Scott's Birthday!!!

Well, yesterday was Scott's 27th birthday. It kind of freaks him out that he is only 3 years away from 30, but what do you do right? Last night we had a few of my family and most of Scott's family over for some Banana Cream Pie. Yes our house is not that big and there were quite a few people, but it was very fun.

Scott received a Phlat Ball from Austin & Koen.

Koen loved all the wrapping paper!!!

He also got a remote control mini helicopter. He and Austin have loved experimenting with it.

Candy is always a hit! Great one Keri & Bryce!

He was begging for a backpacking tent for a while now and he finally got it.

And he got a Duke T-shirt to go with his Duke basketball shorts (which he loves to death, Cameron!). He also received tickets to Body World in Salt Lake from his parents and some new basketball shorts from my parents. He got spoiled and loved everything. Thanks everyone for coming and sharing this day with him.

I just wanted to let Scott know how much I love him and appreciate him as a father and a husband. He is the best dad and our boys love him so much. He is also the best husband. I am so lucky to be able to be with him for eternity. What a blessing! He has worked so hard with schooling, work, church callings, etc. and deserves all the happiness in the world. I just hope I can contribute to that happiness. Thanks for all you do, Scott. I love you! Happy Birthday!

Santa Claus is coming to town!!!

Every year we try and go to the annual Christmas Tree Fantasy not only to see the beautiful Christmas trees, but also to see Santa. The kids loved it. We went at a time where there weren't very many people there, in fact, we were the only ones downstairs with Santa. The kids loved being down there with him and were able to talk to him for more than just a split second. They got to chat with him for awhile and got a color a picture down there too!

Koen wasn't so sure at first, but he warmed up to Santa!

Austin has got to the point where live Santas aren't scary. He didn't hesitate at all sitting on his lap!

The whole crew! Caden (nephew), Austin, Koen, Addison (niece), and Belle (niece)! As you can tell, Addison isn't quite sure what to think! That really got the kids excited for Christmas!

Koen is 1!

November 30th was Koen's 1st birthday! The poor thing was a little under the weather for his first birthday, but from the pictures - who can tell? He is so happy and we love having him in our family. He is such a joy and so much fun to be around. It's fun to see his little personality start to come to life.

He can hardly stand to wait to open presents!

Who is more excited? Austin or Koen?

Austin gave Koen a football. Or was it really for Koen?

He was one of those very particular present openers!

Grandma and Grandpa Kesler came up big. A definite hit among the kids.

Scott and I made reindeer cupcakes to bring in the holiday spirit!

Koen loved it - it's not very often your parents hand you something loaded with sugar and you get to go to town!

He was so pumped about the mess he made!

He enjoyed his birthday (I think!) and we had a great time. We were able to celebrate with both families which was very fun and want to thank you all for your thoughtful gifts! Koen is so much fun and we love having him in our home. He is such a happy baby and we get asked all the time - "does he ever cry?" Austin loves having a little brother around and they have a blast together. Happy Birthday Koen! We love you!

Black Friday!!!

Black Friday has become a must among the Kesler's and so on Thursday night we all scoped out the ads and found things that we needed to get (whether they were necessities or impulse!) Those pictured stayed up until midnight playing and chatting and decided that we were going to get up at 3 am to hit the sales in Pocatello. So, that's exactly what we did.
We got up and hit the road and about 2 miles away from my parent's house, Jordan gets pulled over. HILARIOUS! And luckily he didn't get a ticket, but what a way to start the day huh? We had a blast going among the crowd and picking up items we didn't necessarily want or need. We have found that it is rather fun to go after what the crowds are going after just because you get caught up in the moment. Sometimes we have even ended up purchasing the item. We had a great time though and look forward to next year!

Katie, Kelsi, Jordan, Cousin Natalie, Landon, & Scott (not pictured)

Thanksgiving!!!

Well, we are back from Denver and on with our regular lives. It's crazy once again, but we are enjoying it! Scott is back with Dr. Soucie at the Blackfoot Medical Clinic and the boys and I are just trying to stay busy at home. We had a great Thanksgiving weekend with the Kesler family. It was fun-filled with laughs, bowling, early morning shopping, games, and of course, lack of sleep. But hey - it's the holidays - what can you expect?

So, to preface these next photos - Kelsi thought it would be hilarious to find the ugliest sweater and where it to Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, the psychos that we are - we all agreed. This was the outcome:

Mom & Dad

Sarah-Jane & Landon


Misty & Brett

Ty & Annie

Katie & Scott

Jordan, Kelsi, & Cousin Natalie

All of us at dinner!

It is tradition for the Kesler's to go bowling every Thanksgiving evening. So of course, we all loaded up and headed over to Starlite Lanes. It's rather comical to watch everyone and compete, but it is a blast for all of us just to sit around and talk and laugh our heads off!

Austin & Jordan

Kelsi (WOW!)

Mom, Austin, & Dad (do you see why we laugh so hard?)

Scott and his bowling skills!

Austin has got pretty good over the years! Great form!

Brett! HI!

Koen & Katie (He was such a trooper through all the chaos and insanity!) Thanksgiving was a blast! Thanks Mom & Dad!