Christmas Break activities

 During the break we let the kids pick what they wanted to go and do. Rollorstaking was one of those. The kids did great. Garrett and i were able to sit and watch. Even Natalie was able to go on her own.

Brooklyn sat with us and ate treats, she really wanted to go out on the rink, we let her a few time just hold Madalyn hand and walk with the girls.

Natalie took a few falls but over all did a great job. After we went to get pizza.

 Madalyn jumping off diving board, and pratice diving.

 Morgan playing basketball

 A few days after Christmas our family went swimming at Woodwards indoor Pool. We had such a good time.

 Natalie and Morgan had just got their ears pierced earlier that day.

Las Vegas

I need help!!
Garrett and I are going to Vegas in about 10 days. This is our first visit there. Do we buy tickets to the shows before or at the door,  what are some good shows, where are good places to eat? Any advice to help make the trip fun, easier and CHEAPER!!! Thanks

Opening gifts

 I just found a few more picture of Christmas morning I wanted to add to my blog book.

 Showing Madalyn how to use her gun.

All Garrett and I did Christmas was open boxes and put stuff together, it will be nice when they can do it all on their own.

Christmas Morning 2011

 Christmas was so much fun this year for our family. With young kids it's always fun to see their reaction to everything. The three girls each got an electric scooter. This will be so much fun for them this spring and summertime. Christmas day we woke up at 6:30 and opened gift and then went to church.

 Natalie got- nano Hex bug set, shoes, slippers, squinkes cupcake, MP3 touch, clothes, her ear pierced, locket necklace, Rapunzel doll.

 Morgan got- Squinkes mall, boots, slippers, MP3 touch, ears pierced, movies, clothes, ds games, slap watch, wii just dance game, and fishing.

 Madalyn got- telescope, shoes, jump rope, MP3 touch, clothes, blanket, movie, ds games, ear rings, slippers, slap watch.

 Brooklyn got- Geo trax set, snow boots, swim suit,  butterfly pillow pet, candy.

 The kids really enjoyed opening and watching each other open gifts. I was surprised how much Brooklyn loved opening gifts, once hers were all opened she helped everyone else. She couldn't get enough of opening gifts.

 Morgan 6

 Brooklyn 18 months, enjoying her stocking candy

 Natalie 4, wanted a real house dog. She was ok with not getting it.

 Morgan and Natalie really wanted to get their ears pierced so that was one of their gifts. We took them the next day.

 Madalyn 8, we actually had the tooth fairy and Santa come on the same night. Madalyn woke up in the middle of the night Christmas eve and her tooth had fallen out. She didn't even know it until she felt something in her mouth. 

Highlights for Garrett- Hunting stuff ( 2 trail cameras, hunting chair, bag-pack,) jacket , new tv for our room

Highlights for Jilayne- new camera (Cannon Rebel T2i) with two different lenses, clothes, lawn chair, picture.

We had a wonderful Christmas. I'm so grateful  for  my family, and my Savior.

Sleep

 During this Christmas break sleep has been something that we have enjoyed. My kids never sleep past 7:00am but because of all the late nights and busy schedules we have not been waking up until 8-9. What a great gift to Garrett and I.  Brooklyn loves sleeping with Madie, she has to be right beside her at night.

 One night I went to check on them before I went to bed and they all looked so cute, I had to take a few pictures. These are the nice times. PEACEFUL

More Family Parties

 Christmas Eve we always spend time with the Jenks side. This year Ashley and Mark were kind enough to let everyone come to their new home. We ate and the kids acted out the birth of Christ (the girls were angels this year) then Santa comes and all the kids get one last time to tell what they want. Madie said she wanted a electric scooter, Morgan The squinkies mall, Natalie a real little chihuahua house dog, Brooklyn would not even sit on his lap.

 Brooklyn hated him...............

 But did enjoy some candy from him

 The Nativity

 This is the Don McGary Christmas party, this was the first year without Grandma McGary since her death in February. The night before the party I just keep thinking that she would not be there this year and how I would miss seeing her there enjoying all the grand-kids and saying we have over 100 grandchildren ( I think there is 105 now). I think if you look up the meaning for the word PARTY you will see a picture of her. She knew how to put on a good party.

 The famous fishing pond that my kids look forward to every year. They each get to go about 5 times. It's a big hit for all the kids.

 This is one of the games we played at the party. Games are always really funny when it comes to the McGary's. It was a little strange just me and the girls were the only ones from my family there. Garrett had to work and the rest were at the cabin. He worked all the family Christmas parties this year, it makes it hard on me to handle 4 kids all by myself.

Brooklyn was sad almost the whole party I don't really know why. If it wasn't one thing it was another. I guess she is all PARTIED OUT !!!