Late Updates...

Ok, so I haven't updated in a while so I'll be posting a few things here and there for your viewing and reading pleasure. December 21st was my (Elizabeth's) birthday. I wrote about the lovely brunch we had in a previous post, but what you didn't know is that I received a fancy schmancy digital camera from Brent's parents for my birthday. It is my very first personal digital camera all to myself. I was so excited to open it and start using it right away. Well, I most certainly did so here are some pictures from my birthday brunch. As you can plainly see, I need more practice in the art of photography.

Later that night, Brent made me dinner and we had a lovely fire. Here are some pictures of Emerson learning how to use the Blackberry from his daddy after dinner and our fire. Please excuse the very messy house.

School Pictures

A photographer comes to Emerson's preschool once a year to take pictures. This was the first year they turned out, so we bought the entire package of pictures and the digital prints as well. Enjoy!

Birthday

Well, yesterday was my (Elizabeth's) birthday. We woke up to snow on the ground and more snow falling. Then we went and had brunch at Brent's parents' house. It was wonderful! We had lasagna, salad, bread, ham, and potato casserole. It was all so good and I'm afraid that I ate too much. After brunch, we went home and took a very long nap since Emerson had been up since 2 am. He didn't pick the best day to be a pill, but oh well. Such is life with a 2 year old. When we all woke up from our nap, Brent went to the store and bought some t-bone steak, ceasar salad, and bread. He made me a most fabulous dinner. Even though Emerson had made it a tiresome day, we ate very well and that made it all worth it.

Thank you so much for everyone calling, emailing, and texting to wish me a happy birthday. It meant so me!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Ornament Exchange

We had an ornament exchange on Sunday at Mom and Dad Butterfield's house with the people from their gourmet dinner club. The rules were that of a white elephant party where you open a gift from under the tree and someone can steal it from you if it is their turn and they so desire. Well I got the coolest ornament you've ever seen... Santa doing the can-can with a reindeer. It is awesome!!! Because it is so awesome, it was stolen from me and I was quite upset, but I stole it back when Emerson's ornament was stolen. We had a rule that each ornament could only be stolen twice so when I stole it back, I got to keep it!!! Yeah!!! We worked as a family and walked away with three beautiful ornaments. Here is a picture of everyone who came to the party. We had a most fabulous time!

Family Pictures

We took some family pictures yesterday. Can you tell how tired and mad Emerson was?

Better game pictures

So here are some better pictures from the game on Friday taken with an actual camera instead of Brent's cell phone.

Brent and Elizabeth

The season ticket holder gang, minus Bob who was wandering and Dick who was taking the picture

BSU vs. Fresno State

On Friday, November 28, BSU had their final regular season game against Fresno State at home on the blue turf. The game started out a little scary as Fresno scored first, but we soon overtook them and whooped Fresno 61-10. The game was a total blast and a great way to end the season. We were cold at first but miraculously didn't feel much cold once we started jumping up and down with each score. At the end of the game BSU let fans rush the field, which they've never done before so we were so excited. The first picture is of the initial rush and the second is of Brent and I on the big blue turf. It is "foggy" because they let off fireworks to signify the undefeated season and BSU winning the WAC title. GO BRONCOS!!!

Thanksgiving!!!

We had a most wonderful Thanksgiving last Thursday complete with a giant turkey, all the trimmings and a room full of 20 people. The best part was that everyone brought something so the food preparation wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been for our gracious hosts. We can't wait to do it again next year, maybe just a smaller group...

Mike and Cindy, the fabulous hosts

The entire gang pigging out

Emerson and his daddy eating dessert

Emerson and his auntie Charlotte engulfed in "Kung Fu Panda", the after dinner movie

AAARRR!!!

Here are some pictures of the littlest pirate (he wouldn't wear the hat, scarf, or boots) trick-or-treating at mommy and daddy's work. Starting at 3:00 on Halloween, people can invite their kids to go from cubicle to cubicle to trick-or-treat. It's fun and safe and you don't have to go freeze yourself outside. At first Emerson looked at me wondering why he has to wear this stupid outfit and go around to different desks. Once he go the hange of it, after around 5 or 6 times, he was running up to all the bowls of candy searching for his favorite one. All in all, I think he had a most fabulous time. His Elmo bucket was quite full when we were done and even though it completely weighed him down, Emerson wouldn't let it go. Next, we went to Mom and Dad Butterfield's house to trick or treat at some of their neighbors who wanted to see the littlest pirate all dressed up. Then we went to a few special friend's houses to trick-or-treat. I guess we are very selective trick-or-treaters. Next, we went to Kathy's house to help celebrate Penny's birthday. We had three wonderful kinds of soup and they were all so delicious! Then we went to Betty Jo and Vic's house for their annual Halloween party. We didn't stay long, but Emerson did eat real food instead of candy so I was happy with that. After our long day, we went home and crashed as soon as we hit the pillow. It was quite the evening, but oh so much fun. Emerson even did the pirate "AAARRR" so well! Next year he'll really have the hang of it!