I saw this on another blog and thought that I would share it!

Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.

The cookies I'd nibbled, eggnog I did taste.
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).

I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,

The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."

As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt --

I said to myself, as I only can
"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!"

So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruitcake, every cracker and chip

Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie--not even a lick.
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.

I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie
,I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore --
But isn't that what January is for?

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!
- Anonymous

Dance Recital

Ellie finished her 2nd year of dance in May.

Here is video from her recital.

Cedar Hills, Easter and the Circus!!

April started out with our family heading to Cedar Hills to watch conference. Here is a pircture of the girls with Alan!

My niece Baylee spend a couple of days with us, then we all headed to Nevada. Here is Claire at the Easter egg hunt in Pioche. Many eggs had numbers on them. Claire ended up picking up only a couple of eggs, but the number on one of her eggs was drawng for the grand prize - a tricycle.

Here is Ellie coloring Easter Eggs!!

The girls in their Easter Dresses!

A circus came to town, and we were given free tickets to attend. We went with both our girls and Ellie's friend and next door neighbor, Mya.

The elephants were everyone's favorite part of the circus.

Birthday Pictures at Last!!!

Sorry these took so long!! We have a ton of pictures to post so check back for more updates!!

Fairytopia Cake Party Guests

Ellie was very excited for her cake. She had a fun birthday and was happy that her friends could come. They played games, ate cupcakes and watched Ellie's new movie!!

Happy Birthday Ellie!!!

Ellie had a birthday party. She is now 14 . . . I mean 4. Well, at least she thinks she's older. Ellie has really been looking forward to having a party.  Every day she would invite someone new to her party.  Recently in the middle of Sacrement Meeting, she saw a boy her age walking by us.  She tried to stopped him and invite him to her birthday party. More about her birthday will be posted later.

Family Members Have Important Responsibilities!

Today Ellie gave her first talk in Primary. We are so proud of her. She got a little nervous at first, but did great job. She helped write the talk and added the roles of parents and children in her own family.

Here's her talk:

Family Members have important responsibilities. A responsibility is a necessary job. If you don’t do your responsibilities, others may be sad.

Father’s responsibility is to preside in the home. He holds the priesthood and works hard to provide for his family. My dad is working hard on getting a job.

Mothers work very hard too. Their responsibility is to take care of their children.

My mother takes care of my sister and me. She makes good food to eat and teaches me to keep my room clean.

Brothers and Sisters should get along and obey their parents. My sister is too little to listen, but when she is bigger, I will help her learn to be obedient.

I am thankful for my family. I am glad we each have responsibilities so we can help each other. I love my family.

4 months

It is hard to believe that 4 months have already gone by since Claire was born. She is a lot of fun, and keeps us smiling. One of her favorite things is sitting up and watching everyone around her. She doesn't enjoy of laying down, especially on her tummy (probably because she is a very social baby). She loves to talk and growl.