My new Hybrid!

I didn't really do much to make this. It just kind of happened on it's own, one of the wonders of nature, but I thought it was really really cool.


A few years ago my mom and I planted a ton of tulips in my front yard. I love seeing them bloom every year. This year was extra rewarding when I found this hybrid tulip. We planted red tulips and yellow tulips, but this one has 3 1/2 red petals and 2 1/2 yellow petals. I didn't even know you could do that. Awesome!

Fire Quilt

This year I got to help put together a quilt for an event at Nate's work. Don't tell, but I am still not exactly sure what it was. I do know that the quilt was the main prize in a raffle on the last day, and that the money raised went to The Burn Camp. I'm told they raised a record amount this year. A little of $1,500.

Adventures in Potty Training

I took the boys to Carl's Jr to eat and play on the playground. But first we made a pit stop at the bathroom. Seems like Trey is more likely to go when we're out then when we're home. When we got to the counter Trey proudly and loudly announced "Mommy peed!" I shushed him. So he went over to the man at the fountain drinks and said even louder (if that is possible) "Mommy peed! I'm proud." I'm sure the whole dinning room could of heard him. But I guess it's still progress.

Saying Goodbye

In January we attended 2 family funerals in one week. Nate's Grandpa Smith Broadbent passed in his sleep . (this is who we named our little Smith after) He was a Chemistry teacher at BYU and though he was retired he continued to do research and write papers for years afterward. At the luncheon after his funeral the ward decorated the tables with these centerpieces. I thought it was a very nice touch.

Nathan's Grandma "Needy" (Nate's Mom's Mom) passed away after a bad fall. She had lived in Utah for a long time before moving to Seattle with Nate's family. Nate's parents brought her back here to be buried beside her husband in Salem. We were also able to have a very beautiful service for the family here those that knew her when she lived here.

Twas the night before Christmas...

Santa is coming to our house tonight. Trey is very excited.

I put him in bed and explained that when he wakes up daddy will be home and we can open presents. He said "No books, no prayers, no singing, Trey sleep." And then he went to sleep. I wish it was Christmas everyday!

Happy Cake (or pie)

Happy Birthday Nana!

Christmas Tree

This year we decided not to do a real tree, or a plastic tree. We are having a paper tree. We just never got around to getting a real one and thought this would be fun for the kids. So far we only have 3 ornaments, but hopefully will have more soon. I will post another photo in a couple days when it is all decorated.