Christmas Eve

You might think this post is a little late...
Well, I guess that all depends on your perspective.. :)

Joseph (Klayton-Brian's son) gently guiding the donkey as it carried Mary (Kate) to Bethlehem.

Proud parents welcome the newborn babe.


Beautiful herald angels announced the Savior's birth (Alexys and McKynli-Brian's daughter)


Shepherds (Justyn) and a cow (Shaelynne) came to celebrate the arrival of the Savior of the world.

Wise men (Henry and his mother) brought gifts for the newborn King.


And every good story needs a good narrator (Zach)!

Las Vegas Trip

A few days before Christmas, Ken took me to Las Vegas for a little getaway. We went to the BYU vs. Arizona Bowl Game.

We saw Wendell Wood, Ken's friend from BYU.

We also saw Laurie Steed, my childhood friend from many years ago.

We took a helicoptor tour of the Hoover Dam.

Then we walked around the Hoover Dam.

We walked 2 miles from our hotel through smut and crowds to watch the Bellagio fountains.


We went to Shark Reef, an exhibit in our hotel.


We went to M&M World for our kids and bought them souvenirs.



We also went to stage productions of Mamma Mia and Phantom of the Opera. I love, love, loved them both!!!!!! We also enjoyed the Bodies Exhibit, ate lots of good food, relaxed, and enjoyed our time away from our real world.

Thanks Mom and Dad for taking the kids for the week.

The first day of school

Today was the first day of classes for me. I am so excited to be starting my second semester of college. I spent the day reworking my schedule, buying books, working out financial aid, and writing introductions in each class on Blackboard. I am taking 18 credits this semester and they are all online so I get to be home. I have to do some observation hours but nothing too stressful. I am taking a special education class. I am excited about this. I'm hoping to figure out if I can get a minor or an emphasis in special education along with my elementary degree. The best part about the day was that Ken hung out with me the entire day. It feels great to have his support. Wish me luck!

Wow! It's been a while since I was on here! I have a bunch to catch up on and school starts next week. AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

I'm over on Facebook alot, it's fast and easy, so if you're over there and we are not friends yet, send me an invite. Ken-Laurie Mencl is my name!