Uncle Jack's funeral



We were glad to be able to go to Uncle Jack's funeral
yesterday. After the funeral we went to the
Parowan cemetery, he had full military honors
He served in the military in world war 2.
Look at the beautiful red hills that he loved
and wanted everyone to love, in the background.





You can see his devoted sister, Aunt Shirley, behind the coffin.





Everyone knows this big turquoise house on main street!
We'll miss our lip kissin' uncle Jack, funny, fun and makes
everyone feel good about themselves!



Merry Christmas!!

Dad and I went to watch the kids open their presents
early in the morning

Keeton and Maloree walking down the
stairs to see what Santa brought them

Maloree carrying her Minnie Mouse
Pillow Pet, that Tracee and Matt gave her,
it's not far away when she is at home 

Keeton just getting started, he decides to
Open the present that Maloree gave him first!

And wouldn't you know it, Maloree finds the one
that Keeton gave her for her first one to open too!
These two siblings love each other!!

Maloree showing off some of her fun things

Keeton's theme for the day, was Star Wars.

And if you couldn't guess, Minnie Mouse is Maloree's
favorite thing right now!

A big Christmas day Hug from these sweet ones!!

One for Papa too!!

While mommy gets breakfast ready, Keeton gets his dad to help him
put some of his Lego's together! Notice how Andrew is babysitting
Maloree's Minnie Mouse toys

Papa reading with Maloree some Disney books she got

I don't even think Andrew knows he has Minnie mouse with him,
while he eagerly helps Keeton put together Lego's

Our little cute Minne Mouse

The next day we went to Olive Garden
Keeton getting a mouth full of spaghetti

Just try to be girly eating this messy stuff!

We hope you all had a fun and wonderful Christmas time.
We all know the real reason for this day, and it was so nice to
be able to go to church and be reminded why we are
celebrating and having so much fun!! We are so thankful
to have all the many blessings we have, especially for our
family and the opportunity to have each other forever,
because a child was born, who's birthday and life we celebrate
today and always!! we love you all so much!!!

Happy Christmas Eve!!

Tracee had a great idea, to go out for breakfast on
Christmas eve morning, it was a great hit and
a fun tradition!

Keeton and Maloree eagerly opening
their PJs

Tracee and Matt couldn't resist
giving a Minnie mouse, pillow pet to Maloree,
she is really into Minnie Mouse!!

Then at Grandma and Grandpa Adams house
we had our traditional gifts for everyone

Maloree, happy to get a pet and a doctor kit
to help it when it gets sick

Keeton's turn

Lego's are always a great hit for him!

Tessa with Grandpa, she loves to be with family for Christmas

Papa, helping Maloree wash her hands,
while singing his rendition of
Jingle bells, (he makes up his own words).

Early Christmas Present! Brittney!!

We were so happy to see these beautiful sisters
together again!!



Right from the airport we went to visit with Oma and Opa, dad met
us there, then to see Grandma and Grandpa.





Not yet going home we whisked her off to Gardeners Village
where we met Kim and Todd, for lunch at Archibald's




Still at Gardener Village




Then a quick visit to my work
where they sat on a chair, that I wanted to buy,
but I decided not to. But they do look cute in it!!




The next day we went to Andrews house and
Keeton and Maloree showed Brittney their
great fun play room and bed rooms.
They didn't waste any time warming up to her!




A pose in front of their tree, before we
went to lunch at the new
Chick-Fillet, in Layton.




Funny face pose at Chick-Fillet!!



That night she went to her mother in-laws house
for dinner and a birthday celebration, for Kareen's
Dad. Notice how cute Josie's baby is!!





A pose in front of this small store, it was quite busy!!



Then after going to the Fashion Place Mall, and not even being able
to go into the parking lot, Tracee had a great idea, to go downtown,
again, to this new museum, The Leonardo.
Not very Christmas like, but very interesting anyway!!




This interesting ceiling decor, moved when you tried to touch it, it
senses heat and closes and opens, on contact.

 



Lots of interesting things to do there, like learning how
to walk with prosthetics.







Looking at the traditional Temple Square lights




We then went to the Tab Choir, Christmas Concert.
We sat near Uncle Erich and Aunt Su



Making peanut clusters on Sunday, before everyone
comes over for dinner.




Keeton is the lucky guy to have his
Aunt Brittney help him make his gingerbread
house!



Maloree and mommy, making a pretty house!



Keeton and Brittney bonding with their
fun project. Dad in the background
in his most farmiliar pose!!



Fun making our houses

Keeton poseing with his fabulous  building!

Maloree can't hold still for the picture

Brittney stealing a kiss from Maloree, when we went to visit
at Grandma and Grandpa Adams house

A hug with his little sis

Sitting at the Aunts couch

with the oldest cousin, Justin

A picture with Shad's wife, Heidi and Jen Jones

She stayed at Shad's house to visit with them and some
friends!!

Then on Monday, we took Brittney to a new breakfast
place, "Granny Annies".

Keeton being "Keeton Breakfast hands"

Maloree, playing a tune with her straw,
She is such a funny, crazy sweet little girl!!

Then back home to spend some quality time
with Brittney before she had to go to the airport

One last picture with Britt at this Christmas
time

Getting warm by the fire

Picture of my olive wood Nativity, notice our
beautiful star, that Matt (Toomey) made.

Another Christmas decoration

I hung the sleds that I made from our
living room lamp

Kitchen table

Christmas

A window I bought from my store, Tracee helped me
make a vinyl sign to put on it

A close look at our custom star! Thanks Matt!!

All the girls, except we need Aimee and Calee

A doggy shot, notice that Gunners paw
is resting on Keeton's head(funny)

Saying good bye to Their fun Aunt Brittney!!
They sure did love her, they wanted her to
come in their car with them when she could

Cute Sisters

One more picture of these special girls
We loved having Brittney come and enjoy
some Christmas fun with us!
We miss her already!!
Come again, soon!!!