Another bump in the road

We had a wonderful thanksgiving. We started out the day by putting up the Christmas tree and all the decorations. We gave Sean and Carson a box set of all the old Christmas classic cartoons. So we put in Frosty the Snowman and started decorating away. I decided to do this while Carson was having a nap, I was not sure if he would leave all the decorations alone or think they were all new toys for him to play with. Sean loved decorating the tree. When Carson woke up he was super excited to see the lights and all the fun Christmas decorations. Carson did so well not touching the tree or the ornaments, I was so glad!!

Later that afternoon we went to Grandma Tschaggeny's house for a

yummy turkey dinner. Here is the clean up crew hard at work.

Mom, Penny and Mandy, cleaning away

Mom and Aunt Barbara and Julie

HOW EMBARRASSING!!
So not planned, guess me and my mom just

have great taste

After a few days (and about 5 broken ornaments later)

only half the tree is decorated.

Carson thought all the circle ornaments were balls.

Last Saturday we all bundled up and went to Wheeler Farm for a hayride to see the Christmas lights. It was a perfect night to go, not too crowded, not too cold, just a FUN night!! We went with my parents, siblings, and even grandma Tschaggeny joined us. After the Christmas lights, we were able to visit with Santa and do a little craft. After the lights, we went to Red Robin for some grub.

The gang getting ready for the hayride

Sean, Ash, Matt, Mom, and Grandma T, enjoying

the lights.

Sean and his Sashy

Tommy and my papa

(sorry Carson, I chopped off your head)

Carson was not too sure of Santa, but he sat

long enough for a quick picture

Sean was so excited to see Santa,

he told him he wanted a guitar.

Brad, Matt and Ashlee hard at work on their craft, and

my dad observing

Even Carsy joined the fun

Matt making a penguin pin for Grandma T

Carson's reindeer antlers

Between the two of them, they had about

10 raspberry lemonades. CHEERS!!

Ashlee and Grandma T

Sean, pretending to be a pirate

This weekend we also went to Tommy's parents house in Logan for an early Christmas, our niece Abbi and her family came up from Idaho to celebrate too. Sean and Carson had a blast playing with all the kids. We went to Chili's for lunch then went back to the house to open presents and eat cookies. We had such a fun day!

Bowcutt's and Carroll's

Carson was not too sure what to do at

first, but he got the hang of it real quick!

Sean is a pro at opening presents

Alli and Jason opening their presents

Mindy and Abby

On Friday December 3rd, my grandma Snider passed away. I will miss her so much. I have so many wonderful memories of my grandma that I will hold close to my heart. Her viewing was on Monday December 6th and her funeral was today, it was such a beautiful service. I was able to read the obituary and give some remarks about my grandma at her funeral, it was so good to remember all the wonderful times we had together. I am so lucky to have had such a loving grandma who always made me, Tommy and my kids feel so special and loved. Grandma till we meet again. LOVE YOU!!!

Phyllis Erma Snider 1930 ~ 2010 Our beautiful and talented wife, mother, sister and friend, Phyllis Erma Snider, passed away on December 3 on her 59th wedding anniversary.Phyllis was born on March 6, 1930 in Manti, Utah to Wanda and Edgar Larson. She married Duane Snider in 1951 in Salt Lake City. Phyllis worked in real estate and interior design. In later years, her volunteer activities included teaching reading as a second language and working at the Davis County Food Bank. Phyllis's interests were amazingly diverse. She was a talented painter, seamstress, gardener, decorator, and card sharp who appreciated the beauty in everything. She loved the Utah Jazz and attending the Unitarian Church. She read several books a week and taught her children and grandchildren to love books. In the history of grandmothers, there has never been a more amazing one. She is survived by her husband, Duane, daughter Debbie (Philip), sons Kelly (Celia), Kurt (Charlotte), and Kevin (Louise). eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. sisters Carol Wilson, Vivian VanDeventer, and brothers Kenneth and Dean Larson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 11:00 a.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, where viewings will be held on Monday, December 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Tuesday just prior to the funeral from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmorutary. com. We appreciate the kindness and caring of Country Oaks Assisted Living and Summit Hospice. We will miss her beautiful smile, joyful laugh, and loving personality.