Christmas Cutie

 

Christmas Devotional

My parents invited us to join them and attend the Christmas Devotional Downtown! 

I ALWAYS love going to the conference center and being in the presents of a living Prophet and his apostles. 

It was a WONDERUFL devotional! If you missed it you can check it out here;
https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/archive/christmas-devotional/2013/12?lang=eng 

Such a great date! 

With our best friends! 

A huge thanks to my mother-in-law for watching the kiddos so we could attend!!  Thank you, Thank you! 

A VERY Special day!

We found out on Thursday that Jeremy's nephews Braedon and Darian had decided to be baptized that Saturday!  Jeremy couldn't get out of all of his responsibilities, so me and the kids packed up and picked up our Sister-in-law Jenn and her baby and headed up to Logan, UT Friday evening.  We stayed at Jenn's inlaws for the night and then headed to Preston, Idaho in the morning!  

We almost missed it (We got lost!) but luckily we made it just in time to see these two special boys be Baptized and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  There was an amazing spirit there and I am so grateful that their family has decided to come back to church.

We enjoyed some treats at the church afterwards

then went to their house for some lunch and some super fun cousin time!  I just love their family.  I could stay for weeks with them!  They are so kind, loving, and fun!!
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Then Jenn and I and all the littles packed up and headed for home.  A 3 hour drive took 4 1/2 hours because of the snow... but I wouldn't have traded it for anything.  I was so grateful to be there for those boys!  I just love them, and I am so proud of their choice to be Baptized!! 

Jeremy's New Job!

This is the announcement that was sent out about Jeremy's new job and his professional picture he had to have taken!  I am super proud of him.  He works so hard, and is thankful for this new opportunity!

I am excited to announce that Jeremy Rogers will be stepping into the vacant Human Resources Manager position at Utah Valley, effective 9/29/2013.  Jeremy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Utah and will finish his Master of Public Administration degree from Brigham Young University in June of 2015.  He has over seven years of progressive HR experience throughout his career. 

 

Since coming to Intermountain in 2006, Jeremy has filled many roles in Human Resources from intern, assistant, recruiter and consultant.  In each of these roles Jeremy has increased the level of service provided to those he supports, assisting them in reaching their goals.  Jeremy has had the ability to grow and develop his HR expertise and leadership qualities which have prepared him for this position.  Jeremy provides an enthusiastic vision that will help UV reach its engagement and wellness goals for years to come.

Hot Chocolate Party!!

One of our favorite traditions each year is our Hot Chocolate Party!!!  We enjoyed some delicious Scones and some amazing hot chocolate!!  YUM!!!  Then we played a little Christmas game and just enjoyed being together!!  Unfortunatly I didn't get many pictures... and Jenn and Josh even got away with No pictures.  So sad.  Thanks to all that came!!

 

Christmas Time is HERE!

You can tell its Christmas time by;

The Sunday Outfits 

visitors at the library... 

and SNOW!!! 

Finally SNOW!! 

We had 9 kids over at our house to play in the snow.  They know where the party is at!  WE LOVE SNOW at our house!! 

A Magical Family Night

 

We went to the Riverwoods Shopping Center to look at the lights, but it turned into quite a magical night! 

The lights were amazing 

See. 

The kids found Santa Clause and were beyond excited to see him! 

Hadley was really excited to find out she wasn't on the naughty list... 

Cambridge was scared to death... which is to be expected right? 

The we found out they do free horse carriage rides!  So we went of course! 

Then we roasted a smore to help a good cause! 

Rode a motorcycle 

and enjoyed a very magical toy store!  Such a fun fun fun night as a family!!! 

Thanksgiving!!

I was super excited this year for Thanksgiving, and it did not disappoint one bit!

We started with a Turkey Bowl!!  It was so much fun!  The kids all had a blast! 

The post Turkey Bowl Ice Pack... 

Lots and lots of preparation... 

Finally the BIG MEAL!!!  It seriously was the best Thanksgiving dinner ever.  So yummy!!! 

A view from the other side... 

 

The kiddos did crafts 

painted nails... 

I even got my Christmas Pedicure! 

Then we made Candy Wreaths!  My grandma always made these and so it is so fun to make them in memory of her! 

A little Turkey Coma 

Korbin showing exactly how we all felt being at my parents home!  Happy, comfortable, and loved! 

Poetry Contest

Boston went past his class, pass the judges, to be apart of the school Poetry Recitation Contest. 

Here he is looking a little nervous... 

Ready to go!  He did an amazing job!  Even though all the kids started clapping half way through... he still knew where he was and finished it perfectly.  (The video won't upload for some reason) 

He won 1st Place!  

I was so proud of him for working so hard and having he courage to do so well in front of the whole school.  Proud Mama Moment!