Monday, December 29, 2008

DeCeMBeR iN a NuTsHeLL...

Saturday December 27th:
G.F.T.H
(Girls from the Hood)
Top Row: Lynette 'Shaw', Julianne 'Shaw', Candice 'Cooper', Megan 'Staker', Jenny 'Quibell'
Bottom: Mindy 'Staker', Liz 'Clegg', Katie Clegg, & Michelle Clegg 
However this came about (I'll take most the credit I guess), We decided to have a girls from the old West Valley neighborhood party. While Many didnt show, super bummed about that (and if any of you happen to read my blog, we missed ya) It was still a good time. We had some food and laughed and chatted about the good old days. To sum it up I believe we all know how blessed we all were to live where we did and grow up having the friendships that we all shared. We all took part in 'Growing up, TOGETHER'. Even if it was, or IS, 'The Hood'.. It never seemed to be. 
ChRiStMaS DaY!!
The Boys unwrapping their presents. Weston Loved FiNaLLy being able to open all his presents. Gage on the other hand was just happy to be there and a part of it. 
Lys opening the BiG DeaL.
Christmas day we went over to my parents.. Went Sledding (If you'd like to see some of that action refer HeRe), and we all Built an Igloo. Refer to Megs blog for that as well. She took a time lapse video of it. VeRy CooL. 
Meg, and Logan.
Christmas Eve:
Cody's FaM came to our home and Rick Cooked some DeLiCiOuS Steaks, Fish... Potatoes, salad, Veggies..... Mmm MMmmm. This is a tradition that I dont mind sticking around.
Check out that Meat! Once again I'll tell ya.. a Johanson knows how to pick his meat.
Cathy made all the girls aprons! Thanks again Cathy... I needed one!
Sunday Dec. 21st:
We went to my Aunt Lynettes for the annual LoWrY party... Always a good time, and GOOD food!  
Snowball fight..
Saturday Dec. 20th:
Annual Staker family christmas party @ Scotts
Saaanta Came!! I know him!
(I saw Sherry Kissing Santa Claus)
Friday December 19th, Lexi Lou Treu's Birthday Bash:
Christina picked up two rooms at the Sleep in by South Towne and we all had a fun sleepover! We took the girls to the mall for a scavenger hunt, went back and let them swim in the pool laughed, chatted and slept! It was a fun time! I know the girls loved it. I might need to steal the idea just to do it again with Them!
(Mare, Christina, Heather, and Myself)
My BuNcO group:
Shout out to these fun girls that I get to see every month. December we celebrated for christmas, and exchanged gifts together, at the Olive Garden.

8 comments:

-Amy- said...

FINALLY an update!!haha Just kiddin Mind! Looks like your December was full of awesome times! I see that Santa spoiled the kids! Thats awesome! Miss you guys!!!

meg said...

LoVe the pictures! That igloo shots are awesome, I love the one of all the kids and matt inside and you guys in front of it. Fancy! :) We had so much fun with you guys, and I loved the girl party, I can't wait to do it again!

Jamielyn said...

Hey stranger! I'm glad you finally updated...maybe I will take your lead and do the same! Super cute and it looks like you guys had a good Christmas with lots of fun, food, family and presents! We really need to get together for dinner or games or something! I've been going through Mindy withdrawls! :)

Marth said...

Mindy - Sweet of you to host the party, thanks.

If Alyssa wants to baby sit tomorrow night I'll take her, she can bring a friend - I need her about 8pm til midnight - let me know if she is interested so know whether not to ask someone else - no pressure -THANKS Julianne

Jenny said...

Thanks for the great girlz party! It was so fun to see everyone! Love you guys!

Jenny said...

Oh... could I please borrow the G.F.T.H. picture from you or Meg for my blog??

Sheena Cody and Taylor said...

So glad your family had a fantastic Christmas! Gotta love Ricks cooking!!

Amber said...

Hey sorry I missed the girls from the hood party, I still want to hang out soon though.