From my flock to yours, Merry Christmas!

Kate and #43 (pronounced "number forty-three") representing the flock.  Currently we have 4 children and 4 chickens.  Vinton baby #5 is due mid-January.

This is what I got when I tried to get the flock together in one picture.

No cooperation.

Just laugh, it's ok.

I am.

This next one is the picture we were really outside to take.

 

That's why there was a fuss when I wanted to add a chicken to the mix. What cute kids they are - when they want to be and are sufficiently bribed! 

 

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

These are the best pictures I got this year.... with 4 kids, I suppose I should be happy they all cooperated, despite the camera and I not getting along.  We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

 

We were pretty lucky to get a semi-decent picture with everyone!  Here are some of the others...

 

 



 

 

For St. Patrick's day everyone stayed home from church except me (Lisa), they were all sick with that never-ending cold going around.  Then, we had our Irish food for dinner.  We read Irish blessings, some funny and some serious.  Michael only ate the soda bread and green ice cube soda.  Hence the "yuck."  Kate fought for the crown, then dismissed it as soon as she saw the headband.  Jim reluctantly took pictures of the rest of us.  And Eric, being the sweetheart that he is, enjoyed his food.  We all enjoyed the pistachio cupcakes (well, J enjoyed the frosting...).  After all of that I still feel very lucky to have my family!  Happy St. Patrick's day to all ye lads and lasses out there.

Hi Everyone!

The kids made another little video today.  Mostly so the granparents could see them.  But, we want everyone who wants to see them to have a chance... so go here and see what they wanted to share with Mom-O, Papi, Grandma, and Grandpa (and a couple of aunts that we won't name, cause we want to keep the peace).

http://youtu.be/9u16vMvwCY0

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Enjoy!

We've been having fun!

Here are some pictures of SOME of what we've been up to, not necessarily in order:

Visiting Grandpa Riggs

Joshua's first real sucker.  To say he liked it is a huge understatement!

Matt Graduated!

Ice Cream at the BYU Creamery!  (Let the "go to college" and "college is cool" brainwashing begin!)

In the tabernacle, looking around.

Angel Moroni and SLC Temple spires, from the top of the Conference Center!

Cub Scouts!

Arts and Crafts (and blue microphones!) on the long drive home!

Kate liked helping feed the pigs - and throwing hay in her hair!

Joshua's first wagon ride.  Kate helped.

S'mores at the Cub Scout pack meeting.  I love his winking eye!

Eric made a happy face out of pipe cleaners and construction paper - his arts and crafts on the drive home!

All together at Temple Square!

"Tina, come get your dinner, you fat lard!"
Maybe it was national "hug a llama day" for Eric?

Auntie Hili!  At temple square.  We did see her Thursday at the hotel for an awesome swimming extravaganza.  How did I not get a picture of that - the swimming - or pictures of Mom-O and Papi?  That is the kids' favorite part of our trip!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Bday B!

The kids made a video for Aunt B for her birthday! She is pretty lucky cause today was Sunday and we actually had time and copperation enough to make a video. It may be the only Bday video we ever make, so we hope that everyone we are related to (and friends we know and love) will pretend it's for them too. So, to everyone, HAPPY BDAY! May all of your wildest dreams come true!

Ok, long story short: here is a link! http://youtu.be/55SXxeQlodI

(Jim says you may need to review Napolean Dynamite to see every bit of humor in this!)

Santa

The kids went to see Santa at Fountain City Hall today. Kate ended up crying, because she didn't tell Santa what she wanted (which she does not have an answer for anyways). Joshua wasn't really sure what was going on, and in the picture above Mrs. Clause realized that he was staring up at her-I love that look she has on her face! Apparently my children didn't want to smile today. But, they can't say I didn't try to get them a good picture with Santa this year!

In case I don't get back to the blog, we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!