The Princess and The Frog

The mine that Bryan works for has an annual Christmas function for the families of their employees. They rented out one of the movie theatres here in Gillette, and we got to see The Princess and the Frog. We all went and had a really good time. Bryan went with us after working all night and only getting a few hours of sleep. He really takes every opportunity to spend time with us, especially the girls. After the movie, the girls got to see Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Scarlett sat in his lap, but Avery wasn't having any of it. She is a little shy and I think Santa's weird get-up kind of freaks her out. Santa gave them both Walmart giftcards that they are totally excited about. Scarlett even slept with her's tonight. I love how kids are so content and happy with the simplest things.

Thanksgiving 2009

Bryan worked on Thanksgiving day, but was off for the whole Black Friday weekend. We had our Thanksgiving dinner on Friday and it was delicious as usual, thanks to my Mama who can seriously cook!! I was in charge of making the salad and I also made a raspberry cheesecake. My sister Carly and her family came up from SLC to spend it here with us in Gillette. The highlight for us was getting to see her little man Beckam. The girls love him and couldn't get enough of him. It makes me think how good they are going to be with the new baby. We all went to see New Moon(which I hated. Bryan went as well and hysterically laughed the entire time. That got old.) We also went bowling and just did a lot of eating and spending time with each other.

The Winter Here Won't Phase Us!!!!

Avery and Scarlett will ask, almost on a daily basis, for either their Daddy or I to take them to get into the hot tub. They don't care if it is 70 degrees or 30. I took them a couple of weeks ago and I should have snapped some photos of me. I had my parka on the whole time. I think it was only in the high 30's this afternoon, but it didn't put a damper on their fun. I had to take some pics. They are so funny!!

Halloween 2009

We started our Halloween festivities yesterday afternoon, when Bryan took the girls to our ward's trunk or treat. I sent Bryan with the camera and as I was uploading the photos last night I realized that the shutter is almost closed in all of the pics. Ugh!!
After trunk or treat, we carved pumpkins and the girls loved it. Scarlett and I bought the pumpkins way back on Monday and they were the only ones that I could find in Gillette. I don't guess we will find many pumpkin patches here in Wyoming. Notice the blue gloves that I bought the other day to color Carly's hair. Avery insisted that we wear them. I think it is funny that my girls are so prissy, just like their mama!!
After we finished the pumpkins, we headed over to my parents house to do a little trick or treating in their neighborhood. Bryan took the girls around while I stayed and handed out candy. When they finished Scarlett sat on the front porch with us and I think loved handing out the candy even more than getting it for herself. She didnt want anyone else to do it.
Once the trick or treaters died down, we ate Quiznos and waited for PawPaw to come home from work. We were so tired when the night finally came to a close, but we put the kids in bed and watched a scary movie. Good Times!!!

It's A Girl !!!!!

We are having another girl. We found out last week and all I could do when the sonogram tech gave me the news was laugh. Avery and Scarlett are so excited to have a baby sister to help take care of. We can't wait to meet the new little diva.

Papaw Tefteller

My dad is and always has been such a great example to me. He has always been someone that I could talk to and confide in. He has lived his life in a way that has always made me proud to call him my father. There are so many things that he has taught me as a child and as an adult. My dad always looks for the best in people. He is never one to talk about others and has shown me that he really does love his fellow man. He has always been the hardest worker and has lived his whole life to support his family not only financially, but spiritually as well. This whole move to Wyoming has been a little challenging for all of us, but I am very thankful that my girls have the chance to know their grandfather and I hope they realize one day what a Christlike example he was to all of us.

Girls Start School

I haven't updated my blog, so I thought I should work on it a little. The girls started school again this month after a long relaxing 3 month summer. Scarlett started preschool for the first time and was so excited. She only goes for half a day and seems to really be thriving and loving it. Avery is super bright, but if I let her stay home from school everyday, she would be happy. I think I was a little like that myself. She was excited to start 2nd grade because I think it made her feel like a big girl. Both of my girls were super excited to pick out what they were going to wear. Scarlett is especially particular about how she looks and gets very upset if her hair or outfit doesnt measure up to her standards. Her dad has had to have a few talks with her about just wearing what mom puts out for you and she is getting better.