A night at the Nutcracker!

Last weekend Abbey, Braeden and I drove down to Utah for one of Abbey's Cheer competitions. While we were there we were able to go see the Nutcracker at the Capital Theater..Thanks Mom..My mom was sweet enough to take all the girls in the family..my sis and her three girls, Ab and I and my mom. We had a great time! It's been along time since I've seen it and the first time for Abbey, I guess thats why 5 minutes into it she said "They aren't talking lets go home" She wasn't real thrilled that there was no talking..however once the princess's all came out and started twirling around she did decide she liked it. Thanks again Mom for a fun night! Kendra, Amy, Stina, Abbey, My sis lisa and my mom.

Abbey and I..

My mom, Kendra, Lisa and Stina..cute gals!

Amy and Abbey..excited for it to start.

Of course we have to have a picture with the nutcracker....

National Finals Rodeo...

So, a couple weekends ago we headed to Vegas for the NFR with some friends. It was alot of fun! We watched a couple of the Rodeo's, shopped like crazy on Saturday, then headed to Mama Mia on Saturday night. It was great to see it on the stage and even more fun because I was with the one and only number 1 fan of Mama Mia..go back to the Halloween blog to see what I mean. Tara loves Mama Mia to say the least, which is why it made it that much more fun! After the show we decided the men needed to take there ladys to dinner and dancing..I have to say it's been awhile since we've really danced..but it was very fun and really interesting..the things you see in Vegas should really stay in Vegas!! Dinner after Mama Mia..notice the nice hat from Mama Mia!

Tara and Lloyd..we have alot of fun with them!

Yep..gotta take pics before the show..

Oh ya..there were the cowboys too..unbelievable.

and fireworks...wow, it wasn't even the 4th of July!

Time to eat the turkey..

For Thanksgiving this year we headed south to Brandons parents house..We hadn't been there to visit for awhile so it was fun to see grams and gramps and of course aunts, uncles and our very cute cousins. We ate lots (to much), shopped, went to a movie and the kids favorite part got in the pool, Yep I think it was a wee cold but they couldn't resist. Thanks Grams and Gramps Hansen for a fun weekend! Swimming in the pool...

Aunt Britt and Grandma..cooking away!

Cousin Paige and Abbey

Oh ya..Braed, Hunter, Paige and Abbey..Happy Thanksgiving!

Twilight..oh ya!

Yep it happened..I went to see Twilight, actually this was in November when it first came out..I am way behind as everyone can see. We had a great time..Loved the show and most of all the crowd..not really, the crowd was crazy. The best part was messing around with all of our fun friends and watching a show that we had been waiting for forever. The two main characters..um ya they are quite cute!

The crazy crowd..It actually felt like the day after Thanksgiving, trying to get into the stores..aah memories!

The funnest bunch around..love them all!

Abbey's first cheer competition!

Abbey had her first cheer competition in early November..They did great- First place..not bad! She has loved cheerleading..she started last May with practices twice a week, which have continued throughout the school year. What a fun sport to be apart of..we are so proud of her..Way to go Abbey! Performing..This is there pyramid..Awesome!

So excited to have won first place..and a little tired!

They were also awarded the spirit stick for having the most spirit..way to go girls!

All ready..now its time to go perform..

A bunch of the girls from her team..so cute! Congratulations girls!!

Warren Miller fun!

A couple weekends ago's we drove up to SunValley to see the Warren Miller ski show. Everyone loves to ski..some more than others,..We met some of our friends up there..played around, watched the movie and then went to eat at the one and only Desperado's..It was a fun weekend! All the kids posing by the big snow gorilla after the show..they were all excited to start the ski season after watching the show..

Ab and Brekyn reading up on how to ski..

The girls will always pose for me..I love it! The poster behind them is awesome..Of course the greatest snow on earth is from my home state..Utah of course!

Cute little chics...I think we are all now ready for a great ski season!

Time to finish up Halloween!

It's taken me awhile but it is time to finish up all the Halloween blogs..On Halloween night we started out with a great taco dinner at Brandon's Aunt Colleens .YUM, to say the least. She is great and it was fun to see her and some family members. We then headed over to the trunk or treat which was fun and fast..Whoo! After that we decided to head home for the trick or treaters and let our kids enjoy the night. My parents were in town to visit so a big thanks for hanging with us and dealing with all the running around. We love Halloween but we are glad it's over. Hunt, Jacob and Marshall..wonder what they are up to??

Braeden, Brandon and Taryn having a good time scaring the kids.

Madison, Hallie and Abbey at the trunk or treat!

Oh and the oh so cute Dille's..A bee, flower and a cute lady bug..so adorable!

Grandpa and Braeden manning the car for the trunk or treat! What a nice gramps..love ya! Hope everyone had a great Halloween..Now on to bigger and better things!

Going to work..

Yes that would be my husband..even though he's been on a big diet he has gained a few..that is with the help of towels and balloons! He told his employees to dress up on Halloween and so he decided to do it himself. Pretty impressive..not very cute or attractive for a women but it guaranteed a few laughs. I think that was the ultimate goal. Ab thought it was a fun idea and decided to try it out..Nice..lets hope she really doesn't turn out like this! Hee'Hee!

Happy Halloween Honey!! Love the boots..

Halloween parties..

So, I actually got a few shots from Abbey's and Braeden's school parties. Braeden party was full of lots of games like eating donuts off a string and wrapping up mummies and as for Ab she was able to play games too I just didn't get any pics of hers. Eating donuts..lots of fun..

Braeden and Brandon with there teacher Ms. Stroh..she is new this year and a really good teacher.

Braeden sneaking on his mask..ya know there is no masks in school..

Abbey with Grams and Gramps in her room..she was so excited to have them come and visit!

Abbey with a bunch of friends..fun costumes!

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 take off!

For a class project Braeden and his good buddy Brandon made an A and W bomb..they really put some work into it, it actually had a little man strapped to it to see if it could hold on. It went so high it was great. Good Job Boys!! We are so proud of you both.. Before take off..so proud of there rocket..

Some of the other kids doing it too..

After take off..the little guy actually made it..Congratulations!

A sewing class??

Yep that is right..I actually took a sewing class. Who knew I could actually pull my brand new sewing machine out of the box that I have had for 3 years now and use it. I owe it all to my friend Jana..she came up with the idea and so I hopped on board for a 4 week class..It turned out to be lots of fun and not as scary as I thought it would be to actually thread my own machine. The class taught us how to make aprons and just your basic how to's..which I needed. It was fun to learn and great to really make something. Jana, our teacher Marianne and Me

Me and Jana..Jana's is actually for Macy her daughter..

A little nervous but I'm doing it..

The pro from the beginning..

What we started out with..Thanks Jana- it was fun to hang out and learn something new!

Pumpkin carving fun..

So, another year has gone by and Kelly pulled off another great pumpkin carving party. I love that she does it because I run out of time every year to do our own. It is alot of fun for the kids to meet up with some of there friends and carve pumpkins and eat yummy food. Rachelle, Me and Jana..Whats up with the finger??

Our hostess with the mostest..Kelly..cute pumpkin!

Hallie, Berkley, Macy and Abbey..

Savannah, Melissa and Mandy..

Hallie and Abbey and there finished pumpkins..nice job

Taryn and Hunter..I have no idea what Hunt is doing..strange!

Braed and some of his friends..

Oh ya, This is where some of the gals hung...Chit chat and good food! Thanks Kelly for a fun night!!