Iailey's 9th Birthday!

When we seen that Ryan and Ashleigh (from So You Think You Can Dance) were coming to Pocatello, Iailey was so excited! It was the day after her birthday that they came, so she asked for that for one of her birthday presents. They gave a 3 hour workshop. Originally it was supposed to be hip hop and ballroom, but Ashleigh's shoulder was still hurt so they only did ballroom. Iailey hasn't ever done ballroom, but she did amazing. They taught a cha-cha. There were about 25 -30 people there and they pulled Iailey out and had her show all the older than Iailey people how to do a move they taught the crowd. Ashleigh laughed and told them that this little 9 year old had more attitude (in her moves) than all of them put togther. At the end when Iailey had her pic taken with them, they said that I should put her in ballroom and keep her at it because she was a natural. I was so proud of her, she did so well and did look so cute doing it.

The night before on her birthday Jan. 29 Iailey had some of her friends over for a birthday party. They had so much fun!

Alliyah, Kallie, Bailey, Alea, Iailey, Jensyn, Sydney, and Meggan

The girls made bracelets for Iailey's birthday. They did a great job!

Opening presents! She got so many cute things! Not only did we spoil her, but her friends spoiled her to. They all knew her so well, she loved everything she got.

The cute shirt her cousin Kortni gave to her!

I don't know why I'm so cute?

I don't know why I'm so cute? That's what this pic reminds me of. It is so cute, though.
Easton and Iailey dressed her up in Iailey's clothes, yes those are Iailey's jeans,
and they thought it was hilarous that she was running around in them. They kept bugging me to
take her pic. I'm so glad they did because I have this super cute pic!

She was so funny with this stuffed animal this day. We were getting ready to leave and she kept insisting on hugging and kissing it, so I finally zipped it up in her coat. She thought that was great and she just kept kissing it. She had it in her coat for a long time and I decided to run and grab the camera before we left to get a pic, of course once I had the camera she ripped it out of her coat. She still took it with her and kept kissing it. She is getting the silliest little personality, it's so cute, I love it!

Giving the puppy kisses!

TEAM T.R.U.E.

Team T.R.U.E. had their last game on Dec. 19, 2009. They ended up 9-1. Way to go! It was a fun group of kids that played together and they had a lot of fun.

One of the few times Easton actually left his feet and jumped. I'm not sure what his deal was, but the kid would not jump for a rebound! Oh well he'll learn his lesson.

Great job Team T.R.U.E.

Dance, Dance!

The middle of November I took Iailey to a dance convention in Utah called Nuvo. It was a two day convention with some big names in dance teaching them. She was so excited because two of them were on So You Think You Can Dance and one of them still choreographs on it. I was so proud of her, she is such a hard worker. The first day was Friday, so she got up and went to half a day of school and then we drove down there and she started dancing at 3:00 and didn't get done until 9:00. They work them, they danced non stop with only a 15 minute break. She was so tired, but she never gave up. She was such a trooper! The next day was the same and she didn't feel real great, but she kept on dancing. I was so proud of her, she has such an amazing little attitude. I figured after all that she wouldn't want to do it again, but on the ride home that night, she asked me if she could do it again next year. Whew! I don't know will have to see next year. Of course I forgot my camera, but this is her brochure of teachers. They all have worked with very famous people or been in a famous production. It was neat that she had the opportunity to get to learn something from them.

On Dec. 19 was DSDS's Christmas dance show. She did such a great job and looked so pretty! Every year she improves so much, she is so fun to watch!

In her ballet costume. They did it to Let it Snow, it was such a pretty dance.

Iailey and her friend Jensyn. So cute girls.

This was for her tap dance to Hot Chocolate off polar express. It was a really cute dance.

In the back left is Masi, up front is Lexi, Iailey, and Jensyn they are all friends.

Loved Iailey and Lexi's expressions on this part. Quite the little actresses they are.

Looking cute shaking it.

This is the look I got when she didn't have time for a picture, but I really wanted one she looked so cute in this jazz costume, even with the give me a break mom look.





This was the girls showcasing the next dancers in their last dance and guess who else danced in this dance for those of you who didn't know about it? Beat you can't guess.

Iailey danced a swing dance with her friend Chase in this dance, to All I want for Christmas is You.

Look close in that kick line, that high kicker is Easton! Yep, I talked him into doing the swing dance. It was so fun and he even ended up having a great time. All the boys did great and want to do it again next year!

This was the funniest kick line you've ever seen, right after the kick line they all turned around and shook their butts. I couldn't take a pic because I was to busy laughing!

This was Easton playing air guitar on his partners leg.

Look at those tough boys swinging the girls around.

Soooo Cute!

What a great 12th Birthday!

Easton had an incredible 12th birthday! His birthday was on Oct. 10. The day before he went bowling with some friends and had a great time, although they were the worst bowlers. Thank heavens that isn't their sport because it was scary. On his birthday was his very last football game. He had a birthday wish come true and they won the ball game to have an undefeated season. It was so exciting! After his game we went out to eat with all of our families. Then we went with my family to Outer Limits and went mini golfing and played some games. After that he went hunting for his first time. He went with Matt, his uncle Justin, and Great Grandpa Pat. He ended up shooting his first turkey. He was soooo excited. It was a jam packed day, but it couldn't have been any better!

Blowing out all 12 candles.

Andrew, Easton, Braedon, Austin, Iailey, Kaden, Hunter, Greg, Ellidy, Matt

Me, Ellidy, Kortni, Easton, Mark, Shellie, Kiesha and Iailey up top.

Ellidy didn't like T-rex to much.

Easton, Connor, Kortni, Iailey, and Kiesha

Me, Easton, Kortni, Iailey, Kiesha, Shellie, and Mom (Grandma Brown)

Easton with his turkey.

Halloween "2009"

Easton was a spooky red masked man this year. He had a lot of fun with his friends this year. Iailey was a cute Chinese girl.. Her Uncle Justin had brought this outfit back to her after a trip over there. Then her Grandma Brown found this purse and fan to match. It all looked so pretty on her.

Easton and Iailey went to a friends Halloween party, so Matt and I took Ellidy trick or treating. We got her to say trick treat at home, but she wouldn't say it at the peoples house, she just wanted to go in their house or sit there and try to open the candy they gave her. She didn't want any of the candy to go in her bucket, she wanted to hold all of it. I think she thought the greatest part was just being able to run around outside. Thankfully the weather was so nice, she was able to for awhile.

Ellidy was a little scared of Iailey at first, she didn't recognize her with the wig on.

Iailey in the Chubbuck Elementary Halloween parade.

Ellidy was a cute little bat.

After we wouldn't open any more candy for Ellidy she decided to try and eat through the whole wrapper. What a "ding bat" ha! ha!

Crazy Hair Day!

For Red Ribbon Week, they had crazy hair day. Easton let Iailey and me take in on him. It was fun. Then his friend came over to meet him to go to school and they had the same do, it was funny. After he got to school another friend sprayed all his ponies red, but I never got a pic of that, it looked even better with the red in it.

He looked in the mirror and told us we made him look girly. We laughed, I have to say you are a "cute" boy!