Happy Valentine's Day To My Dear Family and Friends . . .

We had a quiet Valentine's Day this year. It fell on a Sunday and half of my kids were home from church sick so Steven and I had to take turns going to our meetings. I decided to make a fun red dinner with salmon, red potatoes, strawberry salad, etc. Steven and I exchanged cards and candy and gave cards and treats to the kids. McKay enjoyed taking Valentines to friends in the ward and Grandma and Grandpa Pearson.

How Fun to Have "Great" Little Nieces . . .

I love having two "great" little nieces and one on the way. Brynlie turned 2 before Valentines Day. She is a sweet little girl and we love her so much. She also has wonderful parents. Happy Birthday Brynlie.

It's Time for McDonald's . . .

The girls were out of school on the 12th and so after we picked up McKay from preschool, we all went to McDonald's. I cannot show you pictures of the girls, but here are a couple of McKay.

Valentines Party at School . . .

McKay was so excited for his Valentines party at preschool. He took 13 bags of goodies for his classmates and had a really fun day.

Birthday Celebration . . .

Randy and Toni Pearson.

Brigham Bateman, Tyler and Brittany Nelson and
Breanna and Robbie Carlile.

A lovely carrot cake - thank you honey.

My dear parents.

Mark, Brigham and Lynette Bateman.

Coleman, Lynsi, Lucie and Brandon Pearson.

Natalie, Brynlie and Jeff Pearson.

Nick, Kaden, Ryker and Lacie Pearson.

Luci and Andrew Bateman.

Megan, Tyler and Michael Pearson.

I had the most amazing birthday. My dear husband took me to Magleby's for dinner and then he arranged for my family to come over and wish me a happy birthday. I love my husband, my children, my parents, brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews. I have the greatest family ever. They are always so good to me.

Santa Came to Our House . . .

McKay is showing off his new Cars pajamas.

McKay was so excited that Santa came. He was one happy little boy.

McKay loves leaving cookies and milk out for Santa.

Christmas Eve with My Parents . . .

Steven, McKay and I and the girls had a wonderful Christmas Eve with my parents.

Merry Christmas from My House to Yours . . .

McKay's Christmas picture - December 2009

Holiday Party with Family and Friends . . .

We love having McKay's birth mom, Mandi, and her grandma over to visit. It is always nice to get together with them.

McKay and his two mom's. No child can have too much love.

Mandi, McKay and Karen.

Christmas Party with Friends . . .

Every year Terri, Norma, Alisa and I get together for a fun Christmas party. We have been doing this for around 18-19 years. This year we went to the Texas Road House in American Fork for dinner and everyone had a nice time together. The weather was supposed to be really stormy on Saturday, but I was so lucky, it only rained for a few minutes and the whole evening was clear.

We then went back to Alisa's house to open presents.

We always take a lot of pictures before we open gifts.

Alisa's tree was beautiful, had to take a picture of it.

Alisa made a yummy lemon cake and we enjoyed it for dessert. I am so glad we have this holiday tradition with dear friends.

Ward Christmas Party . . .

We had a wonderful ward Christmas party this year. Steven and I took our entire family.

It's a lot of fun to have Jeff and Natalie and Brynlie in our ward. Brynlie always looks so cute.

McKay is such a sweet boy.

Brynlie and McKay really wanted to sit on Santa's lap.

Have you been a good boy McKay?

Happy Thanksgiving . . .

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parent's home.

I love my little McKay.

I have the best mother in the whole world.

I love my Dad, he is the best father ever.

Lexi and Mom.

Ryan and his kids.

Halloween . . .

Halloween was a lot of fun at our house this year. The kids were all excited to go trick-or-treating and have a fun evening. Even Daddy had a good time.

Mommy and Superman McKay.

Wow, got to love his muscles.

McKay's Party with Family . . .

After McKay's birthday party with family and friends, our little family got together so McKay could open his presents. He loved his new panda pillow pet.

McKay sure loves his Daddy.

McKay's Birthday Party . . .

It was so nice for my parents to come to McKay's birthday party and stay the entire evening.

McKay loved his car cake. It is hard to believe he is 5 already.

Happy Birthday to my sweet boy.

So many family members and friends came to his party. That was nice of Randy and Whitnie to stop by.

Brandon, Lynsi, Coleman and Lucie stayed for his party.

Nick, Lacie, Kaden and Ryker stayed for the entire party.

Lynette and Brigham also stopped by.

Natalie and Brynlie came to McKay's entire party. Brynlie looked so cute.

Jonathan Purcell.

Dallin Roma.

Zach Bigelow.

Alex Santana, he moved back to Mexico the next day.

McKay had several little friends from the ward at his birthday party. Kimball Bigelow.