VEGAS BABY!!!

Ok I've never liked Las Vegas. But Vegas with Herbalife....was....AWESOME!!! We had SO much fun that the next Leadership Development Weekend (LDW) will be there again in June!!! I'm so jealous that Ryan will be the only one going since I will be too close to delivering our baby boy. Oh well it will be worth it!

Since LDW was in Vegas, Ryan and I along with Helen Huntsman (our business coach and close friend) Tom Bradley and Kathy (more distributors with HBL) ....I forgot Kathy's last name.... were able to drive down. Even though my legs swelled a little, it was SO much better and less costly than an airport!

We stayed at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa!!! Our rooms would have been $400.00, but Debbie and Steve Combs (Founders of PTI) got them for $109.00!!! Thanks guys! Our rooms were HUGE!!! p.s. Debbie is the one in the pictures with the balloons. It was her birthday!

We trained Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. But we also partied Vegas style on Saturday night!!! Can't wait to see all you guys again!!!

Isaac's Baptism

Isaac Dean Hartle was baptized on December 5th, 2009 in Rawlins Wyoming. It was such a such a spiritual experience to be there with him and share in his decision to become an official member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
















Isaac asked Ryan to baptise him, then asked his step-dad Chris to confirm him a member. Afterwards Isaac was crying and when we asked him why, he just said he was so happy. Everyone could feel the spirit so strong! That of course made us cry too. We are so proud of you Isaac!!!

Grandpa Jay, Grandma Lois, Isaac, Ryan, Me and Jace

















Cindy Smiley, Isaac and Chris Smiley (Isaac's Mom and Step-dad)-not pictured Spencer and Russell Smiley, Isaac's other brothers)

















Grandma Vivian Russell, Isaac and Grandpa Dean Russell
















Thank you to those who came and those who came in spirit! I know Zachary (Melanies son) was also being baptized that day, so most of my family weren't able to make it. And a special thanks to Grandma Merkley who tried to come but ended up in bed sick :) Isaac loved your gift of the Baptism Rememberance book. And thank you Grandma Lois for the scriptures with his name on it.

A pup named....Tater!!!

Santa was a little late this year for Ryan. But it was worth the wait! This little puppy is Tater...like Tater Tot! Ha ha ha I know weird name, but it fits him SO well! He is a cross between Pomeranian and Chihuahua, and he is 2 1/2 months old. (Thanks for the spelling Cassie!) Jace is already jealous that my attention is now not entirely on him, but I know that it will only help him this summer when the baby gets here.

Here are a few pics. Enjoy!

My little artist in training

Thank Heavens for Mr. Clean Magic Eraser!

Sickies

Hey everyone! I've been meaning to post pictures of Isaac's baptism, Christmas, and New Years, but Jace had a very bad cold for a week that he passed on to me. Of course since I'm older and have lots of luck, my sickness turned into an ear infection with strep throat. All is on the mend, so I will be posting something soon. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

Love,

Katie

Temple Square and Forgotten Carols

WOW! It has already been such a wonderful Christmas! This last weekend we (meaning Ryan, Me, Jace, Jay, Lois, Troy, Jamee, Kelsey, Abigael, Savannah, Samuel, Christian, Aunt Tabitha, Noah, and Eva) were able to go to Temple Square and see the lights! We arrived early on Friday evening, and they didn't have the lights on yet, so we went to the South Visitors Center and watched a local high school choir perform. They did awesome! By the time they finished their songs, the lights had come on and out into the cold we went. Seriously it was FREEZING!!! But despite the cold, everyone enjoyed themselves! Thanks to Jamee, we were able to take pictures of our experience and she sent me some copies. Jace LOVED it there! He kept laughing and looking at all the lights. It was a nice break to hear him laugh instead of fuss in the car because he was tired of his car seat!


Afterwards we went to Olive Garden and waited over an hour for our dinner. It was a long wait and I probably wouldn't do it again, but dinner was SOOOOO good!
On Saturday we did a TON of Christmas shopping. We hit Costco first and found a lot of GREAT deals! Then to the Southtown Mall, and Fashion Place Mall to finish off the gift buying. We ate lunch at Goodwood then dropped Jace and Christian off at Aunt Tabithas so we could go to The Forgotten Carols. It was SO cool this year! Michael McLean added a song to the end of his program that was hilarious! If you haven't seen it yet, GO! If you can't find tickets, do it next year! We had to buy our tickets in October, so write it in your calendars!


It was a great weekend and I hate to see it pass so quickly. I'm not ready for Christmas to be here. I love this time of season so much and I wish it could slow down. It seems I get so caught up in getting everything ready that the time to enjoy it slips by. Maybe I will just forget if the ornaments aren't on this year and enjoy the lights. Merry Christmas everyone!

Little Notes

Hey Everyone!

Thanksgiving was a BLAST!!! I can't wait until next year to do it all over again! Thanks to everyone for such an AWESOME time! Since Cami came home this year, our family did pictures while we were all together! I can't believe how much we have grown! I'll post pictures as soon as I get them.

Pregnancy is going great! The small bout of morning sickness I had during this pregnancy is gone and life is back to "normal" as much as it can be. Jace is growing and shows me everyday why I love him SO much! He continues to climb and fall off things, but thankfully not on anything to tall...yet. :)

Isaac is getting baptised on Saturday! I can't wait to see him again! We get him for Christmas this year, and it's going to be great to have our family complete this year! We'll be getting family pictures done too, so it will be perfect!

Well I don't have anything else to say, so until next time... Happy Holidays!