Savannah with her good friend Leah. This year she was able to take 1 friend to the movie and then to McDonald's for her birthday celebration since I am anti-birthday party this year! I think they both had a great time and they were even a little bit silly.
They were very excited. This doll house is as tall as Savannah! I suppose you really can't tell from the picture. Our Christmas morning didn't start until about 9 a.m. Savannah and Ava had a really hard time going to bed on Christmas Eve because they were so excited! I think after about 2 hours Jason finally brought them in our bedroom and laid with them so SANTA could actually get his work done.
Happy Girls with Crazy Hair! I think Savannah's favorite part of not being in school is getting away with not doing her hair. She begs me everyday, I don't know why she hates to have it done so bad. A fun tradition that we have on Christmas Eve (which was handed down from Jason's family) is opening a present and it is always their Christmas pajamas they get to wear to bed that night. 
And this was Leah's first Christmas (I know, lots of firsts) and of course her favorite part about all of it was the bows. She wasn't interested really in anything else. And I'm sorry, I couldn't resist posting this picture . . . 
All in all we had a good Christmas! But I must say that I am glad that it is over. Christmas came too fast for me this year. We hope everyone had a merry christmas and are looking forward to the new year!
Because I posted a pic of Ava in her dance costume, I had to post one of Savannah too. She performed at "Fantasy in Frost" on Saturday. It was adorable. I wasn't able to get the video on my blog, I think the file might be to big and that is why it won't let me. Savannah is also one who is not afraid to be on stage. She is such a ham and fun to watch when she dances. I love the costumes this year. They are by far my fav!!!
And this year was Leah's first Thanksgiving with us, even though she didn't get to eat turkey or anything exciting like that!
Grandpa Alma and little Leah! He never will look at the camera when I am taking his pic.
Ava had her first dance performance on Friday at the Talon Craft Fair and I absolutely had to post this picture because of the cuteness of Ava in her costume. I love watching this kid dance. She never gets afraid to get on the stage, she is a pure born entertainer!
We have decided that we are going to grow Savannah's bangs out - finally! We have attempted this on many occasions, but we never followed through with it because they would get in her eyes and drive her nuts, or I would have to listen to her whine about the way I did her hair. She has finally decided to give it a try and what do ya think? I think she looks pretty darn cute.
I can't believe how fast Leah is growing up - we just started her on rice cereal. She isn't really sure what to think, I can't really tell if she likes it yet. She was more interested in playing with the spoon than she was eating. We just took her to her 4-month appointment and she is weighing in at 11 lbs. 6 oz. We are loving each moment with her. I forgot how much fun each stage is. 
I love that little Leah's ears! They are just like her dad's ears. We also blessed her this last Sunday. I wish I had some better pics but this is all I ended up with - 
What a good sport-he even had a paper due this particular night and he still was willing to do the pumpkin carving party with me!
The Munchkins - Savannah got most of the seeds out. Ava was a wimp and wouldn't touch them. She didn't like how it felt.
The finished product! Jason did the cool looking ones! 
Ava The Pirate! 
Ava as the "fairy princess". She had a preschool party earlier in the day and when she got home she decided that she didn't want to be a pirate. Luckily I had this dance costume from 2 years ago and she decided that it was cool enough to wear trick or treating.
Savannah as "Hannah Montana"
This is our little stinker, little Leah!
We're nerds - I know!
Ok, I'm really sad I can't turn it so you can see it right side up. You'll have to turn your head sideways to get the full effect. I should have held the camera the other way when I was recording. I can't figure out how to flip it. Anyone know? I am special.
Well, she finally made it home! Thursday my little sister, Jana, came home from the Eugene, OR mission. I can’t believe that is has already been 18 months. We got to go to the St. George airport and welcome her home. Jason and I barely made it there in time. In fact, the plane landed before we even got there. There was a livestock truck that wrecked on the freeway and we got stopped up in that mess for a bit. We did get there in time to see her get off the airplane. These pics didn’t turn out great. The sun was shining and ruined all my plans for good pictures. We are glad to have Jana back home! We missed her a lot!
Savannah with the poster that she made for Jana.
Ava with the poster she colored for Jana.
The Whole Fam!
Friends who greeted Jana at the airport, Noah, Chelsea Goddard, and Julie Jensen.
As you can see on the right hand side of my screen I am counting down the days until my little sister, Janalee, will be home from the Eugene, Oregon mission. She will be flying into the St. George Airport on Thursday evening. We can hardly wait for her to meet Leah!
They even got to sit in the big fire truck. They could have probably fit their whole class on that front seat! This was everyone's favorite part was seeing the fire trucks.
Ava and her best friend, Ashlin. 
This "firefighter" was actually one of the dad's who came with his son to the field trip. They said that once they put all of their gear on it weighs about 60 lbs. Yikes! Glad I'm not a firefighter.
My little Leah girl rolled over for the first time today. I walked in the kitchen to put something away and when I came back this was how I found her - she wasn't too impressed, but after the first time she just couldn't stop! She rolled over 5 times today. Awww, she is getting so big!
We drove up to Cedar Mountain this afternoon to see all the beautiful fall leaves. First we stopped up at kids pond and the kids talked us into letting them fish for a little bit. I just happened to have their poles and tackle box in the back of the van so we let them. I was glad they didn't catch anything today! Fishing wasn't really in the plans. After kids pond we drove up by the "C". I was sad because all the red leaves are gone and it snowed up on the mountain this weekend. The yellow leaves were still pretty though. I love Cedar Mountain!
Jason told the kids to do a crazy dance - they have so much fun when he is around.
Fishing at Kids pond. 
Baby Leah's first autumn outing.
Little Ava
The kiddos and me!
Can you tell I really like pictures?
Nurse Jason got some lidocaine to put on her right before he pulled the tooth.
Screaming!
She was finally happy when it was all the way out!
Nurse Jason looks like Charlie Manson in this pic!Ava -
Ava is a sweet 4-year-old. She is in preschool and loves it. Everyone that meets Ava loves her. She misses Savannah when she is at school. They are best friends. Here are some pics of Ava on her first day of school.
