Bunko 2013

This year Bunko was held in Idaho Falls, ID at Aunt Jerilyn's house. Jeremy was so sick that the doctor even suggested that he shouldn't go incase what ever he had turned into pneumonia. The kids and I piled into the car, headed to moms, picked her up and we were on the road. We arrived to th party house about 3.

Her decorations were so cute. The food itself was a smorgasbord and SO delicious. Everyone was given a food assignment and everyone made delicious platters. I was asked to bring my sweet potatoes that consists of sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter and caramel. I wasn't sure on how much to bring and in the end I made WAY too much. They were still good. 

After dinner we then started playing Bunko. The dice weren't really my friend and in the end Aimee won't the money pot. 

While playing Bunko, Santa arrived making sure everyone got what they wanted for Christmas but also handed out little trinkets for the kids and delivering the "Hone Made Hertiage" book that has been i. The making for the last four years. We then had the white elephant exchange and in the end I got a plastic cookie/cake holder along with an oven mit and lemon squeezer. 

The party ended with dessert, chatting, laughing and spending time with family.

Thanks Jerilyn and Randy for hosting a fun Hone Bunko party. It was so great to see everyone. Happy New Year!

Christmas Day

Was laid back. Jeremy and I were slowly waking up when all of a sudden we heard heavy footsteps and sure enough our cute early riser was creeping out of her room and on the way from her room to our room she spotted some items in the family room. Abi suddenly came into our room and sad, "Why is there a doll house in the family room?" Jeremy and I chuckled and told her it was because Santa came and delivered some gifts.

Jeremy, Abi and I headed to the family room and Jeremy then went to wake up slumber sleeper MR Jack. Jeremy told Jack that he needed to wake up because Santa came and delivered some gifts. He was awake and headed straight for the family room seeing that there was a Hot Wheels Track waiting for him. Giddy with excitement he headed straight over to it and was smiling with his hands in his mouth.

It was a really nice morning. Abigail recieved Monster High Dolls 4 Pack and Jack got Micro Drifters Cars Race Track from Santa. From Mom and Dad the kids got clothes which they weren't too excited about and Abi wanted to just continue opening more presents.

The Kids and I got Jeremy and picture of Jesus and Jeremy got me a gift card to Lowe's to hopefully help with the remodel of our bathroom.

After opening presents we got ready and headed to the South Parents for brunch. There the kids opened more presents - Jack got transformers and Abi got a mixer and toaster for her kitchen.

Jeremy and I recieved a storage list and some home made lotions and healing remedies.

We then headed back home to have a little something for dinner in which Mom came over. After dinner we sat down and watched Despicable Me 2. Such a nice and relaxing day.

A Visit from Santa

As quickly as the man in the red suit came he was gone in a flash leaving a few things behind.

Abi's doll house.

Jack's Hot Wheels race track.

Outfits and stockings.

In the end Abi woke the next morning at 7:40 AM qnd Jeremy had to wake our little man Jack. Abi got her doll house and a 4 pack of Monster High Ghouls. She also got some cute clothes and a Christmas dress.

Jack was super happy about his Hot Wheels race track as well as his Micro Drifter race track. He also got some cute clothes and a nice Christmas suit. 

Jeremy received from the kids a picture of Jesus and I got from the kids and Jeremy a gift card to Lowe's (2014 will be a big year as we are going to remodel our master bath - the gift card will come in handy.)

Santa left some movie in our stockings... Jeremy got Red 2, Abi got Turbo & Ice Age 3, Jack got Planes and Ice Age 4 and I got Despicable Me.

It was a nice little Christmas. After present opening we headed to the South In-laws to eat some breakfast and open some presents. We the headed home to then get ready for a small little dinner. A nice guest that joined us was Mom. After dinner we watched Despicable Me. After a very eventful day it was off to bed.

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!

An Early Christmas Dinner

This year we held the Heinrichs Christmas Dinner earlier than normal due to my brothers heading to visit with their In-Laws.

So Saturday was the night. I always love going to Mom's for Christmas. It might be her decorations, how the table is set, the sparkly tree or even just the Broccoli Cheese Soup, who knows, but it is always nice and fun to spend an evening with my mom, my brothers and their wife's and their kids.

This year we planned on eating at 6 however we ended up eating more about 7:30/8 due to some apples not cooperating.

Starters were delicious with a Relish Tray and an Artichoke and Crab Dip.

Soup - Broccoli Cheese Soup

Main Course - Pork Tenderloins and Fish along with roasted mash potatoes, cooked apple slices, pomegranate with feta cheese salad.

Dessert - Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

After a delicious meal we cleaned half way up then hauled the presents downstairs to then unwrap.

The kids couldn't contain themselves any longer and went first, followed by the parents and then Grandma.

Thank you all who helped bring this wonderful night together.

Hope all of you have a Merry Christmas!

The First Snow Storm

Experiencing the falling snow the night before was sweet and peaceful, however waking up to inches of snow was quite crazy and cold. We got the kids dressed and as we headed out to clear our driveway and sidewalks along with helping our neighbors, Jack and Abigail got on their snow gear to really play in the snow.

Near the end of the fun morning we HAD to make snow Angels.

 

A Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mom!

For Mom's birthday this year we decided to change things up a bit, where we have the last few years taken her to The Garden at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and then go look at lights. This year we decided to head downtown to City Creek and eat at the Cheesecake Factory. After arriving at 5 pm we thought we would be safe...we were wrong. Due to the size of our party they weren't able to seat us until 9 pm due to all of their other parties that were eating. So we decided to head across the street and eat at Brio. There was a little wait (mainly for them to put our tables together) but really it was not busy. We sat by this big beautiful window and we were able to watch the falling snow throughout our meal.

 

After our delicious dinner we decided to adventure out in the falling snow and go look at lights. Landon and Cristy and their family decided to head home - we missed walking the lights with you.

 

So Logan, Mom, Jeremy, Jack, Abigail and I decided to adventure out. First we strolled through City Creek Mall to keep a little warm and then made our way across the street to Temple Square.

 

 

  

 

I don't think in all of the years I have gone to look at lights have I every walked them while it was snowing. It was such a sweet and peaceful experience. Thank you to everyone who was able to come for the dinner and or the lights or both and we missed you Brooke.

 

Mom, hope you had a great birthday. We LOVE you!

 

 

 



A Visit with Santa

Today after preschool the kids and I trekked our way down to Thanksgiving Point to visit with Santa. Jack and Abi were so excited they didn't want to leave. When we first saw Santa they couldn't believe their eyes and had a hard time waiting their turn. In the end they got to spend some time with that Jolley Old Man, get pictures taken with him and tell him what they would like for Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year we decided to have Thanksgiving at our house. So I with a month of trying to be prepared the final week came and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday became busy but accomplishing days. The big day finally came and it was a feast to behold.

We had friends and family join us for this big feast. We were missing two people that weren't able to come, but hope they had a great Thanksgiving dinner especially with great delivery!

Two turkeys were prepared, one by roasting the other by smoking, along with stuffing, garlic mash potatoes and apple jack brandy gravy, spinach salad, sweet potatoes, cranberries and rolls. We also had a delicious relish tray and delicious Grandma Hone Recipie punch.

Thank you to everyone who helped maked this dinner fabulous.

On Facebook everyone has been posting what they are grateful for and so on, so I guess I will share my 28 things I am grateful for.

1. My parents. 

2. My Life.

3. My husband

4. Jack, if it was not for him we would not be able to experience being parents for the first time. 

5. Abigail, if it was not for her I would not have been able to experience being pregnant.

6 & 7. Laurie and Lauren, they are my true best friends and would not know what I would do without both of them.

8. George and Joyce, My In Laws - when Jermy and I got engaged they welcomed me as their new daughter and that relationship has continued through the years and could not have asked for better I laws.

9, 10 & 11. Sparky, Hally and Daisy. They are the fury hair balls that would welcome us whe. We would get home for work and although we are only down to one, we miss the other two. 

12. Cameras & Photography - for not these things I would not be able to look back and smile upon the wonderful memories wench photo brings to my heart.

13. My house, our home and our continuing project to completely make it ours.

14. My neighbors.

15 & 16. Long distant friends and family however being able to contact old, long distant friends and family through Facebook.

17. My little Ruby (CRV) for if it not for our vehicle I would pt be able to get from point A to point B and handles well I the sleet, snow and rain.

18 & 19. Mountain America CU, in the 12 years I worked at that company I learned a lot about myself, I gained insight to help myself grow to become a better person and all of the wonderful coo tracts that I have come across.

20. CVE - Jeremy's job. In all the years he has never worked for more of a better company than CVE. They show appreciation, Thank him for his hard works well as they have allowed me to quit and be a stay at home mom for our precious cute little ones.

21. My brothers, although we don't see each other all the time we startup where we left off the last time we saw each other.

22. My brothers wife's - Brooke and Cristy, I never had sisters growing up and now with my brothers married I have two great sisters.

23. In Law Family - although they are a rowdy bunch they are a fun bunch none the less. I am glad to have Jason & Tawnie, Jared, Jacob & Mindy, Jennifer and Justin & Michelle in my life.

24. My bed, after a hard day of cleaning or chasing my little ones, my body hits the bed and my eyes close and head off to imaginary land.

25. My nail room. I am glad that after moving into our home we had money for me to attend nail school. We turned our front room into my salon and I am so grateful I am able to work from home. 

26. I am thankful for my relgion. Although my faith may faulted at times, I know that I am loved by my savior and have a strong testimony of Family, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

27. I am thankful for Joseph Smith and the sacrifices he and his family had to endure I. Order to bring the gospel back onto the earth.

28. Family, Friends, Religion, Love and especially Learning experiences - if not for those for the things I have done wrong I would not be able to learn from them and try again.

Happy Thanksgiving!

A Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the most amazing husband. He is warm, kind, loving, over bearing and a hard worker.

After his long day of working Jeremy, the kids and I headed out to Jeremy's choice - Applebee's.

Twinkle lights

Since it's getting close to Thanksgiving and we are housing it, our tree magically descended from the basement. Ornaments grew from its branches and pretty twinkle lights sparkle through our house. I am so excited for Thanksgiving, but even more excited for Christmas.

The kids and I decided to decorate the outside trees

Santa won't be missing our house this year, even though it's not decorated like a Griswolds house.

Halloween 2013

This year our Halloween started on Wed for Abi's preschool party. This year Abi decided to dress up as Mavis from Hotel Transylvania. We found her a Baterina costume which fit her purpose greatly.

On the actual Halloween Day, Thursday, Jack's preschool was having his Halloween Party. This year Jack decided to be Mike Wozowski from Monsters University. 

After preschool today we headed and met up with Jeremy for some lunch at Crown Burger. After a quick lunch we headed to my moms to show off their costumes. We then left to move on to my mother in laws to do some costume show off as well. After one busy Halloween day we headed home to relax  for a little while until it was time to start trick or treating.

In the end here are my little trick and treaters

 Have a Happy Halloween!

A busy day

After being sick for the last four days, I was starting to feel better and decided the kids and I needed to get out of the house.

We started off by getting a new battery for the CRV, after having our cute little car for 5 years the battery was dying slowly so we got it fixed or changed out. We then headed downtown to Ken Garff Honda to get an oil change on our cute little car. So she was feeling like a brand new car by the end and since the kids were being good with the running around we the headed to Discovery Gateway. We played at Discovery Gateway for a couple of hours then headed to the food court for some lunch. After we were full we then headed across the walkway over to Barnes and Noble to pick up some beginner reading books. We picked out the first BOB Books along with a Tangled and Monsters University Level 1 reading books. 

It was such a fun, but busy day. 

The Pumpkin Patch

Since Jack was a baby we have made it to the pumpkin patch for the last four years and this year wasn't any different.

After the pumpkin patch we decided to have lunch at Geckos. It was delicious.

Square Pumpkin

Since working at Mountain America Credit Union, I was introduced to Arctic Circle Square Pumpkin and since leaving MACU I wanted to start this tradition with my kiddos, especially since their is an Arctic Circle close by. So after running errands the kids and I decided to head to Arctic Circle and get our Square Pumpkins. Hooray for October!

Swimming Time

Jeremy and I finally decided it was probably time to put the kiddos in swimming lessons. So I found classes at Kearns Oquirrh Park. The schedule we selected was MWF @ 4:05 - 4:35 For eight sessions. The first class they would be in is Seahorse. The kids LOVED swim. They were able to pass off everything in the class and they were able to move onto Clownfish.

I apologize for the pics, but this was the best I could get on my phone in zoom.

September 2013

Preschool has started and at first was quite a challenge as Abigail has expressed that she would like to go to school each and every day. So on the days we take Jack she is heart broken that she can't go. Abigail and Jack LOVE going to preschool. They love learning, seeing Mrs. Jamey, seeing their friends, and of coarse recess and snacks.

Jack and Abigail you were able to experience your first time flying as well as going to Disneyland which they LOVED as well. The never want to ride Tower of Terror again.

After getting back from Disneyland we signed them up for swimming. - I will post about that.

September was a great month and I am excited to continue to see each of you grow.

Also with the bottom three pics, the kids wanted to play in the swimming pool, so I set it up in the back yard and put them in swim diapers. Jack decided to start posing into the glass sliding door and him not realizing I took a few pictures. I have such a cute little man!

Hogle Zoo

Jeremy and I decided to take the kids to Hogle Zoo, since it was during the last week of the Lego exhibit. It was such a nice fall day. As we walked through the zoo we were able to enjoy the new splash pad with a really tall light house. Attached to the tall lighthouse was a dark slide, Abi did not want to go on it, but we made her and after the initial slide she continued to keep going on it, silly girl. We ended up spending a couple of hours walking through and as we walked through the zoo we noticed the lights for lights at the zoo which will start in December. It was such a fun and nice day to spend with our little family.

A Fall Picnic

The kids had been bugging me about going on a picnic; so on one nice sunny but windy day, the kids and I decided to head a little north to an old park that Jeremy and I used to live by. We packed sandwiches with string cheese and stopped by Holiday for some chips and drinks. Last Christmas, mom made me a nice big blanket so we brought that along to sit on while we ate our lunch. It was a fun afternoon sitting out, enjoying the sun while the wind kept us cool, and looking across the valley while watching the kids play on the play set.

BYU & UTAH 2013

It seems lately that Landon has started a tradition housing the Holy War game at his house. I believe this year would be two years and running. This year was no different. We were invited to come on over to Landon & Cristy's to watch the game of all games, the rival of all rivals...well atleast in Utah anyway.

The game didn't start until 8:15 pm , so pajama's were packed as well as stuff to make a green salad. Landon decided to start practicing on frying turkey's. So Jeremy lent him his deep fryer and all was well.

We arrived at Landon and Cristy's about 7. Jeremy helped Landon while I went in side and started working on my green salad. We also had chips, pop and really cute football sugar cookies. Mom showed up with Aunt Jerilyn, which they brought a delicious pasta salad, a cake and ice cream. Brooke and Logan weren't able to make it - we missed you! The game started promply on time and as most people know BYU pretty much game the game to Utah.

It was fun seeing our kids play with their cousins and then fall asleep while lying on their big pillow (Love Sac).

Thanks Landon and Cristy for hosting the game. I guess you get a break for about two years. :)

Breakfast & Downtown Disney

On our last and final day. We woke up and headed to the pool for one last hurrah! We then got ready packed our gear, loaded the car, checked out and headed to breakfast at Mimi's Cafe.

 

Abi had Mac and Cheese - Surprise (she only had that entree the whole time on vacation. Jennifer and I got a delicious omelet. While Jack and Jeremy shared Strawberry waffles and Pumpkin Pancakes.

 

After our full and hefty breakfast we headed towards Disneyland to look for a place to park that wasn't so far. We came upon the Downtown Disney parking which for the first 3 hours is free and it was right next to Downtown Disney. Perfect! We parked our car and headed to find some souvenirs for our trip. The kids really wanted to see the Lego Store so we browsed.

 

The kids found the Hulk and of course we HAD to get their picture. Jennifer and I left Jeremy with the kids and headed to "The World of Disney" store where we found our treasures. Jennifer found an old time Mickey t-shirt and I got a hoodie jacket. Along with our treasures and even though the kids already picked their treasure out I figured I would get them one more thing so....

 

I picked out a little bracelet for Abi and Jack a new Mickey hat. We then headed to the car, on the way to the airport filled it with gas, found the return rental and checked in for our flight home.

 

Can't wait to do this trip again! Until Next Time.