Merry Christmas 2010

Youngest to oldest waiting to go into the tree!

The three little girls in their warm snuggly Pajamas
This year was the year of porcelain dolls....Hannah is not quite sure how well she likes them!


Evelyn was ecstatic about her bride doll!

GG has always wanted a porcelain baby doll...Santa remembered the year she didn't get one because it broke, and decided to make it up to her now that she is 93 and the best little Cardon girl ever!

Hooray for Dad!

Just for your information your father....R. Dru Wyeth, received the Boy Scouts of America, Grand Canyon Council, San Tan District Award of Merit for his outstanding service to youth. Isn't he handsome...he even had his picture in the program and it was very fun for Naomi and I to cheer for him as he went on stage to receive the award.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I know I just posted on my blog about the funny things my kids say. But, they're funny and I can't help myself.

At Blake's preschool Santa came for a visit.
 Me: Blake, did you tell Santa what you wanted for Christmas?
Blake: Ya, a bunny.
Me (a little worried about what Santa said, because Blake is NOT getting a bunny for Christmas): What did he say?
Blake: He said how about a candy cane instead?
Thanks Santa.
Tyler taking his turn with Santa.
Santa: What do you want for Christmas?
Tyler: A cucumber
Santa: You be a nice boy.
Tyler: I'm not a nice boy. I'm a butterfly.

We are going to miss everyone this year for Christmas (besides you Bry and Jen. Party at my place). We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.

What a Cute Little Fam

Hopefully this picture will hold you guys off for a while since, well, let's be honest, it's going to be a little time before I finish the editing. This is the one I ordered for Mom's hallway. I think it's so cute and so "you" guys. Silly William.... little stinker. :)

A Volcano?

Mom and Dad have fallen asleep on the couch. Tyler has been playing by the fireplace. Mom and Dad both started snoring really loud. Tyler, talking to his penguin, says, "What's that sound? A volcano is coming! What is happening penguin?!"

i forgot to add this to the first post but anyways...rochelles grandparents gave her their red convertible mustang (spoiled grandchild thats for sure..jokes!) in utah so kaley, rochelle, sharlie, and i absolutely loved having the top down everywhere we went! ha ha we are so dumb but it was a lot of fun. Here is a video of us dancing in the car..its kinda of hard to see sorry but its just a little taste of our trip in utah!

UTAH!!!

This weekend i was able to go down to conference which was AMAZING! i loved all the sessions. I met up with my very best friends from AZ and hung out with ALLweekend!! it was such a blast! i love those girls so much and it made me miss being at home even more!They are the greatest friends a girl could ask for! anyways here are a few pictures of the trip! i love you all and miss ya lots!

I can't believe I am doing this..I bet you can't believe it either!

Thank you to Jessica for giving me step by step instructions on how to post a blog! I will try getting this down and maybe learn to add pictures at some future day!

I was released from Young women after 3 and 1/2 years...I thought I might die, I loved being in there with great and wonderful girls and leaders. Serving them was such a blessing, why did I have to stop! What a stinky attitude I had... but the reason for the release was for a calling to serve in the Bishops Storehouse as a church service missionary. I felt like I had been asked to do a calling that was for older, retired people...I jokingly referred to it as being a Wal-mart greeter, certain it could not be a very rewarding calling...it took me out of my ward, out of my stake...

Well today was my first day. I do get to work with the cutest little couples, and young men serving missions that are not able to serve away from home. I felt like I was surrounded by love all day....I loved interacting with them. It humbled me to see the many people there to receive help...I was there from 8 to 1 today and never stopped filling orders. There were about 8 of us or so and we all stayed busy during that time. I saw sadness in their eyes, sometimes embarrasement, people from all walks of life, some who I could see had been through many things, some who I wondered what their story of trials and woes might of been. I felt so much compassion for each of them. I was filled with gratitude for a church that is so well organized and prepared. That generous foods and commodities are available for those in need. The Savior always made sure those who needed assistance received it....He continues to do that now.
The Lord is in charge, it is a blessing to serve Him in this small way...to try to bring a smile and a little happiness to the ones coming for assistance, to love and appreciate those I work with. It is just so good to serve wherever we are called...there are blessings I would have missed out on today had I not been there. I needed an attitude adjustment and I got it today. I am grateful Heavenly Father is so patient with me...I can find joy and satisfaction wherever He calls me to serve if I only look, and try and trust.

Anyway, I can't wait until they have my little black badge ready....I haven't ever got to wear one of those! I have sent 3 Elder Wyeths out with those little black tags...but now I get to wear one. I am happy.

So sorry for the length! I try not to make posts SO LONG!

Natalie

Here is what some of the girls did on the top of the mountain at the family reunion in Vail, Colorado. What a fun time!

Naomi

Nellie

Noelle

Jessi

SooOooOOooo.......

So... I have been here at school for 4 weeks now and have had a lot of fun!! Its been a hoot and I really do like it but I have learned a lot about myself ha ha so I thought I would share a few of them with you guys:

1. I miss mom's cooking like crazy! After a number of times of burning my meals and making the appt smell like smoke I have come to realize I am not the best cook. I also thought I would NEVER say this but I am getting sick of the traditional turkey and cheese sandwich...which has replaced the meals I destroy.

2. (this one is for you dad) Remember all those times dad would make us go to bed when he went to bed. annoying right..well I think I understand why because it is IMPOSSIBLE to go to sleep when your roommates (in his case,us...the kids) have all their friends over for a game/movie night. I have really come to appreciate dad making all our friends go home during those times because when someone needs to get up early the next day for..I don't know a MIDTERM it makes a big difference. Ha ha love ya pops

3. We all know that I am not the smartest cookie around...meaning I don't get people's jokes half the time, or what is happening at the moment, or I say something totally ridiculous, you all know what I mean. Well I definitely miss you guys for that reason. You just understand that I am that way and just end up teasing me about it. A few of those times have popped up and people reacted different to my stupidity than you guys do. No good ha ha :)

4. When your roommate comes and ask for assistant for unclogging the toilet and then you look like the idiot for not knowing how to use the plunger......ya enough said..we both felt really dumb. Tanks to everyone who solved those problems in our house

5. I MISS THE ARIZONA HEAT!

Well I love school I cant believe I only have 8 more days left. I like my classes and teachers. They are the best! I feel like a lot has changed in this short period of time, I am not going to lie it has been hard living such a different lifestyle but none the less its been good and I have learned a lot about myself. I miss you guys A TON. It makes me really excited to see all of you guys in the next couple of weeks, ekkkkkkkkkkkk I cant wait!!!!! I love you all and hope all is going well, thanks for all of your phone calls, packages, emails, and stuff it means a lot. I love you!

P.S. Here are a few pictures of things I have been up to..nothing to exciting. Enjoy!

this is me and a few of my friends at the Oqurrih temple

the most beautiful place i have ever been, the Teton Mt. in Wyoming

haha what a bunch of losers

Wheee Horsey!

Olivia and Hannah found a way to get a good laugh!

Kid Zone

While we were in San Diego all of us took the kids to a fun little play place. There were so many things for them to do and an area in the middle with tables where all of the adults could sit. The kids had a blast and we had fun catching up.

This Shamu was bigger than Addilyn. She loved it!!

Abby, Carter, and Tag... with hanger guns on a pirate ship.

Addi, Grace, and Carter in the stuffed animal room.

LOVES! Not often I get a picture like this and even though it's not great of either of them, it's still blog worthy.

SERIOUS ABOUT THIS

Hey family,

I was behind someone on the way home from Idaho Falls the other day and they were swerving all over the road. I stayed behind her because it seemed safest. I kept a close eye on the driver to see if they were okay, I thought maybe they were ill or drunk. After a few minutes I could see the driver hang up her cell phone and her driving returned to normal. I don't think she had any idea what a danger she had been.

I see people text all of the time. I so often am waiting at a 4-way stop for another person who is texting instead of realizing it is their turn to go. It is so very dangerous to text and drive.

I am writing to say PLEASE DON"T TEXT AND DRIVE!!!

Even talking on the phone makes you as likely to get in an accident as being drunk on 4 glasses of wine, beer, or 4 shots of booze.

I am hanging up my phone while on the road. NO MORE! The risks are too great and we all think we can do it and we all think we are fine. How devastating if we were to kill or be killed because of a silly phone.

With all the technology and fancy phones that people in the family are accumulating, please don't use it while driving! Please!

Love,
Jessica and Ben

Here's a little more on the subject:
http://www.oprah.com/packages/no-phone-zone.html
I know how some of you feel about Oprah. She is not my hero and she is not always right, but about this, she is right, and I'm not saying it because Oprah said it! I'm saying it because it's true!!!

Here's Lookin' At You, Dad!

Dad-

First, Happy Father's day!

I know this probably isn't the most flattering picture that we have of you, but it illustrates what we want to say so beautifully that I can't pass up the chance to use it.

As we send our good thoughts your way today, I can't help but think about some of the things that make you you. Things like your constant bouncing (be it legs, hands, etc.), your former fixations on doors (and the year 1984), your seemily limitless abundance of work ethic, your spiritual side, your Jimmy Eat World side and, as shown in the pictures above, the fact that you're always looking up.

That last one is one of the things I admire most about you. Let me explain. Everytime we walk in to a new building, you make a quick glance around and then you look up at the ceiling. And while you may be appreciating some decorative sconces or some fancy crown moulding, we all know that you're really pondering the inner-workings of the strucural framework of the building. And you do this (look up, I mean) every time, with out fail.

But the beauty of this "looking up" quirk is that it's manifest in other ways and in other areas in your life. Whether or not you'd like to admit it, we all know that (not so) deep down, you're an optimist. You always manage to "look up" at the brighter side of things. When things, or events, or life, or people are somewhat less than stellar, we can always find you "looking up."

But more importantly and significantly, through your actions and example, you've taught us the spiritual importance of "looking up." You've taught us to "look up" to and aspire toward the temple, to "look up" to the prophet, to "look up" and see ourselves as God sees us. You've taught us that we must "look up" to the Savior; for guidance, for comfort, for forgiveness, for salvation.

So today, on Father's Day, we want to thank you for spending your life thus far being someone that we can all "look up" to. We love you, Dad! Happy Father's Day.

Less Squishy

Here you go Nellie. Isn't she so cute!

So Kirby Heyborne and Corbin Allred along with Lincoln Hoppe and Kelly Lohman came to BYU-Idaho to do an Improv show. It was hilarious! I got to meet them after the show! It was awesome! Here is picture of me and some of my roomies meeting them! It was awesome!

Happy Mothers Day!

Hey mom! I just wanted to wish you and all the other mothers I know a Happy Mothers Day! You are such a great example to me! I love and miss you all so much! Here is my Mother's Day gift you all of you! Just click on this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_rBidCkJxo&NR=1 . Love you and Happy Mothers Day!
P.S. If the link doesn't work just go to youtube and type in Mr. T Treat Your Mother Right. I hope you enjoy it.

NOELLE!!! WATCHOUT!

Open your eyes Noelle, open your eyes!! You are about to get a big surprise!!

Juanito y Sus Deditos de Pie

While having a very deep sleep late at night in the middle a room filled with family members that are ready for a good laugh, one should always be on guard.

While Jon slept, someone got the wise idea that we should paint his toenails pink. Since Nicole is the bravest, she got the job.


Jon's toes! We had a good giggle. Jon woke up and after a few minutes said "Why are my toenails pink?" You could tell it hasn't always been a dream of his to have pink toenails, but he was a trooper anyways.
Luckily, Jon is forgiving. He and Nicole are still madly in love. Jon is considering being a foot model.

A Good Giggle

A side of Dru rarely seen by the rest of the world...and it's good!

Dave and Deena Return to Idaho!!

We were so happy to be there for the arrival of Dave and Deena to Idaho! It was a happy time. What wonderful people. We are so grateful to know Dave, Deena, Aaron, Michelle, Chantel and family. What a choice family!!

For some reason, this picture makes me want to cry. I think it was just the feeling that I felt then. They were called, they went, they served with all their heart. Aaron and Michelle were called in a different way through the spirit, they went, they served with all their heart. All were blessed beyond measure because of it. This chapter is finished and it was refining and beautiful. We were only observers, but we were blessed too. What giants you all are! How blessed we are to know you and to be part of your family!

Bradley and Jessi

I posted some pictures on my photo blog if you guys are interested. Those two are so cute!