The Grant Girls, Geoff and Gavin!

Catching up

2010-03-27T11:49:00.003-06:00

Wow it's been so long since I posted anything??!! I have just used facebook because it is just usually 1 line and seems easier.. But due to peer pressure I will start blogging again :)

Kenzie's first dance :)

2009-02-21T22:39:00.001-07:00

Kenzie and Wil - Valentines 2009
It was a matching shirt dance so the group all had different "super heros" shirts. Kenzie picked the Ghost Busters... Pretty funny! I just LOVE her sense of humor!

Maddies team wins cheer title

2009-02-21T22:31:00.006-07:00

Maddie's team BLITZ won the Championship!
They did so well and had a ton of fun!

Cristmas Eve 08

2009-02-21T22:12:00.007-07:00

Every Christmas Eve we read from the bible the story of Jesus's birth. The kids act it out and then we sing songs. It was so fun this year!!
Hadley was the Angel
Hannah was Mary, River was Joseph
Gav was a shepherd
River hammin it up

Fun Ski Day With Tennis Friends!!

2009-02-12T18:40:00.005-07:00

We had such a fun day of skiing with our tennis girls! We had 9 come up but some left before the picture taking started. I had a blast and am SO lucky to have them as friends! Love ya girls!
Poor Vicki, she looks terrified, but she did awesome!! Sher, Leslie, Vicki

Me and Thalene
Missing is Cris, Karina, Kathy, and Jen
Thanks for letting me ski with all you EXPERT skiers!

25 Random things about me

2009-02-04T13:01:00.001-07:00

Ok, here goes....

1. I met the King of Monte Carlo (Monaco) He was Prince Albert then
2. My oldest Kenzie will be 17 in April, the same age as when I had her! YIKES!!!!!
3. I play tennis 4-5 times a week.. I would play more if I could.
4. I have an obsessive personality.. If I start something I usually get obsessed with it, til I get tired of it then I move on to a new obsession, tetris, digital yahtzee, reading, online shopping, decorating, taking pictures, facebook, blogging just to name a few
5. I wrecked my parents car on the way home from getting my drivers license
6. I feel guilty cuz I didnt want to be pregnant with Gavin,, but now he is the Light of my life
7. I LOVE Diet coke. I need a fountain drink at ALL times, if not then I need a 12 pack in the fridge or I get anxiety. Seriously anxiety!! I know.. Weird
8. My favorite job was working in the ER. I loved it. I will finish nursing school when Gav is older
9. Maddie is a Clone of me. In looks and personality. It worries me, I dont want her to make the same mistakes I made.
10. I am a party planner... I love to plan parties, trips, dinners, all sorts of "fun" events. I like to be in charge of it. Kind of a control freak I guess but in a good way.. I think???
11. I wanted to be an archaeologist, I love history and learning and seeing old architecture. I would love to dig up treasures
12. I started going gray at 17, and would be completely gray by now if I didnt color my hair every 6 weeks.
13. I hate doing my hair.. I ususally dont do it unless I'm going out or to church or something.
14. Laundy is my arch nemesis.. I hate it, and with 5 kids its never ending! I need a maid..
15. Ok I have a maid to clean cuz that is another of the things I hate doing.. I feel guilty, but not enough to do it myself.. And its only a couple times a month. (thats me justifying)
16. I met Geoff online on a LDS website. YES I finally Admited it! lol
17. I love to decorate my house. I usually do one room at a time but then move to another room before the final touchs are finished.
18. I love to go out. Dinner, movies, plays, sporting events, I enjoy dressing up and going out without kids.
19. My kids think I'm a party mom. I was always planning fun things to do with them. Taking them to movies, nicklecade, tree house, childrens museume, swimming, to name a few. They are actually spoiled cuz they always ask, so what are we doing today. Like everyday is a party! Its gotten harder since Ive had the baby so we havent done as much. Plus they were starting to expect it instead of appreciating it. I think I do it to stay busy..
20. I'm a BIG CLUTZ, I trip, fall, stuble, bump into everything! I have bruises and cuts and burns all over my body. I once skied under a car on my way to the parking lot!
21. I love traveling. In the next few years I want to travel to Portugal (where Geoff served his mission) Italy, France, Spain... just to name a few. I especially loved traveling to Italy and would move there in a second.
22. I have a few Good friends, but would love to get closer to more friends
23. I enjoy cooking, especially for people that appreciate it... there is always one of my kids who "hate" what I make that night
24. I'm alergic to all animals that shed hair
25. I love getting massages... Its my Favorite thing!!!

Decorating the Christmas Tree

2008-11-30T20:40:00.005-07:00

Hannah gets so excited every year to put up the tree

The kids masterpiece!

Kenzie acting like she's helping!

Hannah and Hadley Decorating

Maddie posing with Gav

Gavin eating the angels wings

Maddie and Hannah's Performances

2008-11-20T21:59:00.006-07:00

Maddie in the air doing her back tuck!

Hannah in her Jazz costume

Maddie in her Cheer

costume.

Hannah dancing doing her competition Jazz routine

Gavin and Kenzie

2008-11-20T21:49:00.002-07:00

Gavin loves his feet! He sucks on them whenever he can. They are his favorite toy! He is learning how to sit up. He will sit for a few seconds now. I cant decide if I want him to yet, since he's my last baby it makes me sad cuz he's growing so fast. :(

Kenzie is such a Great sister. Whenever she gets home from school she runs to gav and picks him up and loves him. He lights up when he see's her. They are like 2 pea's in a pod. She loves to dress him like a "cool Dude" She will make such a wonderful mom someday. (hopefully not to soon though!) Watching them together makes me so proud.

Day at the cabin with the horses

2008-11-16T19:17:00.005-07:00

We spent the afternoon at the cabin. The girls have always wanted to learn to ride the horses so Geoff decided he would get the horses out and start teaching them how to brush and lead them. They were of course terrified at first but as the horse got to know them they felt more comfortable. It was such a fun afternoon. Hopefully we will have many more times getting to know the horses and learning to care for them. I am very allergic so I had to stay away but it was fun watching them.

If your wondering where the older girls are, they stayed home being typical teenagers "sleeping". They grow up way to fast :(

Slide show Oct 2008

2008-11-13T23:24:00.000-07:00

Tennis anyone??????

2008-11-05T00:41:00.005-07:00

My Fabulous Tennis Friends! This is all of us at a tennis camp in St George. We had so much fun, and hope to do it again soon. Thanks for the good time girls!

As most of you know I am obsessed with tennis. I come by it naturally cuz so is my mom! We pay as much and as often we can. We played in a mother daughter tournament on sat in the finals and lost to the club Pro and her mother (who is also a 4.0 player) But I was thrilled cuz we got 2 games off them and had many deciding points. I still am trying to get geoff to have the same passion for tennis as I do. But he is pretty bitter that I can beat him at a sport. I won my match today, and I have one tomorrow in Bountiful. (Does It sound like I'm obsessed? Gavin loves to watch me play, well he doesnt have much of a choice at this point, but I'm already booking my Wimbledon tickets in 18 years to watch him! lol

Family Pictures

2008-11-04T01:08:00.004-07:00

Ok, I don't know why we do this to ourselves, It was such a joke getting 4 daughters, Gav, me and Geoff all ready, somewhat matching, and looking presentable for our family picture. Well I think they turned out. Although I had a few melt downs along the way. But wow bribery works wonders!

Happy Halloween!!!

2008-10-31T21:46:00.006-06:00

Maddie as Princess Jasmine, and her 2 bff's

Hannah, Hadley, Gavin, We had so much fun! Hannah ran all over trick or treating. Hadley had so much fun handing out candy that she started giving her's away when we ran out!

Gavin and Daddy Playing

Gavin is the cutest Monkey Ever!!

Hadley the Cheerleader carrying Gav around. I think Gav is used to it. Poor kid lol

San Francisco Slideshow

2008-10-26T00:53:00.001-06:00

http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq7/ggrant11/?albumview=slideshow

San Francisco

2008-10-24T21:49:00.003-06:00

Just returning from our trip to San Francisco. The weather was beautiful the local alll told us it was extremely warm for the Bay area, 85 degrees for most of the week.

We finally found something bigger then Geoff!

Kido's

2008-10-17T23:39:00.005-06:00

Hadley- Cassie took these,
and I love them, Thanks Cass

Hannah

Gavin (one of the only times hes
ever cried! lol
(Me and Gavin)

My Wonderful Husband:
So I just had to let everyone know that Geoff has a romantic side! For our anniversary he surprised me with a candlelight dinner at our parents cabin. He had roses, and music, and the fire going and even had a menu printed out of all my favorite things to eat, which he prepared. Filet mingion, artichockes, carrot cake, just to mention a few... He had even arrange a sitter for the kids overnight!!! Ya whoo!!! I want him to know how much I appreciated his thoughtfulness. (and thanks mom and dad for letting us use the cabin) Even after 9 years he still surprises me.:)

I'm finally gonna blog again!

2008-10-14T12:14:00.005-06:00

Ok, Ive had enough of the teasing, im going to update my blog. I am just enjoying Gavin and running around like a crazy lady. The girls are loving school and are in dance and gym, except for Kenzie who just finished up her tennis season for Morgan high. She finished on a high note with 3 wins in region! One another note, Geoff and my's anniversary is tomorrow October 15th. We have been married 9 LONG fabulous years. We are going on a trip to San Francisco next week to celebrate and for Geoff's birthday. Hopefully I'll have new pictures up soon,
There, I hope your happy ALISON!

Happy Birthday Bass!!!

2008-06-20T14:11:00.002-06:00

We Love you! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Maddie won first place and is Floor State Champion!

2008-06-14T12:19:00.003-06:00

We are so proud of her! She competed in the State Gymnastics Meet yesterday and took 1st on floor exercise. She won a medal and a pin for being State Champion for ages 12 and up. Congrats Maddie!

The Grant Kido's

2008-06-11T21:41:00.002-06:00

Its so weird not saying Grant Girls. Poor Gavin has 5 mothers!

Hadley and Ava's fun sleepover!

2008-06-09T22:18:00.002-06:00

Hannah had fun taking these pictures, Hadley and Ava have so much fun together, even tho they seem to make a ton of messes!

Who does Gav look like???

2008-06-09T22:14:00.002-06:00

So we cant figure out who he looks like yet? Tell me what you think! Oh ya, and dont say a little old man, I'm sure he'll grow out of that! :)

New pictures of Gav

2008-06-05T20:01:00.002-06:00

Gavin Joseph Grant

2008-06-03T23:02:00.001-06:00

Hannah's Baptism

2008-06-03T22:47:00.000-06:00

Hannah was baptised by her dad
Geoff Grant on April 26th 2008
We are so proud of the choice she has
made

Gavin is SO cute

2008-06-02T16:20:00.000-06:00

Dad holds Gav for the first time, look at his tiny hands

2008-06-02T16:15:00.001-06:00

Gavins rough start

2007-07-20T15:21:00.000-06:00

He spent 24 hrs under the lights for Jaundice.
The girls loved his cool glasses!

Gavin was born May 21st, 2008 at 11:47 p.m
Soon after he was taken to the
NICU where he spent 5 days. It was very
Hard for us, since they wouldnt let us hold him except
at feeding times. We couldnt stand to be
away from him so we got a hotel by the hospital
and went there every 3 hrs to feed him.
His breathing improved and we were able to take him
home 5 days later.

Party Games

2007-07-20T15:06:00.000-06:00

The Pony had NO chance!

2007-07-20T15:00:00.000-06:00

Ava turns 3!!!

2007-07-16T23:58:00.000-06:00

Thursday is Ava's Birthday!! She has to wear 3 sets of floaties before she will set foot in the kiddie pool. She is so cute we all love her so much. One day she will give me the time of day, even when I dont have candy to give her, well I wont hold my breath. :(

Sunday Dinner

2007-07-15T22:30:00.001-06:00

Thanks to all who came to dinner. It was so fun. Even though I kicked your can at UNO! Btw, Why do I always end up cooking????

Geoff is such a great Dad!

2007-07-14T14:45:00.000-06:00

I couldn't ask for a better father and husband. I am so lucky to have found Geoff. I honestly believe he is one of a kind!

Hadley's Perma Face

2007-07-13T22:50:00.000-06:00

We have a Blog

2007-07-13T22:37:00.000-06:00

I have a hard time keeping up with everyone so I thought I'd create a blog, thanks Carly for the idea, and let everyone know whats up with our crazy family. I would love your comments or suggestions. Thanks Fam,
Love you all!

Hannah jumps off the diving board for the first time!

2007-07-13T20:26:00.001-06:00

Hannah has become a great swimmer. She's learning how to dive. I think she was a fish!

Kenzie is a Soccer Star!

2007-07-13T20:19:00.000-06:00

Kenzie LOVES soccer, this is her doing a side tackle. Its blurry cuz she's so FAST, she's the one in the Maroon playing for Morgan!

Maddies Gymnastics

2007-07-13T20:00:00.000-06:00

Maddie Loves Gymnastics! She made the competition team this year! Her favorite event is the uneven bars. I dont know how she does it.... I just hold my breath and hope she doesnt fall!

The new Theater

2007-07-13T19:56:00.000-06:00

We went to the new Theater in Ogden and I am so excited that we have a theater a little closer to us. It was a fun day. We took this picture on the steps in front.