Rupert the Elf RUNS AWAY!

Since Thanksgiving is almost here… I decided to get Rupert the Elf out..so he could start on his way to visit all of you! Well I searched and searched for him. I looked through all my Christmas boxes! I was so sad! I couldn’t find him anywhere! I called Lizzy and she didn’t know where he was so I called Heather and she told me .…that he had escaped from my Christmas box and was hiding at Matt and Angie’s! Well, I hustled on up there and sure enough he was hiding in their Laundry Room! That mischievous little elf! Well Grandpa and I put him in the car to bring him home… and do you know what he did? When we stopped at the light... that crazy little elf… JUMPED right out of our car … and ran off down the road!

Grandpa jumped out of the car and chased him up and down the streets! Rupert runs SO FAST!

We saw him on top of this fence... it looks like Russia!

Then we caught him resting on this bench! But he took off so fast we couldn't catch him!

Can you see where he is hiding?

Look Grandpa is right by him and he can't even see him!

Then we caught sight of him and Grandpa took off running!

Come on Grandpa! You can catch him!

Run Grandpa! RUN!

Oh... ALMOST ! YOU JUST MISSED HIM!

Here is the last place we saw him! He was in front of Kneaders Bakery! Well! I don't know where he is... so keep an eye out for him! I am sure he will be spotted somewhere! Maybe he is on his way to YOUR house! Santa finds out who's naughty and nice...from his little elves! Maybe Rupert is checking on YOU! Be Good! Check back tomorrow and we will see if he has showed up!

Love you all! Grandma and Grandpa!

Calling all GRANDKIDS!

BYU CHRISTMAS PARTY~

Saturday December 6, 2008
9 AM ~ Noon

Crafts available in the Garden Court
Children 3-11


Toyland in the Terrace
Pictures with Santa in the WSC BallroomSanta's mailbox next to the Garden Court


Cosmo available for pictures 11 am ~ noon!

Refreshments and entertainment for Everyone!

We tried it last year... and WE ARE GOING AGAIN!
Lunch at the CREAMERY afterwards!
(Mom's and Dad's invited!)
Hope you can come! Let us know!
Love you ALL!
Grandma and Grandpa!

Happy Birthday Benson!

Our happy, energetic, sweet Benson just turned 5! Way to go Benny! You are getting to be such a BIG KID! Grandpa and I sure do love you! You are such a good artist and you are such a good buddy to Jaxson! I sure had fun going to lunch with you!

I remember the day you were born! Grandma got to come up to Logan and be at the hospital so I was right there when you arrived from Heavenly Father! That was such a special day! I got to snuggle you and kiss your little neck! You sure are a good snuggler! Hope you had a wonderful birthday! We love YOU!

St George Getaway!

Since Lizzy and Dallas are down south... it presents a great opportunity to escape for a weekend! This past weekend we just took off and went! It was great to get away from Fox News (my addiction). We went to the temple on Friday night and then Lizzy took me to every fun store in St George.(My new favorite store is Krumpets! Fun home decor and holiday items!) We found sales everywhere! I love getting 75% off! Hal and Dallas played golf in the warm St George sun! They loved every second! We had lunch at "In N Out" Burger! So yummy! We headed back to Cedar on Sunday and Lizzy taught her Relief Society lesson. She did such a great job! We had dinner and went visiting... we saw Jessica (Adams) and Derek's beautiful new baby boy! Then we just hung out and headed home on Monday morning! Nothing like just taking off to change one's perspective on things! Thanks Lizzy and Dal for such a fun weekend!

Buddies!

This little guy has a buddy...the minute he see's Grandpa it is all over for the rest of us! Mason calls Hal "bampa" but it comes out sounding like "Bebas"... Hal can scare him, torment him, ignore him...whatever. Mason is hooked. I am learning to love it when Hal isn't around, because he really likes me when I am all that is offered. But he is still always looking around for Hal. The other day I didn't get him out of the car because they were leaving and he cried his little eyes out as they drove away. (I have to admit I loved it!) Mostly though...he is Beba's buddy! I love this picture.. look at their feet... matched right up! What a lucky Grandpa!

Grandpa Marchbanks 80th Birthday

Happy Birthday Leon! We all gathered at Grandpa's house for his 80th birthday! In the past few years Grandpa has had several strokes and a couple of heart attacks... but he keeps plugging away! Bless Grandma's heart for the amazing way that she cares for him. He was so excited to have company and he really loved the cake! I love to hear him call Grandma with his soft little whistle- it sounds like a tiny bird in the other room! He sure loves Grandma and often says "look at the beautiful woman!" or "where is that beautiful Inez". He has a hard time getting around much... but he still remembers all the kids and wants to be with them! He is always asking about Lizzy and Dallas and he still wants that parrot from El Salvador! We love you dad and we are really grateful for all you have done for us! I am especially grateful that I got your oldest son! Happy 80th!

Grandma and Grandpa

Annika with Grandpa's cake

Oak's Birthday

Oakster turned 9! Good heavens when did that happen! Seems like we just arrived in St Louis and raced from the airport to the hospital and found him laying in his mom's arms! Jenny and Nate were both looking a bit shelled shocked and said "Look what we've got!" That is a great memory! Well Oaks... you are 9 now! We sure love you!

Lunch at Bajio.... his favorite! Arturo is cooking up a storm!
The best shrimp taco's in the WORLD!

Trey's Halloween Program

I am finally going to try and catch up!
Trey goes to "Kids Village" for pre-school. It is always fun to go up there and see the fun programs and decorations! He was the cutest pirate ever and charmed us with all his songs! Good job Treyman!

Pirate Trey


Here we are with the boys