Derrick Family 2013

January
James was called to Stake Young Men's Presidency.  James and I were asked to teach Country Swing dancing at Stake Dance.  Abby started basketball. Kate continued art lessons at Lamplight gallery for her second year with Rachel. Kate's artwork won a ribbon in Reflections at regional reflections.

February

Lucy turned 2 and we had a Happy "Bee" Day party. We went to the Zoo & PF Chang's

and home to celebrate our little bee. James turned 35 and had a mustache party.  Lori had the worst pedicure of her life. James and I went to Florida to Key Biscayne, where Lori was brave enough to hold a baby alligator.  We also visited The Everglades. We had fun biking around the island to the lighthouse.

March

Abby completed her second year of Federation on the piano.

Kate started taking piano lessons. The Easter Bunny brought Lagoon Season passes for

the second year in a row and dance warm ups.

April

U of U Dance Competition at Bountiful High.

May

Abby turned 10 and got her ears pierced on her 10th Birthday. She had her Birthday party at the Orange Leaf Party Room. She also had the 4th Grade Mountain Man Rendevous on her Birthday.

Ella gradutated from Mrs. Wing's Preschool and had Kindergarten Roundup.

June 

We traveled to 6 States along the East Coast as a family. We visited Washington DC, where Ella got her Just like Me American Girl Doll,  New Jersey, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia & Hershey), Delaware,and New York. We enjoyed visiting The Sacred Grove, Palmyra & Niagara Falls.

July

Lucy started dance at Legacy Dance.  All 4 girls were in the Farmington Parade. We went to Zermatt Resort in Midway for the week of the 4th of July. Lori turned 35 and we celebrated with a bike ride and a day at Lagoona Beach with our family. Abby took tennis. Kate and Ella took swimming at The Butter's pool. Abby, Kate & Ella took art from Miss Liz.

August

Kate turned 8 years old.  She had her Birthday at The Lion House.

We went to Bear Lake with the whole Derrick Family. Grammy and Papa J,

7 Derrick Kids and Spouses and 22 grand kids.  We stayed at Beaver Creek Lodge, went hiking,

boating, and played lots of games.  Abby had her first tennis match at Liberty Park.

Abby, Kate & Ella took swimming from Meg and  Cultures Camp.

September

James completed 206 Lotoja bike race from Logan to Jackson Hole.  Abby, Morgan and I supported James, Mike & Dan. Ella celebrated her 6th Birthday with a surprise party at Build A Bear and a Teddy Bear Cake. Kate was baptized and confirmed at member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on September 28.  We had a big party at our house afterwards to celebrate. Our family stayed at The Montage at Deer Valley, and enjoyed swimming, smore's

and spending time at such a beautiful resort.

October

We spent UEA in Park City at All Seasons Resort.  Kate went on her first long bike ride with Abby and Dad.  We enjoyed the warm pool, shopping at the Outlets, and being together. We had a great Halloween with Abby was a tootsie roll, Kate was a Spanish Dancer, Ella was a cheerleader, and Lucy was a 50's girl.  The girls had 4 assemblies they danced at and they danced at Corn Belly's at Thanksgiving Point.  The girls had a duet piano recital.  This was Kate's first piano recital. Kate had her second Art Review at Lamplight Art Gallery.

November

James was called as a High Councilor, and ordained a High Priest. We went a mini trip to The North Pole.  We stayed overnight at The Homestead in Midway, and rode the Heber Valley Railroad ~The Polar Express.

December

The girls danced at The Festival of Trees.  Abby's school class decorated a tree for the Festival of Trees.  Abby and Kate were in The Oak Hills School Christmas Choir.  James and I celebrated out 14th Wedding Anniversary at City Creek. We hosted a New Year's Eve party with the Derrick Family.

New Year's Eve Party

 We were excited to host a New Year's Eve party

with the Derrick extended family this year.

~ 21 kids and 11 adults makes for a fun night ~

 We had a "Let It Glow" theme.  We had black lights, disco balls,

and glow in the dark hair, nails, etc.  The girls were so excited
to help make all of the plans.

 We made our version of Cafe Rio Salads, snow cones,

cotton candy, and lots of treats.

James was the man keeping all of the kids happy.

 We had a drawing and Matt was the winner.

We gave him a disco ball to remember our fun night.

 Cute Cousins.

 The kids have been working for a few days on a production

of "Frozen."  It was awesome!  It was fun to see

them dancing, singing, and acting skills.   

 The kids watched Smurfs 2

and we played Telestrations over and over.
It is our new favorite game.

Thanks Brian and Amanda for the great present.

I love this picture that Kathyrn drew of her parents. :-)

 We rang in the new year, loud and strong at 12:00 am.

 Matt, Allie, Ethan, Jack, Adelyn, Emme, Chloe & Hadley
slept over night....

which made New Year's Day fun too.

 Thanks everyone for coming!

Happy 2014!

14 Years

 Happy Anniversary to us.

~14 Wonderful years ~

 This year we celebrated at City Creek. We stayed
overnight at the Marriott at City Creek.

This was the fun view from our room. 
We had dinner, and then went shopping.

We watched Les Miserable and enjoyed

being so close to the temple where we were sealed together. 

 The next night we celebrated with the kids.

James planned a fondue night. We had steak, and chicken

nuggets with the kids.  Then we watched Phantom of The Opera

and had chocolate fondue.
We dipped strawberries, cake, cinnamon bears,

and lots of yummy treats.

Marrying James was the best decision of my life!

I am so grateful to be married to my best friend!

Christmas Day

We woke up to lots of presents around the tree. 

Christmas Morning

Digging through the presents....

I love these adorable smiles.

So excited.

 The girls were so excited to get sparkle makeup.

They also LOVED getting perfume. Girly girls!

 Abby really wanted a basketball hoop for the

back of her bathroom door.  She was thrilled.

Ella really wanted this Doc McStuffins medical kit.
She was so happy that Santa listened.

 This was my favorite Christmas ever because of

how thoughtful the girls were.  

They were just as excited about giving

their gifts to others.  

 Abby gave me this mug so
I won't have to use her Tinkerbelle

mug.  It is the same size,
which is what I love about it. It also

has a sweet poem.
She put a lot of thought into this gift and I love it!

I was excited to surprise the girls by 

shrinking and framing some of their

artwork.  I love how they turned out!

Abby sewed this cute tooth fairy pillow for Kate. 

So cute and so thoughtful.

Lucy's favorite present was this
Minnie Mouse remote control car.

She loves anything pink,
Minnie mouse or sleeping beauty.

Abby gave Lucy this sparkle color wonder kit.
Lucy stopped opening presents and just wanted to color.

Daddy with his girls.

James was really excited to get these Smith Pivlock sunglasses

for cycling. He also got a drill, which he has needed for a while.

I was most excited to give him this picture of him cycling

on a huge canvas.  It will be fun to hang in our workout room.

I was spoiled this year.

 The girls gave me everything glow in the dark...lipstick,

hair, nail polish and even black lights. They are so

creative.  I feel a big New Year's party coming on.

James gave me jewelry and clothes. He knows me well!

 Our big present to our girls this year is a vacation 

to Disneyland. We wrapped up these letters.

At first they thought they were just their initials.

It was so fun to let them unscramble them,
 and put their letters together.

We leave in 33 days.

 WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!
Disneyland here we come!

  We enjoyed Christmas brunch with The Smedley Family.

We enjoyed Christmas evening with The Derrick extended family.

Ella was so excited to get Ana and Elsa dolls.

Merry Christmas!!