Ellie Christmas 2008

I thought this picture was cute. We hid Ellie's binkie in the tree and she was trying to find it.

Kids dressed in their Christmas best

Can I just say it is so hard to take a picture of all of your kids together. Ellie was being a little stinker and would not cooperate. So this is the best we could get.

Garrett's Baptism Day

Matt, Garrett, and David and Kale
I know I have posted a lot about Garrett lately but it has been a special week for him. Garrett was baptized today December 6th. I am so proud of him that he decided to get baptized. You could really feel the spirit there. He got to be baptized on the same day as his cousin. They are 19 days apart and are really good friends. I think they will always remember this day and that they were able to have their Dads baptize them. Garrett really felt special in his new suit. He was just smiling the whole time.

Garrett's Birthday Party

Garrett and his friend Garrett Marion had a combined birthday party together. We had his birthday party with his friends at the Bowling Alley. We rented the birthday room and had pizza a cake. The kids had so much fun. Between the two boys they invited 20 other kids and all of them showed up except for one of them. Garrett got a ton of presents. It was a little chaotic but the boys had a blast. I let them do the arcades I think they liked that the best.

Thanksgiving Dinner with the Gull's

This year we had Thanksgiving with my side of the family. We had it at the Palmyra Ward Building in Palmyra. We had lots of fun. I always love seeing my family, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. They had games for the kids and prizes. The food was delicious. I just love being with my family.

Happy Birthday Garrett!!

Today November 29th is Garrett's Birthday. I can't believe he is 8 years old. The time has sure flown by. I remember the day he was born we were so excited to finally have a baby. He has been a joy to our family. I don't know what I would do with out him. I am happy that he as made the decision to be baptized. Happy Birthday Garrett. We love you!

Tis the Season

I am going to be so busy in the next few weeks. I think I will go crazy. This weekend I am going to see Twilight tomorrow during the day. Then at night I am going out to dinner with friends. Saturday is our Ward Super Saturday and the the big Holy War. I am really nervous about that game cause I really want BYU to win. It should be a good game. Then of course their is Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping. Garrett's birthday is Saturday the 29th, we are going to have a combined party with one of his friends, that's birthday is on the 3rd. On December 6th Garrett will be getting baptized and we will be having a luncheon afterwards. That same night is our Ward Christmas Party which I am in charge of since I am the activities chairman. The weekend after that we have 3 Christmas Parties. December is going to fly by so fast. I just hope I don't have a nervous breakdown with all that is going on.

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Trunk or Treat

We had our Trunk or Treat and Halloween Carnival for our Ward today. In this picture is my friend Stacy and Pateresa.
Stacy, Pateresa and Me!
Ellie as Tinkerbell!
Garrett as Jack Sparrow!
Brandon as Boney Jack Sparrow! We had a lot of fun!!

Garrett in High School Musical

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I've been picture Tagged!!!

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This is the picture!!
This is Garrett at his soccer game. It was October 2005!! Garrett is number 11.
I tag Andrea, Marti, Tiffany and Amber!

Pankratz Pumpkin Patch

We went to the Pankratz Pumpkin patch on Saturday and picked out a pumpkin. The kids had a lot of fun picking out a pumpkin. Grandma and Grandpa Vorwaller grew some pumpkins in their garden and gave each grandchild a pumpkin. We decided to get a big one at the pumpkin patch.

Man Tagged!!

What's your husbands name? Matthew Don Vorwaller
How long have you guys been married? 14 years
How long did you date? 7 months till we were engaged
How old is he? 36
Who eats more sweets? He does!
Who said I Love You first? He did but I was waiting a for him to say I knew I loved him first!
Who is taller? Matt by only 1 foot and 3 inches
Who is the better singer? Matt is I can't carry a tune
Who is smarter? Matt says were equally smart. I would have to say I am though!!
Who does the laundry? We both do!! I fold and Matt puts them away!
Who pays the bills? I do!
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Matt sleeps on the right side!
Who mows the lawn? We pay a neighbor kid to mow the lawn but Matt has mowed it twice this year.
Who cooks dinner? I do most of the time.
Who drives? Matt drives most of the time.
Who is the first to say they are wrong? Matt usually does because I am stubborn
Who kissed who first? He kissed me first on the first date!!
Who asked who out first? I asked him if he wanted me to make him dinner!
Who wears the pants? Matt says I do but it is really Ellie

I tag Camille, Brandy, Analice, Jen, and Marti

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Ellie's big girl room

We painted Ellie's room and got her a big girl bed. She loves her new room. She has done quite well sleeping in her bed.

Temple Square

A couple of weeks ago we went to Temple Square for Family Home Evening with Matt's family for his Dad's birthday. We went and watched the Joseph Smith Movie. It was really good. The boys were excited about being on temple square. They were telling us about how they got to touch the temple with Aunt Nancy. The weekend before we drove them in to meet Aunt Nancy and they got the adventure of riding the bus with her to Spanish Fork so they could go to their cousin Jordan's Birthday party. We wanted to go down with them but Matt was in charge of a High Priest Barbeque. I just love Temple Square it is so beatiful no matter what time of year it is.

Happy 70th Birthday Wes!!

Today we celebrated my Father in law's 70th birthday. His birthday is not until September 22nd but today was when most of the family could be there. We had a nice dinner and my Mother in law wanted everyone to write why Grandpa is special to us. She then had us read them let just say at times it was a little teary eyed. He is a great man. He is strong, generous and very loving. He is very quiet but when he does talk it is usually something very important. It almost felt like a funeral talking about how great he is. We love him so much! Happy 70th birthday Wes!
This is my Mother in law and Matt's Aunt & Uncle Don
Grandma reading a book to Ellie, Louis and Eli.
This was the most traumatic thing that happened tonight. My nephew Eli somehow got is head stuck in the railing in the Garage. They had to pull the railing and pull on Eli to get him out. I hurried and took a picture. We only had a few bumps and bruises this time. Ellie got a goose bump from the swing set but other than that it was a good night.

My Three Favorites...Tag

My Three Favorites...Tag

What are the last three things you purchased?
1. Groceries
2.Clothes for Ellie online at Old Navy
3. Decorations for my house at Taipan

What are the last three songs you downloaded onto your iPod?
1. I don't have an iPod (need to get one though)

What are your three favorite movies?
1. Failure to Launch
2. Wedding Planner
3. Mama Mia

What are three things you have not done yet?
1. Finish our basement (started just haven't finished)
2. Cook dinner
3. Organize my house, work office, etc

What are three things you can't live without?
1. Matt
2. My Kids
3. My internet

What are your three favorite dishes?
1. Mexican food any kind
2. chips and salsa
3. Chicken Parmesan

What are your three favoite TV shows?
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Survivor
3. Biggest Loser

What are the last three places you have traveled to?
1. Salt Lake
2. Spanish Fork
3. Tooele

What are your three favorite desserts?
1. Cheese cake
2. Rocky road ice cream cone
3. Chocolate chip cookies (ottis spunkmyer or homemade)

What are three things you would buy if money was not an issue?
1. Truck
2. 4-wheeler's for everyone in my family
3. Take the family on a Disney Cruise

If you could have three wishes, what would they be?
1. Lose weight with out trying
2. Money
3. My family to healthy

Three people I tag
1. Analice
2. Brandy
3. Stacie

What did we do this summer?

I was trying to think did we do any thing this summer. So I had to make a list what we did this summer.

1. Gull Family Reunion at the Hinkley Cabins
2. Garrett broke his arm first week of summer
3. The boys played baseball (Garrett only got to play half of his games)
4. We went to Lagoon twice and stayed over night in our tent trailer
5. We went to the Stadium of Fire (Miley Cyrus and Blue Man Group)
6. We went swimming at my Aunt Nancy's pool
7. We had swimming lessons
8. We went to Fiesta Day's in Spanish Fork (Rodeo, Parade, & swimming)
9. Matt and I celebrated our 14 wedding Anniversary (with no kids)
10. Vorwaller Family Reunion at Echo Reservoir (water skiing)
11. Swiss Day's
12. Enjoying the summer nights with the family

I guess we did have a busy summer. I just wished the Summer did not go bye so fast!!

Mollie's first hair cut

Mollie had her first grooming experience today. I thought she looked so cute I had to post this. The lady that groomed her sends her home a report card. Mollie received an A+ it said I was a little angel. The lady also sends home a News letter for the month and a toy for Mollie. I was very impressed with her. She was very reasonably priced too.