The making of Gingerbread houses!

Ok, so tonight for family home evening in Arizona, we made Gingerbread houses! It was awesome! And of course, mine (Meg) was the best! Ryan says it is because I used all the frosting but hey, you snooze you lose! Check out our night-o-fun!

Our finished houses. Let's do a pole, who's is better?

Kari with her house. How cute.....

Tybin thinking of what his next move will be.....

The best house of them all!

The cutest girl ever! oh the house was awesome too. Hers sufferred a little earthquake at the end but everyone survived.

The MTC

So on Wednesday we sent our missionary off. It was a great day. Sad, but great. Of course we all cried, even the boys, but we are so proud of Jason and are so excited for the experiences he will witness and the influence he can be in Florida. Godspeed Elder!

This just goes to prove I am the short one of the family. My goal is to grow as tall as J before he gets home.....

What a great example. Big brother to little brother.

This is my favorite of J. This pictures illustrates his personality that Florida will love!



Fun family outside ready to let J go for just a little while.

In the car on the way to the MTC. J was really nervous but excited.

J's Farewell

If you don't know already, my awesome brother-in-law, Jason, is getting ready to serve the Lord with all his might! He is leaving to serve in the Florida, Tallahassee mission. He enters the MTC this Wednesday. Here are just a few picks from his farewell....

All of the brothers.....

Ryan and Jason pulling a GQ shot

Ryan's Aunt Karen, Grandma Waite and Mama G

Some of Jason's awesome, supportive friends!!

Cutest Niece and Nephew Ever!

Ok everyone, we just have to show off our cute niece and nephew. They are so adorable. And they are excited to welcome their new baby sister here in a couple of weeks! Introducing....Tybin and Oakley...

Greetings all

Meg just had to show me how to popst somethimg and now is making me do it so here is my message so she will get off my back

Relief Society SUPER SATURDAY!

So on Saturday we had our Super Saturday with the Relief Society. I just had to publish some pictures of these cute crafts I made because as all of you know, I am not very crafty at all so when I have some success, I HAVE to show it off. We made these JOY blocks and the cute vinyl lettering tiles. And yes, I know the lettering on the tile is a little crooked, Ryan has already made fun of me. But I am still very proud of myself!

Tis the Season....

Ok, so it officially feels like Christmas with a little snow on the ground. Here are a couple of pictures of my awesome husband by our beautiful christmas tree and some other ones as well. Merry Christmas! Sorry, my house is a little messy but I just love pictures of my tree!

And yes, SANTA IS REAL!

Baby Shower Continued...

Here are some more pictures...yea we are crazy!

Baby Shower!

Ok, so on Saturday we had a baby shower for Susan. It was so much fun. She received lots of great gifts! Clark even liked them too. We also got lots of friends together and went to dinner at the Olive Garden. Here are some pictures of the events......