Valentine Decor

You know I love to decorate for holidays, right? This year after Christmas I got a really great deal on this tree. $9.00 to be exact. I decided it would be perfect for a Valentine tree.
This cute little ornament was made by Trevon when he was in preschool with Miss Marilyn. It's a treasure.

I love my apothecary jars. I reuse the same candy year after year. My kids know that it is old and they don't touch it. However, their friends come over and think it's the greatest thing. We warn them that it could break a tooth and couldn't possibly taste very fresh. They don't care! It boggles my mind but they eat it anyway. Yuck!

Happy Valentines Day Friends & Family. We love you!

Exciting News

Last year (as in Jan. 2010) after Christmas we decided to tear out all of our old tile. It was white & glossy & so hard to keep clean. Not to mention really slick when it's wet. Ya there is a funny story behind that but we wont get into it today. Anyhow, for many different reasons from time to money and the heat to being too busy we lived with the concrete look for a year.

For Christmas this year I asked if we could pretty please get the new tile in. We went with travertine and I really wanted this border around the edges. I was informed that this would be alot of extra work. However, I like things to be different and unique and so Richard being the nice guy that he is went the extra mile. Thank you, thank you it looks so good.
He is constantly reminding me that he is not a proffesional at this but I think it looks amazing and that he has done a fantabulous job!!! It isn't finished yet. It hasn't been grouted and we still need to get the trim up but I had to give you a sneak peak at the new flooring.

What do you think?

Suns Game Night

Jaron, Camdon & I recently attended a Suns Game and we had really GreAt SeaTs (Row 22)

It was a ton of fun & we loved being there amid all the action. We were smack dab in the middle of all the season ticket holders and let me just say they are hard core fans in that section. It was almost as fun to watch them as it was the game.

Quick Trip

Had a fun day in Show Low on Saturday. My sister was in town for a short visit & we had to go and see the kids. It was short & sweet but oh so worth it!

Me, Mom & LoraLeigh
C.R. & Jaron.

LoraLeigh with her 3 little ones who are just as sweet as can be.

Sure do love them!

Jaron, Grandma Whipple, C.R., Grandpa Whipple & Carder

Trying to get a picture of this sweet little guy giving me a kiss on the cheek. Didn't quite capture it but I just love that little face. Sweetest little boy!

So glad we got to go & play with them. Yes, I see you Kamrielle doing rabbit ears on me. You got me silly girl!

My Grandpa

This is my Grandpa. The only grandpa I've ever had or known. He is a good man. Always trying to do the right thing. The best example I know at journal writing. Fun & loving. Dedicated & giving. I'm going to miss him. He isn't expected to live but a few more days if that. This picture was taken just a few weeks ago on Christmas Eve as he joined us at my parents home.

I know that I can be a little sentimental so bear with me while I reminisce just a bit.

He loves all of his grandkids & great grandkids and he has always been a big kid at heart but for some reason Camdon has always held a special place in his heart. He just seems to light up when Camdon is around. If he didn't have a smile on his face already, the minute Camdon would walk in the room he certainly would. He would usually follow that big smile up with, 'theres my boy'
This picture was taken 2 Christmas' ago with most of the Whipple grandkids.

He has been so good to my grandma all these years and I love that about him.

Playing with Kamrielle a great grand daughter.

with Jaron

and once again with Camdon and his dog Minnie.

I love you Grandpa, always will.

Winter Formal for Jaron & friends

I'm a little behind with this post but here it is.

The whole group.

Jaron had a great time at Winter Formal.

Here are the guys looking oh so handsome.

He was asked by Sydnee and here they are looking lovely all dressed up. Her dress was beautiful in cream & plum with Jaron dressed to match.


A fun time was had by all.

Our Christmas Week

First off we headed down to the temple to see the lights.

They were beautiful, as always.
It always helps to start the season off right.
They always add a few new things each year but it's good to see some of the classics like the wisemen crossing the lawn. A favorite of mine.

Monday night we had Richards family over for dinner & we played the white elephant game.

One of the funniest gifts of the night was the 'booty bop'

modeled here by Jarrett. Hilarious!

Tatum stopped by with her dad before they headed out of town. Jaron & Tatum had drawn eachothers names so here they are exchanging their gifts.

She gave Jaron a lifting bar that hooks to your door frame. He loved it!

and he made her a stool & got her some petshop toys. She loved them!

On Christmas Eve we headed over to my parents for our traditional navajo tacos. They are delicous and something we always look forward to.

My grandparents joined us as well. It's always good to spend time with them.

Grandma Whipple with the boys.

I was remembering a funny story that got us all to laughing. I could hardly talk I was laughing so hard.

Here we go, a little better. My grandma, my mother & me.

Our crew. Trevon & his faces. Silly boy!

My parents

Christmas Eve, our nerds.

Excited to open gifts, Jaron handing them out.

Love those hugs! Jaron thanking Cam for his gift.

Camdon has been wanting a robe forever, his wishes came true.

and I am thrilled because I am getting new tile in the kitchen/hall/entry.

There is a funny story behind this Arizona 1912 shirt. It's a long one though so I won't be going into it.

Hope you all had a memorable Christmas. We sure did.