the logo on the side of the truck

Spencer has his business name on the side of his Dodge.

McKay has a white toy truck that looks like Dad's truck.

When I asked McKay if his toy truck was Dad's truck he replied:

"No, this isn't Daddy's truck because it doesn't say 'mutual' on it"

At least McKay knows his Dad spends a lot of time at church with the boys, right?

chickens

On July 4th we received 16 chicks from my uncle. We now have eight hens. We get about six eggs a day. We have managed to eat lots of eggs recently. We especially like egg burritos.

Spencer killed four roosters. They were waking up my children (not to mention the whole neighborhood) at 6 a.m. ....Not OK!!! So they had to go "the way of all the earth". The roosters were pretty tasty on our dinner plate, a little tough. The kids are "in the know" and they actually enjoyed eating them.

This has been an interesting and memorable experience for our family.

benson's 2 month talent

I've never had a baby laugh at 2 months! Ridiculous!

ward talent show

christmas season

We had such a great Christmas season, minus being sick for about two weeks with cold and flu!Most importantly, we had another great year in the barn singing, acting, chiming, laughing, smiling, and celebrating the birth of the Saviour.
Thank you, family, for making my Christmas filled with Christ-centered fun each year.
We went to Grandpa's work party. I love this picture. It's on my frig and I look at my beautiful children and can't believe how real it is. I have four!

I spent two or three afternoons with Taylor making these snowflakes and

I had a great time doing it, so don't make fun!

We went to Clovis's Christmas Tree Lane and it was AWESOME. It's a new tradition. You're welcome to come with us next year!

This is just one of the houses. Every house in the neighborhood was decked out to the max.

Also, this is the first year we put lights on our house, but I won't show you the picture for two reasons: first, because it is nothing compared to the picture above (and below!) ; and second, I took a really bad picture that doesn't do it justice.

This is the home of a huge farmer in Kerman. She throws a massive Christmas party for her workers and family and friends every year at Christmas and invited Spencer, along with the rest of us, to join in on the fun.

She had a little train ride and a bounce house.

She served hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch for three hundred people.
She had Santa fly down from a helicopter, which was so neat for the kids.

She spent 1600 dollars at Toys R Us for all the kids at the party. Each kid got a toy based on age and gender. Taylor got this cabbage patch doll.

McKay got a remote control race car.

Maren got a cleaning set with a broom, trash can, iron, etc.

Benson even got a present (a tractor book)!

It was an unreal party! And we had a great time.

What a neat lady to do that every year for her employees.

Hope you had a happy Christmas as well!