Christmas Eve 2011

Each Christmas Eve we love acting out the Nativity as a family. We make some great memories and feel the Spirit so strongly. Here's the cast list and some pics :)

Director/Costumes: Kaitlin
Photographer: Jeep
Video Camerawoman: Nisha
Producer: Shelley
Narrator: Don
Mary: Kaitlin
Joseph: Dallon (Kait's fiance!)
Baby Jesus: Kamdon
Sheep: Trexton
Samuel the Lamanite/Sheep: Dalaki
Shepherds: MahLee & Tayleah
Angel: Kinley
Wisemen: Kiana, Daezia, & Akaydeh
Audience: Koda & Mandi







Another tradition we have is to open up a new pair of pajamas. I thought the kids looked adorable in their matching pj's :)

We Love Preparing for Christmas!

The day after Thanksgiving we get out all the Christmas decorations - it's one of my favorite days of the year! This year I had such a great experience, and I especially loved sharing it with my kids. My heart was full of gratitude on this day!




The next week we got to take the kids to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. They were super-excited, and we all can't wait for him to visit! :)



I just love when little kids cry on Santa - I think it's so adorable :)

Kaydeh; MahLee & her friend, Allison

Thanksgiving 2011

We love Thanksgiving. This year we stayed in Milford and ate at my mom's house. It was so delicious. I especially enjoyed seeing cousins, playing football with the kids, and watching some TG Friends episodes. All in all, we have so much to be grateful for!


Cute table decor by Kiana, Kaydeh, & Kin; Dalaki & Mom


Official taste-testers; Kam & his dad


Jess & Nish; David, Mom, & Kris


The kid table :)

At the football game

Ryan, Jeep, & Dalaki; my Heisman pose

Running back, Tay; QB 1, Kiana

Tumor-free!

Earlier this month, we took Tay in for her regular check up. This is always a stressful event for me, which has been occurring every three months. Tay is great, though. When she was getting measured, I asked if she knew what to do. She answered, "I've done this like a hundred times, Mom." She's such a little grownup sometimes. Things went smoothly, and we found she's clear of tumors again! What a relief. Also, her doctors said the longer she's clear, the better her chances are. We're not out of the woods yet, but it's nice to know our daughter has no tumors for now. And even better - we don't have to go back for SIX months! Yay!!

The happy Spaulding Family :)

Each year on Tay's surgery anniversary (in November), we try to take the kids on a trip and both years we've gone to a temple. Thanks to Ryan and Jessica for joining us this year! It was so much fun; it was especially cute to hear Kam say, "JESUS" every time we saw him at the visitor's center. Our lives are busy but full of love :)

The Fisher & Spaulding kids in front of the St. George Temple


Looking at the statue of Jesus.

HaLloWeEn 2011

We love Halloween - the costumes, our small town, and candy! It was a great year, and we even had some scary kids :)

Kin was an adorable witch

Vampire Tay with her friend Kayla

Trex was a "red inja" - he was adorable

Kam was the Hulk - with a temper to match :)

Kaydeh was also a vampire and joined us

A Spaulding Halloween :)

Too much fun for Trex...

Deer Camp/Hunt 2011

One of my favorite traditions growing up was Deer Hunt/Camp. Now I'm thankful to carry on that tradition with my kids. We camp and eat more than actually hunting, but I love it all - the mountains, fresh air, family time, card games, food, hunting, and everything else that goes with it. I sure love my family and cherish the memories from the past and the new memories we make each year!

Every time the four-wheeler started up, Trex & Kam ran for a ride :)

Loved hearing Jeep play guitar; Tay & MahLee

Birthday triplets; mom & me

Kaydeh & Kiana; Mandi & Koda

Kait & Kam; Dalaki & Frisco (mom & dad's new puppy)

The Spauldings LOVE camping!