Family Weekend of Love -Happy Valentine's Day

Last Year I felt that we needed to start a new tradition to have a family getaway of love each year. A special time set aside just for our family to be together to spend together, which are the weeks around Valentine's Day, with being flexible with Eric's schedule of course. Last year it was a very emotionally difficult trip to Disneyland, something that we promised the kids for years that we would do once their father got done with school.
This year it was just as emotionally difficult, we went to the Great Wolf Lodge. Something that we had made official plans to do right before the car accident. Just like our trip to Disneyland, I am glad it is OVER and done, and that we don't have to go again...PHEW!!

Nebraska Snow Day

Nothing like a nice Nebraska Snow Day (minus the wind.)

With there being no wind like in Nebraska the kids played ALL day after school out in the snow and by passed dinner time and didn't come in til 6:00 pm for dinner.

Our house, we got over 6"and it's still snowing right now!


This is Saddie our Doggie and she LOVES the snow.


Honi doing a funny pose.


Tammie eating the HUGE snowflakes.


And Monety being that boy and throwing a snow ball at me....' I got you mom.'

Blessed Tuesday

Today is a Glorious and Blessed Tuesday!
This is the year of miracles!
With the help of fasting and praying unto our Father above all things are truly possible!

Our most cherished and beloved Nebraska Family, and dear friends; The Rasmussen Family has been given a beautiful gift from above. Today many are praying and fasting for Trent's health, with their family; Including the first Presidency of our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Our prophet Thomas S Monson and his two counselors Dieter F Uchtdorf and Henry B Eyring. Trent's name has been put on The First Presidencies prayer roll list and will be specifically prayed for.
I would like to invite everyone and anyone who reads this to join with us on this Blessed Tuesday!

Trent has under gone 19 rounds of chemo therapy plus more to battle sarcoma cancer .
They are an ever devoted faith filled and focused family on the gospel of Jesus Christ. They continue to be a valiant and shinning example to many and all who meet them; in teaching what it truly means to stay true to the faith.

Our family is more than honored to have been blessed with the opportunity to not only know them, but to have a deep friendship with them as well. A friendship that runs deep through our Savior Jesus Christ, through his atoning sacrifice for us; making all to become possible.

Thank you, You Wonderful Rasmussen family for being that beacon of light to us all.
Today is your Blessed Tuesday!
We are and as you know will always be here for you.
=)The Mathison's

If you would like to read more about their journey please stop by their blog at: lookingupandkneelingdown.blogspot.com

Battle in Seattle

A super fun family outing with extended family, minus the weird music and music videos on the play screen at half time. Pratically had to cover my own eyes...
Gonzaga VS Arizona game was in the Key Arena in Seattle on December 17th.

Christmas Festivities

Gingerbread House Making.



Getting Our Christmas Tree at Farmer Brown's.


Christmas See's Candy Chocolate Making.

Christmas Day!




Favorite Gifts.

Season Of Joy

Season's come and season's go,
December is a time that you never feel low.

This holiday season is a joyous gift,
For you, for me, it helps our spirit lift.

No crying is heard from land to land,
But sounds of laughter, people hand in hand.

As we think of him we join as one,
We praise him as we sing songs of fun.

What a joyful night he came to earth,
To save us all with the start of his birth.

He knew the reason he came to save,
No regets, no sorrow, but only his love he gave.

So let us remember the reason why,
That he was sent to save, to live and die.

Oh how our hearts inside should swell,
For he is the greatest gift to make all things well.

~~~By Tanya Mathison~~~

Christmas with the Mathison's

On the First Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Is a grey and white fluffy bunny.

On the Second Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.


On the Third Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.


On the Fourth Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
A four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.


On the Fifth Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Six sealed together, five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.

On the Seventh Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Seven lights are burnt out, six sealed together, five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.

On the Eighth Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Eight million things in motion, seven lights are burnt out, six sealed together, five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.

On the Ninth Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Nine cluttered closets, eight million things in motion, seven lights are burnt out, six sealed together, five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.


On the Tenth Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Ten half eaten apples, nine cluttered closets, eight million things in motion, seven lights are burnt out, six sealed together, five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.


On the Eleventh Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Eleven plus more temper tantrums, Ten half eaten apples, nine cluttered closets, eight million things in motion, seven lights are burnt out, six sealed together, five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, inside the Mathison's home;
Twelve piles of laundry, eleven plus more temper tantrums , Ten half eaten apples, nine cluttered closets, eight million things in motion, seven lights are burnt out, six sealed together, five surviving members, four legged dog, three water turtles, two hyper kittens, and a grey and white fluffy bunny.

Hey no family is perfect, I ain't gonna sugar coat it, it is what it is that why it's called a family, and by all means WE LOVE IT!!!
Merry Christmas to all you our friends and family.

The Scoring Queen

Tamara just finished her first season of soccer and did an awesome job.
On the last game she scored 2 goals, making a total of 3 in all.
She definately improved a TON from the first practice to the last game.
We are so proud of her, she loves doing all the things that Caleb did- she
says it helps her to feel closer to him (notice the spiderman ball.) =)

Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch Outing of the year was with the girls Homeschooling School. It was the perfect day.
They go on weekly field trips with other homeschoolers, and get to ride the big yellow bus to get to these places.
We have the coolest group ever. I love these girls!! They are so fun to be with. I am so glad that they let me be their chaperon.

Halloween 2011

Three Pirates and two Princesses, plus I bought Caleb his transformer costume to wear in the near future. =)