FUN DAY WITH GRANDMA!!!

Today we all went to a place called TOADS. We went Miniature Golfing, rode Go-Carts, and played Arcade games. We had so much fun! Thanks Grandma Sherie!!

OUCH!!!

Alivia took a spill off of the lawn chair 2 days ago. She wanted me to post a picture of it. As we all know, Alivia is Drama with a capital D. However, she was extremely calm as the blood was dripping down her leg. We were all surprised and proud of her for being so brave. Way to go Liv!

VACATION!!!

We went on school break for the month of April. We started out going to Las Vegas, to visit Tyler, Carey, Calvin, and Liam. It was so fun to see them. We had a great time. Thanks you guys!
We then went to St. George and spent a few days with Grandpa Lou and Marlese. We went swimming, played at parks, and rode go-karts. It was wonderful weather, and was a very nice visit.
Next we went to a Winter Wonderland in Brian Head. We had a blast visiting with Angie, Bryce, Jaxon, Spencer, and Thomas. We went tubing, skiing, anowboarding, and played alot of Army man wars in the snow. Allie has found a new sport, and is now saving for a snowboard. Alivia is quite a natural on the skiis. Joe and Sam snowboarded, but they are not hooked. Elijah was just happy as he could be tubing and playing with fake guns in the woods.
We traveled to Grandma Sherie's house next. We helped Grandma haul sand to her sandbox today, and are enjoying just hanging out. School doesn't start until May, so we are just going to enjoy our time.
It has been so fun to see everyone. We miss you all already, and appreciate your hospitality!

School Play!

Allie and Liv were in a Drama Class this quarter, in school. They had great parts in their plays. Allie was an old British Woman in her play. Liv was a kitty in her classes version of Peter and the Wolf. They both did awesome. They were very entertaining. They had lots of fun. Allie never wants to act again, and Liv wants me to take her to a child actor's studio. Could they be any different?

Our Family Members

As most of you know, animals are like family members. We had a really bad week. We lost two of our family members. The first thing that happened was Malachi had to be put to sleep. He was only two years old, but had been suffering from seizures for almost a year. Medication was no longer helping, and he started hallucnating, walking into walls, and lost 15 pounds in three weeks. It was a really hard decision, but he is no longer suffering.
Three days after Malachi's passing, Phinneus, our cat, went missing. I had seen some Coyotes in the arroyo, behind our house, earlier that day. Phinn, never came home. We think that he is up in a field with Malachi, playing and enjoying eternal life. We will miss them both terribly.

EASTER!!

We had a great Easter this year. The Easter Bunny came on Saturday and brought us Guitar Hero III for the wii. We then went to an Easter party at some friends of ours. Todd and Caroline had the party of the year with egg coloring contests, egg rolling contests, cookies decorating, a bar-b-que, and an Easter Egg Hunt! We spent all day and had a BLAST!!

Soccer Time!!!

It's Spring! Where we live that means SOCCER! We have never attempted to play this sport, but this year we joined the Boys and Girls Club Soccer League. They play on Saturday mornings. I signed Alivia up to the 8 year old team, and Elijah up to the 5 year old team. Today was the first practice. I must say I was very surprised that Alivia and Elijah are VERY good. Alivia played Goalie and blocked a few goals. She even has the scrapes to prove it. Elijah was so good his coach was heard saying "That one knows what he's doing" 5 year olds are very entertaining to watch. I think we have found his sport. He loves to run. He loves to run FAST, and he is amazing at kicking the ball. The most important thing is that they had a blast!!

BRACES!!!!!!

Just a picture of Samuel with his new Braces. He only has 16 months to go!!! We think you're so cute Sam!!

Happy Birthday, Grandma Sherie!!!

Amy, Emilee, and Tyler flew into Albuqueruque last Tuesday. We ate at a great New Mexican restraunt, and then drove to Moab for the night. We got up in the morning and drove the rest of the way to Grandma Sherie's. The whole family (except Scott) was there to celebrate her birthday. We actually pulled off the "Surprise" on Saturday with friends and family. We had tons of fun. We went to the movies, went ice skating, and just had a blast playing with cousins, and visiting with Angie, Bryce, Tyler, Carey, John, Amy and of course Grandma Sherie. We even had to stay an extra day, because of snow. It was great to be together. A memory to NEVER forget.
We love you Mom (AKA-Grandma Sherie)

Happy Birthday Allie, Joe, and Sam !!!!!!

Can we believe they are 12? We celebrated (dinner and a movie) early with Scott, then Grandma Sherie flew in and we had cake and ice cream, Then Tyler, Carey, Calvin, and Liam came to visit for a few days. We had so much fun seeing and visiting with them all. You all are the greatest! It is great to have so much support and love. I got a job at the kids' school. I gave my two week notice(at the Dental Office)and I start on Feb.11th. I think it will be fun to be there, where they are!

MAGGIE

Allie, Joe, Sam and I got an early birthday present this year. We got a boxer puppy. Her name is Maggie. She is so sweet and cute, but she doesn't quite get the potty training thing. We all love her! Malachi is happy about becoming a big brother. He is really good to her. We are now OFFICIALLY done adding to our pets. Two dogs, two cats, one snake, one tortoise, and five kids! Ha, Ha, Ha,
Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Years!!!

New Year's Eve Day, we went to the Hinkle Family Fun Center. I know it's a wierd name, but it is a lot of fun. The kids played Lazer Tag, some reality alien game thing, and bumper cars. They had so much fun! On the way home we stopped at a really neat bird pet store to see the birds. No, we did not get a bird! Can you believe it? We ate pizza, watched movies, and lit fireworks off, at midnight. We got up this morning and went sledding with a bunch of friends. It was a blast! We only had a few accidents. Allie won't be sitting for very long. Her tailbone got bruised. They all have complained about sore muscles, at some point today. At least it's not a broken bone. Over all we just had a really great time. We hope you all have a great new year. Love you all!

Christmas Morning

Just some pictures of the kids on Christmas morning. It was a great day. We enjoyed every minute together. We hope you all had a great holiday. We love you all!

RED SUCKER!!!

We had a very boring day today. Elijah has had the flu since Wednesday, and this morning it was really bad. We ended up taking him to the Emergency room. He got an IV, and a LOT of attention. We were there for about 10 hours, the whole time Elijah kept asking us if he could have a RED SUCKER. We searched high and low and could not find one. We explained to him that we would get him one, at the store, after we got out of the hospital. When they discharged us, he was still asking for a RED SUCKER, so off to the store I went. As I was driving, I was wondering why he would be so fixated on a RED SUCKER, when it hit me. He wanted a RED SUCKER like Meredith had on The Office, when she was in the hospital, because Micheal hit her with his car. I think we should organize a 5K race to ensure that all hospitals have RED SUCKERS!!! If you don't watch The Office, then you won't think this is funny, and we feel sorry for you!

Merry Christmas from the Brill Family!

Christmas Fun!!

The kids go to a year round school, so they have the whole month of December off. Grandma Jackie sent some money to buy these great Gingerbread Houses and Trains. We make these every year. The kids eat them for weeks. They are so creative. We always have one that collapses, one that's perfect and everything in between. They had a blast. It also keeps them busy (for a while). We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas season.

TALLER???????

It is official. I had Scott measure Joseph and I, to see who was taller. I was thinking he was the same height as I am. (5'8") Much to my shock, he has me by an inch. How many 11 year olds are 5'9"? This is a frightening thought. He is going to eat more, sleep more, Grow more and did I say eat MORE? Who can afford to take care of a GIANT! I think this is all Grandpa Lou's fault!
Joseph is such a good, kind, young man. He makes me so proud. He is a friend to everyone. I just can't believe he is growing up so fast.