Graydon

I wanted to post some pictures of Graydon's

early years. I didn't have any on my computer

so I took pictures of his scrapbook, that's why

they look kind of funny.

Graydon joined our family family December 5

2000. He was three and a half weeks early

and weighed in at 5lbs 7oz. He stayed in the

hospital for 3 days. I remember how horrible

I felt when we had to leave him there overnight.

But we got to bring him home the next night.

Graydon has always been an angel. He was

a perfect baby and when he got older he didn't

change much. When you told him to stop he

would always stop. He was a great toddler

when both his brothers were born. He has

always been a good older brother and has

always set a great example for our family. I

knew early on that Graydon was going to love

sports like his dad. While his cousins would play

with toys he always had a ball in his hand. I

always wondered if he was normal, because he

never played with his toys.

Here is a list of 10 things we love about Graydon.

1. Always has a smile on his face (except when he

loses a game).

2. He is always willing to share with his brothers

and sister.

3. He's very respectful to adults. I constantly get

compliments from his teachers at school and at

church. They love to teach Graydon because of

his sweet disposition.

4. He loves his family and always puts them first.

He looks out for his little brothers at school.

5. He has a strong testimony,he was

born with his testimony and I know it

will continue to get stronger. He loves to learn

about the gospel. And tries his hardest to make

good choices that will make Jesus happy.

6. I don't know what I would do if Graydon didn't

take out the trash. That's his job and he rarely

complains when he has to do it.

7. His big brown eyes that light up when he smiles.

8. He is such a big helper when it comes to his

little sister. I don't know what I would do

with out him. He always brings me diapers

and wipes, gets her out of the crib, plays with

her and keeps her entertained. Graydon

is very protective of his little Ava already I

know he will always watch out for her.

9.What would we do for entertainment if we didn't

have ball games to watch. I love to watch him now

and can't wait to watch when he gets older.

10. Graydon we are so happy you came to our home.

You fill us with so much love and joy, thank you for

be so easy to love and raise.

Graydon is 8

We went to Dixie bowl for graydon's birthday. All the family was there except Krista's family
and Colby. It was so much fun to have all of our family there. They are so great to support
us all the time my fam and Lance's we are so blessed. I scored the lowest out of all
the adults. I got a whopping 80 points which was 10 points less than Dillon. Bowling is
not my strong suit. I 'm so excited Graydon is 8 and will be able to get babtized. Its
hard to belive we have a 8 year old. The kids had a great time bowling, Dillon was a
little nervous at first. I think he was worried about looking dumb in front of every one.
He soon got over it when he got a strike. Lance got Graydon a BB gun, he was 8 when he
got his first BB gun so he thought it was only fitting that Graydon got his too.
Graydon we love you so much we hope you had a great day.

Thanksgiving Weekend

This is the only picture I got on Thanksgiving but it's
pretty cute. We ate dinner at my aunts house this year.
We had a good time, I made a berry pie. It was really
pretty I made a lattice top for it. It was good for my first
attempt at a berry pie. The rest of the day was pretty low
key , we just visited with family. I got up at 3:30 on black
Friday to go shopping. My Mom, Dad, and brother Troy
went with me. It was fun, we got some great deals.

Saturday we got up and did a little yard work. Our

trees have needed a good thinning for a year. My Dad

brought over his chainsaw and him and Lance got

to work. The boys had to pick up the branches and

put them in a pile. They didn't like that too much but

they were a big help. Thanks Dad and Lance they

look great!

Hunter is helping out with his ax.

Graydon swept the back patio off.

After we were done with the yard work we loaded

the four wheelers and headed up to Cedar Mt. to cut

our Christmas tree. All of my family came but Colby.

We had a great time It was a little chilly but we survived.

the boys had a great time in the snow. We made it back

with out any tragedies. I love my tree I think it is my

favorite one I have ever had. I'll post some pics when

I get it decorated.

Ava stayed in the truck with my Mom , it was way

too cold for her on the four wheelers.
Amy got a little wet

We celebrated Grandpa Munks b-day on

Sunday at the Lamberts. Happy 83rd!!!

We love grandma and grandpa Munk

were happy they're here for the winter.

Thanksgiving Feast

The kids had there annual Thanksgiving feast at school today. The parents were invited to come this year. The kids prepared the food for the last two days. We had a list of food the boys were in charge of bringing. We had chicken noodle soup, broccoli and cheese soup, and white chicken chili. They had rolls, banana muffins, zucchini brownies, and apple crisp. It was all home made and delicious. The kids served us it was so cute.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving tomorrow.

The weekend

We had a fun weekend it started with Graydon playing his

last flag football game on friday, his team and Hunter and

Dillon's team both made it to the playoffs. They both lost in the

first round but thats okay at least they made it there.

I didn't get to see Graydon's game because Ava and I

weren't feeling that well . When Lance and Graydon

came home after the game Graydon was crying and went

straight to his room I of course knew then that they must

have lost. Lance was a little frustrated also, they had a

touchdown called back at the begining of the game and that

really got there spirits down. . I didn't get any pics of

Graydon playing football posted so I put a couple pics on.

He played quarterback most of the time. Saturday

morning we went to see Twilight. I loved it Lance

thought it was pretty good also. The kids got to sit on Santa's

lap and I of course forgot the camera. Dillon and Hunter

watched Twilight also they liked it too. Hunter thought some

parts were freaky but they were not scared. Towards the

end Dillon was a little bored and was ready to leave. But I

had a great time I didn't want the movie to end I wanted

it to go through all of the books. I can't wait for the next

one. I loved all the characters I don't have a favorite because

I loved them all. I loved Charlie Bella's dad, he was hillarious.

You must see Twilight if you haven't.

Then on Saturday night we went to the Jubilee with the kids.

They loved all the trees, gingerbread houses and homemade

baked goods. We got three cinamon rolls for $1.50 I thought

that was a great price. We all got to vote, the kids and I all

voted for the Grinch tree. So amazing and she designed it

all by her self. I should have taken a picture.

Oh I almost forgot we closed on our house finally!!!

We have been trying to get financed since March.

I was so happy everything finally worked out so now

we finally own our house. We leased it from my grandparents

3 yrs ago. So we really had a great weekend.

Jubilee of Trees

It's done! We decorated our tree for the Jubilee yesterday.
I had tons of fun with our tree this year. For the past five
Amy and I have decorated a tree for the Jubilee and we
love it. Our theme this year was naughty or nice as you
can see in the picture. We do something different every
year. Its fun to spend other peoples money on Christmas
decorations . Hafen and Lambert ins. sponsored our tree
this year so my mom came shopping with me and bought
all the stuff. You never quite know how it is going to turn
out but every year has been a success. Our trees have
always sold for a large amount of money, but this year
will probably be different with the economy the way it is.
If you have ever wanted to buy a tree this will be the
year because I'm sure they won't go for as much.
Thank you mom and dad for the money, thanks Amy for
doing this with me every year. Thank you Shawn and
Aspen Mill they seem to build something for me every year.
This year it was the box. Thank you Hayley and Shela for
babysitting. And last but not least thank you my sweet hubby
for letting me do this every year and taking care of the kids after
school and dealing with all the late nights of preparing I love you.
Every one please come to the Jubilee of Trees it is only a dollar
to get in and the trees this year are amazing. There are tons of
of things for the little ones too. My kids love to look at all the
trees, there are a lot of children oriented trees this year they
will love it, don't for get your strollers for the little ones.

our tree topper is an elf with a present

off to the side another elf is sliding presents

into the tree for all the nice children.

our cute enhancements

me and Amy doing are thing love ya sis

Triathlon

Graydon competed in his 1st triathlon on Saturday the
15th. He has been swimming with lance for the last
month, and riding his bike. He even got up at 6:30 one
morning to walk with me. He did awesome we were
all so proud of him. I wanted the pictures to go along
with the swim, bike, and run. But I downloaded them
the wrong way and couldn't change it so we are going
back wards. You should start at the bottom and go up
since my journaling is that way.
Good job buddy you are amazing ! We love you so much!!!


giving high fives at the finish line

almost there... Lance is in the back ground he ran

the last part of the 3/4 mile run with Graydon.

go 825 we love you

going up the hill

As Graydon is finishing the 2 mile bike ride, dad

is standing by and the first words out of his mouth

are "Did we win?" you see he had to leave his flag

football game early for the tri so he didn't know who

won. We are in trouble, he is just like his dad.

Heading out for the bike ride.

drying off at the transition point

Wow I'm glad that's over with

and he's off

Getting ready to start my lap up and back