No more curls?

We love Brig's curls!

There is more to his long hair then just the cute curls.
Maybe some of you remember
THESE!

As much as we loved Brig's curls it was getting long and old ladies kept calling him a girl (even at church where he was wearing pants of course).
It was getting a little out of control!

I didn't want to pay for a haircut and the only hair-cutting I've done is Dean's and Rob's. That wasn't going to work for Brig and his ears. SO I watched some clips on you tube and went at it!

Don't worry his curls are still there!

General Conference April 2011

I really enjoying talks from our prophet and other authorities of the Church. This conference was no exception. The talk that stood out to me the most in my personal life was Elder Lynn G. Robbins.(Sorry only vocal availability) I am convinced that I've enrolled in Parenting 505 and need all the help I can get! Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's (also only available in vocal) talk was another favorite of mine, explaining how conference is put together and that they are all human. Something I feel a lot of people out there need reminding of. Elder Quentin L. Cook gave a great talk on women in the Saturday morning session.

I think a comment on a blog I follow sums up my overall thoughts of the conference.

"A talk on parents as equal partners that didn’t use the word “preside,” and that said not to judge women who worked outside the home, and one about parenting (gender neutral.) Two talks that mentioned fathers performing nurturing actions, (one getting up and comforting his child, and one playing with his kids.) Admission that the GAs are human, and a reminder that revelation can come slowly and gradually, like the dawn."

we found a house!

We are moving to Spanish Fork! we close on our house no later then April 20th! Here are some pictures.

It is 3280 square feet, four car garage, unfinished basement, .03 of an Acres. three bedrooms.
You cant see real well, but the view out the back is gorgeous. no homes behind us, just a large farmers field.

This is the side from the back.

Big back yard.

Other side yard from the front.

we have a outside door to the basement.

Front room by entry.

family room/ Kitchen

Kitchen

Nice wood floors

view from Kitchen

Master Bedroom

a little bit of an update.

I know it's been months sense I last up dated the blog. We have been busy! we are getting out home ready to sale. We are ready for an upgrade. Even though this is the best time to buy right now we are a little worried about selling. we already know that we will not be getting what we paid for, we are just hoping it sales for the same or more then we still owe. I guess we will see. If we have too we may rent it out for awhile. I really do not want to be a landlord! I will post picture of the place later. If you know someone who is interested in a 3 bed condo in north Orem, keep us in mind!

So other than that not much has been going on. We had a great Christmas. We spoiled ourselves this year and got pretty everything we wanted. BUt I think getting a house with a yard will be the bigger gift!

Gingerbread....

I use to help my Grandma Pat with gingerbread houses a few times when I was younger, but never attempted to do it on my own or with real gingerbread(not graham crackers) until two years ago with my sister and her family. Well I decided to get all of my local family involved this year and we had some amazing creations!

We made the Train!

Dean helped mainly with the Railroad tracks and M&M's on the Engine!

Santa driving the train!

Presents Anyone?

Other creations, My brother John and his wife, Amanda, made a cabin with an out house!

My Mom and Brother Landon built the Salt Lake Temple.