Catching up

Happy Valentines and lots of other fun times

Cutie Patootie and her heart braid hair

Payton earning his Arrow of Light and advancing into Scouts

Little sisters having fun at the cabin

We're not in Kansas anymore Happy Halloween!

Poor little Payton "Wyatt Earp" was a little under the weather, but it did not stop him from trick or treatin...

Little Abs as the Tiger, Payton (Wyatt Earp) and Lindsey as Dorothy

Trunk or Treatin with the cousins

Looking back a few years racing snowmobiles

Last year driving Semis
This summer driving John Deere Tractors
Happy Birthday 11 Year Old BOY!

Birthday treats- Spudnuts- "Idaho Sundaes" Glazed donuts, ice cream, toppings and cherries on top, washing it all down w/ hot chocolate!!!

The AWESOME John Deere Cake, made by my niece, look at the tiny, tiny potatoes, they looked so real!!!

Crazy boys at the party, they get the whole Pose thing

Abbie, having her moment, and excited to get her big day started.
Breakfast in bed a fun tradition for our kids-

Abbie loving the "pink" one

Miniature Hamsters for her guests

The 20 pound Hamster Cake- this one took about 14 minutes. No cake pan here, just pure creativity, Hamsters????Yes momma, hamsters.

Ready or not, here comes the royal party

Sweet Six Lindsey Love

Lindsey Love, loving the dress, the girls, the pretties

This is the 10 minute version of Princess Carriage. When the kids are arriving in 10 minutes, this is all she wrote sisters! They loved it, it tasted great, and at least you could tell what it was, so anyone needing a carriage cake pan, yep we have you covered.



And Last but not least...our special kitty....

Don't you love the adornment done by our precious 4 year old. You can tell Beavis is thrilled with her makeover.

This is our cat "Beavis." She has become a legend amongst many. Anytime someone comes to our home and sees her waddle by, they get out their camera phones to take pictures. She is a sweet cat, unless you pick her up wrong, then she'll bite you, and is 15 years old. She is very obedient, and is a wonderful loving companion. About the name Beavis, she purred as a kitten just like Beavis's laugh on the MTV cartoon- Nope, Butthead is not my other cats name. It's Betsy-known as the skinny one.

Merry Christmas

Hope you all enjoy this Christmas Season

Love, The Holtom Family

Fun Pics

My cute little team

Here's a photo of my cute little soccer team. They are so fun. GO KILLER BEES!!!

Love this

A friend posted a great quote on being happy, I found this right after reading her blog. Thanks for the lift!!

Love this...

A Successful Mode of Living

"As with all commandments, gratitude is a description of a successful mode of living. The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us. President J. Reuben Clark, formerly a First Counselor in the First Presidency, said: 'Hold fast to the blessings which God has provided for you. Yours is not the task to gain them, they are here; yours is the part of cherishing them' (Church News, 14 June 1969, 2)" (James E. Faust, "Gratitude As a Saving Principle," Ensign, Dec 1996, 2).

Ready or not, here I come!

Rocker Girlie
Such a big girl now, stop growing!!!!

Do you think this little chic is ready for school or what???

This is what little one got herself dressed in: Hair extensions, headband, wings, purse w/ brush, and foo foo high heels.

Side profile, so you can see the awesome tiara toddler hairdo

Auntie Christine, eat your heart out!!!

Here's my room, ok mom, it's ok to go now.

Say Cheese

My sweetheart kindergartner!!! Boy was she ready!

Cutie patootie!

He was really trying to smile, a little nervous for the first new day at a new school, so was his mom, BIG TIME. It's all good though, we made it through the week, love it!

One more thing...

I know, I know, I can't possibly blog 2 things in a day, well too bad, I just had to share a few more tidbits...

Abbie's thoughts on life: (At El Vaquero Restaurant) Waitress: Is there anything else? Abbie"You know, I just love salsa, it sure adds SPICE to my life!"

Lindsey's thoughts: "Oh Mom, would you like to try my new love technique? It's the best huggie/snuggle in the world."

Payton's thoughts: "Being on the train ride through Idaho Falls really brought a lot of joy into my life. This has been my best day ever!"

Marshall's thoughts: (Last night at his ice-breaker 20 year reunion social) "I don't know anyone here! Did we come to the right place???"

My thoughts: While smiling and chit chatting w/ people I don't know for 3 hours-in my mind I'm thinking..."How can I get to the outlet mall? There's got to be a way to squeeze that one in..."

One more on my thoughts: Kids are w/ grandparents- Note to Self: Travelling 10 hours in the car is a SNAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!