Out Of Debt

Over the years, we'd jump out of debt, but would soon enough be right back in it.  I love listening to Dave Ramsey, and really wanted to try his class together as a couple.  We signed up in January for the 9 week course.  Its AWESOME!  I just hope we can stay strong and keep going.  We aren't in massive debt, but just haven't been able to keep consistent, so this has been great.

Today, we were doing the "cut up the credit card" event.  We literally cut up all the plastic, because we were officially out of credit card debt.  House is all we stand for with debt.  It's nice.  But we are strapped down tight in not letting ourselves spend out of our limit.  We've stopped the "bleeding" and it's hard to stick to cash only.  Each time I go to the bank to withdrawal cash, it's kind of embarrassing, but it's kind of invigorating to know we are taking charge of our money.  I just long to have a hefty saving and no worries for retirement.  One day... One day...

Part of the program also is about teaching your kids about money.  I just had to show this little guys enthusiasm to do extra chores to earn money.  I get clean showers (when I least expect it) and they all  get to learn how to earn money.  Win win in my book.

Basket Ball Injury

Jarom is playing basketball again this fall.  Trent is his coach again, and as always, does a great job with the boys and teaching, and getting them all involved.  Part of playing also comes with injuries.  Jarom had jammed his finger pretty good during one particular game.  He stuck it out the entire game, but came home with a swelled up finger with some lovely shades of purple.   Had to wrap the fingers to help it heal.  He found this was hard to do it playing a brass instrument, but it worked out.

100 Days of School

For the 100th day of school, Ammon decided to do pennies.  This kid is obsessed with money, so perfect selection.  He loved counting over and over to make sure he had enough.

Skate Party

 Perk to having kids with braces, the orthodontist puts on parties now and then.  Last year was great, so we went again this year.  

Ammon loves using his roller blades!

Waiting in line for the next round to hit the bouncy section of the facility.  They loved it all.

Ready, Set, Go!

HorseBack Lessons

 Raegan's Christmas present was to try horseback riding lessons.  She's always talked about how much she dreams about doing it and how she loves horses.  We found a great place nearby and gave it a try.

She is in HEAVEN!!

Her first few lessons were basic learning how to take care of the horse and how to feel the motions of the horse.  She learned how to guide the horse with shifting her weight.  It was fun watching her.  She was eating it all up!

Lisa Parks is a great instructor

Raegan's best buddy, Sabre Wall, also takes lessons there.  So they love having a class together.

Love these two!

Activity Days

Gotta love when girls get crazy and fun!

Welcome Kyson

Baby Kyson  

Congrats to Kiley and James Sommers

Oh So Cold!

Love when it does snow!!

Last Day of Christmas Break

That time of year of course!!  Trent took Rian and Tarin up to Sundance to practice the bunny hill.  Rentals were decent price and practice on the bunny hill is free.  They had a great day together.

    Tarin on the rope tow                                                                             Rian keeping it cool

They did a great job.  Trent said they both picked it up well and learned their balance nicely.  I think it was a successful day.

That night, we used our Inn and Out Burger gift cards from their stockings.  Oh so yummy!  Then we headed out to see a movie, that was a gift from my sister, Shanda for our Secret Santa gift from Christmas.  We saw Big Hero 6.  It was better then I thought it would be and funny.  We all loved it and had a great evening together.

Swimming in January

Ammon has been dying to go swimming at Lehi indoor pool.  So we took a neighbor friend, Canyon, and Averie with Tarin.

Happy New Year!

For New Years Eve/Day, we were invited over to Erin and Jason Strong's house.  We made spring rolls and brought Martinelles and games and a bunch of other snacks.

Waiting for count down, we played games, watched the neighbors shoot of fireworks and let the kids just play around.  Dinner was amazing and so delicious.  Thanks Erin!

Happy New Year!

confettie, poppers and so much more.  Here's to a great new year!