Crazy Kids!!

Our Children are Crazy!!! I remember when Justin and Mike were not young... Shane would wrestle with them on the floor. He says his back can't take it any more (He must be getting old!) Luckily, Justin, who is now almost 13 loves to wrestle with his younger siblings... and they love it too! They were making us laugh so much the other night

Justin, the human horse!

Maddy finally pulled a tooth, all on her own!

Megan, our silly nut!

The kids rang in the New Year

The kids rang in the New Year... early, before the other guests arrived. Mike is on a cruise with his "Mams and Pompy" (Marlo's parents). Lucky! I wonder what Disney cruise does to celebrate New Years Eve! Can't wait to hear all about it!

New Years Eve Bash

Happy New Years!!! We had lots of guests that didn't hang to "ring in" the New Year with us... but we had a great time! Thanks for the memories!

Family Pics

Why do we subject ourselves to family pictures!!! Luckily, my friend Becky captured the good side of us. Despite my stress, and of course a few breakdowns before we got there. Notice Megan, not wearing shoes! (Who put her in the car without shoes!!!) Oh well! Thanks Beck!

Christmas Traditions

Every year, Great Grandma buys the great-grand kids, Christmas p.j.'s, that they open Christmas Eve night. We had fun trying to get all 15 to look at a camera at the same time! Oh well! They sure are cute though!


Ellee and Megan... same size, not quite the same age! :)

All of the girl cousins!

Mitchell wasn't sure what to think of his new jammies!

Yes, all 15!

Justin, showing off the back of the p.j.'s for the camera

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Merry Christmas!

We have been so blessed this year! For those of you just visiting our blog, you will see at a quick glance... we are busy and happy! Some of the highlights of 2007 are listed below. We hope your family is healthy and happy as well! Much Love, Shane, Marlo, Justin, Mike, Maddy, Megan and Mitchell

Highlights of 2007

1. Here we go again!!! Shane is ambitiously starting another business! We are opening an indoor surfing facility in Elk Grove. We are called Dream Xtreme. We will also offer activities such as paintball, rock climbing, etc. The projected open date is Summer of 08!

2. The boys had two great football seasons. We moved to the Franklin Jr Wildcat program this year. Justin's team went to the section championship game... and fell short to Elk Grove. This was J's 6th year playing. He started on the Defensive Line this year and had some great single tackles as well as a nice handful of assists. Mike's team won the section, and then won the Super Bowl. He had fun playing with 2 of his friends from our Ward. Way to go Boys!!!

3. Maddy is enjoying second grade and loves reading with Great Grandma everyday!

4. Megan is signed up for kindergarten for next year.... scary isn't it! She loves preschool... and loves riding the bus every day. She keeps us on our toes always!

5. Mitchell is a funny little boy. He has a great personality... when his sister isn't bothering him.

6. Marlo served as gospel doctrine teacher in the ward, until September, when she was called to Primary as the chorister. Shane continues to serve as Elder's Quarum president.

7. Working, playing, a trip to Disneyland, football, a few quick trips to San Diego and Vegas... rounded the year out!