O' Christmas Tree Divine!

I am a real tree kinda gal. My husband, not so much! See who wears the pants? Me! Ha Ha HA, my best sinister laugh!! (Obviously untrue, you know, Rob has lots of pants and wears them all the time...I just like to pretend, and he humors me...Right before he cracks the proverbial whip!) We had fun decorating our tree, as always! Some of my favorite ornaments are as follows...

Mine from who knows when, but I was definitely little!

Our first, we are married, ornament!

Gracie's from Kindergarten, last year!

Avery's from PreSchool...

The finished, glorious, product!

With the masterminds of disaster and mayhem...

My favorite thing about Christmas, the reason for it!

I love Christmas!

Chainsaw Story (For those who requested it)

So, every year Robert's Mom's Family (The illustrious Brundages) go high, so very high, into the uintas to get wood for the winter. They all heat their homes, exclusively with wood burning stoves...hence the wood burning stove in my home! Anyway, the job of the men is to fell the tree (darn tootin' I said fell the tree, I know my terminology!) and then cut off all of the limbs with their fabulous Chainsaws! Then the women come in and pull away the limbs and branches, stack them, and make way for the men to saw the tree into logs. Then the women load the logs, HUGE logs onto the trailers...with the more forward thinking men, like my husband, helping. There is no way to put it delicately, so I will tell you the only way I thought it...The Women's Job Sucks!!! I felt, almost immediately, a desire for the man's job! (I know what you are thinking Deb and Nic, but this is the only other way that I am like a man...I swear!) So, my husband, being the humble stud that he is let me use his chainsaw for a tree...he wouldn't let me FELL the tree, but he let me do everything else. It rocked, hardcore, and I loved it. It is strangely empowering to wield a chainsaw! It also helped that it totally turned Rob on to see me dominate that tree! That is it, the whole reason I wanted a chainsaw, because I am no regular do what I'm told women...I'm a Badass!!!! Next year, around Labor Day, think of me and the awesome time I'll be having in the high uintas!

Lifelong Learning

I've learned quite a lot in the last few days...For one, my cat is a princess who will not be told where to sleep, thank you very much.


And Gracie frightens me with her crazy faces...


Glenn Beck is no Actor...but, we love him for what he is. P.S. His life has not been pleasant, at all!


It does not matter how uncomfortable Avery is, she will fall asleep! (This is in my car, sorry I didn't flip this pic!)

Brody, apparently, takes after Avery. (Also in the car, at the same time!)

For a three year old, Brody almost takes good pictures!

Nothing teaches me more than my children!

Birthday Girl!

These were my fabulous birthday gifts from my husband! I had the best day ever, it was so great! Rob took the day off (I know, try not to hyperventilate, I did!) and took me out for breakfast, and then shopping for my fabulous chainsaw and victoria's secret pear paraphenalia! I did, in fact, ask for the chainsaw. I have a good reason to have it, but am too lazy to tell the story. Take my word for it, it is going to be sweet! After that my Mom bought me a couple of sweaters and some jeans...it all equates with HEAVEN!! Then my Mom and Dad took us out to lunch at Market Street Grill, best creme brulee of all time. I love eating out like nobody's business! Anyway, it was a great day!

Funny Kiddies

Every week when we get home from church it seems like the kids are Starving and CRAZY ACTIVE! I don't know if my kids are the only one's like that, but this is a prime example of what I mean by crazy active. They think they are so funny! (Truthfully, I think they are pretty funny too!) This may not be entertaining to anyone but me! (Avery has my favorite laugh, ever!) P.S. The music is at the very bottom, if you want to mute it to hear Avis's fabuloso laugh...

StinkEye!

So, I loved the movie Juno and last night at the Brundage Christmas party I did my best imitation of the stinkeye! Did I nail it? (Truthfully, I think it looks like a lame wink...but, I tried my best! An Actress I'm not!)

Hello, my friend, Hello

My husband lovingly informed me that I have been "slacking" on our blog! I had to laugh! (This from a man who used to think that blogs were lame!) I'm not sure why I haven't made the time, but here is an update on our family's activities...

We have been chopping a lot of wood for the winter...(We try to heat our house with a wood burning stove, most of the time...except when Robster Lobster breaks the glass and we have to wait for two weeks for the new glass to come in and waste our natural resources by using our radiant heating...requires gas.) Really, we are not green freaks, but we do drive a suburu, so I feel the need to keep up appearances!

Then we haul that wood with the four wheeler, over to our house...which, incidentally, requires mud boots and a sword for bubba!

We met our new cousin Claire, who is perfect in every way.

She also graced us with her mommy's presence, my fab sister Debra!

We've been very naughty and gotten in trouble...

We have celebrated the holiday at school...(Bubba's best bud, Ian)

We've played a little webkinz with Daddy...

We have done a lot of driving to holiday functions and family gatherings...

We've been hot, well just Rob really!

Most of all we have been thankful for what matters most to us. Happy Thanksgiving! Bring on Christmas, woo hoo!!!

Cat and Mouse!

Let me preface this with my feelings about cats. I hate cats. It is a fact of life, in this place I live, that if you don't have a cat...you will have mice. You could rely on the 50,000 feral cats that populate the area, but my distaste for mice is stronger than my hatred of cats. And, in truth, she was free at the dairy and I decided to throw caution to the wind and bring home a cute little kitten. (all the while hoping, foolishly, that she would not turn into a cat.) We have been unusually blessed in the choice of this cat because, she thinks she is a dog. I love dogs! She is an outside cat, but when she is inside, she comes when you call and follows you around (not always my favorite). She doesn't scratch my kids when they man handle her, which is hourly at times. She likes eating, sleeping, and relieving herself outdoors...heaven for me and my husband, the jermafobe. Cats are people, too!

Going Private...

I'm giving in to the anxiety of my mother and husband, Thank you channel five news. I'm going private...Anyone that would still like to see my blog please post your email address or email it to me at kmwatterson@gmail.com!

Halloween 2008

Brody and his friend Ian were not, I repeat NOT getting along at the trunk or treat!
Our family at our Ward Trunk or Treat, Wanship Park Oct. 31st, 2008. They served chili dogs and donuts to go with our candy!

My favorite costume there!

I'm all ready to save some damsels in distress, Mom!

Avery went as herself, Gracie as a Vampire with no teeth or make up (she wouldn't let me put them on, what is the point I ask you?) And Brody was Iceman, Batman, and sometimes Spiderman. We just used old costumes this year and it worked out great. We saved money and the kids still had fun, it was a win win.

Gracie in her classroom before her Halloween Parade, my Mom came up and watched Bubba and Avis while I walked with Grace. Hallelujah! It was fun.

Such an angelic smile on a devil!

Literally the only picture without her eyes closed!

Obviously a sucker for personality tests of any kind!

Congratulations, you are a blue.
blue:
49.77%
yellow:
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red:
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white:
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Blues (Motive: Intimacy)
blues are motivated by Intimacy. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give of themselves freely in order to nurture others' lives.
blues have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy sharing meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are "sainted pit-bulls" who never let go of something or someone once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.
Kristine, your personality profile indicates that you have significant portions of other colors in your overall makeup that help shape your unique personality style. http://www.colorcode.com/

Deer Hunt 2008 (Don't look if you're squeamish)

Robert and his brother, Justin hunted the Deseret Livestock area this year and harvested these nice bucks! They took these pictures in and outside of the barn, at home, after they had caped (skinned) them. Bloody, but pretty! Rob said that because of the harsh winter, last year, the deer population was down and antler growth was minimal... so, they were happy to get these deer. (All of that translated means, Kris is the best wife ever for posting my bloody animal pictures with an explanation of hunting...Thank you, Thank you.)

What did you do??

You know the movie Tommy Boy? Specifically the part when David Spade blames the car door coming off on Chris Farley? He says...What did you do??? That's how I felt when Rob, my sweet husband, walked out looking like this!!
(forgive the naked chest, he was just getting into the shower and came out to show me his coolness.)

It went like this...

Rob! Your eyes are closed!


Honey! What the? Try it again...


You are such a dork!!


Thank you dear!

12th Annual Lowe Pumpkin Carving Party

Sam won this year, totally stole it from Brody...whose rotting pumpkin had a brilliant funny face carved in by yours truly.