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.