27 Dresses

I couldn't wait to see 27 Dresses....so me and my sisters were able to get together on the opening night to go see it. It was such a fun movie....we laughed through the whole thing. 4 stars for sure!!!

Here are my sista's heading into the movie!

On our way to the movie I looked in the back and I started laughing cause Lani looked like she was cramed in the back. She is like six feet tall and her knees were stuffed against the front seat....and there was Janet just relaxing in the front seat. Pretty funn!

Swimming

So we have been feeling a little cooped up these days. With all the cold weather, the kids haven't really been able to play outside much and I guess we are all getting bored with just hanging out in the house. So last night Jason came up with the idea to take the kids swimming. So we packed up and headed to the Legacy Center. The kids had a blast. We stayed for a couple hours and Bridger was so tired by the time we left. It was a great way to get out and do something active. Bridger is already asking when we can go back. Maybe we will have to make it a weekly thing, at least during the winter months.

It's always something....

....with Logan. He cracks me up.....drives me crazy a little but mostly makes me laugh. He came running out of his room with one of dads hats on, his snow boots, carrying the sword and a car. It is like this everyday. He has always got something on his mind. This morning he ran to the back door and said he was ready to take Bridger to school. He would be just fine going out like this. Me on the other hand thougth I better get him dressed :)

New Couches

Me and Jason went looking for new couches on New Year day, we found some that we liked, and they were delivered this morning. I love them. They are a chocolate brown leather set. They look so good, I'm so happy we got them!

What....No School?

So today is Wednesday, January 2nd 2008. Last night I got Bridger to bed early, telling him "You have to get to bed cause you go back to school tomorrow". This morning we woke up, I got the kids breakfast, bathed and got Bridger ready for school. I also went out to start my car about half hour early since it was only 8 degree's this morning. The crappy thing too is that my heater in my Jeep stopped working, so I was out there first thing scraping the windows so I could see. So I bundle up the kids, get all our coats and boots on and head to school. I pull up and there is not a single car there. Oopps....I guess Bridger doesn't go back to school today. Bridger said, "What.....No Schoool"? Yeah, I have had several experiences like this since I have been a stay at home mom. One day I forgot that he got out early and by the time I got there he was just sitting and waiting for me in the office. I tell you, as a mom, it sucks way bad when you screw up. I hope I get better at this mom stuff soon!!!

I thought I would share these things....I guess one day I will think they are pretty funny right? I hope so anyway! Good luck to all the other moms out there!

Sledding Part I

The day before Christmas, Jason took the boys sledding. We have this great place close to our house. It doesn't seem like the hills are that steap until you start to head down them on a sled. The boys had a great time, Jason got worn out packing Logan up the hill though. Maybe they need a rope tow!

Jason, Bridger and Logan....getting ready to head down the hill. Carly ( a neighbor friend ) and Bridger next to Dads truck! Getting all geared up.

All the kids, packed on one sled....they were loving it!

Sledding Part II

I had told my brother about this great place to sled by our house, so we decided to take my boys and his two little boys over there. Here are some pictures. Bridger and Logan....freezing their butts off. It was fun, but really cold. If the wind wouldn't have been blowing then it wouldn't be that bad. I think it was only about 20 degrees.

Ted, Carson and Mitch!

Here they go. You really get flying down the hill. The kids loved it, but I have to say I was a little nervous.

Little Logan....even he can't get enough of the snow!

Merry Christmas

So we had a great Christmas at the Sheppard house. We started out with lettting the kids open their new pj's and one present on Christmas Eve. I let them open the gifts from my parents. My mom had made the boys these capes. Growing up, we had a little Superman cape that got more use out of it than any toy. So she made them for the boys and they are already loving them. Logan was running around all night saying, "I'm a super hero"! Pretty funny!
Here is the "Super Hero and Vilan" fighting with dad!

Bridger was trying to look tough with all his gear on! He loves it grandma!
The boys opening their presents!
Here we are at Jason's family's house this morning. They scored again there!

The Simple Things

Since I'm now a "stay at home mom" I'm starting to understand how to just appreciate the simple things. When I was working and always on such a tight schedule I was always so uptight....I was always trying to fit as much in as possible. I never really would slow down enough to appreciate the little things. Last night after I made dinner, me, Jason and the boys sat down at watched Polar Express. We turned off all the lights except on the Christmas tree so it was nice and cozy. I just sat there the whole time thinking how nice it was. I wasn't worried about a million other things, or getting up trying to handle multiple things at once. It was just a really nice night with the family. Hopefully there will be many more enjoyable nights like that to come!!!

Christmas Tree Hunting....

....unsuccessful! I can't believe we were gone for about five hours and couldn't even find a Christmas tree. This is our second year going with our friends to get Christmas trees. This year wasn't so good though. We were having bad weather so we were never able to get high enough to get into pine trees. All we had to choose from was cedar trees and we didn't want those. So....no tree! Who knows what we are going to do now!

Hard at work....

Here is Bridger working on the computer. I heard about this cute website that helps kids with the alphabet and learning to read. It is www.starfall.com. He was having lots of fun with it. Thats the thing....it kinda tricks kids into thinking its fun instead of learning. Whatever works right?I just thought he looked so cute!

Winter is finally here....

As you can see, we woke up to several inches of snow and it keeps coming. We went out to shovel the walks, but ended up with the four wheeler out and taking kids for rides on the sled. It was fun! I think this is really one of the first times that Logan has played in the snow. He was loving it!

Last Day at Merit

Today was my last day at Merit. I would have to say it was biter sweet for sure. I am really excited to be able to be at home and spend more time with the kids, but it has been a very difficult couple weeks as I have had to say goodbye to so many great people. After work my girls took me out to go to dinner. It was a great way to bring the day to an end. After dinner, me, Tiff and Mindy went and did Christmas shopping the rest of the night. It was just a great night. Thanks to you girls that made it such a good night for me! Lov ya lots!

Thanksgiving

I have been so bad at keeping up on the blog lately. These pictures are from last weekend when my family got together for Thanksgiving. I would have to say that it was a day that I had really been looking forward to. As I have grown older, I think that I continue to appreciate my family more and more every day. I love getting together with my family as much as I like anything. They are the best, we have good conversation, always good food and we I can always count on lots of laughs. I guess my point is....I am very "thankful" for my family. I probably don't say that enought!!!Janet, Me (holding little Payton) and Kristi.
Here is an overhead shot of the whole gang right before dinner began. This is at my brothers house!

Elf Yourself

Okay ever since I saw this on Nalani's blog I have been laughing about it. I don't know what it is that I find SO funny, but it just makes me laugh out loud. So here is me and my family "elfed"!
(click on the word "elfed" to view)

First Dentist Appointment

Today was Bridger's first dentist appointment today....he did great, me however....not so good. We both had cleanings scheduled today, but I ended up with all sorts of problems. Anyway, Bridger did great....he was crackin' me up. He was dry heaving when they were trying to take x-rays, but other than that he didn't have any problems.