Happy New Year's....................2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant believe another year has started. 2010 here we go!!!!!

I hope this year brings happiness, health and at least a little wealth to you all.

The kids and I celebrated with my friend Shannon at her home. We stayed up way to late, but we had a blast!!!!! Thanks Shannon!!!!!

I love you all and cant wait to see you this year.

Going back......................

Bath time.

SPRINKLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parker was in to dinosaurs, he was always growling and showing his teeth.

Harry Potter book release.

Harry Potter Jr.

I found this old Walmart photo disc today. I love going back and looking at my kids. They are so cute!!!

Merry Christmas

Look, Trav was in our Christmas morning pics!!!!

New ward robes for the kids!!!!

Let me just say...... Christmas was not nearly as fun this year because Trav wasnt here!!!!!

Now having said that, we had a great day. The kids got up at 2am and stayed up till 5:30am when they were pursting at the seems to get to their gifts. They both said they woke up because they heard his sleigh bells. Trav called at 6am and the unwrapping started...... took all of 10 mins, but at the end of it I didnt hear a sigle "Thats it". Success, they were both totally satisfied.

I got a snuggie from Laura and it is the coolest thing ever. Dad and Kar gave me a beautiful painting of the Sacred Grove. The kids got one of everything..... No joke!!!!

Now that Christmas is over, what next?????

Even though the kids were so very excited about their gifts we all know the true meaning of Christmas cannot be found under a tree. We enjoyed Christ's birthday very much.

MERRY

Christmas!!!!!!

IRAQ

Look at me cute hubby!

He celebrated Christmas in IRAQ.

snowy days

Let it snow, let it snow, LET IT SNOW!!!!!!!!

So fun we have a backyard the kids can enjoy it in.

Christmas gatherings.

The kids saw Santa 3 times.

Parkers class Christmas party..... Food, crafts, movies, and games. Parkers teacher knows how to make the kid's happy.

HHC Christmas party........

Ward Christmas party......... No pics taken, but it was beautiful!

Movies night at Andrea's...............

This is Andrea.

Pics of the kids

I took these shots of the kids the other day. Thought they were cute.

H1N1

We got our shots. Here is the proof.

We get the second dose around Jan 15th.

Weihnacht markts

Andrea and I (upside down) at the Rothenburg Markt

Ansbach Markt

Nurnburg Markt

Ansbach

We have been to ALOT of Christmas markets this year. YAY! Nurnberg, Wurzburg, Ansbach, Windsbach, Rothenburg. I plan on going to more. These markets have really pushed me into the holiday spirit. The food and the atmosphere are just amazing. We were to cold to take pics in Wurzburg.

Wrestling.

Parker started Wrestling last week. I forgot how much I love this sport!! Parker is having so much fun. He hates leaving practice. Here are a few video clips I took of him during practice.

The coaches have promised to teach him all they know and Parker is eager to learn.

I think this is going to be an awesome sport for Parker!! win or lose we are going to have alot of fun.

Slumber party...... why do I do this you ask?!

Sarriah after the lipstick blindfold

Lipstick blind fold

Opening gifts

Pretty glasses

The goodies

For the smile it brings to those little faces when they can just let loose and be wild and crazy kids. I dont like for the kids to sleep at others houses but I will invite all their besties to come ravage my house. Tonight I have 6 screaming girls running around. We play games, eat junk, pillow fights, stay up late and even bring out the pretty glasses to make them feel special. Tonight we are having apple cider. YUMMY!! Poor Parker has locked himself up in my room to stay away from the girls. His "NO GIRLS ALLOWED" sign is taped up on the door.

All the girls will leave early in the morning, then we are off to church for a little peace. :)

P.S. We miss you Trav!!

Kuwait

Trav sent me a few pics from Kuwait...... here they are.

This one came out small.....

He is no longer in Kuwait and I am waiting on pics. I will share them when I have them.

Happy Birthday Sarriah.

Blowing out her candles

In front of the Gluhwine stand

Brats at the Ansbach weinhacht markt(Christmas Market)

Princess Sarriah

Birthday cake

Sarriah turns nine today.

I cant believe how fast time goes by.

Thanksgiving

We were invited to one of the spouses for dinner. We had a great time and filled our bellies to the brink! Thanks Leslie!!!!!

Deployed

No one looks beautiful when they wake up at 4 am

Daddy in uniform.

Yup that's right everybody, Trav has deployed :( . He will be gone for the next 12 months.

When we dropped him off Parker got very upset that his daddy didn't get a machine gun, or missiles. Sarriah came home and started writing letters. The stack is getting crazy. Both the kids are doing really well. Not a single tear. I wish I could say the same for me but I have a very active water works! We are so proud of him.

We are a strong family and we will make it through this year without a hitch.

Its just crazy to spend so much time apart.

We are so THANKFUL for SKYPE!!!!!!!!!!!

If anyone wants to keep in touch with Trav while he is gone please let me know and I can get you his info. They can get pretty bored over there.

Support our troops!!!!!! HOOAH :)

Wurzberg

Wyatt, Sarriah, and Parker on the old bridge.

Statue on the old bridge with schloss behind

In the market

In front of the Residence

We went to Wurzberg with all the guys and girls from Trav's shop.

We came here a long time ago. Once on our own and once with Steve and Laura.

This city is HUGE!!!!!!!!!

It was fun getting to know the other wives, and the guys Trav will be down range with.