This is just crazy!

These pictures speak for themselves. The amount of snow we are getting this year is just crazy.








Be sure to see the post prior to this one for Sarah's birthday party and other fun news.

Sarah's birthday and other fun

Yesterday Sarah turned 19 years old. I really can't believe the baby of the family is this old already!
Her gifts included a nice check from Grandma and Grandpa Smith. Lotions from Bath and Body Works. A candle and a small lotion picked out and purchased by her 3 year old niece; Emma.
A new IKEA end table shopped for and Selected by her brother in law and sister (Ben and Sue). Her mom and dad contributed to the purchase.
She also recieved a promised shopping trip to the mall for a little clothing.
Her sister Susan cooked a yummy dinner; a pasta dish and extremely good salad. She also baked a very special birthday cake (very rich and decadent).

In the afternoon the gals in the family (Me, Sarah, Susan, Emma and Rebecca) were with grandma and grandpa Smith in their great Salt Lake City home for lunch and a visit.

We were encouraged to try on an amazing Indian headress that they own. This created a good photo opportunity.







Last Friday, Susan hosted a cute Chinese New Year party. Her brother in law, Peter, and his wife, Lacy, came up from Provo to join us.
Susan's dad brought home a huge bag of Chinese food. Sue made Red paper lanterns to hang in the kitchen. She also put coins in little red envelopes for Emma to search for around the house. Susan was so clever. She wrote Chinese characters on each envelope. She also went to great lengths to find a children's book on the subject to help her kids learn about this foreign holiday.



Thank you Susan for your efforts and for creating enjoyable family gatherings.

Snowed In

Due to Martin Luther King Day we haven't seen any snowplows yet. Some mornings it doesn't pay to get out of bed. Since I took these pictures it has started snowing again! It will be paradise for the skiers, snowboarders and kids on sleds once this stops though. Have I mentioned that I used to be a California girl?

A chair for Emma

Aunt Sarah put together an IKEA chair for her niece Emma. Now Emma can sit on something that's just the right size for her. Thank you Sarah.

New Primary Class

Today was my first day with a new primary class. They're a really nice group of kids and we got off to a great start. I took a picture of them so I'd have a chance to learn their faces this week. One of the boys is missing. I hope I get to meet him next week.

Electronic Dance pads

Aaron and Sarah went in together to buy these electronic dance pads. They choose the music and level of difficulty. Then they do their best to make their feet match the arrows on the screen.
I gave it a try at the beginner level. My first run through was pretty pathetic, but then I caught on. It's sure good exercise!
I need to learn how to make and post videos with my new camera that I got for Christmas. Until then I hope you can get the idea from still pictures.

December 26, 2007

It's the day after Christmas and Sue's family has gone back to Phoenix. Aaron is back in Provo. Joe is at work. It's just Sarah and myself here now. We had a great Christmas and it's always nice to have my children and grandchildren here. This week I have had the worst cold ever! It really is unfortunate. It has really slowed me down.
I took some pictures of my parents family party held last Saturday evening. I'm also posting a picture of the massive amount of knitting I did for Christmas. It took me a month.
I think Sue took pictures of Christmas day.
We both got new digital cameras, so we can keep up our Blogs in style now.