Crazy Hair

This week at school the kids had crazy hair day. This is what my kids hair looked like. Jaxon decided to go as James Bond. I think he doesn't know what crazy hair is. Phebe just wanted pony tails all over with hair pretties. She definitely knows what crazy hair is.

Scappoose Trip

We were able to go down to Scappoose while Brian's brother and his family were there. It was so fun being with them and their little girl, Karlee. The kids loved playing with her. We got to have a little Christmas with them and with Grandma & Grandpa. Grandma & Grandpa gave Jaxon a red ryder bb gun and Phebe a Fancy Nancy Doll. Jaxon did not put down his gun for 2 days. Whenever we are at Grandma's house, Phebe has to fed Dexter carrots. She got her wish. This time she let Dexter eat from her hands.

Brian's Birthday

The kids decorated Brian's cake. I like how they make you do math to figure out how old Brian is. Phebe was really into giving presents to her Dad. She gave him a lot of gag gifts. She wrapped up some of her toys, some tinker bell pencils from her stocking and a card that actually said I love you, Dad.


Brian turned 35 this month. He asked for a tool box. This is the tool box that my Grandparents gave him. My Grandparents made a funny. They were laughing so hard. Brian did get a bigger tool box from my parents.

Spelling Test

Phebe took her first spelling test a couple of weeks ago. She got 11/10. Since then she has had two more spelling tests and has gotten 100% on both of them. We're so proud of her. Maybe Phebe will be like Jaxon and be a spelling whiz. She is loving Kindergarten. She is one of the top readers in her class and she can even write better then Jaxon. She can count and write to 100. She is having a blast learning. It looks like we have two smart cookies in our family.

Family Picture

This is for Julie. Here is what our picture looks like. I got it framed and matted in one day. I couldn't believe it. I was able to get it framed, matted and upgrade the glass for $45. I lucked out. Craft Warehouse was having a huge sale. Brian thought it looked to big but I think it looks great. I've gotten lots of compliments on it and the book you did for us. Thanks again.

Our update

Can you believe it? I'm going to post something. It seems that the past month and half have gone by too quickly. Heck the whole year has gone by too fast. We've been really busy this month. I finally have a chance to let you know what's been going on here in YakaVegas. I have been very busy sewing up banners for people. I sold 22 banners. I finished the last one right before Christmas. I'm so glad to not be at my sewing machine for a while. I do have a few things to finish for January. I made a few collages of all the activities we have been doing. Enjoy, we sure have.



Phebe has become an honorary activity girl. We had an activity at one of the leader's home. She had all the girls dress up like Mary and travel to Bethlehem. She had a manger all set up. The girls got to have their pictures taken. It was an awesome way to start the month off and to remember why we celebrate.








We have been truly blessed this past year. We have each other and our family and friends. Here's to a new year. Hope this next year will go a little slower. I can always hope. Happy New Year and a Happy 35Th Birthday to Brian.

My projects

This is the 6 Be's Yahtzee game I made up. My ward made them for our Super Saturday. I finally got them back. Now, we can play Yahtzee for family home evening.




These are the banners that have been keeping me busy for the past month. My brother and I have been doing a few bazaars. I haven't sold much at a bazaar. Good thing I am a Mormon. I have lots a orders through my ward. My friends are keeping me busy.