Honor Student

Savannah got a 4.0 for all four terms of seventh grade at Maple Mountain Jr High.  So proud of our little academic All-Star :-)

Finishing out 2009

Sledding on the roads of Marrcrest

Savannah is 9

Birthday breakfast - Cinnamon rolls.


The night before Savannah's birthday, we had a plumbing problem. Chris, our wonderful plumber, spent two days trying to unclog our sewage back up (Gross I know). Yes, those are tree roots that had grown into the pipes causing the problem. We just felt blessed that we didn't have to get a back hoe involved (that was the next option).

Anyhow, with our house out of commission we moved the party to my parent's house. The kids had a great time with a pinata, pizza, cake and movie.

Christmas Concerts

Savannah's Christmas Choir Concert - I couldn't get her video to upload, but she looked tired.


Jonah's class did Christmas caroling and a play- The Gingerbread Man. (I am hoping to get a copy from someone - He was the fox:))

Jacob and "best buddy" Fynn. But he really misses his cousins Maddy and Taylor in Oregon. Jacob's class caroled to Great Grandpa's retirement home (hoping to get video of this too).

Christmas Eve

Mallory Narrating the Christmas Story as the family followed along on the TV

Jacob got a hold of the camera and got a good shot of Abby

The cousins awaiting "Musical Money" and gifts. :)

Porter and Jacob

Christmas Morning

Savannah with her DS


Jonah with his coaster


Jacob and mom with the Batman set

*We forgot our camera when we went to Nana and Papas for Christmas Brunch, but had a fun time hanging out with everyone.

Julie and Beck

After Christmas celebration with Julie and Beck. Beck isn't feeling so well, as he is getting older. It was nice of Julie to bring him up for the kids to play with.

Gathering with the Gals

It has been a long time since I had gotten together with my high school friends. Katie was so great to invite us all to her beautiful home to catch up. So much fun! So many laughs!

October 2009 Happenings

Bridal Veil Falls - Enjoying the beautiful hikes so close to home.

UEA - St. George

One day while in St. George with the Murphy Cousins we went to the city park to play in their Red Rock water falls. So messy, but so fun! The kids loved it!

Losing Teeth -

Jonah lost 3 teeth in 2 weeks

Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point

For Family Home Evening we went up to Cornbelly's in Lehi. We had never been here and we were so glad we made the short trip. The kids had a blast riding the slides, jumping on the huge trampolines, riding the go carts and mini cow trains, going through mazes, dressing up and playing in the water. I had so many pictures, but not the room. Yes one day I will do the collage thing.

Hair Cut

Savannah has wanted to donate her hair to those that have cancer ever since her cute friend in Logan, Chloe, got Leukemia. We are happy to say after two rounds of treatments and a Bone Marrow Transplant Chloe is doing well. Although we have not seen her for a while she is always in our thoughts.

I love Savannah with short hair!

Halloween

Savannah/Snow White (Chose to cut her hair the day before so that she would look perfect for this costume) - Jonah/Indian (Chose this so he could have the bow and arrow) - Jacob/Muscle Man (Wore this for about one month, everywhere we went)

Visiting Colby and Annie

Hanging with the Murphy Cousins (Taylor, Mckay, Jackson, Cooper, Jonah, Jessie, Kate, Savannah, Max, Payton, Porter and Jacob)

No Friends, No Problem!

The other day Savannah couldn't find anyone to play with, but that didn't stop her from having fun. I looked out the window and saw her roller blading down the street, pulling the wagon with her stuffed animals in tow. So I went out and she posed for the picture. (I know it's hard to tell she is posing:)).

Savannah's Baptism

Savannah was baptized in Provo, Utah on January 10, 2009. She had been looking forward to this day for so long. Reading, preparing and just plain being excited. It was a special day that we as her parents will never forget. We were just so impressed with Savannah and her great desire to choose to be baptized. She has always had a sweet spirit that is sensitive to making good choices and helping others. We had all of our family there to support her and we really appreciate all of them, their kindness and thoughtful gifts. Thanks for making this a special Day!

An added thank you to Nina for taking such amazing pictures so we can always remember this special day http://sessions.studio111.com/savannah_baptism/

Nana Sue and Camie for your secret gift in making Savannah's beautiful baptism dress and cloak, and to Abby and Pappy for giving Savannah new bedding that she will be able to wrap around her to constantly remember the comforting spirit of the Holy Ghost. Thanks to Everyone! We love you all and Savannah has enjoyed all she was given.

Savannah's 8th Birthday

We celebrated Savannah's 8th birthday last week. On her birthday she opened gifts from the famiy. She got a lot of gifts she really loved including a bike (from Abby and Pappy), an Indian Doll and jewelry (Nana and Papa), clothes (us and Aunt Julie), make-up and petshops(cousin Kate), the Kit Movie(Aunt Julie), and hair glitter. Thank you everyone!

This was her response to Jonah giving her the Hannah Montana hair glitter that he picked out and paid for with his own money. Too Cute!

She invited 9 of her closest friends over for a pajama party (Caralyn, Lily, Alanha, Sam, Karah, Angelica, Emma, Alissa, and Alexa) and got a lot more toys (A Webkin, Pixos, a robe, stuffed animals, clothes, petshops, coloring stuff, and a jewelry box). I think it was Christmas.

On a different note, I was thinking this party would be nice and calm like Savannah usually is. I was wrong. I got a HUGE eye opening to the world of girls. I have never seen such a thing. The screaming was so loud for so long that Jonah asked if he could leave. I have to admit it was quite comical.

Thank goodness for movie time (Kit Kitteridge), even though it didn't keep all of their attention.

Overall Savannah said it was her best Birthday ever and she had a blast. Really that is all that matters.

Just in case you wanted to hear some of the noise. (Obviously they didn't love so much noise because they all covered their own ears.) :)

On your mark . . .

Get set. Go!
Jonah and Savannah had their "Rock the Laps" school fundraiser yesterday. They did great and had a lot of fun. I only got pictures of Jonah because he reminded me to bring the camera when he ran (so that dad could see him). Dustin couldn't make it to watch Jonah. Jonah got in this stance every time he made a lap, so that he could start the race again. Jonah finished with 9 laps (1 1/2 miles) and Savannah with 8 laps (1 1/3 miles) in 20 minutes. Way to go Savannah and Jonah! And thank you, thank you, thank you to family who sponsored them in this event.

Savannah's First Day of School

Savannah was so excited to go to school. She loved her new school clothes and loved to model in them even more. The number one is for the first day of school, which was yesterday.

Once we got to school it was a little more difficult. She didn't get to choose where she sat and was disappointed that she was surrounded by boys. After a few tears and a little comfort from mom, she was able to give this smile. Don't worry she came home glowing and loving school!

Hannah, I mean Savannah

The other morning I woke up and to my suprise I found Hannah Montana, I mean Savannah, in our family room playing Hannah Montana Wii. Yes my child is officially in love with Hannah Montana and even had to buy a HM wig with her hard earned money. What happened to PBS kids?