Christmas!

We had a great time on Christmas at our house! Bailey woke up at 3am and wanted us to get up so that we could open presents, we held her off until 4am when she woke up her sister and they both wanted us to get up. They held off until 5 when we finally gave up and got up so they could see what they got. There are only a few pictures due to the fact that we were so tired! But they had a great time and let us go back to bed as soon as the presents were open. They got to go on a scavenger hunt at 8 that morning to find out what their final present of the morning was. The big surprise was that we are taking them to Disneyland in March. They were so excited and can hardly wait to go!

Here are some pictures of the big day and a couple from the next day when we went to Rexburg and opened presents with their cousins.

Mexico!!!

Charlie and I went to Mexico the first week in December. I haven't gotten around to posting any pictures, but I have been asked about them a lot. So here they are. We went to Cabo and stayed there for a week with some friends. We spent a lot of time in the sunshine and on the beach. Charlie and the guys got to go fishing and they caught 2 yellow fin tuna and a 107 lb marlin. We had a great, relaxing time and it was fun to get away. We went to some of the hotspots in Cabo and ate some really good authentic Mexican food. It was so good we want to go to the local taco bus for some more. Here are some pictures from the trip.

Our Hotel

Dinner at the Old Trailer Park in Cabo

Charlie and I at the Hotel California

On the Beach in Cabo

Dancing at El Squid Roe

Lands End

Christmas Dance

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Santa!

The girls got to see Santa at the mall on Saturday, I was a little unprepared so all I have is a picture that I took with my phone. But they were excited. Sierra didn't want to talk to him and we had to bribe her to even stand by Bailey for the picture, but at least we got the picture. They are both really excited for Christmas and get to have 2 weeks off of school, I am not sure which they are more excited about.

Thankful

We are thankful for many things as a family, I feel like we are truly blessed. Sad to say that it does take a holiday such as Thanksgiving to bring those thoughts to the front of our minds. I will start with Sierra, she wrote a note to the family of what she was thankful for and she said,"Thank you for buying clothes for me and making dinner for me and spending time with me." She is so sweet! Bailey is thankful for her family, her friends, and her home. Charlie is thankful for his family, and being able to go hunting. And I am thankful for both of our families. They love us and help us out so much! What would we do without them. I am thankful for our three new nephews and the true blessings that miracles that they are. I love my nieces and nephews so much, I just can't spend enough time with them--they grow up too quickly. We are grateful for our lovely home to keep us safe, and a wonderful neighborhood to feel safe in. We are grateful for good places to work, so that we have hope in this unstable economy. Most of all we are grateful for two beautiful, wonderful children (that we only want to give away about once a week). What would life be like without them to share it with.
In this holiday season we would like to wish everyone all the love, hope, and happiness in the world! We love you all!

Happy Birthday Sierra!!!!!!!

It is Sierra's Birthday today--she is 7 years old. I can't believe how big she is. I still remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. She has been so excited for this birthday, she has been counting down the days for two weeks. She got up early before dad left so that she could open a present. She was supposed to just open one, but she sweet talked dad into opening just one more. She and Bailey made a tower of presents so that she could see them all. She is going to have a bowling birthday party this afternoon and is very excited for all of her friends to go bowling with her. Here are some pictures of the big morning.

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!

The girls had a great night tonight. They looked cute in their costumes, and got a load of candy from the neighbors. We had fun walking around the neighborhood trick or treating. It was a really nice night and we didn't even have to wear coats to walk the neighborhood. We also had fun carving our pumpkins last night. The girls each drew their faces on the pumpkins and then daddy carved them to their specifications.

Daddy's Alien Pumpkin and Bailey's Cutie One

Mom's Happy Face Pumpkin and Sierra's With Sponge Bob Teeth!

Sierra's Triplets

Sierra is the proud mother of Triplet Girls (of course). Their names are Lily, Mylie, and Nicole (L, M, N, instead of A, B, C). She takes very good care of them. Every night before I can tuck her in she has to bathe them and feed all of them. Last night they all ate really well, so she got to be early. But she says it is a lot of work. She gets them ready for bed and tucks them in and then lays out their outfits for the next night. Thanks Aunt Brook for teaching us how to take care of triplets!!

Crazy Hair Day!

The girls both had crazy hair day this week at school. Sierra's class had a vote for who's hair was the craziest and she won!! We only got a picture on my phone of Bailey's hair--it bothered her so much that she took it out when she got home. So here are the pictures of their CRAZY hair!!!

Fisher Woman

Bailey went fishing with the boys yesterday. (Charlie, Jerry, Grandpa, and Curtis) They only caught one fish the whole time, and guess who caught it? That's right it was Bailey. She LOVES to go fishing and I think it is great that she caught the only fish of the day. Charlie said that she reeled it in all by herself and everything. What a great fisher woman!!! This picture was taken another day, but once again she was catching all the fish.

I am Me

I was tagged by Brook.
i am: a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend
i think:that we need to get the basement organized
i know: my kids love me
i dislike: lots of foods
i miss: my family
i fear:death
i feel: ready to chill for the weekend
i hear: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
i smell: fresh baked brownies (Bailey is quite the chef)
I love to eat: Mexican food.
i cry: not too often
i usually: stress too much
i search: the internet for all sorts of things
i wonder: how I can get the kids to watch something else
i regret: Not much
i care: about my family
i always: worry about Charlie and the girls
i am not: having any more kids
i remember: the song of the counties of Idaho clear back from fourth grade
i believe: in fate
i dance: with the girls
i sing: in the car, always
i don’t always: make it to places on time (I hate that!)
i argue: with my kids
i write: on my blog
i win: every fight with Charlie (he is wrong A LOT!)
i lose: my mind occasionally
i wish: I had a million dollars. (who wouldn't)
i listen: to music or TV all the time. I like noise
i don't understand: some people
i can usually be found: at work
i am scared: of the girls growing up too quickly
i need: to find some dinner
i am happy: at home with Charlie and the girls
I tag Brandi and Andrea

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Brook Tagged me, so here it is.
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Jennifer Corolla
2. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR'S NAME: ("The" + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) The Stamping Water Tour
3. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Cookies&Cream Chocolate Chip
4. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) E-Cel
5. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Red Dog
6. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Ricks St. Anthony (I don't have a middle name, so I used my Maiden name)
7. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Celel
8. SUPERHERO NAME: ("The" + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) The Yellow Pepsi
9. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) Rulon Grant
10. STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy) Ralph Sugar Baby
11. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) Hill Charles (mom doesn’t have a middle name)
12. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) Bond Boise
13. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) Spring Rose
14. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) Raspberry Shoey
15. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) Raisin Bran Maple

Face Painting

We went to a carnival at Sierra's School and the girls got their face's painted. I made them wash it off that night, so we took pictures before their bath's. They both got flowers, and were so cute! We got to eat hot dogs and make S'mores. It was really fun!!!!

Change

We decided to change over to Bloggger--it seems more user friendly than my other blog. Welcome to our new spot!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie

Charlie
What is his name? Charles Richard Cellan
Nicknames? Chuck, Charlie, Char

How long have you been married? 10 years
How long did you date? From when we first met to married it was 9 months
How old is he? 31

Who eats more sweets? ME!!!
Who said I love you first? He did.
Who is taller? He's 5' 5"
Who can sing better? We are both pretty bad, but he thinks he is good so I think that counts
Who is smarter? He would say him.
Who does the laundry? I do.
Who pays the bills? As of recently he does
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do, it's my side
Who mows the lawn? He does.
Who cooks dinner? Me.
Who drives? I drive when we are in my car, and he drives the truck
Who is more stubborn? That is about a tie. We are both pretty stubborn.
Who kissed who first? He kissed me, but I thought he never would.
Who asked who out first? He asked me.

Who proposed? He did. He took me out for dessert and the place where his sister worked, and she brought out a tray with the ring on it.
Who has more siblings? I do, I have 3, he only has one.
Who wears the pants? I let him think he does, but pretty much it is me :)
Charlie is great. He is a good dad and thinks of fun things to take the girls to do. LOVE YOU!

Mighty Hunters!!!!!!!!!

Well it was the second week of the archery hunting season and Charlie got his ELK!!!!! Yea for him!!! He got a six point and our brother-in-law Jerry got a 5 point. They did a great job this year. Yea for them!

Here are some picutres of the mighty hunters and their trophies.

First Day of School!!

Today was the first day of school for the girls. They were so excited! Sierra gets to go all day long--she thinks that is pretty cool. She said her favorite part of the day today was recess. (of course) Bailey is a big 5th grader, and she is excited for her teacher Mr. Pugmire. They have a classroom turtle that they get to play with and she has a few friends that are in her class. Her favorite part of the day was playing with the turtle, Snappy. They are getting so big, I just can't believe that I have a 1st grader and a 5th grader.

Lagoon!!!!

We went to Lagoon this weekend. The girls had so much fuN! Sierra went on 16 rides and Bailey we on 18 rides. But it was a blast!!!! Bailey's favorite ride was the Wicked, and Sierra's favorite was the Bat. Bailey went on all the big rides with Dad and Sierra and Mom (the wimp) went on all the other rides. Everyone had a blast. We spent the night and then got to go see Aunt Brook and Uncle Matt's triplet babies and Paige and Kayla. It was a fun filled weekend, and Bailey even got to climb the rock wall at Dick's Sporting Goods at the Gateway. She was so good--she climbed straight up to the top in no time.

Lost Tooth!!!

Sierra lost her tooth last week. She was really excited--we have been waiting a long time for this tooth to come out. The tooth fairy made a visit to out house and brought Sierra a dollar for her tooth! Now she is ready to loose another tooth so that she can get more money!

Here is a cute picture of her minus one tooth.

Swimming Lessons

The girls got to take swimming lessons last week, and they loved them! My niece, Cassie, was one of the teachers and that was fun!! Cassie's friends from the swim team were the teachers of the swimming classes that the girls were in, so that was even better! Bailey passed Level 5 and Sierra passed level 1. So we will advance one level for the next session that will start this next week.

Swimming!!!

My friend Cassie and I took our kids to the Aquatic Center to swim today. They had a blast. We stayed for 4 hours and they could have stayed for longer. I of course missed a spot on my leg and I have a red stripe down one side, but that seems to happen to me pretty much everytime. At least I apply it well to the girls, they come out upscathed. No red spots for them!!!!!!

Memorial Day and Dance Recital

We had Sierra's Dance recital on Thursday--she loved it. She loves dance and still gives a nightly dance recital. She got a cute bobble-head trophy that she thinks is pretty cool.After we had the recital we packed up and went to Island Park for Memorial Day weekend. We had lots of rain, but Charlie and Bailey got some good fishing in. Bailey caught quite a few. The girls had fun playing with Paige and Kayla and got to sleep in bunk beds!!!

Sierra Was Tagged by Paige

Things you should know about Sierra

1. Sierra Grace Cellan was born on November 25, 2001. She weighed exactly 7 lbs. She was welcomed home by her big sister Bailey. She is a girl who knows what she wants and lets you know exactly how it should be. She is a wonderful part of our family


2. Sierra is a Kindergartener at Sunrise Elementry. She loves school and is a great reader. She loves to go to school and is excited to be a First Grader next year when she will get to go to school all day and eat lunch at school!! The only thing she is sad about is no more Joyce's because she will get to go home after school with Bailey. She has loved going to Joyce's and has lots of friends there.

3. Sierra is a dancer. She loves to dance and gives us a preformance just about every night. This is her first year taking dance and I think it is something that will continue for a few years. She loves music and has some great dance moves to show off.

4. Sierra loves to play with her friends and asks every, single day if Darcee can come over (our little neighbor girl). They love to play babies, Barbies, and ride thier scooters in the driveway. Bailey tries to play with them, but usually gets run off. She also loves all of her cousins. Curtis will come over just to hang out with Sierra and her most favorite trip is the one to see Grandma Sue, Grandpa Tom, Aunt Brook, Uncle Matt, and escpecially Paigie and Kayla!!!!!

5. Some of Sierra's favorite things are her CD Player, Her gameboy, her sister Bailey, and any pasta or TREAT!!! She tries to be a good little sister, but at times tries to act like the big sister. She loves to spend time with the family and likes to go camping. She wants to be a mom when she gets big and would like to have lots and lots of babies (she doesn't know how much work real ones are!) We love her and Bailey so much, I don't know what we would do without them.

Bears

The girls wanted me to make them bears out of soft fabric, so Grandma Sue found us a pattern and we got the material to make them. The girls love them, Bailey's is a bear named Dot and Sierra's is a Kitty named Princess (of course). The only thing I learned about this project is to never, ever try to make something out of fake fur again. Not only does it make a huge mess, it is really hard to sew (if you look closely Princess has a crooked head!)