MacPhersons on the Move (small update)

I know that it has been awhile since my last post. I have a lot of catch-up work to do with the blog. But for those of you who may not know what we have been up to the last several months I will give you the short version. In February we found a great house for sale. It needed a lot of work, but overall it was a great home for the location, price, and size. We put in a bid and SURPRISE we got the bid (I seriously didn't think we would). There was tons of paperwork, running around from one end of the valley to the other, finding contractors to do repairs, more paperwork, then finally we closed on the May 6th. That's when the fun really began fixing the house up and moving in...but that is another story for another post. The exciting thing is we are now living in our new house and working one being completely moved from the old house. There is still lots of work to be done and things are very busy. We are enjoying our new neighbors and our new ward. Everyone has been very friendly and we feel very welcome. Oh, and kids didn't want me to forget to mention that we got a new puppy named Mason and a new kitten named Miss Rosie May. So, lots of new changes happening right now.

Anyway, if anyone is out our way just let me know we would love to see you. Also, I want to thank my mother, brother, sister, niece, and friends, and neighbors who have visited and helped with the move. We really appreciate the help!

Jaxton Turns 3 Years Old

Catching bug gear from Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Adam, and Aunt Kaloni



Jaxton loves trains and cars so when he saw his birthday gift he couldn't contain his excitement. He loves his train table!

Play Ball!

Couldn't resist taking these pictures.

Kelseanja's 7th Birthday

On Kelseanja's birthday, to celebrate, the girls and I went to Angelo's (a place to paint pottery) where we painted our own little figurines. It was exactly what Kelseanja wanted to do for her birthday. Later, when Adam came home we had a family party for her.




Gift and money from Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Adam, and Aunt Kaloni



The rose that Mommy and Daddy dropped off at school with a teddy bear for her birthday.



Happy 7th Birthday Kelseanja!

Janurary

Playing in the Laundry



Boys having fun.



Brothers and best buds.



Jaxton wearing his dad's little suit.



Playing with the camera.

Finally Last Updates from 2010

For the last day of 2010, the kids, Kaloni, and I painted. It was so much messy fun. Jacob (my sister's boyfriend) came over as well and we basically watched movies. played games, and had yummy snacks to celebrate New Year's. It was loads of fun. A couple days before we also joined Jacob's family and drove over Colorado Nat'l Monument and stopped at the visitor's center. Then played games with his family later. Nothing like spending time with good friends! (Missed Jenny and Riyo though.)

Here is a Christmas post that I forgot...Austin played a reindeer in his little Christmas play at his preschool. He was so cute! He also still remembers the song: "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" and sings it to Trenton.

12-16-2010 to 12-25-2010 Catching Up Part 1: December Fun

Later Christmas Day, we put Trenton in his new high chair and gave him his first bites of baby cereal. He loved it! (Now not so much.) I must add that I love his high chair. We have never had one before and I think it will come in very handy as Trenton grows and learns to eat more solid foods.


Everyone enjoying their gifts.


Christmas Morning, the kids let us sleep in; a miracle I know. I told them that since Daddy had to work the night before that they needed to let him get some sleep. The girls and Jaxton even had their baths and were dressed. Around ten o'clock they couldn't take it anymore and came begging us to get up. The traditional wrapping paper in the doorway kept the kids from sneaking in to see their gifts, so when it was time they couldn't wait to rip it down. We let Jaxton do the honors. He was afraid to rip the paper at first, but soon got the idea. Yay, they were through!


Christmas Eve Day, Kelseanja is showing off her new haircut. Not too much off, but just enough to make it easier to comb. Based on the pictures you wouldn't know that it was the end of December. It was 50 plus degrees that day. Not Christmas weather. Anyway, isn't Kelseanja so pretty!!! I am not partial at all.



12-21-2010 Just before we had to leave I let Annelise, (my darling niece) hold Trenton. She was so excited and loved holding the 'baby'. Too cute! She will make a good big sister someday.



Family Christmas Party. Grandma Lloy and Uncle Glade came to visit. Grandpa was recovering from a knee surgery so he couldn't make it. We had a little program and exchanged gifts. Austin was so cute he sang Santa Clause is Coming to Town. While in Vernal we also went to the Dinosaur Museum, but I didn't have my camera so the only picts are on my cell phone. i am not sure how to get them off. Adam ans I also took Trenton to visit our dear friend Ann Reynolds. We had a good little visit. It is always good to spend time with a dear friend.


12-19-2010 We went to Vernal to see family. Had a blast! Harrop Family Pictures in the snow (minus Uncle Adam he had to work):(. It was a cold and snowy visit, but that is what memories are made of right!



Trenton's play date with his little friend Michelle 12/16/2010.