Kyle Whittingham

This weekend while we were in Salt Lake, We stayed at the University Park Marriott. As We were eating breakfast, there were a bunch of people all wearing Utah apparel in the corner. We all thought they were football players, but none of them looked familiar to us. As We were leaving Breakfast, Jeff looked behind us and said, "That's Kyle Whittingham walking right behind us!" It was pretty cool. I guess they were doing some recruiting. We all went out to the car to head home and I realized I had left some of Carter's stuff on the table. Colby went with Me and I took my Camera just in case I had enough nerve to ask for a photo. I got Carter's stuff and as I was heading out, He noticed Colby's sweater and gave him a thumbs up, so I decided to ask if it was ok for a pic. He was so COOL and more than generous to snap a couple of pics with Colby. He talked to Colby for a few minutes and asked Him if He was going to be watching the Big game. He said that they love to take a timeout for their fans and take pictures. He was so polite and congenial. He made sure that I looked at the pictures to make sure they were good. He even said, "I'll take some more if We need too!" What a great guy and a great experience for Colby. I hope they waste Alabama in the Sugarbowl. Go Utes!!!

Berlin Family Christmas Party

This weekend we had our annual Berlin Family Christmas party. It was so much fun. The kids all had a great time playing with cousins and visiting. They all go to sit on Santa's lap and give him their christmas lists. Cooper was so thrilled to see Santa that he just sat and smiled at him when He finally got to sit on his lap. Carter was very intrigued with Santa, especially the beard. But He was our first baby that didn't cry on His first visit with Santa. Colby didn't waste anytime, and was the first on Santa's lap. And then Chase seems to act like Santa is just a really good old friend as they get caught up on the times. It was a fun and memorable evening.

Missing Ornaments

Does anyone else have a problem with ornaments disappearing from their tree? We have lately. I honestly didn't think I would have to worry about Carter this year with the ornaments but He has proven me wrong. Where ever I lay him on the floor, He finds a way to roll Himself over to the tree. I actually think He is quite proud of Himself to tell you the truth.

Easy Mac - Not So Easy

The other night the kids were bawling for a bedtime snack and decided they would each have an Easy Mac n Cheese, since they are so easy and they can fix them themselves:) Well Chase was hurrying to get His into the microwave first and somehow forgot to add the water. Well 2 minutes into the cooking Colby goes to see how much longer it's going to be and finds smoke and fire inside the microwave. We stopped the cooking/burning and opened the door to find this wonderful rendition of BBQ Mac-n-Cheese. All in all it was kinda funny and kinda scarey. Here are a few photos...

Pour Some Sugar On ME!!!!

Well it's official, the Utes are headed to the Sugarbowl to whip up on Bama!! It definitely wasn't my first choice for Utah in Bowl games but it'll work. Way to go UTAH!!!

Blogger Update

Well I have been neglecting my blog for the past month (as you all already know) It has been so busy around our house lately and I have had no time for blogging. But tonight Brian said that I needed to update our blog (Actually I don't think He wanted to hear me complain while He watched the BCS Bowl Show) so here it goes... This weekend Brian and I were going to go to the city and leave the three older boys with Grandma and Grandpa. We needed to do some finish up Christmas shopping. The kids have been balling to stay at Grandma's for weeks, actually I think they were looking forward to our weekend getaway as much as we were - maybe more. Anyway, We were planning on leaving early Saturday morning so the kids got their stuff all ready and headed home with Grandma after Colby's Party. Well Kathy called around 10:30 and said She thought Chase might have a fever. All week He has had such a bad cough and cold, so I went over to pick Him up (Him and Cooper that is - Coop always balls to stay but once everyone starts settling down for bed, He needs his Mom (and to be honest, I love it)) anyway Chase definitely had a fever. I brought him home, gave him some medicine, and He slept like a baby. Well to make a long story short, We decided We had better stay home and take care of Chase instead of going to the city. I was planning on taking him to the doctor on Monday, but I decided that I would take him to the ER today. Well low and behold, He has pneumonia! I couldn't believe it. They gave him his own inhaler (Which He thinks is pretty awesome) and antibiotics. Tommorow he has to go back to the doctor to see if there is any improvement. Please keep Him in your prayers! on a lighter note, He is pretty excited about the 3-5 days of school that he HAS to miss, Doctor's orders ya know:)

Thanksgiving 2008

Here are a few pictures of Thanksgiving. We had it at our house this year with my Parents and Grandparents, and plenty of cousins for the kids. We had tons of delicious food. Everyone raved over Brian's Turkey. My Grandpa loved it and even said, "I've never liked turkey, and turns out the reason why is because nobody's ever cooked it the right way!" It was a fun day.

Thanksgiving!!

For Family Home Evening (The week of Thanksgiving) We talked about the first Thanksgiving. Then We made feathers and wrote things on the feathers that we are thankful for. Then we put the feathers on cupcakes and made turkeys with nutter butters. It was so much fun and the boys had a blast.

Happy Birthday Colby!

Today, Colby turned 7 years old! I can not believe He is already 7! He is growing up so fast. I thought I would tell a little bit about the night that Colby was born. I was not due until Christmas eve and I had been having some complications, (Surprise, Surprise:) Colby wanted to come way too early so I was taking medicine to stop my contractions. The night before December 5th 2001 We got into bed and I was having contractions, but I was fairly use to them because I had been having them for months, anyway I couldnt sleep at all that night. I tossed and turned all night. I decided I would go lay on the couch and try to sleep there. So I got up but just didn't feel right. I thought maybe I better go to the hospital to check things out. I didn't think I was in labor so I told Brian to stay with Chase (I didn't want to wake them up for nothing) When I got to the hospital they asked if I needed a wheelchair? I said, No I'm not in labor or anything I just feel sick. So I walked all the way to the OB, which felt like a mile hike! when I got there they got me in the stress test room and I was dilated to an 8. The nurse said you better get the dad here quick. So I called Brian to come down. He called Kathy to come and sit with Chase and He rushed down to the hospital. Colby was born about an hour later, He was such a doll! I was so excited to finally have him here. He is such a wonderful blessing in our family. He is so adventureous. He never sits still, He has always got to be doing something. I know that when He's quiet, He's doing something He probably shouldn't (like taking apart the bikes in the garage or letting the air out of tires with a screwdriver when He was only 2 years old) He is so much fun I am so thankful for Colby. He is such a wonderful brother, He helps me out so much when I'm cooking dinner or cleaning the house and Carter is fussy, He'll come up and say, "Mom give me Carter, I will go play with him."
We love you so much Colby! You are so special to me. You make life so much fun. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Colby got a new fridge for his birthday. Colby has wanted a mini fridge ever since Brad got one for Christmas last year. He thinks it is so cool to get a coke out of Brad's fridge when they are downstairs! So He got some Coke and some goodies to go in it. Brian made him some Broncos stickers for it. He also got an air hog (a little RC helicopter) and Brian had a special Broncos jersey made for him with his name on it. It is so awesome! tonight we are having a party with everyone. It should be fun - HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLB!!