{It is Official}

Stay off the road!!! Shawnee has her permit to drive. This is a scary thing. Don't say I didn't warn you. This is a funny picture. She wanted it to look like she was getting her picture for a line up. The reason for the no smile. She was very happy to get her permit. She was lucky enough to drive home from the DMV on the freeway no less. Her dad was very brave. They made it home safe and sound. No sure that I am ready for this yet. She is growing up way to fast.

WOW! What a month.

Kenzie is getting into my shoes. She loves to go into my closet and pick the tallest and loudest shoes. The thing is she can walk in them just fine. The shoes are loud because she walks on the hardwood floor. She is one funny little girl. I am starting to potty train her. She can't leave her diaper on so I figured it was time. She is doing pretty good.
Happy Birthday Shawnee. She turned 15. Man am I in trouble or what. I have to say that I did make this cake. I was pretty proud of myself. I just took a class and it really helped. I always try to make the kids cakes. But now they can look better.
Isn't she happy on her birthday. We love her anyways. I am getting old. All she wanted for her birthday was her permit. I have to admit I am scared to death to let her drive, scared to death that she is getting older and scared to have a full fledge teen living in my house. We are already having boy and girl parties. At my house so that I have control of what is going on. Oh the joys of having a teen in the house.
Yes this child goes without clothes 90% of the time. So most of the pictures we take he is wearing no shirt. At least he is comfortable in his own skin.
Valentines flowers for all the girls. Man their dad must really love them. Kenzie was loving the flowers. She carried them around, smelling them and even broke one off. But she didn't care.
Kenzie is in to dress ups. She loves to twirl around and show off her dress. She made this creation all her self with no help. Isn't she the cutest girl ever!
Ty is only 4 years old and yes he is driving his only four wheeler. He wants me to make invitations to his race that he thinks he is going to have. He wants to have a race with a finish line and invite all his cousins. Maybe he is going to be a racer when he grows up. Dream big buddy. You can do anything you set your mind to.

Region Champs

January 27, 2011 Westlake drill swept the competition. Winning 1st in Military, 1st in Dance and 1st in Kick line. Making them the REGION CHAMPS!!!! They beat out Timpview and Lehi.

Shawnee here with her Storm friends Brittany and Danielle.
Shawnee's supportive friends who came all the way up to Bountiful to watch their friend. They so enjoyed celebrating with her. Thanks for coming Morgan and Ryann.
Region Champs! We're number 1. They were so excited.
Not only did we take home three plaques and one championship metal we also took 1st and 3rd in the drill down with Sierra Phillips as 3rd and Kamber Hopkins took 1st. Nice jobs ladies.
CELEBRATION TIME!
Jumping up and down with excitement that we won 1st in every category.
Love how all the girls get nice and close link arms while they wait for their named to be called for 1st place .
They were getting pretty creative while they were waiting for the judging to be done. The wave with their legs.
Shawnee in the drill down. She didn't last very long but that is ok. She is only a Freshman after all.
She was so ready to be done. But it was so worth the wait. Region Champs 2011. Way to go Shawnee you are awesome. Words can not explain how proud I am of you and all of your hard work to get here. Lets go get them at State. Show them what you are made of. Shawnee does an awesome headstand in Military and also does an ariel in her Kick routine. Shawnee made all the team dances this year and she is only a Freshman. Can't wait to see what she will do in the coming years. GO STORM!!!!!

Brad's Birthday and a few other things :)

Happy 36th Birthday Brad. It was a bummer night for him a little bit. Shawnee had her first ever Storm Night. Storm Night is when the drill team showcases all there routines for the year. So we went to that. Brad did have a yummy dinner of Marinated Turkey, cheese potatoes, baked beans and carrots. After the Storm night we came home to a German chocolate cake and ice cream with opening of presents. The kids were helping wasn't that nice of them.

After the girls showcased their dances they had a boy drill down. It is where you have to follow and listen to instructions and move how they tell you. Ty heard boys come on down and he was going. He didn't know what they were doing but he was going to do it. Of course he is front and center.
A ten hut. He followed the instructions pretty good but he did get his directions mixed up a little bit. The boys would be one way and he was the other.
Parade rest. He lasted the whole time of course. He was the star of the drill down for sure.
He was the overall winner. Parade wave and all.:) This kid cracks me up.
Shawnee doing her kick line routine "Crazy Train" She does an areal in this dance.
Her Dance routine "When Love Takes Over" She is pretty flexible this girl.

Military routine "Introduce a Little Anarchy" They all do head stands pretty impressive.
Love all the facials that these girls give. Shawnee did an awesome job. Her team has placed high in their routines. They have placed high enough to receive 6 trophies so far this season. They still have Region and State to go to still. What a great group of girls and the coaches are amazing as well. The girls have worked very hard. Go get em STORM.

TY's 4th Birthday

Tyrell Josiah is now 4 years old. I can not believe it. He got to spend his birthday at home this year. We are usually at the cabin but we didn't go down until later this year. So he got to do some things that he hasn't done before. Brad took him to see Yogi Bear the night before and on his birthday we took him to Pirate's Island. He had a ball. All he wanted to do was ride the motorcycle. He of course was to little so I had to steer the bike while he pushed the gas. He was doing flips and jumping off things. He was in heaven. We got home after an hour drive home due to a snow storm that froze the roads. He opened presents and we ate his train cake that he wanted me to make. He of course helped.
He got another train car for his train set, a remote control car, an outfit, a drum set and some more trio's. Ty is a loving little guy. He loves all cartoon's. He is in love with trains. He will always say sorry to you even if he didn't do it. He goes to sleep around midnight every night. He is a none stop go go go kind of kid and we wouldn't trade him for anything. Happy birthday little guy. We love you and are so glad you are part of our family forever.

Christmas 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We were so blessed. The kids got everything they wanted and they were all pleasant after all the presents were opened. I guess Santa is getting better at this Christmas thing.

The kids get pajama's from both grandmas.
We started the night with stopping at Grandma Turner's house. They gave the kids each a present. We then headed to Grandma and Grandpa Bateman's. We had a yummy dinner and acted out the Nativity. We had donkeys, sheep and a star. Shawnee was the star's pedestal. We then watched a movie called Still, Still, Still. It was amazing. Grandma handed out present to the kids and they opened them. They received pajama's and a warm fleece blanket that the kids all love. We then went to grandma and grandpa Wilson's. The kids put on their pajama's had pictures taken with the cousins and we went home to wait for Santa. We had a great Christmas.

Polar Express

I took Ty on the Heber Polar Express this year. He is so in love with trains. I thought he would have a blast, and sure enough he did. We went with a couple of his friends. Lizzie and Elijah Shawgo.
Ty getting off the train after a very fun and enjoyable ride up to the north pole.
Ty got to get his picture with Santa on the train. He told him he wanted a train and a scooter for Christmas.
You have to have Hot Chocolate on the train.
And yummy cookies that Mrs Clause made just for us. We read The Night Before Christmas and sang lots of Christmas songs. Ty loved watching out the window, even though it was a little dark. You could see all the Christmas lights. We had so much fun.