asher's baptism

on january 8 asher was baptized. the program was perfect. i'm so proud.



the baptism fairy brought him his own scriptures with his name on them


and let's not forget about becoming a scout (i really like his den leader)

happy new year

christmas

christmas jammies on, ready for bed


and then, it began...





the one present under the tree for me was a box of chips ahoy cookies, which turned out to be violet's favorite present.


too much weaponry. pretty sure i have photos like this every christmas





who knew pillow pets would be such a hit (i'm being sarcastic-- my kids love stuffed animals and i don't get it)



brunch at cambry's this year




violet in heels = miss piggy. watch "muppets take manhattan" if you don't believe me





...and to all a good night.

holiday festivities

some things we did over christmas vacation:

loads of christmas show watching


there was the ward christmas party. asher and malcom were shepherds


we got to do gingerbread houses with the withers who made a surprise one-night visit on their way to rexburg





temple square lights






more nativity fun at pa and mimi's

this time vi was a shepherd (or yoda)


and a trip to jungle jims with the fronce's




what a break it was!

Asher turns 8

Asher's spent his actual birthday at aunt kinsey's since kevin and i were still in hawaii (rude, i know) but he had a great time at his birthday sleepover. his boondocks party happened the day after we got home- laser tag and arcade games with some of his buddies was the nicest thing i've ever done for him, or so he says.






i'm trying to be optimistic about having an 8-year-old.
dear asher, stop getting big! love, mom

Meli Kalikimaka

december in hawaii is the way to do it. we were fortunate enough to join kevin's company on their Maui getaway this year. yes, i want to go back.

the grand wailea



kapalua plantation golf course


Iao Valley Rainforest



aboard the "maui magic"


snuba!