Christmas 2008 with Nana and Papa Smith

This year at Christmas with Nana and Papa Smith. Nana did the "White Elephant" gift exchange between the 8 grand kid's. It sure was fun and we had a lot of laughs. The kids did really good with the game and all were happy with what they got. We love going to Nana and Papa's house. It is good to spend time with them as well as spending time with Jimmy, Lisa and the kids. We don't see them that often as we would like as they live up North, But love seeing them when we can!!!!

John"T"


Jace and Seth

Jim and Lisa

Papa Smith

Nana and Skyler.

Look what I got.....Love It!!!

The Grand Kids 2008

Jimmy, Lisa and Kids 2008

Nana and Papa Smith 2008

Christmas 2008

I have some catching up to do with this blog... I haven't done any updating in a while. I will start with Christmas and work my way to what we are all up to now.
We spent Christmas 2008 at Gessika and H.B.'s house. We always have such a wonderful time together. Just hanging out and being together is the best part of Family!!

Mom and Dad just hanging out with us kid!!!

Dad and H.B. playing a game of pool!!!

Getting everyone ready to open presents!!!

Me and John

Nephi and Felix

Dad and John

Camryn with Uncle John

Just hanging out!!!

Justine is just waiting to open up her presents!!

The three girls showing off their games!!!!

Mr. Eric...he sure has such a cute sense of humor!!!!

It's all about Justine today!!!

Today was a big day for Justine, all week she had been staying after school for basketball try outs. Well, she came home to tell us that she had made the basketball team. She works very hard to be perfect in the sport, but knows it okay if she messes up. We are so proud of her in all the hard work she put into making one of her goals come true. Keep up the good work Justine, We love you!!!

Janssen's School Project

Janssen had a project to do for her class in Social Studies. She chose to do it on the Parthenon a Greek temple. She could use anything she wanted to make the temple. As you can see we all like to do projects. John"t" and Justine helped her with it. They put their heads together and did a great job. I never thought to keep toilet paper rolls around the house until this day. She received an A!!! We are so proud of you Janssen, Keep up the good work you do in school!!!

Nephi's 40th Birthday

We had been planning his 40th surprise birthday party for a while now, He had no clue that this was going on. It is really hard to keep him out of the loop, but it sure was fun to see his face when he walked in and saw all of us there. I really can't believe I have a 40 year old brother. He doesn't seem that old. Nephi is a fun brother and I love him very much. He is the kind of brother that would do anything for anyone. He has a very kind heart and is very good uncle to the kids. Happy 40th Nephi!!! I love you!!!

What Justine like's to do...Basketball

This is one of Justine's passions, Basketball!!!! She is playing now for the city league until after the new year. She will begin play for her school in February. She is very good at it. She is also one of my competitive kids when it comes to sports. She played her first game on the 11th. The first quarter of the game they stopped keeping score. Justine and her team scored 20 point. The team works very hard during practice and the coaches are great with the kids!!!!
Justine's city league Basketball picture 2008

Basketball 2008

Now that Football is over. Jace is playing Basketball another one of his favorite sports. He had his first game on the 6th and they won the team they played. He did such a great job!!!! He really gets into his game when playing. Jace is very competitive. He want to do well, but is happy even at a lose.

Jace with his team.