Michael's Bite?!?!?!? and proud of it
Michael loves to wrestle with his brothers-A favorite tradition of theirs. Not too many injuries but occasionally some minor bumps and bruises. Some accidental, some intentional. This was minor injury to his leg was intentional and he was pretty proud on this bruise because of why he got it. Maybe someday in the near future him or the biter with tell their own story.

A couple days later- Are those really teeth marks?

Fun with Cousins
Brae's REAL birthday was soooo fun for everybody but him. He woke up throwing up and not feeling very good. We had my sister's kids for a couple days while they were in Hawaii so we decided to go out to Michael's parents house to go sledding. It was a really COLD day but the kids had so much fun. We celebrated his birthday the next week because it is so close to Christmas and being sick on your birthday isn't fair.
Here is a picture out our front door as we left. I love when the trees have snow and frost on them.

Jace didn't have warm snow clothes but thank goodness Grandma Mecham had extra clothes and knows how to be creative.


Brae building the sledding hill. He was feeling a little bit better while they were sledding but afterwards he still didn't feel good.

Brody was so ready to go. He loves playing outside.

Brekka ready to go sledding. She loved her new sled she got from Grandpa and Grandma Mecham.

The Snow Hill with lots of cousins and uncles- so big and even more fun!




Mori had his snow mobile and the kids, of course, loved riding on it and being pulled behind in a sled.






Kelton was so cold and snow cover.


Matt showed up with his pickup so Jace and I were able to watch the kids, big and little, play in the snow. Jace wanted to get out but I was too cold so I thought he shouldn't be out there too long.

Even Alex had fun. Not sure he had winter cold on but he had fun.

It was so cold but Jace wanted to be out with the other kids. He loved the ride.

This is a typical Mecham picture. The kids gathered around or onto of Mori talking and having fun. Grandpa and Granma Mecham got a new puppy for Christmas so all the kids were loving snowball. I love Brae and Jace's face so I had to put both pictures. Notice Brekka sitting on Mori. She just loves him and follows him around everywhere.


Alex.....what happened??

School Christmas Program
I love attending the school Christmas program. The school does such a great job with decoration, songs, and the kids sing AWESOME. This year I LOVED the store fronts that they had for each class.
Brae by his class store Brody by his class store Here is Brody's class walking out but I liked this picture because it shows a few more store fronts.
This video is of the whole school singing. I know I didn't do a very good job with the video but at least I have something. The batteries died so I didn't get much more than this. =(

Brae's Thanksgiving Feast
Brae's class had Friendship soup around Thanksgiving. Each student brought something to put in the soup or to good with the meal. They had a great time wearing there costumes too. This year it has been fun to help in Brae's class. I am the room mom as well so I have been able to be in the class for parties and other things. Brekka loves to come and participate in the class too.

Blogging Games
Wow 4 posts (now 5 haha) in one day. Yep, That's right. Thanks Micky and Mori for the helpful push, shove and run through the mud to get important pictures and memories out for others to see. At this rate I will have my whole life history written by Easter. Come on Mori, we need to hear from you. No more being silent. You are part of these "games" too. At least a few comments?!?!?!?

Marathon Winner: Wendy-February 1 & 2

#4 Brae the Hair Dresser?!?!?
Brae is in training... or just being a boy who likes to try new things. Michael showed Brae what a bic razor was and how it works. As he was explaining it, I was thinking "Somethings you just don't show or explain to some kids, and this is one of them." Within a few days, Brae used it on the front of his head. Thank goodness he didn't cut too much. He even went to school for two days like this because he didn't want to fix it.

A few weeks earlier he colored Brekka's Hair. Who needs hair dye that costs a lot of money when you have markers? Different color each day for a lot less money.

#3 We know someone FAMOUS!
A couple years ago while in a student ward we became friends with Brandon Dorman. After we all moved on, we occasionally followed Brandon and his drawing. We knew he had illustrations is the The Friend and other places. One day my mom gave Brody a new Book Fablehaven and Brandon was the illustrator. So Cool! Well a few months ago, Brandon was coming to speak at the college and a few other people from our old ward were in town so we all got together. One of Brody's friends was AMAZED that Brody knew Brandon Dorman. So while we were there, we took a picture of Brody and Brandon so Brody would have proof he knows him. It was a fun night seeing old friends and catching up.

#2 Good Times at Grandma's!
Alex fell asleep one afternoon so Mori helped him be a little more comfortable. Notice the gum in the mouth. The fake arm gave us some good laughs! Snuggle, Snuggle

#1 Love these pictures! Summer 2010
Brekka is trying to teach "Yeller" to drink... Love the white shirt, muddy water and Adorable bows! Picture perfect for our house.

Notice her hand that is up. This is how the dogs have been trained to sit.

Now she is trying to pose for the camera with him.

Brae wanted me to take a picture of him and the dogs. Have you ever tired to get a 5 year old and 2 dogs to look at the camera? Well it isn't easy. This is what we got. He was trying so hard.



My kids loved playing with the dogs this past summer. Now that it is winter, the dogs are ALOT bigger and the deep snow keeps them inside more. Next summers goal: Get the dogs to take a good picture.