Whot Shot JB

Wow, it's almost here!

Next weekend Juanito Bandito will be in SLC, performing to three almost sold out crowds. 

It seems like right before a show is going to open, I get anxiety, Mom gets ulcers, and TJ may get a cold sore or two.  So much stress!  I know that everything will go very smoothly, because of the man in charge.  TJ is flawless when it comes to this.  

I sometimes find myself thinking of how easy life would be if we would have finished dental school.  My husband would have set hours.  There would be no late night rehearsals, or driving the canyon at midnight.  No stressing about if people will like your creation or not, or writing songs last minute.  Gosh, life would be so simple.  

Would I trade what I have now?  Would I give up all of the wonderful experiences we have had, or the people we have met?  Not in a heartbeat.  TJ has created something so special.  He has transformed Pickleville over the past seven years into something so magical and unique, and no one but him could have done it.  I get so overwhelmed by the amount of talent that comes from this family that I am a part of!  Look at his siblings and what they do to make Pickleville amazing!  It's fun to work together as a team to create awesomeness! 

TJ was blessed with a gift.  A gift given to him by a loving Heavenly Father.  I'm so grateful that he listened when the Spirit told him to take another path.  I can't tell you how many times I have heard, "your husband is so talented!"  In the words of Bandito, Ya se!  (I already know!) 

A few days ago we were listing all of the trials we had on our journey.  Moving across the country twice in nine months, living in student housing with two kids where the carpet was so dirty, and creepy men lurked outside our bedroom window smoking cigarettes, scrapping by each month on next to nothing, coming home from dental school without a plan for the future, and countless more. 

I know that we are doing what we are meant to do.  My part in it all is so small compared to TJ, but it is so amazing to be along for the ride.  I came across this scripture and I just think it sums up this post.

“Neglect not the gift that is in thee” (1 Timothy 4:14).  I'm glad TJ is using his gift to bring joy to peoples lives, and laughter into their homes. 

Come see my wonderful husband, and the extremely talented cast of Who Shot Juanito Bandito.  All of my Logan friends out there, the 17th and 18th are the days to come!  www.picklevilleplayhouse.com.

 Isn't he a hottie in his stretchy pants?!?!

Kacer

 

It's time to talk about my KJ.

He will be 15 months old in 2 days.  I'm a lot sad about it.

He is in love with Tanner, but who isn't?  :)

He loves corn dogs, yogurt, waffles, pancakes, applesauce, pretzels, goldfish, cereal, and pretty much anything I put on his tray!

He has a goofy grin he does that shows his funny teeth.

He says Momma, Daddy, ba ba (bottle), kaseee (kitty), love you, want some, and tries to say his brothers names.  

He loves dogs and cats, and will sit by the window just so he can see Merlin.  

Is starting to run everywhere, which means he falls down a lot.

He loves to "lay on mommy", and mommy loves it too. 

He loves to wrestle with the big boys, play catch, and shoot hoops.  

He loves to read, and will go get a book and back up into you and sit on your lap.  It's super cute. 

He screams whenever he wants something.  We need to teach him more words so there will be less screaming!

He is OBSESSED with his Dad.  It's a little sad how much he loves him.  Here is an example: 

Exhibit A: Before I had TJ help me make him smile....

 

Exhibit B: After Daddy comes out the door to help....

Yep, that is a boy that loves his Daddy.

I am completely in love with my Kacer.   He is getting so big and independent, and it makes me so sad to see how fast he is growing up.  Can't I just freeze him at this age?  :)

P.S. Thanks to Aunt Chelsea for the cute outfit!

Ski Day

TJ has been wanting to take our boys skiing for such a long time!  I honestly didn't think that they would like it that much, but I was wrong.  They loved it!  Tanner was a pro after two times down the mountain, Carter was scared of falling so it took him a little longer, and Hayden loved it because Daddy helped him down the whole way!  Let's just say that TJ was a little sore the next day! 

Oh my cutest kid ever!

Hayden spent a lot of time like this.  :)

My four awesome boys.  

Hayden and Cami

Ski day wouldn't have been successful without Diesel and Cami.  They were such a huge help with our boys.  They were great teachers!  

End of the day picture.  Yep, my TJ was tired!  What a fun day!

Christmas

We started off our Christmas Eve celebration at Grammy and Papa Perry's.  We had yummy food, played games, and opened presents.  The boys were so excited about their football stuff they got.  It was a fun night! 

Next we moved on to the Davis family party.  Gma Davis had some awesome games to play!  Carter cried really hard after one game because he wanted to keep playing!  We read the nativity story, and acted it out.  The boys really love to do this.  They love learning about the birth of our Savior, and all the the wonderful things that happened that night. 

KJ, aka Mini Santa

Hayden was cast as Joseph this year, he played the part well.  :)

Mary and Joseph.  

Wow my boys are handsome. 

This was the boys big present this year.  They have both been asking for a four wheeler for years!  Santa finally came through this year!  They are in love with it, especially Tanner.  I'm pretty sure that their favorite gifts were the footballs, their NFL pillow pets, their NFL blankets, their football and basketball posters, and their football jerseys.  Ok, so they have a small obsession with football right now.  It's pretty fun.  What a wonderful Christmas we had.  Thank you to everyone who made it so special.  Merry Christmas!

"12.25: A Merry Musical Comedy"

This Christmas show was our most successful show yet!  It was such a great show.  I can't believe another year has gone by.  Why does time have to go by so fast?!?  Now we are on to Bandito in February! 

Tanner was Santa's helper before and after the show.  He did great handing out candy canes!  He will be on stage in no time!  

Tanner, Bryson, Carter

Bryson and Carter played the part's of TJ's son's in this year's show.  They both did such a great job!  Carter has started counting how many show's he's been in.  He counts silly things like church or school programs.  He's so big, and so proud that he got to be in the show this year. 

Our wonderful cast!  Megan, Whit, TJ, Shar, JB, and the boys!  What an amazing cast we had this year!  All of them are such great people, and are so easy to work with! 

Santa and Santa's little helpers. 

TJ does an amazing job writing, directing, acting, building, and the list goes on and on.  He truly is so amazing at what he does.  He has been given such an amazing gift, and I'm glad he's sharing it with the wonderful people that come to the shows!  

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