Christmas Recital

Alexa danced to Away in a Manger. She did a beautiful job! She is going to be an amazing dancer. I know she didn't get this from me. We have Jeff to thank for that!

Alexa and Avery had their Christmas Recital on Tuesday. This was Avery's very first time dancing on stage in front of a ton of people. I have to admit, I was really nervous. But, to my surprise, she did an awesome job! Jeff and I are so proud of our little dancers. They are amazing!

Our little dancers before the show.

Avery was a dancing bunny. And a great one at that! I was so proud of her. This is the same dance that I did when I was three. So, it is kind of special to me. Great Job, Avery!

Horsley Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving at the Horsley's the first weekend in December. It is a tradition to help decorate the Christmas tree before we eat dinner.


Here is the tree all decorated with all who helped.



This is my niece Alex and her new little brother Eli Jr.


Jeff and Avery decorating the tree.


Alexa posing with one of the ornaments.



All the crazy grandkids.


Always posing for pictures.

Girl's Night

Last week the girls and I had a girls night. I painted our toenails and added a hint of Christmas. The little snowflakes were a hit. Jeff wasn't interested in having his toenails done and personally I don't think nail polish can help his not-so-pretty feet.



Alexa's toenails.



My toenails.



Avery's little toenails. She lost her snowflakes by the end of the night.


The finished product.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa came to Soda Springs on December 1st in a fire truck. We waited in line for him for about 30 minutes. We had to convince Avery a million times during that 30 minutes that Santa is an okay guy. She still isn't buying it.

Avery getting her treats from Santa. No way was she going to sit on his lap.

Alexa telling Santa what she wants.

Chesterfield Fishing Trip

Jeff and Ryan took our girls fishing the day after Thanksgiving so Kim and I could go shopping. What could be more fun, shopping at Walmart on Black Friday or fishing with Jeff and Ryan?

Christmas Pictures

We had some pictures taken of the girls for Christmas. They turned out pretty cute. Here is a little preview.



Our little Avery.



Alexa, all grown up.



Such a sweet picture. Too bad these moments don't happen often enough.

A Prom Dress Thanksgiving

After a fabulous Thanksgiving feast at Mom and Dad's house, my kids and nieces busted out our High School Prom dresses from the 90's. Oh, my goodness!!! How times have changed.


Avery sporting my Senior Prom dress.



Alexa modeling Kim's Sophomore Prom Dress. Nice One!



Grandpa Burke kissing his beauties.



Sydnie's dressed in Kim's Junior Prom dress with her handsome date.

Avery in Courtney's Prom dress and Sydnie in her mom's dress. Such happy little girls.

Alexa and Rylie in our Junior Prom dresses.

Aren't they gorgeous?