We are truly living in a Winter Wonderland!!!

This winter it seems we have been buried in one storm after another. The first of the 8" storms arrived about a week ago. It was followed by a few light ones and then boom we were hit last night and today with yet another 8". Wow!!! It is quite an adventure trying to brave your way down the icy snow packed side streets. THANKS GOODNESS for traction control in the van. :)

I would say that I'm done with the white stuff and ready for spring...but we did have a lot of fun sledding at the nearby park. The highlight being hooking up "Midnight" & "Calick" to our sled and having them pull us through the snow. It was a blast!!! James thoroughly enjoy the dog sled while laying on his belly and holding the sled handles. Brendan didn't so much enjoy the dog sled ride and he did sledding down the "bunny slope" . Jessica thoroughly enjoyed the whole adventure and especially loved her solo rides down the hill.

Other News:

We celebrated Sean's 35th birthday with sledding, a "referee" pinata and sour cream lemon pie.

We all had a lot of fun with "DADDY", despite him aging. :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Christmas was fun!! We spent Christmas Eve at Grandpa & Grandma Orullian's, feasting on the traditional Swedish Dinner. It was followed by an entertaining Nativity (James-Donkey, Brendan-Joseph, & Jessica-Angel) and a hilarious version of "The Night Before Christmas" (Narrated by Sean).

NATIVITY WITH THE ORULLIAN COUSINS

A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE!!

The day after Christmas Sean & I went to pick up Mindy and were surprised to discover a few stow-aways (Mom & Becca). Mom and Becca had been planning their surprise trip for quite some time. Mindy wasn't even aware of the surprise until Dad had to explain Becca's disappearance at the Burbank airport (she was on a different flight)...and then later as Mom finally boarded the same plane as her (after a lengthy delay and Mom sneaking behind columns to avoid being seen). It's a good thing Mindy was drugged up on Dramamine. :) You'll have to hear the whole story from Mom. :()

2007, was great and we are looking forward to an awesome 2008.

Wedding bells and Jen's return!!! :)

Tour of Duty - 2007

It is crazy to think we are approaching the end of 2007. It has been fun, busy, exciting and even a little sad. Here's a little glimpse into our 2007 tour of duty.

WINTER

SEAN'S 34TH BIRTHDAY

SNOW DAY!!

2-WEEK CALIFORNIA TRIP

HURRICANE, UT - NATURE EXPLORING / SEA WORLD - FEEDING STING RAYS & BRAVING THE DOWNPOUR

SEA WORLD - THE BELUGA WHALE / SAN DIEGO ZOO - DADDY, JESSICA & THE GIRAFFES / WILD ANIMAL PARK - CHIMP EXIBIT

DISNEYLAND - CHIP N' DALE'S TREEHOUSE & TIKI ROOM / BAKERSFIELD - COUSINS MADDY & MOLLY TENDING JESSICA

BAKERSFIELD - STEPH'S 29TH B-DAY CELEBRATION

SPRING

JESSICA'S 1st BIRTHDAY & PRINCESS PARTY

Yummmmmm.....CAKE!!!!

EASTER EGG HUNT.....AND LOOK WE CAUGHT THE EASTER BUNNY ( "Lucky" dies a month later :( & breaks James heart)

PRETTY EASTER PRINCESS / EASTER SUNDAY / JAMES AND HIS FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOCCER...THE SNACKS! :)

GRANDPA HYRUM'S FUNERAL (Sean's Grandpa) / THE BOYS w/ COUSIN BEN / PAINTING "KRYPTONITE" FOR THEIR COMBINED SUPERMAN B-DAY PARTY (James turns 5 May 8th & Brendan turns 3 April 29th)

JAME'S PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

SUMMER

(fit as much as we can in before Jen goes on her mission to Rochester, New York , June 6th)

SARGEANT FAMILY PICTURES / ADAM & MIDNIGHT...man she GREW FAST! / JEN & THE BOYS

THE BOYS & MIDNIGHT (Picnicing in Provo Canyon with the fam & Jen) / JEN TAKES THE NIECES & NEWFEWS TO A FRIEND'S RANCH / MINDY & JEN OUTSIDE THE MTC (the Heavens were crying for joy and we were just crying) / JEN & THE KIDS SAYING FAREWELL

A RARE DOUBLE RAINBOW / JESSICA BLOWING KISSES / MINDY AND THE KIDS' POOL PARTY

JESSICA & GRANDMA O. / THE PROVO 4TH OF JULY PARADE / SEAN, MINDY & I ATTEND THE STADIUM OF FIRE

A PICNIC IN THE FRONT YARD / DADDY LANDSCAPING / OUR GARDEN

WE GET A COMPANION FOR MIDNIGHT, "CALICK" A MALE YELLOW LAB / A NEIGHBOR FINDS A STRAY BUNNY WE END UP ADOPTING, JAMES NAMES HIM "WINTER" (Our petting zoo is now open to visitors :) ) / THE KIDS @ HOGLE ZOO

JAME'S 1ST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN (Can you tell he's excited?)

FALL

MOM CASHES IN HER WEIGHTLOSS CONTEST PRIZE (A 3-night stay @ a timeshare), MINDY AND I TAKE THE KIDS TO WOLF CREEK RESORT NEAR OGDEN (1 night) THE OTHER NIGHTS ARE FOR MOM AND SOME GIRLFRIENDS (Weekend Escape :) )

HAVING A BLAST AT ECCELES DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM IN OGDEN

HALLOWEEN FOR OUR LITTLE BATMAN, FAIRY PRINCESS & SUPER SPY / JESSICA ROCKIN' OUT ON GRANDMA BOWMAN'S PIANO (Thanksgiving in Hurricane, UT)

DECEMBER

This completes our 2007 tour. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! I feel so blessed that my Father in Heaven blessed me with 3 beautiful children and a loving husband to remind me of His love for me and all of us; His children. May we all give thanks to Him for the greatest gift...Jesus Christ our Savior.

Much Love,

Stephanie Orullian and Family