December 2009 was a very busy month for us! The biggest thing being our In-Vitro (post on that later.) We had a lot of other things going on too, which was good because it helped make the time go by fast. First off, we bought a pool table a long time ago & this year we decided we would finish it for Christmas. Riley worked so hard on it, and it turned out so good! 
Riley also built the light for above the pool table! I love it, we designed it together, but he did all the hard work!
For some odd reason, this is the only picture I have from this night. But we all got together at Greg & Laura's to watch the Utah/BYU game!!! Riley & Baby Brighton!
Our nephew Nick got Baptised. Thorpe Family picture!!!
We decided to start a new tradition with the Thorpe family! So we chose a night to get together for yummy food & fun making Ginger Bread house! Me eating dinner with the kids!
Riley helping the kids with their houses!
Payton & Jantsen making their houses!
The final products! Papa Rich & I were the only Adults cool enough to make our own!!!
We also made Gingerbread houses with my nieces. 
Riley also built the light for above the pool table! I love it, we designed it together, but he did all the hard work!For some odd reason, this is the only picture I have from this night. But we all got together at Greg & Laura's to watch the Utah/BYU game!!! Riley & Baby Brighton!Our nephew Nick got Baptised. Thorpe Family picture!!!We decided to start a new tradition with the Thorpe family! So we chose a night to get together for yummy food & fun making Ginger Bread house! Me eating dinner with the kids!Riley helping the kids with their houses!Payton & Jantsen making their houses!The final products! Papa Rich & I were the only Adults cool enough to make our own!!!We also made Gingerbread houses with my nieces. Mom, Dad, Riley, Joslyn & Kaylee
Riley & Dad were good sports helping the girls out!
Riley & Dad were good sports helping the girls out! We also got a new addition to our family in December! Lesson #1, do NOT go to Sportsman's Warehouse on a Saturday & look at all the cute puppies if you and your spouse are Baby Hungry. We looked at these cute puppies on our way in, and then went and walked around the store contemplating rather or not we were going to get one. Riley really wanted one & I kept thinking to myself, if the In-Vitro doesn't work I would have a baby to cuddle with when I found out. So we gave in and adopted this cute little guy! His name is Gunner! He is a German Shorthair.
Gunner loves his new daddy!!!
Me, holding Gunner & giving Gus some attention too! He wasn't sure what to think about the puppy and all the love he was getting! But he warmed up to him really fast.
Gunner loves his new daddy!!!Me, holding Gunner & giving Gus some attention too! He wasn't sure what to think about the puppy and all the love he was getting! But he warmed up to him really fast.Riley & Gunner watching T.V.
They both actually fell asleep this way! It was soooooo cute!
We both had work parties that helped pass the time. I didn't have my camera at mine, but it was very nice! Here are some pictures from Rileys!
Me & baby Landon! (I'm the headless one!)
Dinner was yummy & then they played the white-elephant gift game & that was pretty entertaining!
They also had a costume contest! Riley, Dylan & Carly & Dean were the only ones cool enough to dress up.
Carly, Dylan, Dean (all elves) & Baby Landon as Santa!
Dinner was yummy & then they played the white-elephant gift game & that was pretty entertaining!They also had a costume contest! Riley, Dylan & Carly & Dean were the only ones cool enough to dress up. Riley dressed up like Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation.
Carly, Dylan, Dean (all elves) & Baby Landon as Santa!
Nick and I with his cake!
Riley with Ryann & Brooks! Our nieces & nephews just adore Riley!
Nick blowing out his candles!
Baby Landon!!!
Baby Brighton, sleeping through dinner!!!
Riley's attempt of taking my picture!!!!
The sis-in-laws cleaning up!!! Yeah don't worry the men were just sitting around visiting! 
Thanksgiving pies! Lots to choose from!!! My favorite being the chocolate one (which has the most gone, and no I didn't eat all of that!)
Me loving the cuddles from Baby Brighton!
Uncle Riley & Baby Bright!
Opening gifts! 
I made that tutu for her! I think she likes it! But I know she loves the leotards we gave her to go with it. 
Grandma made her, her own little cake with polka dots!
Happy Birthday 
Even though Grandpa has 
Yummy dinner with Family!
Me & 
My mom made them this gorgeous cake! Grandma said it was prettier then the one she had at her wedding!
Cutting the cake! It was a fun celebration! We love you Grandma & Grandpa so much! Thank you for all you do for us!
Gracie (our big helper), Riley and Chris. Hard at work
Working hard
My favorite thing about the cabin! When Papa Rich gets his guitar out and plays & sings for us.
Riley & Chris cooking our yummy dinner!
The new insert we bought for our fireplace, to help heat our house!
Mom and me
Me, Dad & Riley taking a break!
Dad & Riley watching a couple nice 4 points run up the mountain.
The next day Riley and Dad wanted to go fishing, but we didn't take the boat up, so they decided to take the dock out! (I know these 2 are crazy!)
It's a good thing mom and I love them! They had a hard time getting back in, so we had to pull them! We had a lot of fun though! Some good laughs!
Then we went camping/hunting with my Uncle Boyd! Here he is with his big kill!
