Valentines

Valentines was a nice day. Heart pancakes with a kiss started it off. Then the kids all took their Valentines to school. They love passing out and receiving every year. Addie even went to Preschool and passed this year. She was so excited! I made a nice dinner for everyone complete with heart plates, cups and name tags. It was fun to get it ready the loves of my life. Gavin gave me some yummy chocolate dipped strawberries. We passed a few valentines to some friends and then called it a day. Happy Love Day!

Preston's Birthday!

This boy gets so excited about his birthday's he can hardly sleep. He had a list of expectations that have to happen on his big day, and we made it all happen! The list began with a running through streamer on his door when he woke up followed by a fun breakfast! Aren't those pancakes cute? Easy and cute, just what I like! Then he got to open his present, the one in the big box.. (had to trick him, even if it was just for a minute.) He was so excited! He wanted to be able to text his brother, and now he can.

We had his friend party earlier in the week with Brooklyn at Anti-Gravity. It was fun to share the party with her and to jump and jump and jump. I forgot my camera at that party, so we will just have to remember it in our hearts. ;) We had the family over for dinner and cake to close out his fun day. I can't believe my buddy is 8! I love him so much! He adds so much life and spunk to our family. Happy Birthday Preston!!

Just a little note I want to remember... While Gavin and I were getting ready for the party the kids were going crazy. So, we told them to take Carlee for a little walk around the block. Next thing we knew it was pouring rain outside and it had been 45 minutes and we couldn't find them. I started calling all the neighbors, by this time all the family was showing up. We sent Dennis out to look for them, then Garrett and Gavin went. Finally I called Stephanie and they were in her tree house. She had no idea! It was crazy the boys took Carlee that far and in the pouring rain! They told me they had her wrapped up and she was really warm in the tree house. Oh my...

Basketball Season

Landon did something new this year during basketball season. He joined Think Swish. As parents we felt was the best place for him. He got to play with Reggie his basketball buddy and make some new friends as well as learn more about the game of basketball. He learned how to pass a lot better and a lot more about the mechanics of the game. It was a fun season!

Preston played in the Ivins league and did really well. He's becoming more aggressive and can dribble a lot better. I am not very good at taking indoor sport pictures. I better work on that for next year! Good Job boys on great seasons!

Tea for Three

{January 25th, 2012}

Addie had been wanting to have a Tea Party for awhile. We finally planned it! It was low key and just basically a play date. She invited her best two little friends and we had Tea for Three (plus Carlee!) It was fun to see them be total girls! I wanted to take a picture of each of them but Kate was not having it, so Sadie, Addie and Carlee is all I got. They lifted their pinkies when they drank their "Tea" (really water) and loved all the finger foods we had rounded up from the pantry. Girls are so much fun!

Christmas

Christmas morning was fun! We were up early because we had to be to church at 9:00 am. Everyone was happy that Santa brought them just what they wanted. We went to church and then headed to Grandma Frei's after. I can't believe I didn't snap one picture of anything during the day. I must have been like a walking zombie because of the lack of sleep I had gotten the night before! ;) We also went to Grandpa Dennis' and Grandpa Ken and Grandma Katie came and visited us at our house. That was really nice of them because Carlee really needed a nap!

That evening we went to Grandpa and Grandma Bowler's for dinner. It was a full day, to say the least, but a good day! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

We started partying on Christmas Eve a little earlier than normal this year because it was a Saturday. Grandma had her party at 2ish and then we went to the program after. I love Grandma's party, Christmas Eve just wouldn't be the same if I didn't have a Deviled Egg and her Layered Green Salad.

I love this picture of us! It makes me remember that carrying around my camera is worth it. I know I am going to cherish this picture for a very long time, 4 Generations of Reber women. I love it.

The Program is always an adventure! I would say I hate it, but then I remember that my most vivid memories as a child during Christmas were at this program. So, that being said it was an great! ;) We got through it and the kids loved it! They were all thrilled to see Santa and get their gift. Addie liked her doll, Preston loved his Spy Watch and Landon especially loved the Skills Hoop Santa brought him. Just what they wanted! Love it when Santa gets it right once and in awhile! :)

Carlee on the other hand.... thrilled was NOT the word that best describes her. ;)

We headed to Grandma Frei's house after the program and partied a little more. It was a busy night. The kids were pretty anxious to get home to bed so Santa could come. We read "Twas the night before Christmas," snapped a picture....

 and it was off to bed.

Only Landon couldn't sleep! I think he finally got a couple hours of sleep around 1:00ish. Wow, it was a night to remember. He came in and asked if Santa came every 30 minutes or so starting around 3:00. So that saying, "And to all a Good Night!" Lets just say it didn't happen that way at our house this year!  Good Times! :)

Bowler Christmas Party

 {December 18, 2011}

The annual Bowler Christmas Party took place once again. It was a fun night with cookie frosting and the nativity played out. We also wrote what our gift to Christ would be again this year. My goal is to attend the temple once a month. We'll see if I can do it?! Hopefully! Gavin was sick with the flu so he didn't make it this year to the party. I love my family and am grateful to mom for keeping these traditions going. I have good memories at these parties and I know my kids do too.