Tubing

We headed over to the old ski run near sunrise to do a little tubing with my parents, Brennon, Ethan, and Venessa. Brindi's first exprience in Leamington didn't go so well. She wouldn't even go on one ride. So we wanted to give it another shot. I guess she only needed to be a little older, because she loved tubing. She would even get mad when the ride ended and always wanted to be sitting on or touching a tube. The video is Brindi's first tubbing ride. Sorry its a little fuzzy. After tubing we had hot cocoa and then headed to DQ for a cherry dipped cone. It was such a fun day.

Hancock Christmas

We had quite the ordeal trying to get down to Arizona for Christmas this year. The weather was not cooperating with us very well, however we finally made it down on the 23rd of December. It was great being able to see everyone. All the Hancock siblings were able to make for Christmas this year. As you can see Brindi loved her grandad, playing the piano with Bryant and Brennon, relaxing in Wyatt's swing, and is just an all around cute little girl. Wyatt looked the best with his santa suit on and his mother, Adelle, holding him. There is also a good picture of Amber and Bryant.

A part of the Heap family party is the greatly anticipated pinata. All the grandkids got their shot at taking off Spiderman's head. With a little help from mom, Brindi was able to get a couple good swings in. You can also see Celeste's reaction when the pinata finally broke, classic. Once the candy hit the ground the little ones were all over it. I only got pictures of Taryn with her little ring pop and Brindi trying to decide which sucker to suck and then trying it with the wrapper on until mom finally helped her out.

We then had our Nativity reenactment with the voice of Brennon telling the story of Samuel the Laminite and then the story of the Christ child in the manger. Ethan was Samuel, Byron was Joseph, Vanessa was Mary, and several of the older girls including Celeste were roped into being angels. Brindi felt a little left out so she decided to go and stand in the middle of it all. Celeste also played the piano as we sang a variety of christmas songs. The video is everyone singing and Brindi and Taryn dancing.

Next was the opening of our Christmas pajamas. This is one of my favorite Hancock traditions because the pants are really warm and have pockets. There are some really cute ones of Brindi with her grandad and grammy and a couple of her giving some pretty funny faces. Finally Christmas morning had arrived. Brindi had a rough night with too much candy which made her throw up but she was okay once she saw her present. Her biggest present was getting to spend time with the grandparents but she also got a lot of books with stickers and magnets, a new chair, a hula skirt and necklace, and rubber duckies and frogs. She quite enjoyed opening the presents and I think has finally got the hang of it.

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Lovell Christmas

Because everyone was headed to the in-laws this year but almost everyone was at the wedding we decided to have Christmas early at my parent's home. The Sunday after Jonathan's wedding we had our traditional Christmas party to exchange gifts and play games. Then on Monday we headed to Heber City to ride the Polar Express. We didn't have our camera so you will have to check out my siblings blogs for those but it was a fun little ride.

Brindi reading her new book from Grandma and Grandpa Lovell.

Brindi drawing with her Kent cousins.

We played a lot of "rook" and "dang it to heck" card games a long with our family Christmas games of Christmas Bingo, White Elephant, Garbage wrap (Not sure the real name), and Snow ball toss. The last game Celeste and I went a perfect 10 for 10 as we tossed marshmellows to eachother catching all of them with our mouths as depicted by the picture above.

Celeste got a new blender and is excited for her many smoothies she will make. I am also excited.

Brindi giving me my birthday present, Into the Wild by Eddie Vedder. Thanks babe.

Newlyweds

My brother Jonathan was married the weekend before Christmas. It was a great opportunity for us to come visit family and support my little bro. I am so happy for him and Susie. He has married such a great girl. Its amazing how much they have already been through together and have came out of it all that much stronger. We wish them good luck and hope their marriage is full of happiness and joy. Marriage is a such a fun ride:) Congratulations you two.

Brindi really never let grandpa visit with people in the line. She sure does love her grandpa.

Susie had decorated the church amazingly. Celeste and I agree its the best set-up we have ever seen. My uncle Roger married them and he gave them some great advice about really getting to know each other and each others families. Some great advice.

Brindi loved pushing Dax around in the stroller. Some cute kids.

The family all dressed up with matching clothes. All the girls had matching blouses. The little girls had matching skirts and the men had matching ties. It looked really good.

Brindi, Easton, JaCee and Kadee playing with grandma before everyone arrives.

A Good Attempt

During family night we decided to take a crack at making graham cracker houses. We bought the candy and graham crackers and made the frosting. We made so much frosting we decided that we would cake it on and maybe we would not have to use hot glue, since we didn't have a glue gun. This was our big mistake with pictures as evidence.

Can we just eat the candy...that is all I want.

Off to a good start mom.

Dad really struggling with his house.What a pretty house mom. Can I eat it?

It only lasted about a minute before it crumbled. It was a good attempt.

Playing in the Frosting:)

Nursery? No no no no no

18 months is a great time of life. It is at this time that adults can once again enjoy spiritual messages from Sunday school lessons. No longer are we roaming the halls chasing our little sweetheart. I will admit though, I do like roaming the halls but it was pretty nice being able to attend Sunday school. Today was Brindi's first day to attend nursery by herself. This week she has also learned to say NO and does to everything we say to her, even nursery until we said the magic word...toys. She is such a cute girl. Plus, no one had to come get us today, so we assume she did well. No crying or anything.

La La

Story Time

Brindi loves us reading to her but every once in a while she likes to hear stories from her bear. She is such a cute girl.

Harvest 72"

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Shelf Reliance B-Day

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The "Good" Food Storage

Who needs the wheat when you have the good stuff in your food storage? You can't go wrong with canned candy:) I love my wife!

Halloween Week 2009

Brindi and Dad were able to go to the ward Trunk or Treat last week. Brindi looked adorable and as she walked her belly would sway from side to side which made everyone think she was Sid the Sloath from ice age.

Handfuls of Candy:)

We carved our pumpkins for family night, but all Brindi wanted to do was play with the knife. She DID NOT like the pumpkin guts at all!

Brindi getting ready to go. She loves to try on Joe's and mine shoes.

Dad and Brindi heading out to meet all the neighbors and to get some candy. Brindi didn't want to put on her costume, but after the first house she got the idea and instead of us dragging her around she was literally dragging us house to house...As soon as she got her candy she would wave bye and start pulling us along. Brindi and her friend Adelynn getting ready to trick or treat at some more houses!

We went to the store and the cashier gave Brindi a sucker...She's just saving a little for later, I guess.

We went to a Mystery Dinner. Joe was "Mr. Fabulous" and I was "Blue Blaze". It was a lot of fun...It was news to me though when I found out I was the Murder, but it was no surprise to find out that Joe won "best performance"...he was hilarious...I guess it wasn't out of his character to be constantly fabulous.

Brindi eating an apple on a stick...she loved it...and I loved it too, because I ate all the carmel, chocolate, and nuts off it and she didn't even know it(hehe)

We finally got a day of sunshine. Brindi had a blast trying to help Joe mow up all the leaves.