I'm dreamin' of a Bainny Christmas......

This year we were all so fortunate to spend the Christmas holidays all together in Las Vegas. Sam's brothers Randy & Mike brought their kids out from Florida and Kevin & his family came down from Salt Lake City. Sam's parents had been here since Jacobs baptism in early December. We got to do a lot of fun things (pictured below) and ATE a LOT of food.....
It was a great holiday for us all. The kids got along really well and had a ton of fun playing together. We had numerous "shows" performed by the kids as well as a dance party/talent show (thanks to tiffany)! The polar bear swim was a tradition in the bainbridge family for years in Florida, only problem is that its much colder here and our pool was 36 degrees.....eeekk! I thought that I had heated the jacuzzi for when everyone got out of the pool but when they jumped into it (even thought the remote said it was 98degrees)it was freezing too.......ooooppps!
Everyone is gone home today in time to ring in 2010. I hope this coming year is as good as 2009 was for everyone. We are truly blessed - especially to be able to spend 2 weeks together as a family.

Bellagio Casino

Bainbridge Boys

Bainbridge Girls

Sam, Me, Baili, Jacob, Ryan & Kami

Water Show @ The Bellagio

Mikayla, Baili & Kami @ Hoover Dam

l-r : Baili, Ryan, Alex, Mikayla, Kami

Jacob, Ethan & Julia

Cousins

Silly Cousins....

I SEE YOU JOE........

Playing in the snow @ Mt. Charleston

Alex & Ryan

MERRY CHRISTMAS MORNING.......

Jacob & Julia

Ryan Stacking his presents...

"Look what I got......"

Polar Bear Swim Christmas Day....

Yep in our pool 36 degrees

Sam lays out the rules to be victorious!!!

AAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Freeeeezzzing.....Sam gets pushed in...lol

Jacob was brave & did the polar bear swim

Julia & Baili @ Julias bday party!

Alvin & The Chipmunks 2

I belong ......

to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!!
Jacob got baptized on Dec 5th, 2009. He was so very excited for this day and very prepared. Sam baptized him.

My Baby is 10

Baili rockin' the red carpet at the mall for

pictures and lunch!

As well as some shots we took for Baili's birthday

invite to Dinseys "Princess & The Frog"

Kami got upset that Baili was getting all the attention

and ended up having her own little photo shoot

also. Check out the frog on her head......

that was her idea..."where'de go?"

B eautiful

A mazing

I ntelligent

L ovable

I ndividual

This is all I got

from Thanksgiving Day.....I was too busy running around like a headless turkey...haha get it? "Headless turkey"....ok whatever......to take many pictures. Baili is turning out to be a magnificent helper to me. She always has been but as she gets older (and so creative) she loves to help me out, which I greatly appreciate. Thanksgiving was really nice. It was low key, we just had 14 people here. Dinner was fab! The weekend was relaxed and we got out Christmas tree and decorations up this weekend. Bring on Christmas.......

Jacobs a Cub Scout

I have never seen anyone as enthusiastic about anything in my life. Sister Hancock came over a few nights before Jacobs birthday and explained the cub scout program to us. She left a book with us which Jacob began reading that night. He passed off his bobcat requirements within like 2 days and was dying to attend a Den meeting. He loves his AKEELYA (den leaders) and although all his friends are in the den (5-6 boys), we've heard that he is the most attentive and respectful of them all. We had our first "Pack Party" a few weeks ago and it was fun for the whole family. We went on a "SAFARI" and hunted for animals in a dark park in our neighborhood. I nearly had a heart attack and may have pee'd myself when a HUGE GORILLA jumped out of a bush as a joke - eh ya - not funny.......... We're so proud of Jacob and his excitement to learn to be a better patriot and help those around him.

Jacob pin-ing a mom award on me!

What a frightful sight!

NOTE Baili's fake mole on her nose....heehee
My zumba class dresses up every year!
I went as a latin dancer and did the
entire class in my ballroom shoes...eh ya!

Scary Track or Treat for church
Goulish bunch....heading to track or treat
Silly kids......

Baili as a kitty witch

Trick or Treating in the community

I made Sam wear the cape and threw

on this ballerina number...
Ryan and his pal Christopher!
Cute Picture huh?
They blend in like yard decor
Neighborhood friends.........scary - BOO!

October Catch Up

Ryans 6th Birthday Party
We took it to the pumpkin patch & had a blast

Dunno why they all look so miserable??

Spongebob cake for Ryan & Jacobs Party

Jacob & Ryan celebrate birthdays with family

Opening presents.....

Sweeny Todd & his Sweety Wife...lol

Lucas is a true WACKO!!!

Niamhs 1st Birthday Costume Party

All the kids in costume at Niamhs party

Ryans citizen award for Positive Attitude

Jacobs citizen award for Good Character

Baili's citizenship award for Creativity

Jacobs Cake
Jacob was dying to shove his face in his cake!

Bakugan alert!!!

My Young Women had their night of excellence.

It was a lot of work but I was so proud of them

and how everything came together.

It's been an experience working with the girls

but a good one. It's stressful at times but I have

awesome counsellors and the girls always

seem to shine!