Christmas Break Fun

At chuck e cheese burning off energy while the sisters and dad went skiing on this cold snowy day ❄️⛄️❄️

Merry Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas Eve! Tonight we opened Jammie's...

Sibling presents:

• Kades gave to Bailey 
• Jaxon gave to Kade
• Bailey gave to Kylie 
• Kylie gave to Jaxon

 and had a visit from Santa (aka Poppy)

Zoo Lights

Tonight we went to zoo lights at Hogle Zoo... 

We hadn't been before and didn't anticipate how crowded it would be. We only saw 2 animals (lions and tiger) but the lights were so pretty 🎄 and we had a great time. 

The best part was seeing Santa.

Demolition and cookies

Our Monday night: demolition of our flooring on the main level since our cleaning company ruined our wood floors and we're replacing them and decorating cookies. Those definitely go together right? At least we had 4 of the cutest helpers. 

Temple Square

It wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to see the lights at temple square. Paul sister's family was visiting for the weekend so we went to see them light up. It wasn't too cold but there were a ton of people.

Jaxon and the Fall

Jaxon took a tumble walking (more like running) home with his sibling p. I got a call from a friend who helped him and the girls. He looked like this when I picked him up.

We headed straight for the instacare where he got some numbing cream (it's under the blue bandage). He wasn't sure about it until a very sweet lady told him he looked like a ninja turtle.  It snapped him right out of the shock and he was ready to play. He was AMAZINGLY brave. The doctor kept asking if he needed a nurse to hold him down and Jaxon sat perfectly still he whole time (mom almost passed out it was so gross). He's a tough kid. 

Saturday Morning

Nothing compares to a little quality family time on a Saturday morning in the chalmers house 😳 I don't even think they know they're sitting by each other 

Heart attack

For our babysitter's birthday, the kids decided to write notes all over hearts and put it all over Chey's door. It was a lot of fun.

Children's museum

We love the children's museum

Happy Halloween

This year we had a Ninja turtle-Jaxon, zombie swat team-Kade, gypsy-Kylie and goddess-Bailey 🎃👻🎃 nana made baileys costume out of Amanda's old material. 

We went to the ward trunk or treat with the Barons, a fun Halloween tradition we've had the past 5 or 6 years. Then had chili and went trick or treating. The girls went off on their own for the first time. The boys did a few blocks with dad then were done. They had more fun eating candy and passing it out to trick or treaters. 

School Family Dance

Fun night at the kids Halloween party at school. 

Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin patch tonight. They all chose the biggest pumpkins they could find. I couldn't even lift Kylie or Baileys.

Hot pots hike

Vegas

Grandma and Grandpa Chalmers volunteered to watch the kids so we took off with Scott and Jenny for Vegas for the Fall Break. We saw shows: the Blue man Group, Jersey Boys, and the Beatles One Love Cirque du Soleil. 

We lounged at the pool (it was way too cold to go in)

Walked around the strip and went to the Hoover Dam. It was such a nice break, we had a great time.

Scary house

There's a house by the stake center that has the most amazing halloween decorations so Nana and Poppy took the kids to see them. They were terrifying :)

Hike after Kade baptism

Paul and Bailey love hiking.

Mini Cheer

Mini cheer last night for these girls. They had been learning a dance Wednesday and Thursday at the high school. They loved it!

Kade is baptized

Kade turned eight and chose to be baptized in our church. He chose to have his dad baptize him and his grandpa confirm him.  His nana and poppy came all the way from California. It was a beautiful day and we are so proud of Kade and the decision he made today. We love you Kade.

Afterward at his party, the uncles and Poppy were showing all the boys how protected his cousin was up at college :)

Kades lego project

Kade's teachers post fun pictures of what they're doing in class. On this day, 

they did a Lego Challenges where they created a marble maze because it makes the students think critically, find solutions to problems, and authentically use their Spanish language as they communicate together.  Kade loved it!  

4 goals

This kid scored four goals! He's loving soccer #proudmamaoverhere

Cecret Lake Hike

Today we did a quick hike up to Cecret Lake. 

Jaxon is in Kindergarten

Jaxon started kindergarten and he loved it. He was a little nervous but it helped when he saw his friend Brandon from preschool. He loves his teacher. I think this is going to be a great year.

Movies at the Capital

Kylie and Bailey were invited to a Real Soccer game with the Barons so we took the boys to see Frozen on the lawn of the capital building in Salt Lake. While we were waiting for the movie to start, we toured the building. It was fun to see everything. It's a beautiful building.

Utes Opening Game

Dad got three tickets from work to the Utes Opening Football Game. He's been rotating taking each of the kids and it was Kylie's turn to go with him. He also took Uncle Scott. They had a great time and I think we have a new Utes Super Fan!

Jaxon's Big Haircut

Jaxon got a big hair cut before school started. The hairstylist chopped it. All his cute curls were gone but he LOVES it. He looks so grown up and happy. He's such a handsome little guy.

First Day of School

Today was the first day back to school. Kade started 2nd grade and still has two teachers. He's doing the dual immersion program and loves it. Kylie and Bailey are in the 5th grade and this year were put in separate classes. Bailey got the teacher she wanted and Kylie got the friend she wanted. Jaxon had kindergarten testing this week then starts school next week. Its going to be a great year! 

Kade's 8th Bday Glow Party

For Kade's birthday party, we thought it would be fun to do a glow in the dark party.  We bought different

Invites

Cub Scouts First Derby

Kade has been so excited to go to cub scouts and their first activity was a rocket launch derby. He was pretty proud of his and then it went so high it disappeared over the houses. The leaders told him it was the highest they had ever seen.

Paul Helped him make it.

It was awesome!

Happy 8th Birthday

Its great to be eight. For Kade's 8th birthday, mom had to go back to work but before she left, Kade got breakfast in bed: eggs, bacon and toast. Chey took him with his siblings to see Planes at the theater and then Dairy Queen Blizzards. That night, Kade chose dinner at Chili's. Then we came home for presents. It was a great eighth birthday. 

A little about Kade on his 8th Birthday:
Favorite Color: Green
Best Friend: Colby
Favorite Animal: Snake
Favorite Character: Steve from Minecraft
What do you want to be when you grow up: Pest Control Guy
 Favorite TV Show: Johnny Test
Favorite Movie: Frozen
Favorite Book: Magic Tree House Series
What makes you happy: crafts
What makes you sad: when he gets hurt
Favorite Food: Cheezy potatoes
Favorite Song to Sing: You're a hero (from school)
 Games you like to play: Monopoly Deal
Favorite Memory this year: when he saw his cousins at the reunion
Nickname: none

Kade has the biggest smile, he's always happy. He is responsible, he takes on a lot of his diabetes management and prefers it that way. He loves being in control of it all. He has the best memory when he wants to. He's a great big brother and always is looking out for Jaxon. He loves making and building things. He's the best and we love him to pieces.

Kylies Look Alike

We were walking through Target and saw a sign with a girl that looked just like kylie so, of course, she wanted to take a picture with it.

Jaxon starts Soccer

Somebody started soccer today and even got his favorite number, nine. In his world, everything is in nines: nine hundred, minty-nine, nine million, etc. Five year olds learning soccer is one of the funniest/cutest things ever.

Ogden Temple Open House

This afternoon we went with Grandma & Grandpa to the Ogden Temple Open House 💜 

Hiking Mt. Timp

Today bailey and Paul hiked Mt. Timpanogos together. It's 16 miles round trip and took them a little under 10 hours to complete. There was hail during some parts and the top was freezing. I'm pretty proud of my tough 11 year old for accomplishing this. She's definitely tougher than me and most people I know.

Chalmers Family Reunion

Our Reunion was at Bear Lake again this year, making it the third time in 5 years at the "Big House."  The kids run wild and we always have a great time!

This year we did more than the typical going to to lake. On Monday, we rented Rangers and Razers with Scott/Jenny's Family, Becky/Dennis' Family, Michelle and Jocelyn. 

We went boating...

Played at the lake...

The kids did activities with Grandma & Grandpa.

On the last day, we stopped for shakes on our way out.

 Took Family Pictures.

Paul's immediate family and their families (missing 2 siblings (Jenni and Larry) and their families, and a couple grandkids (Bre and Tanner) on missions). Another end to a fantastic family reunion at bear lake. We had the best time!