Preparing for Christmas

One of my goals for Christmas was to take Percy (our dog) in for his next set of shots. This is easy to over look since he is such a good and happy dog. we finally did it. Mike called around and found the Petsmart was having a free clinic, we made sure we were first in line. we went and since there were tons of dogs there, Percy got really excited. (Uncle Wayne, we now know its not just you he likes to pee on) we was peeing all over right and left. I was impressed with the vet, and sadly when they were doing a complimentary wellness check they found that Percy had an ear infection. we could see the significant difference between his left and right ear with grossness in one and the other all clear. so now, mike and I have the task of cleaning both ears and applying drops in them twice a day. after only todays it is looking better, but holding a 72lb dog down to put drops in his ears isn't what i would call easy. he is getting better at that.

Other than that, Christmas plans are going really well. we are looking forward to being with the Kinghorn Clan this year. Mikes brother and sister in law will be arriving here Wednesday night we get to spend all day Thursday with them, and then Friday we will drive up caravan together to Idaho. Saturday Mike plans to go sledding and take Kade for a short ride on the snowmobile (in the back pasture of course-He wants to got to start young). Sunday we have the special opportunity to go through the Rexburg temple, and from there we will begin the Christmas festivities. overall This will be a very fun vacation. hope all is well and take care, and be safe this Christmas season. we love and miss all our family and friends

Mike and Emily

A successful Thanksgiving

As Salmon family Tradition, we played football on Thanksgiving, Mike was a star. I think they actually tied. we had a fun fill weekend with the Salmons and cousin DeMeesters here. We had the Turkey trot Thursday morning (which consists of running a 5K... I walked, Mike made a fantastic breakfast) breakfast, football to follow and the tons of eating. games in the evening. on Friday the boys went Skeet shooting, while the girls went bowling and then tons of food, we then went up to the lights at temple square, since many of my family hadn't had the opportunity. came home and played more games. Saturday My uncle Wayne was able to snag 6 tickets for the BYU/UTAH football game, so the boys did that while the girls watched Hairspray with John Travolta... interesting movie. after which we played more games, while foot ball was on and just ate more left overs, I think I have enough for the next week so we are happy. we sure had lots of fun. everyone was good to put up with tight space and people everywhere. it was definitely very special and we have so much to be thankful for. we are excited about this upcoming holiday season.



Mike going for the catch... against James

killer, who is going to get it? neither one is watching the ball....








I would flip this upright if I could figure out how. but his is us at the lights.


mom and the girls at the lights, obviously we are missing Kjarsta(with fiance), Rachel and Kathryn, we sure missed you guys.
thank you to all for such a success!!!

I'm a goin' huntin'

I got one, I got one!
One proud papa.
I was born for this.

Kayden went to his first Trunk o' Treat tonight. Almost everyone was intimidated by him, so he got the most out of all the kids. (Ok that last part isn't quite true because there was one ten year old that came by our trunk about eight times, he became really annoying.

Kayden will be making one more appearance in '07 at Mike's office, all the kids are invited to come trick or treating to the desks. You are able to get a lot of candy really fast.

We found out!!

look at that cute profile, sooo sweet!!!

Yeah, if you hadn't already heard, and you cant tell by the arrow to see what is missing... we are having a little baby girl, and we are thrilled.

An update

SO I don't have a great picture, but since Mike isn't going to tell anyone, I thought I would... He recently got promoted to Assistant PM which is kinda a bill deal. He has figured out that he is the youngest one at Layton companies , well that he knows of. I am really proud of him and so glad that he is getting recognized for all the hard work that has been putting in.

funny story... to celebrate we went out to dinner, yeah we brought kade. Probably the last time that we will do that. between climbing up the booth sides, and playing under the table, we didn't really get to enjoy the meal. we took turns eating while the other held him, trying to feed him what ever food he would eat. when at one point our sweet waitress pointed out that he might fall.... I mentioned that I figured he probably would and she looked at me like I was the worst mother in the world. point of the story, I don't think we will be going out to dinner much longer. Kayden has gotten into this new faze of climbing everything. nothing is safe in our house anymore. we love him and I guess wouldn't change a thing.

hope all is well with all our friends and family. Take care
PS we find out what we are having this week so, stay tuned to another update... I know two in one Week... WOW!!

Family Pictures....

With the colors changing we needed to go out and take a drive. We headed up to provo Canyon, it was quite beautiful. Brought Robert with us to take some family pictures....

My special boys, look at how cute they are....
He doesn't look like a baby here does he... He is all grown up, (seconds after this was taken he burst into tears, he didn't like sitting in the leaves all by himself.)

Birthday wishes!!!

Well I had a birthday, and everyone made it so special. Mike and Kayden took me to breakfast, and then we watched the football game.

Robert and Amber were so sweet to have us over for dinner on Sunday, Amber made this delicious cake and decorated her apartment with streamers and balloons all of which were very much up to Kaydens liking.

A big thank you to all those who made my day such a special day. thank you!!!

PS. Kayden has now learned how to blow our candles... he thinks its a pretty neat trick.