Keck Family: December 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas this year. I am especially thankful for the wonderful friends and family that I have been blessed with. We count down the days until Christmas is finally here and then in a blink of an eye, it is over.

For Chrismas Eve this year were at the Olson's for a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner that mom carefully prepared. It was PERFECT! She is the best and I love her dearly. They were especially excited because the entire family was going to be together this year. It was a house full but we would not want it any other way.

Santa definitely made it to the Keck's house. On Christmas morning we had to wake the kids up at 7:00! What is up with that? Every other day they are up between 6-7! Still can't figure them out and they were even to bed at 8:30!!! I think everybody was pleased with the presents that Santa left each one of us. Everybody was excited and happy!

Later that morning we traveled back down to Moroni to stay a few days. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for everything! We had a fun time, especially when we went sledding and the movie was a great hit. If you haven't seen Bedtime Stories I recommend that you see it. It is a great movie for both kids and adults. We had a good time eating, relaxing, playing games and enjoying everybody's company. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for everything that I have been blessed with. I am grateful for good parents, a good husband and children and good health. I know I owe everything I have to my Savior. I hope everyone has a wonderful time bringing in the New Year and has many new resolutions and goals to work towards!

Here Comes SANTA CLAUS!

When Rilyne was asked by Santa if she wanted a new dolly for Christmas, she said I already have a dolly. Santa then said do you want some new clothes. Rilyne replied, I already have clothes. Santa started to laugh and asked her if she wanted some new make-up. Rilyne again replied by saying, I already have make-up. Santa laughed and said what do you want then? Rilyne knew exactly what she wanted and said a new kitchen with a phone and a new stroller.

Kelton told Santa he wanted a new scooter, a camo boat and a big brown barn. These are the same three things that he has said over and over again, never changing his mind.

On the other hand, every time Easton is asked what he wants for Christmas, it is three different things every time. Today it was a cell phone, I-Pod and a Play Station. Santa told him to keep on dreaming!

GLADIATOR World Championship

This year we had the opportunity to travel to Nampa, Idaho to the Gladiator World Championships. Easton was in a tough bracket and lost his first round. He fought hard all the way through the loosers bracket to come back and take 6th. First through third received a trophy and fourth through sixth received a medal. Easton was very hard on himself as he had his goal set to bring home a trophy. We are very proud of him whether he is a winner or a looser. We love you Easton!

Getting ready to take him down.

Looks like he has him in one tough position!

Rilyne cheering on her brothers wearing their head gear.

GLADIATOR World Championship

Kelton may look small (exactly 36 lbs.), but he is one tough cookie. He loves to wrestle and is becoming more and more aggressive at it. This year we traveled to Idaho to the Gladiator World Championships where Kelton ended up placing in the top three and received a trophy for second place. He couldn't stop smiling the rest of the day. Congratulations Kelton!!

This thing is heavy!

Kelton putting on the "bob wire" move!

Ready.....set.....wrestle!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Tis' the Season to try & get a family picture!

We waited too long to get our family picture taken and ended up having to freeze to death with no coats on. It was sooo cold. Poor Kelton was just a shivering and shaking. We wanted it in front of this cool Christmas train in town, but the sun was not cooperating and you can only see part of the train, but enough that hopefully you get the idea.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Tis the Season

It was our family tradition every year to get a tree tag and go up Ephraim canyon and cut down our Christmas tree. But this year there was a change in plans. My dad announced that he thought it was time they purchased a fake Christmas tree. Dwayne has been anxiously awaiting to here my dad say that he was retiring from the tree cutting down business. I guess Dwayne's Christmas wish came true this year. So no more "real" Christmas tree for the Keck's. I was sad at first, but as we started to shape and decorate the new tree, I am liking it more and more each day. I miss the smell of pine, but do not miss the watering and mess of the dry needles that the real one used to make. Merry Christmas!

This is Easton all ready to become the newest

member of the church. He woke up really excited

on the morning he was to be baptized. He had

such a special sprit about him and I could tell he

was truly happy. He was lucky to have a lot of family

members and friends support him on this day. We

are truly blessed to have wonderful family and friends.

We love you all and thanks for sharing this special day with Easton!

This is Easton getting ready to be baptized and become the newest member of the church. He was very excited when he woke up. He had a special spirit about him the whole day. Dwayne and Easton had a little secret they kept from me. Dwayne told Easton that he would shave off his beard. When I saw Dwayne without his beard I was shocked. I had only seen him once or maybe twice the ten years I have been married to him. Easton had never seen him without his beard. Easton would just giggle every time he looked at his dad. I prefer Dwayne with his beard, but I still love him just the same, even though he does look a little goofy!