Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was a very full day, and Christian decided he wanted to see Santa one more time before Christmas. So, I spent 2 hours in line at the Mall waiting to see Santa while Joe played with the kids, Lincoln stayed with me and slept most of the time, luckily. But it was worth it, Christian and Mercedes were so excited and couldn't wait to tell Santa what they wanted, a Batman Bike and a pink tricycle and Santa delivered! We left the Mall and went to the Christmas Eve Dinner at Uncle Jerry and Aunt Gaye's house. We ate lots of yummy food and the big kids and little kids had a blast wrestling, having leg wars and trying to touch the ceiling with their head, the Mike's won. We also sang Christmas Carols and exchanged a few gifts. Christian, Mercedes, and Lincoln got their Christmas Pajamas and we headed home. We got home and read about the birth of Christ in the Bible and acted it out with the kids, they loved bringing presents to baby Jesus(Lincoln) and we ended with a prayer. It is such a joy started traditions as we raise our little family, the kids loved putting out cookies, carrots and egg nog for Santa Claus. The boys put the bikes together and we finished stuffing stocking and laying out presents. Christmas is so much more fun as a parent and getting to play Santa!

Christmas Programs

Christmas Programs

Christian's Preschool had a cute little Christmas Program. With Santa hats and jingle bells Christian danced along with the music. He did a great job when it came to his part in 'The Night Before Christmas' he had practiced all week to say " I sprang out of bed to see what was the matter" and " A second later I knew it must be Santa." It was great, he was loud and clear and full of energy. The weather was terrible and Joe barely made it in time, Christian was so glad he made it. Mercedes keep going up and sitting with him, she can not wait to be school too. Mercedes had a little program at church put on by the nursery kids, she played the angel in the nativity scene. It was pretty funny the Innkeeper kept taking baby Jesus away from Mary and the donkey and the camel where wondering around everywhere. It was a little crazy but the kids did great and it turned out pretty cute and funny.

Miner Christmas Party

Miner Christmas Party

The Miner Christmas Party was a great success, the food was delicious and the kids offered us lots of their talents. Christian and Mercedes had a blast playing with their cousins and can not wait for the next family get together. Merry Christmas to the Miner's.

Mercato Christmas Party - Willow Creek Counrty Club

Mercato Christmas Party - Willow Creek Country Club

We had a blast at Joe's Mercato Christmas Party, it was at the Willow Creek Country Club in the private bowling alley, which was straight out of the 1950's. Christian and Mercedes had so much fun bowling, eating, playing with friends and opening presents. It was great to spend time with the Mercato Team and their families. It was a lot of fun, Thanks to Greg and Diane.

Grover Christmas Weekend

Grover Christmas Weekend

Wow, the holidays have come and gone and I have been so busy that I haven't updated my blog for almost a month. So, bare with me as I try to get caught up before we move in the next few weeks. The first weekend in December was full of lots of fun Grover family activities with the extended family. There was Grandma Muz' Christmas Dinner at the Lion House on Friday evening. It was delicious and a lot of fun(except that Alexia got sick and Dustin had to take her home) We had a great time eating and catching up. Saturday morning we had a Birthday Breakfast for Jonny who is now 25. Mom put on a lovely spread as usual, of apply cinnamon french toast, pound cake french toast with berry and whip cream(my favorite), with a quiche, sausage, fruit and lots of different drinks but mostly egg nog. Jon got a a lot of great gift but the best was a new plasma television. All of the extended family came over for pizza and a little get together with the Florida relative that were in town for the weekend. It was a lot fun seeing them and Christian keeps asking when the pretty girls from Florida are coming back to play. It was a very eventful weekend and a great kick off to Christmas. Happy Birthday J, We Love you

Mama Mercedes

Mercedes is talking more and more everyday and is quite the little character. Beauty and humor who knows where she got it from? Christian and Mercedes have a ball taking care of baby Lincoln and I constantly have to watch her because she is always wanting to hold him and has tried to pick him up. Anyways I just had to jot down the funny thing she said tonight. I was about to nurse Lincoln, and he was screaming with impatience. Mercedes said "baby cry, sad?" I told her that he was mad because he was hungry. She then proceeded to pull up her shirt and said "I feed?" I had to laugh out loud, I told her no you can't and she replied with "I girl", well yes honey you are a girl but you can't feed the baby, thanks for your help though. Christian actually thought this was pretty funny and offered himself. I am sure daddy is going to love to hear about that. What a caring and thoughtful young lady I have. This isn't the first time she has wanted to nurse actually. It started when Lincoln was just a few weeks old and I sat down on the sofa to nurse. Mercedes climbed up right next to me, pulled her shirt up and shoved her doll under it, I asked her what she was doing and she said "feed baby mama." Obviously, what was I thinking?

Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving Weekend

We are so very excited the holidays are here and we had a crazy busy Thanksgiving Weekend. First of all, we were lucky enough to have Erika and Ryan join us for Thanksgiving Weekend and we sure filled our time and had a great time. It was the on year for my family so, we started the morning with a little touch football, the guys were really getting into it as you can tell by the pictures. Then we all chipped in and got the Cultural Hall set up for the big Miner Thanksgiving Feast. What can I say my Mom rocks and always does a great job: great food, great company, and great activities for the little ones(Christian loves the Indian headdress.) Black Friday was fun too, Joe and I got in on some of the super deals and bought a new front loading washer and dryer for the news house, which we will be closing on in the next week. Later that afternoon we meet up with my family and went to Gateway, it was a lot of fun, they had a bunch of musical performances, and turned on the big Christmas Tree. The kids had a blast dancing around, and we went to the southwestern restaurant there after. Saturday we all went to the Joseph Smith Movie at the JSM, then walked around and looked at the lights and went to dinner. We had a lot of fun this weekend and were truly spoiled getting to spend so much time with Daddy. We have so much to be thankful for this holiday season especially our family and friends. We Love You All!