What are Sisters and Aunts for?

So, a few weekends ago Becca came out from Provo to visit. It was so much fun seeing her, we stayed up til the weeeeeee hours talking each night and had a blast. Abby and Joseph both loved seeing her, but Abby was especially pampered. Becca brought her Pretty Pretty Princess game AND they had a tea/juice party. This wasn't just any old tea party, it was with Becca's special China tea set from her trip to China. They were so cute together! I love you sis, thanks for visiting, it means a lot.

Happy Birthday Spencer and One Year Joseph!

Happy Birthday to the men in my life! (you know, from February 18th and 20th) I love you both and can't imagine life without you!

Running Anyone?

I got caught taping my arches before exercising and of course Abby had to match. Well, when Joe saw her getting attention, he HAD to join in. Hence, we are all ready to go with our supported arches. Joe cried when his tape finally fell off.

Peanut Butter Play Dough

The first step in any play dough is to follow the recipe and knead well.

Once kneaded and mixed to satisfaction, play away!

And of course the very best part about peanut butter play dough. . . it's edible! Yummm

Thanks for playing with me Abby, you are a sweet girl.

Shave and a Hair Cut. . .

Abby loves to help with everything we do, laundry, dishes, mopping, sweeping, taking out the trash, and EVEN helping Spencer shave. (can I just say Spencer, you are a BRAVE saint!)

Ahhhh! That's all I can say!

Just a few more. . . .

Cousin Charlie and Joe hangin' out in the snow!

Spencer and Abby finishing a run. Abby hopped on everyone's sleds so it was difficult to keep track of her and get pictures, but she sure was happy.

Christmas at the Allred's.

Merry Christmas, SOOOOOOOOO LATE!

Since this is sooo, late I"m just posting a few pictures. We had a wonderful holiday, spending Christmas with my entire family in Utah, all staying under one roof. Loved it! Spent time at grandparents as well and went sledding. Every time Abby is unhappy with us, she asks to go to her happy place--Utah.



Brent, Jess, and Blake had our family (we draw names). Their gift was an awesome labor of love and lifesaver every Sunday at church. Jessica made a gorgeous quiet book for the kids. We love it so much, thank you!!
On Christmas morning before we go down to see what Santa brought (mostly for fun and out of tradition since now we're mostly all grown up), we line up on the stairs and sing carols at the top of our lungs to wake Mom and Dad up. (I love being a kid again).

This was a special moment, where Abby was taking some time to herself and Grandpa Neal joined in! It was sweet to watch.