XOXO

Brent was going to be out of town for Valentine's so we snuck away for the weekend before to spend some much needed "alone" time.  We stayed at the Hotel Monaco, (Brent chatting with Ice T in the elevator!!) and did some shopping at Gateway Mall.  Brent bought me an Iphone!!! and we got him some great clothes, thanks to Urban Outfitters.

 We also exchanged gifts - massage for me and a DKNY watch for Brent.

 It was a great weekend!  Thanks babe!  I love you!

Valentines Day

 Trey passed out ipod valentines

Being the room mom, I got to plan the V-day party, as well as the Halloween and Christmas party.  I was excited to have the kids "pin the heart", play bingo, twister & decorate cookies.

I also had all the kids write notes why they loved their teacher and put together a book for Mrs. Park.

Since Brent was out of town, I decided to surprise the kids and take them to Build-a-bear.  They had never been there and were so excited to make their own stuffed animal for Valentine's Day!

Trey ended up picking Darth Vader Bear and Andee, Tinkerbell Kitty.

We went to eat at California Pizza Kitchen after.

I am so lucky to have my kids.  I am so lucky to feel that kind of love that you only have for your children.  That unconditional love.

I love you Trey and Andee!

-xoxo Mom

Random Days - Jan/Feb 2011

me, Jayme, Andrea, Ashlee, Katie

 Craft Night - We made these fun Advent Calendars for Valentine's Day

Missing in pic - Heather Davis, Becca Lind

 Cute Kiddos

We decided to make this Valentine's Monster & ended up making heart glasses too! 

 So You Think You Can Dance

Taping

One of my all-time favorite shows is "So You Think You Can Dance"!

I was so excited when Heather said we could get tickets for the audition taping in SLC.  Because Becca's brother, whose girlfriend was auditioning, was "disabled" (he had just had surgery on his leg) we were able to go to the front of the line and get great seats just above the contestants.  It was so fun to see Nigel & Mary Murphy live and their interaction with the audience.  

Super Bowl

We had the Child's and Hartley's over and it was a full house!  But the kids all had a great time playing together & the adults hanging out!

Destenee, Ashlee, me

I had never watched "The Bachelor" until this year because when all of us girls went to lunch that is all they would talk about when the show was on.  So, I thought I'd watch and see what all the fuss was about and dragged my husband along as well.  Sure enough, I was pretty hooked, especially thanks to crazy "Michelle".  I decided to throw a "Bachelor" cocktail party.  We had an open "non-alcoholic" bar and yummy desserts with a single rose on a platter in the center.  I made a Bachelor trivia with a "Dinner for Two" prize. 

All of the couples worked hard to answer questions about past seasons of The Bachelor.

The husbands were totally into it as you can tell.

Making fun of Michelle on the show when she said when she kisses the Bachelor, there will be fireworks going off from behind.

 In the end, Heather and Mike took the "Dinner for Two" prize - 2 tv dinners and a ring pop!

Jr. Jazz

Trey had a bit of a rough start with Jr. Jazz.  He gets nervous pretty easily and didn't want to be out on the court without Dad.  

I felt so bad watching him cry, but after the first couple of games, he gained confidence. By the end, he had his hands up in defense the whole game! :)