Ashley's Geography Bee

Ashley won her 5th grade class Geography Bee! On December 16th, she went on to participate in the the Butterfield Canyon Elementary 5th grade Geography Bee that included the winners of all the 5th grade classes. I was there to support her. She was nervous, but did a great job! There were extremely hard questions, a lot of them the 5th graders had not even learned about yet! She did not win, but I am so proud of her! Four of the seven questions she answered were correct.  She is excited next year to enter the 6th grade Geography Bee! Way to go Ashley!

Looking nervous!

Relieved it is over! We are so proud of Ashley!

Karrie's Christmas Band Concert

On December 15th, Karrie had her Christmas Band Concert at Herriman High School. The clarinet players did a trio of "Silent Night".  Karrie did such a beautiful job!  Grandpa and Grandma Jones, Grandpa Shaw and Faye all came to the concert.  We all enjoyed it and it helped to get us into the Christmas spirit!

Grandpa Jones, Karrie, Grandma Jones

Karrie and Grandpa Shaw

Ashley and Karrie

The Busy Month of December

I have been very busy this month and have not caught up on my blog. I have been working my on call catering job a lot in the past 2 weeks! Here are some things that have been happening in December:

The first week in December I had the joy of babysitting my cousin's (Emily) little baby while they were at a job interview in Santa Fe.  Jackson is such a sweet and precious little baby! My girls were so excited to have him at our house overnight! They had so much fun holding him and playing with him!

Sweet little Jackson

Karrie, Jackson, Ashley

On December 4th, I helped throw a bridal shower for Hayley (my nephew Matt's fiance).  They are such a cute couple and I am so happy for them! I took Jackson with me and everyone loved his chubby little face! Karrie and Ashley helped with him while at the shower.

Matt and Hayley

For family night on December 13th, we went to the mall to visit Santa Claus.  Ashley had a plan to ask Santa for something that only she would know about, and if he brought it on Christmas then she would know that he is REAL! Karrie, Mike and I all asked if she would tell us what she asked Santa for, but she would not tell us! She eventually gave in and told us

 
Once there was a Snowman.....tall, tall, tall.....in the RAIN he melted.....small, small, small!

Sleepover at Grandpa's House

On Friday, November 26th the girls had a sleepover with their cousins at my Dad's house.  It was the first sleepover they have had there (with their cousins) since my Mother died. First, my Dad took us to Brick Oven to celebrate mine and Debbie's birthdays.  Then we went back to the house to visit.  Katelynn was going to spend the night, but ended up with the stomach flu. The kids were excited to be together.  They told me later that it was not as fun without my Mother (Grandmommy Shaw). It was a little strange having Faye there. Even though it is not the same, they enjoyed being together! I honestly don't know if they will spend the night there again, (I think next time we will stick to my house) but at least my Dad made an effort to have them there.  It is not often that they get to see their cousins from Idaho!

Dad (Grandpa), Ashley, Tessa & Austin.

Jacob & Karrie.

Ready for bed. Austin, Tessa & Ashley.

Not wanting to say Goodbye. Karrie, Ashley, Jacob, Tessa, Austin.

Karrie & Jacob.

Thanksgiving 2010

This year we spent Thanksgiving at Grandpa and Grandma Jones.  Cathy, Jerry, Brayden and Nicole were also there.  We enjoyed a yummy dinner (thanks to Grandma Jones)! We had lots of fun playing the traditional "Candy Bar" game! It was a wonderful day spent with family!

I have so much to be thankful for! Here is a list of what I am thankful for:
First and foremost, I am so thankful for my Savior and His love.
I am thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ, my testimony, and our prophet, Thomas S. Monson.
I am thankful for my husband and two beautiful girls.
I am thankful for being sent to my Mother and Father and being raised by loving parents.
I am thankful for having the best and most loving Mother anyone could ask for!
I am thankful for my two loving sisters.
I am  thankful for my Grandparents and their loving example!
I am thankful for my in-laws and my sister-in-laws and their families! 
I am thankful for wonderful cousins and extended family! 
I am thankful for all the many blessings in my life that are too many to mention!

Eating our "Turkey" dinner.

Playing "The Candy Bar Game".

Grandma Jones with Karrie and Ashley.