CHRISTMAS WITH THE WALLICKS

I have been lax this last month in blogging. We have had so much going on and it has kept us so busy. First, Brittany and the kids drove up from Arizona. Wow! How they have all grown and they are so darn cute. Jessie looks great in her glasses and she is so helpful. Katrina is a beauty and is in her own little world. Belle is busy as a bee with a sore bonnet (as my mother would say) and loves copying her sisters and Reagan is cuter than ever. All 15 pounds of him. He was held by someone in the family constantly.

MORE GINGERBREAD PICTURES

Sure wish I could write and it would print. We had such a great time, and hectic time at Natalies. Of course, Bob made it the best with extra candy and houses and castles. He is such a fun addition to the family. The little kids just picked candy up off the floor and ate it and the big ones did a creative job. We are so blessed to have Brittany and her kids here.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE NITE!!!!!

SCOUT (MY LITTLE MIMIC)

We have had a fun last few days with kids and grandkids. But right now the one that comes to mind is little Scout. She is an enigma. One minute she is so loving and the next she is biting herself because she wants out of a car seat. She has gorgeous hair, but when I asked if I can fix it in a ponytail, she pulls on it. I wonder if she has dual personalities. (It could run in the family.) Atticus asked his mom if he could keep Scout, even if her hair isn't the color of his and his moms. She adores her brother...and even kisses him, if he doesn't persist too much. But she has become her mama's girl. She kisses her and loves on her and says everything. She says "mama, mama, help me help me, and love you." She says "ironman, hobbit"( which does sound so cute) and "don't leave me" today at daycare. If she doesn't like you, she ignores you completely. And when Atticus goes to primary, she wants to go with him. She loves to be called "Itty Bitty" and when Megan is in the shower, Scout strips and gets in with her. NO PRIVACY. I am so anxious for Scout to get together with Emme and Sabrina. It should be a cacophony of baby girl's voices. My favorite thing about Scout's is her voice. She talks and sings in a sweet, little melody. It is so pleasant to listen to. (Except when it it "OWEY!") She actually points her finger at you and says "naughty, naughty" even when it is she who has been mischievous. I wonder what this little imp will become as she grows up. Determined, I am sure. At least she has the finest brother to count on.

WALLICK THANKSGIVING 2008 (ONE OF THE BEST)

Don't know why this Thanksgiving seemed to

go so well. Maybe it was because we had our sons and their families for a Thanksgiving breakfast and our daughters for a Thanksgiving dinner and we could enjoy each of them a little more. Whatever it was, it turned out great. Aaron, Erika, Titan, Roman and Mason came. They helped with the breakfast and we got to see how the boys have grown. Titan is a young man now. He is handsome, articulate and reminds me alot of his dad when he was this age. He talks sports constantly and is fun to be around. Roman, as usual, was dressed up in a favorite character. He had so much to tell us about sharks. He is now an expert. What a great kid. Mason told us about his new parrot. He says it talks and flies and says "Polly want a cracker." Later we found out he doesn't have a parrot! But a great imagination! Erika looked beautiful, as usual and it is just comforting to have Aaron here.

Brandon and Heidi brought their family too. And all of the kids! Azlan is a beautiful, young woman. Wow she has grown up so fast. She looked so pretty. Taylor, I have been told, is a straight A student who writes books and music. She is constantly reading and planning on entering BYU when she graduates. (NO BYU COMMENTS!) I am so PROUD of her. (I don't even care where she goes to college, as long as she goes!) Noah is so much fun. He is so good with younger kids and is always throwing a ball. He is just a joy to be around. And Payton, what a doll. She can keep up with all of them. What a beautiful, little girl!!!! Heidi helped so much with the clean up. I love her so. And Brandon, what can I say, he is Brandon, always full of mischief. If he weren't, we wouldn't know what to do. It was a great breakfast.

Three hours later we had our dinner. Bethany and Bob brought a deep fried turkey, Josh made a marinated turkey and I made a traditional turkey. Needless to say, we had enough turkey. It was fun. We all got around one table and feasted. Lila, Emme and Bobby got along so well we didn't know they were there. Then Lila and Emme helped make a chocolate pie. So we had pumpkin, chocolate and cream cheese pies. I love my little helpers. They are helpful and beautiful. Yes, we all ate well and we are so grateful we could be together in good health this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KATRINA KATHY (FRINA LOU)

I have tried for weeks to get this blog going again. And finally, everything is working! I have found some great pictures of my Katrina! She is Brittany and Ben's second little girl and she is three. She is such a special, little girl. I have so many favorite things about her. She holds your face when she is talking to you and kissing you. When she runs, she looks to the side, not where she is going, and she runs very slowly. Her eyes are the most gorgeous blue and they sparkle. No one can pass by those chubby cheeks without kissing them. They are the best. She is such a helper to her mama. She talks non stop...but it is cute. She almost always has a doll or stuffed animal with her. She looks great in a swim suit, and shows a little more than allowed. And she is a great swimmer! I just have so many wonderful memories of her and can't wait to hold her, love her, and read to her again.

My Trina!

THIS WEEKS GRATEFUL LIST

We are suppose to make a grateful list each day. I'm a little slow, so here's mine for the week!
1. Neil and I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he got a clean bill of health. He can start putting weight on it now. YEA!
2. My lovely Jessie is going to start wearing glasses. We are so excited to see her in them!
3. Megan got on the DEAN'S LIST today. I have the certificate and yes, I will frame it.
4. THE ELECTION IS OVER. ENOUGH SAID! (Thanks for Dennis Miller.)
5. Scout can put words together now. She says, "Are you, At-cus?" "my back pack" "please, cookie" and "help me." (She says that when we put her to bed!)
6. We get to sleep over Friday night with Lila and Emme. (After we go to Twilight.) I love being with those little cuties.....
7. My grandchildren love their brothers and sisters....that makes me happy.
8. Beth gave haircuts to her kids and they turned out well.
9. My son in law helped me with the dishes...that means alot.
10. My daughters are my best friends..I love doing things with them...they are my heart!

SOME GREAT PICTURES

I just was looking through some of my pictures of late. I couldn't help but want to put them on. I just have the cutest grandkids.

Lila, Jessie, Atticus and Katrina: Princess Jessica: Scout and Emme comparing tummies: Bobby posing for the camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PICS

SORRY! I JUST HAD TO ADD A COUPLE MORE!!!!!!!!!

MY FUN FAMILY--- THE BOWNS

This is our Bown family and aren't they beautiful (and handsome.) I am so proud of them. Bob is the hardest worker ever for his family, and a great dad and husband. Also, he likes my cooking so he definitely is on my favorite list. Bethany is a beautiful daughter, great mom and the best investigative reporter in the world. Bryton is my angel, and such a fun, beautiful and smart girl. And Bobby (Little man) is such a wonderful kid. Even moms who don't have boys, want one just like him. He is so fun, happy and loving. He has hugs and kisses for everyone. What a great family and we love them so much. They are such a splendid addition to our family.

NICE, PEACEFUL WEEKEND

We had a nice weekend. We went to Natalie's for the first time since Neil had surgery. It was great. Josh made us tri tip and Natalie spoiled Neil as usual. Lila was at her best, full of energy and fun. I love that little face. And now Emme kisses you when you pretend to be asleep. So I pretended alot. Tonight Megan made us salmon and it was delicious. She hasn't lost the touch. Even if she did catch a cold at the Utah game. Scout was so fiesty, Atticus his usual happy self. It was a good weekend. If only my camera would work....life would be better....

IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY

MORE HALLOWEEN PICS

Didn't get them all on.....so here's more.....love these kids!!!

WALLICK HALLOWEEN PARTY 2008

We went to our new traditional Wallick Halloween Party at Natalie and Josh's house. What a fun time we had with dinner, trick or treating and watching our little witch (Scout), Thing 2 (Lila), Derek Jeter (Little Bob), vampire (Bryton), Ladybug (Emme), Indiana Jones (Atticus), and other cousins. The kids loved going house to house in the great weather, and couldn't believe that they could candy just for knocking on the door. What a great neighborhood. We went through over 500 pieces of candy. And kids were coming until 9 pm. What a grand little bunch of tricksters. We love them all!!!!!!!

MY MUGSY

Some of my children think I should spotlight them as well as my grandchildren. I suppose they are right--after all, they did come first. So I will intersperse them with the others as I go along. Luckily I won't run out of subjects for awhile.

My first spotlight will be on my baby girl, Megan Marie Wallick. Megan was one of my favorite names and by the time I got to the last child, Neil allowed me to name her. She was also named after a favorite aunt of his, Marie. I had Megan a little later in life, but was so glad she came to us. She and Brittany were best friends, and inseparable. They are my babies forever.

My favorite memories of Megan were when she would put on my apron, my red high heels, and her hair up, and cook up a storm. She loved to bake, and would make up her own recipes. (Which sometimes turned out very interesting.) She turned out to be a great cook, and still has an affinity for baked goods and chocolate. She also considered herself a comedian as a child. She really could make us laugh, and sometimes laugh so hard we cried. (A family tradition.)

Now she is a grown up woman with two wonderful children. What I love best about her now is how much she loves her children and her brothers and sisters. Her children are wonderful, happy, lovable and very bright. She reads to them each night and says prayers with them, and tries to teach them what is right. They look like her and they adore their mama. Atticus says she is the most beautiful lady in the world. I am proud that she is going to school, getting great grades and going to graduate soon. She is really more independent than we expected, and she is learning to face her fears. (That's definitly a hard thing to do.)She is a strong conservative and can't be bullied even by the dean of her school. That makes her dad so proud.

Her dad also says she has the most beautiful lips he has ever seen. That is a real compliment coming from him. (He doesn't give them out lightly.) I am pleased she looks a little like me. I love my little brown-eyed girl and love to look into her pretty eyes into her soul. We love you mugs.

SELF-RESPECT

You must have a self you respect. Winston Churchill exemplified integrity and self-respect in the face of opposition. Churchill was attending an official ceremony. Several rows behind him two gentlemen began whispering "That's Winston Churchill." "They say he is getting senile."
"They say he should step aside and leave the running of the nation to younger, more dynamic, capable men." Churchill sat facing forward, but when the ceremony was over, he stopped by the row where the gentlemen were seated. He leaned forward and said, "Gentlemen, they also say
he is deaf!"

DO YOU KNOW NOAH?

Do you know my grandson Noah? If not you are surely missing something. Noah is my 9 year old grandson. He is an athelete, a charmer, and funny guy with good jokes, and loves new babies. We love to go to Noah's ball games. He is such a great player and everytime he makes a good play, we are always favored with a big MILLION DOLLAR SMILE! It is well worth our time to go to his games. And he has a turnout of so many family members; I believe 3/4 of the fans are there to see him. The only thing I can think of that Noah does better than play ball is visit the snack shack. He is the king of candy along with his sister Payton. I think they have a running tab for their candy.....Noah has a great attitude and has a constant smile, just like his dad did when he was little.

He loves to hold newborn babies, and is especially soft with them. He is just a great #1 kid that you should get to know. I can see why he is Brandon's P and J. He certainly is ours.