Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Late Christmas Present


Dec 27, 2011 - Great News

A couple days after Christmas this is what we found out....


Pregnant with Baby Rollo #3!!

And this is how Brox coped with the news... LOL! Found this one morning after the first ultrasound. Silly Broxy!

I think within a day of peeing on that stick I threw up for the first time and didn't stop for 5 months. The joys of being preggers!!

XOXO Melanie

Christmas Day 2011


Dec 25, 2011 - Christmas Day

Santa spoiled the boys once again. I have tried to communicate to Santa that it is not needed but he just keeps responding that the boys were so good this year he couldn't resist!

Santa's letter to Kyson!




I loved that Christmas fell on a Sunday this year. My parents ward had a great program planned and we enjoyed remembering the real reason we celebrate Christmas.




Merry Christmas!!

XOXO Melanie

Christmas Eve 2011


Dec 24, 2011 - Christmas Eve 

Christmas Eve day starts off with another family tradition that was started before I can remember. Lunch at Chuck-A-Rama with the my Dad's side of the family. I love spending time with the Whipple's!


Great Grandma Whipple

Grandpa and Grandma Whipple with all of their grandchildren.


Olin thought he was funny with this shave job... we were definitely laughing.



After Chuck-A-Rama we head to Grandma Whipple's house to open presents. I always loved getting books from Grandma Whipple when I was growing up and my kids are no different. Thanks Grandma Whipple!


Great grand kids also got these cute furry friends!

Grrrr!


We then made our way to Ephraim to spend Christmas Eve night. Our traditional spread of yummy goodness!

We read the Christmas story, shared talents and played games. Kyson wanted to share some of his favorite preschool projects.

Christmas PJs



 Shad & I got each other pajama bottoms without each other knowing... Rollo family PJs!

The boys left milk and treats for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.

Can you see Kyson's name he wrote himself? 

Can't wait for Santa to come!!

XOXO Melanie

Monday, July 30, 2012

December 2011 Activities


Of course there are so many fun things to do during the month of December so I might have to break up this post into parts. Enjoy the ongoing Rollo extravaganzas! 

Kyson's preschool project... really so cute! Where do people come up with these ideas?


Dec 1 - 10, 2011 - National Finals Rodeo

As mentioned in a previous post my BIL, Olin Hannum, made it to the NFR!! He is officially a professional steer wrestler. This lovely poster was at one of his sponsors booths down at the convention center in Vegas. Natalie said that was the most she was able to see Olin the whole ten days they were down here for the NFR... we gave them a few moments alone with each other. LOL!

This was on Day #7 when Olin won the round, $17K and a gold buckle. Yup it was pretty fantastic! Our whole family went to the South Point to see him receive his gold buckle. People this is like going to the Super Bowl for Cowboys. It doesn't get any better than this!!




This picture cracks me up... can you tell it is like one in the morning? My boys look drunk!

Natalie was invited to do this charity fashion show thing that the wives of the cowboys participate in every year. She was preggers so was a little nervous about doing it but wasn't about to pass it up. To actually walk on runway...sounds like Natalie, right?! They served an awesome lunch and we had a great time having a girls day!





I was able to go to the NFR with one of my friends who had an extra ticket earlier in the week. Shad & I also bought standing room only tickets one night and went and watched Olin ride. We did however get one night to sit with Natalie and Olin's family. Kyson begged us to come so he could watch Uncle Olin. How can you say no to this cute face? (For the record he talked my parents into taking him the next night too, so we are not the only one's that give in to him. LOL!) This was on Day #8 and we were able to go early and follow Olin around in the back as he prepared for the night. AWESOME!




Olin's friend (who also owned the horse he rode 8 out of the 10 days) gave Kyson a ride before the NFR started. He said "Little buddy, it doesn't get much better than this!" He was definitely right! Who gets to ride on a horse that rides in the NFR at the NFR? Oh that would be my handsome 4 year old! 




Congrats Olin on all that you accomplished this year!!

Dec 2, 2011

This is how we role in Las Vegas in the month of December!!


I have to show this picture. My sister Kenzie & her husband Dustin gave this to Shad & I for a Christmas gift last year. Shad accidently shattered it while cleaning out the garage before we ever got to display it. When he told me I swear I didn't start crying. ;) Luckily we found someone to replace the glass and we had the vinyl reprinted... finished product TAKE TWO. So cute!

Dec 13, 2011 - My Work Christmas Party

We were so lucky that my firm went all out and brought the real Santa Claus to our party. He was awesome!

Dec 16, 2011 - Whipple Annual Pizza Dinner and Christmas Play

Because we live in Vegas it is hard for us to make it up to northern Utah for this tradition. We were so excited to see the Whipple family and enjoy pizza and a play. Thanks Grandma Whipple!! This was Kyson's second time going... we might wait till Brox turns 12 before he is allowed to go. LOL!


Dec 17, 2011 - Annual Baugh Christmas Party

This tradition was started before I was born. Great food, great company, fantastic grandparents and some talents shared. I never want to miss this family tradition!



And this is probably half of the family.

Precious!

Free shirts acquired at the NFR.

Dec 21, 2011 - Gingerbread Houses

This is our second time joining Natalie and her 1st grade class making gingerbread houses. My boys love being in the classroom and couldn't wait to go visit Aunt Natalie again.





XOXO Melanie