New Year's Eve Shin Dig

Did you know New Year's doesn't happen until midnight!! I'm sure that for some of you staying up till 12 o'clock a.m. is no biggy, but for a chick who hits the hay at 8:30...I'm not joking here folks...our house is DARK by 8:45 tops. Trying to stay up until the wee est hour of the morning was a force to be reckoned with. Luckily, we had some company to help. Trever's sister Cassi and her sons were here from out of town, as well as Trev's brother Beau and his family, Mom and Dad Lewis headed over and so did Ty, which made for one heck of a Lewis Family gathering. We wouldn't have been able to catch some ZZZ's even if we wanted to! Papa Charlie did the cooking so you know we all ate too much, a half dozen rounds of Rummikub, too much coke to count, seven little boys to keep track of, and with Beau as our entertainment we made it till the BALL dropped at midnight. We made beds for all the boys upstairs and by 10:30 they were all crashed. Which meant they were bright eyed and bushy tailed at the bum crack of dawn. So with the help of some more "Mormon coffee"(a diet coke or 2;) I was able to pull it together enough to make waffles for the masses.
It was such a fun party! The Lewis Family doesn't get to be all together very often, these times are what makes for some sweet memories down the road. I have been blessed with a wonderful "in-law" family, one that I am GREATLY thanful for.
Another year is upon us and I can't wait to see what's in store for our little families. I pray that through what ever comes our way we remember that we are sealed together forever, our Father in Heaven loves us, and what ever doesn't kill us will make us stronger.


Brodee, Briston, Tate, Porter, Brek, & Liam


Mom Carol & Cassi

Beau & Joni ( he's sober, i promise)


The Party

Christmas Morning

December De"lights"

What a wild and crazy month of December! In addition to the usual holly and jolliness of the season Matt and Courtney got hitched! Our little family has a lot to be thankful for, so lets start at the beginning...

Our neighbors have a reputation in these parts for going a bit over board on the Christmas Decor, let me show you instead of trying to explain...

These are our neighbors to our right and left

These are our neighbors across the street

So this year Trever and I had an idea...

Needless to say we've heard A LOT about our choice of decoration this year!

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

Snow came to the White Mountains last night! The boys couldn't wait to go out and play in the stuff. We probably only got a few inches but it was enough to build snow balls and forts. The neighbor kids were over extra early this morning on account the schools were closed for a snow day. So after our half hour ordeal trying to find the boys snow pants, gloves, and shoes, then bundling them all up, they were off! So here is a picture of them playing in front of our neighbor's house.

Pilgrams and Indians

Or maybe...Lewis's and Apache...Lake that is. The Lewis family broke the mold for Thanksgiving this year and took off for the lake! The family met at Apache Thursday morning (everyone except Cassi and her boys, who were missed greatly) and the feasting began. Charlie spared a turkey and cooked us crab legs and steaks for dinner, we had "snickers and cool whip salad" instead of stuffing, but maintained a bit of tradition with pumpkin pie for desert. The food was delicious, the weather ideal, and the company delightful!

We camped right at the edge of the lake so despite it being a bit chilly the boys couldn't stay out of the water, they just ran a muck! We had such a nice little holiday and am so thankful for our little family. We have been truly blessed...now enjoy the pictures while i go get started on all the laundry!

Porter being a monkey

Uncle Ty and his Bit O' Buddie Brooks

At least they kept their undies on!!

The Many Faces of Brooks!!