Just a funny...

R came up the other day and says, "Hello mama, do you like my pretty party hat?" She then says to me," Mama, now you say, no....I do not like your pretty party hat." Its from Go Dogs Go. We had just read it the night before. I didnt think she was even listening. Guess I was wrong. She thought she was pretty funny.

Happy Birthaversary!!!

Today is Kirks 36th B-day(old man:) and our 11th anniversary! Yes....I married him on his birthday. What better gift could I have given him:) HAHA!!! My dad made up the Birthaversary word. How so Gerry Omer of him. Its catchy though eh? Happy birthday to my wonderful husband! And a great husband he is! Our dating/engagement was not your typical story (long story short...to late...haha....movie sistas?) totally went on faith, and it has worked out. It has been a great, wonderful, and happy 11 years. Of course, we have had our ups and downs(mostly because of me and all my issues and baggage) and disagreements, but still wonderful. He is so loving and patient with me. In the 11 years we have been married, he has taught me so much and makes me laugh in his way...the Kirk way. In the 11 years that we have been married, I have taught him to be a punk. At least thats what he says. I wonder what we will say in another 11 years. Im sure it will be just as good. Im thankful to know Kirk and to be married to him. To know Kirk is to love him!

This was 4 months after we were married....so 11 years ago. Man we were youngins!
I love you Babe!!!

Im a model, you know what I mean.......

So E had her firet photo shoot at W- Talent. The first of many they told us. Oh....and was she ever sooooo excited!! They told us to bring practically her whole woredrobe and they would pick the outfits for the looks they wanted. They even went as far as to ask us to cut her hair. She didnt care, so we did. It was so much fun. Kind of weird at first. This stuff is so not our world, but still lots of fun. Stef went with us and we just hung out and watched. We were there for 2 hours. E was in Heaven. She is loving this W-Talent thing. I think we found her bag baby. Of course, she says she doesnt want to give up the piano and violin. I was glad to hear that:)


Here she is getting all primped for her shoot and loving it! Shes 10 going on 18. Yikes!!!!!


1st look and shoot. She was nervous, but totally excited. It was fun watching her. She is a natural they told me:) Very easy to work with.

In this one, the photographer told her to give him a serious look. Almost like she was mad. She did pretty good I think.
Blurry....dumb:(
2nd look and shoot. I liked this one.
So pretty!
3rd look and shoot. Cute....but not my fav.

Blurry.....lame!
Just messing around before the last shoot!!

This was my favorite look and shoot. I loved how they got all crazy with the couch and the chairs and everything. Love all the red too!

Oh my...

Love this!
Thats our beautiful girl!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! May we all remember why we celebrate this special day and its importance. We love you all!!!

Annual(well almost annual) Temple Square Lights Excursion!!!

Could we have picked a colder night to go....um....NO!!! It was so freakin cold. I hate being cold. We sure didnt last long. The kiddies werent the ones complaining....it was us wimpy adults. We are all getting old. We made one round and then we were done. Usually we hang around for a bit, but not this year. After, we all went to Stef and G's house to get toasty warm with some hot coco in our bellies and treats. It was so fun having everyone over to their house. Thanks again Stef and G!!! I love being with everyone. We always have a great time. We missed you Nat and Steve.....always!!! Love you!


Aunt Stef....you so crazy!!!
Love Nettie and M!Not sure what happened with this pic. I was moving I think.
Daddy with his daddy's girl. Well....one of them.
The Three Amigos!!! The were too cute! Love M and her fur and tiger spots!
Kinda blurry, but had to get one of the fam.
Didnt get a picture of me and my girls when when did our family pictures, so got one at the lights. Love my girls. They are so great!!!
I know this is blurry, but its so great of Stef and R. They even have the same expression.

Sisters, Sisters....there were never such devoted sisters!!

We need a new sister pic while we were all here. So before our fun night out, G took some for us. One of these kids is not like the other....hum.....who could that be. Im the brother again. I so dont look like them at all. Hair and everything. Where did I come from? Maybe I really was adopted. HAHA!!!


Nat surprised us with a fun sister date last night to the Jazz game. It was SMF!!! We had great seats. With Nats job at the Hyatt in Seattle, she has some conections with Football and Basketball people , and she arranged with her contact with the Jazz to get us some tickets, and after the game we had pass to go where the families of the players go and wait for them. It was so cool. These guys are so freakin tall when they are up close. It was a great game. The Jazz won 99 to 68. We killed the Hornets! The Jazz are actually doing pretty good right now. I love going to games. Thanks Nat for a gret night!! Love you!
We saw Boozer here, number 5 after the game by the locker room walking down the hall, and let me just say....he is huge! These guys are soooo tall when you get close to them. He was a really nice guy though. He came up to us and said hi and shook our hands. So nice:)

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble....

Yeah for Turkey Day!!! We had everyone here, minus Tim and Sarah and Timmy. Good times!! Lots of prep work and food cooking, but hey thats what its all about. I love eating on Thanksgiving. Good food man!

Heres us women slaving away in the kitchen. Gavin too, but he had the manly job of helping with Tom the Turkey. Yes.....we gave him a name. Poor Tom:(
R singing with G-pa. This girl is so silly!
Ah........
Kirk taking a picture of us taking a picture of ourselves. Tricky!
Yeah!!! We love Uncle Steve:)
G and his daughter Aurora.
The kiddies love it when Uncle G strings them up. They say more, more. Uncle G is pretty strong.
The adult table. Ah....remember when you longed to be at the adult table, only to realize its not that cool. JC is movin on up. Hes cool!
Kirk and his bros and dad singing at the Barrowes family party.