Magic

Every night we would go to dinner and when we got back these animals would appear. It sure was fun coming home to find out what would be waiting for us on our bed. It was so much fun I bought the book that shows how to make 30 different towel animals. The kids had fun with it.

Depression

Monday on the news it said it was the most depressing day of the year. People were back to work and had not had a day off sense the "holidays" They were starting to get their bills from overspending at Christmas and the weather was usually really cold.

I am depressed. Because I just got back from a great vacation. This is where we were just a few short days ago, it seems like years now that we are back in the cold.

We spent 7 days being spoiled on the Carnival Glory. We sailed the western Caribbean with David's parents and siblings. I have never enjoyed a week more.

We Danced

We swam and went on the water slide.

We never made a bed and our room was always clean

We saw amazing sites and climbed temples

We ate from the minute we got on the boat to the minute we got off. We would order everything at dinner and sometimes they would bring us even more than we ordered. It was fun.

new years eve

Everyone with new MP3 players were showing off their music choices.

Brecklyn was the best Curses player she was so good that she got annoying.
we hosted the Shumway New Years Eve party. We had food and played games. Curses and 7's were two of our favorite games for the night. We had 29 people and only 1 didn't stay awake until midnight. Poor little Natalie fell asleep just 15 minutes before midnight. Now we can rest until next year.

Derek's Christmas

Derek had a Buzzlightyear Christmas. His Photo did not fit on the last post so he gets his own. He loved Christmas I think this year he finally got it. HE loved opening gifts. He did not want to be rushed. He took his time and played with most of his gifts as he opened them. He Loves the movie Toy Story. HE got many of the action figures from the movie. He was very excited.

Christmas morning

Christmas eve they all had their new jammies and were getting ready to open the boxes
Nicole knew what she was getting as a gift but she thought it was backordered. We surprised her whe was very happy to find that she got it now and not in a week or two.
Courtney got a new bed. Her old one fell apart last year when My cousin came to visit. She got all new bedding and lots of new clothes.
Dallen was very excited about everything that he got.
Marissa was always excited.

Sunday at grandmas

Sunday night at Grandmas is one of our favorite time's of the week. This week we decorated Sugar cookies. Marissa had a cold so we gave her a place all her own. We didn't want anyone else to eat the cookies that she Frosted. Danny and Natalie sat and talked to her the whole time she had a great time.

Courtney is always a great photo object. She had the best time decorating and she is good at it she worked fast and helped get the cookies done fast.

Sometimes when it is Sunday night I think Grandmas is tired and just wants us to go home. Then she starts planning the next Sunday night as soon as she gets a good night sleep.

Preschool program

Marissa had a preschool Christmas program. They sang 8 great songs for the parents. I loved watching all the kids they all were so different. I love Rudolf the red nose reindeer and away in a manger. They had movements and props for all the songs. Marissa did great for her first performance. I don't know how miss Bessy pulls it off. We have sure enjoyed Preschool.