Phoenix visit

Don and I got to to see Allan and Ariana bless their beautiful children in January. We were blessed that Joe and Drew took care of our kids! We only had Leslie with us. We got to spend quality time with so many people. It was such a hightlight of this new year.

The Aquarium

Hyrum's old preschool got everyone discounted tickets to the aquarium. The older kids were out of school. They had sooooooo much fun with all their friends from church. It really was fun for me to watch my kids have a blast. It is funny how watching your kids have fun really touches your heart.I didn't get to take a lot of pictures. My hands were way too full just trying to keep up with all of them.

Our Christmas Card

This was our 2010 Christmas card.

Cell Phone Shots

I have some photos taken on my cell phone. These first ones are from the dentist. I try to take all three of the older kids at the same time. You know that is the worst thing about big families is trying to take everyone to the doctor and dentist. So I try to take them all at the same time and that comes with its own problems. You just can't win!


Just some random pictures of Leslie.

These are from my fateful trip to Idaho.
This is where she slept on our vacation.
Miss Adelyn got her ears pierced.
This was the girls' soccer team. They lost every game but is sure was FUN!
Josie was kind enough to give us her room. My kids were kind enought to DESTROY it.
This is the kids missing their father.
This was Elena and Adelyn's ballet class.
Hyrum is sitting next to the first girl he has thought is cute!
Some more random pictures of Leslie.



This is from November 2009.
My goodness that was a lot!

Grandpa's photos

Grandpa Hausen gave us the pictures he took from Christmas. Boy am I glad he likes taking pictures. He got some really good ones! I LOVE these first two pictures.
And really who doesn't love Lulu's face here!

Christmas 2010

Another year with not waking up early. I am enjoying this. My kids haven't learned to wake up at 4 for 5 like I did. Should I say "yet".

Hyrum was too busy to look at me!
Leslie likes Christmas!
She REALLY likes it!

Christmas Eve

We had Mom and Dad Hausen, Kevin and Jenna, and Joe and Drew over to celebrate Christmas Eve. First we had the chocolate fountain and treats. Then we did the nativity. Last we had a family talent show. It was JUST PERFECT for me! I loved seeing everyone and spending my favorite part of Christmas with them. I just felt like this is what heaven will be like. Enjoying time with the ones you love. And REALLY good food. I hope we eat in heaven!Without further adieu here are the photos.

Mary and JosephThe Inn Keeper
Baby Jesus comes
Shepherd and his sheep
Angel

The Three Wise Men (Bryce is really into character and is concentrating on the baby.)
The whole cast

First Piano Recital

This is the first year the girls started piano. Elena really wanted to start. She kept on bugging her grandpa Marlowe to teach her. He gave her some lessons and she loved it. Since my parents were leaving I decided to find a piano teacher and get both of them started. Carrie Foster is such a wonderful teacher. She taught 2nd grade and loves music. Her personality is just perfect for my girls.
I think that Adelyn has seen me pregnant too many times! LOL! What is that saying? Being copied is the greatest form of flattery! HEHE

All Dressed Up and No Where To Go

I was already for church and then we decided that someone need to stay home with a sick kid. Don had to be there so I got the job. So what do you do when the kid takes a nap and you have your photography lights up!