Gingerbread Houses

Each house was very original. Ella and her dad made the Gila Valley temple. Wyatt and I made a two story. Trett and dad did another two story house. Ashtyn made a house with a stable next door. She had a cow, manger and a snowman. Weston had a great three story house.

This is how I feel doing gingerbread houses.

Ashtyn Started Basketball

Ashtyn started basketball. She is a good little player. It is fun to see her play. They won their first game.

Eye Appointments

We had another eye appointment. We took the three little ones. We still need to get the other kids in. Trett's eye looked good and the other kids were okay.

Wyatt's Preschool Program

Wyatt has the cutest preschool teacher. Trett also got to have her for a teacher. I LOVE the program she puts on. Everyone has a part and some even tell a few jokes. One that a few kids told were, Why does Santa have 3 gardens? Because he likes to HO, HO, HO. The T shirts she has the kids make are super adorable. Wyatt got to be a Shepard and was the proudest Shepard. Then Santa came!! Somehow he knew Brent and asked him to come up and sit on his lap. He wanted to thank him for helping him get unstuck many years ago in Round Valley. He asked Brent what he wanted. Brent asked for a new truck. Santa gave him a ASU hat. That Santa!

Rudolph Nutter Butter Cookies

I found these little cuties on the blog nap time crafts. Wyatt and Ella helped me make them. We did them in steps first the antlers. Then the eyes. Last the nose. I did the icing and the kids placed the yummies on. We made them for Wyatt's preschool program. Supper easy and lots of fun!
If you want to make them just get the following:

Nutter Butter Cookies
Reg sized chocolate chips
M&M's
Mini pretzels
I made up royal icing but I am sure you could use regular icing

The NBA called and they asked for WILTBANK

Last week the Safford 7th grade team, the team Weston is on, played Thatcher's 7th grade. Good'ole rivals especially after last years game. Weston played AWESOME! He scored 26 points out of the 36 points made. He was on a roll. Or as he would say,
"I got skills!" They won!

Merry Christmas!

I can hardly believe that it is already December. Time is going by too quickly. Watching the excitement in the kids eyes as they talk about Christmas is so much fun to see. I love listening to their conversations about past Christmas's. I am very grateful for the opportunity to their mom. Our little family is truly blessed because of all of our close family and friends. Each of you we are truly grateful for. I hope that we will always have the spirit of Christmas in our hearts all year long. We hope all of you Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Looking For the Perfect Christmas Tree

Playing in the New Fallen Snow

Cutting the Tree and Warming up With Hot Cocoa

Sleep Over at Grandma and Grandpa's House

My brother and I live far apart from each other. When our kids get together I really enjoy watching them play together. His son and Wyatt had a lot of fun together. They even had a "sleep over".

Strawberry Jam

Lexi and I got together and made strawberry jam. Love that smell of cooking strawberries. I had a lot of fun hanging out with Lexi. Thanks Lexi for all the fun!

Horse Ridding

When we were up home for Thanksgiving Aunt Tonya and Uncle Bill invited us to ride their horses. All of the kids were excited! We even got to have Ryan's little cutie come and ride. They had a lot of fun. Thanks guys for showing us such a fun time

Ridding The Dutton's Horses