Hamilton's (their shrimp is awesome)

What is your favorite Holiday? I like most HOlidays, but I love Christmas!

What is your favorite day of the week? Saturday

What is your biggest pet peev? When people act like your friend one day and not the next!

What is something you accomplished this year? Read more uplifiting books and played competitive volleyball again, thanks Nat!

What is something you would like to accomplish this year? Finish Kenna's bedspread

HOw many places have you lived? 7 different cities/towns

What is your dream vacation? Probably somewhere on a warm beach with family and friends (Meagan and Cory that means you!!)

What is something you desire right now? Josh to find a good job

What is your favorite treat? My new fav treat is fondue!! Yummy

What did you make for dinner tonight? pizza and breadsticks

Who is someone you look up to? President Monson and his wife

What do you have to do tomorrow? Halloween costumes, party at Cody's, and laundry. In no particular order!

What is your favorite movie? Right now, probably "Hocus Pocus" (buck toothed firefly)

What is something you would like to learn? Scuba diving or crocheting! Ha ha, how about that for polar opposites!

How many states have you visited? I think 9

Can you name all 50 states in 1 min? probably not, unless I had a map. Hee Hee. Try it, it is kind of hard.

Who do you want to tag? Anyone you wants to participate!!

I know, I know!

I know it has been a long time and I have a ton to catch up on, so when I get a minute I will post a bunch of pics and maybe a few words. I know you will all wait in anticipation next to your computer just for MY update! Just don't hold your breath!

First Day of 2nd Grade AND First Day of preschool pictures!

So the time has come. The long summer nights are gradually getting shorter and the morning air is cooler. It must mean that the new school year is here. Boston started preschool this year and absolutely loves it! I think he loves having something of his own. At last he is not the one left behind, Griffin is. I am happy he is having fun and hopefully learning things along the way.
Kenna is Kenna. She loves and thrives on school. Three weeks ago she was so jittery she couldn't hold still waiting to find out who her teacher was. I hope her love of school and learning stays forever. I know mine dwindled after time and is slowly itching its way back. Kennedy's comment after the first day was "Mom, it was fantastic!!" I remember my very first day of 2nd grade, I threw up all over my desk in Mrs Vance's class, cheerios, I think. Sorry too much info. I am glad Kenna had a better first day to 2nd grade.
Here's hoping for a great year for my beautiful kids and everyone else!

More of Griff's "2" Birthday!

Here are more of Griff's birthday pics. He and Grandma Roche's birthdays are really close so we celebrated them together. It was a fun evening with Grandma, all my siblings and Mel and her girls. Griff was so funny, he got scared when we told him to help blow out the candles. Jess made an awesome carrot cake and I made some lemon desserts, yummo! I think Griff's favorite part was going around and finishing off all the pop cans that were left unattended. I love my Griff and my Grandma!