Four Jingle Bells

We had the first Bell family talent show.  Ella was the host.  She did amazing.  Everyone had to participate and they weren't too excited about it at first and then they all wanted to do it every time. I hope it continues! Brooke and William loved being by Blue all the time.  It was so sweet to watch them.  Spencer and Jordan sang a song from Les Mis, including a sword fight.  It was great entertainment. Blake and Gracie did the airplane. Monica said the pledge of allegiance. Izzy did a ballerina dance. Nanah had a game about Disney characters and prizes. Scott and Mindy performed their selling routine. Addie said a scripture she memorized. Let your light so shine. Spencer explained how a flashlight works. Marley did a dance but I can't find her picture! Jon's trick was to throw candy on the ground and the kids grabbed it. Grandpa did his ballerina dance. Brooke put a puzzle together. She is a puzzle m...

We made the every other year journey out West.  It's nice to know what to expect every time we go because we have gotten used to the trip. It sure doesn't make it any shorter though!! These are a bit out of order. I am pretty behind, like five months, so bear with me.  We went to Rigby Lake as part of the Bell family reunion.  We were sure missing Ryan and the fun we had with the relaxation station last time.  So, we rented some paddleboards and everyone tried and loved it. Brooke and Nelson are good friends and decided to get "married".  The kids put a wedding on for them. They made them a wedding cake.  They were late because everyone was getting dressed up. It was really cute. I would be totally ok if they got married in 20 years.  Nelson even asked Blake for his permission. The wedding party.  Spencer recognized that he has the choice of five wonderful Tidwell girls.  It was such a fun night.  They went for a walk a...

We were driving around one night trying to find this house we love because we want to steal its color to paint our house.  And we decided last minute to go to a park.  Blake can't get to the park with us very often. It was so magical. We were the only ones there and the weather was perfect!  Being spontaneous is just so fun sometimes! Hailey had my phone and got this picture of Blake and I. I love it so much.  He is the best.