Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas Everybody!  I hope everyone had a very happy and fun day! I can't believe that its over already! We were way behind and didn't have time to do everything that we wanted to this year due to a killer flu we have been bouncing around the house this whole month.  But we still had a great day with our family!  The only one we didn't get to see was Liana and her family, who have also been stuck with the same flu at there house. But we get them on Thursday!  YAY! So onto the photo barrage!

We had this picture taken at fotofly. I dressed up as Santa and even though Garrett was sick he did so good!

We had our annual Murder Mystery Party which I think was fun! (I hope)

We went on the Polar Express up in Heber!  Not my favorite idea ever!  It was long and loud and a little boring, but these two had fun!

Jamen not so much! HA HA!

Kortlen had his Christmas program at school, he is so cute!!

Mark's birthday was on December 22 and we had a fun party for him!

This is our baby Carson and Garrett playing.  Is he just the cutest baby or what?

CHRISTMAS EVE!

On Christmas Eve we played catch up.  First we decorated Gingerbread houses.

Then we made sugar cookies,

and decorated them.

We then opened our Christmas Pajamas.  Which I forgot to buy shirts for the boys, oops!

Garrett decided to photo bomb our picture, gotta love him!  He was running and saying cheese at the same time.

CHRISTMAS DAY!!

Garrett is in love with trains this year!  He was so excited when he saw his present and he played with all day!!  He had no interest in his other presents at all!

The "boys" playing with battling helicopters.

Lauren playing on her iPad after she got to talk to her missionary!

We even got to see Brendan for a little bit! :-)

A perfect end to a perfect day!  Watching the Grinch, still in our pajamas and happy as can be!

Happy Holidays!

Love,

The Roper's and The Fleischer's

10 months of craziness!!

So, I officially suck at blogging.  I always want to write something, but not necesarily things that should be posted... I can't believe I havent written anything since February! Since the last post, in March, Kortlen turned 8 years old! I cant believe he is 8 already! He started scouts, which he is not really into it, but we are working on getting him there.

In April, we went to Florida and had so much fun at Universal Studios and Busch Gardens!

  

In May, Brendan turned 17! Holy cow time flies!  We went to Beni Hana for his dinner with a couple of his friends and the family! He had so much fun and just loves to be with us.......





Also in May, Ethan turned 12! We went to Market Street for his birthday.

And then last but not least, Kortlen got baptized by Mark. I was so proud of him!  

It was a bit of struggle and I just about ruined the whole thing or maybe I did.  I dont know. But it was the first time I had to be in the same room as Thomas and Karlie, which was a not so fun thing. But I survived it, barely, but I did and things will get easier from here on out. I hope....

In June, Lauren graduated from American Fork High School. What a proud day! I'm so excited for her future, sad to have her grow up and leave though.  She is my sanity on most days! I don't know what I will ever do without her.  I'm so proud of who she has become. She is smart and beautiful and is an amazing person!

Also in June we were able to go to Lake Powell with my family. We had a crazy adventure but we had a great time all and all!

In July I turned the big 4-0! Crap!  But my sweet husband and family gave me the biggest surprise party!  I was shocked!  I never in a million years thought someone would do that for me!  It was so much fun!







In August our baby boy turned 1!  I cant believe it!  What a year it was, Im so happy that we had that little guy!

Also in August we went back to Lake Powell with Liana, Joel, Jaxon and Stefanie.  It was so nice and warm and so much fun! No adventures! YAY!

In September Mark and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary! We took Garrett and went to Oregon to get away and to see Roger and Barbara.  We had a great time!



In October, Jamen turned 15, and driving training begins!  Oh dear!

Also in October Lauren turned 19!!!!

Then we had Halloween! Kortlen decided he wanted a gullie suit, which turned out to be almost the death of me!!  But he was happy, so  it all worked out!  Garrett was a monkey because that's what we always call him! Our little monkey!

In November we headed back to Puerto Vallarta!  It was a perfect vacation as always! Brendan and Jamen chose to stay home, cant figure that one out, we missed them!

Then last but not least! December... We enjoyed our Christmas and we are looking forward to a fabulous New Year!

Well, hopefully I will post soon and won't have to a long year in review next time!  I hope you all have a safe and fun New Years!