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!

My favorite little pumpkin of "2008"

I just had to put these pics on here because they are some of my favorites. Matt and I took these of Ellidy last year around Halloween and I love them. She loved sitting in this pumpkin chewing on it. She got so mad when we took her out and she couldn't chew on it anymore. I don't know if she liked the taste of it or because it was cold and felt good on her gums, maybe a combo of both?! Anyway if I need something to make me smile, these definitely do it for me!

Carving pumpkins

We started out by going to a pumpkin patch and picking out some pumpkins. Iailey thought it was great that she had so many options to choose from. She did a great job picking out the perfect one. Then we were off to Matt's mom's to carve the pumpkins. Many years ago Matt's brother Stacy gathered us all up and got us started carving these fun pumpkins which has now become a tradition every year. We all look forward to it. We always have a great dinner and then carve the pumpkins. It's a great time together.

Lisa and Damon

Lucy and Stacy

Grandma Rhodehouse busy with all the little ones while we carved pumpkins.

Ellidy and Lucy enjoying snacks while we carved pumpkins.

Alex loves the dip! Can you tell? Loved the messy face, so cute.

Sweet baby Lola sat in the highchair and was such a good baby the whole time. She just watched what everyone was doing.

Grandma Grace was so sweet and brought treats for her Great Grand kids and Grand kids for Halloween because she wasn't going to be around on Halloween day. Thanks we loved the cookies!



The final result! They all turned out great!

Mine is the bat.

Matt's is the cat (for Ellidy because she loves kitty's) and Iailey's is the smiley face next to the cat. Easton had a birthday party so he didn't make it out to carve pumpkins this year, we have one at home for him that hopefully we'll find the time to carve at home.

We always have to light them up and see how they look. The kids get so excited when they are all lit up.