Christmas 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas this year.


It was our 2nd annual nativity with cousins Jake and Allie. My boys were the 3 wise men and Jake and Allie were a little Mary and Joseph. Super cute. I love that we do this, it really helps bring the spirit into our home.


Kyle's favorite present, a general grievous light saber. Wow.


Blake's favorite, a star wars gun.

I got a blender that will just about take your arm off. Thankfully there are a dozen safety features on it. But it does sound like an industrial strength drill. I am excited to make smoothies with it.


Christmas day was beautiful, sunny! So we went outside to enjoy the new toys.


Hi smiley face!

Blake made this present for us at preschool. It was rudolph the red nose rootbeer. :)




Dallin enjoyed the crinkle of the wrapping paper and bows more than anything else.


My favorite present to the boys, I got each of the boys cute new towels. Dallin's is a puppy, Blake's a frog and Kyle's is a hippo. Love this picture.


We finished the weekend up in Star Valley and visited family. It was great, the kids had fun. Most importantly, I think they understand why we have Christmas. It is not all about the presents but the gift of our savior to each of us.

Merry Christmas!

I Forgot

...how messy it is to clean a self feeding baby.

First Tooth

Yesterday, Dallin's first tooth broke through. I thought, where is all the screaming, and bawling, and nights of no sleep? Oh, that was Kyle and Blake. Dallin just took it in stride. I didn't even know it was about to come through. He actually has been pretty happy these last few days. I'll try not to jinx myself. Hopefully we all stay healthy during Christmas break.

Note to Santa

Kyle wrote a letter to Santa in his class at school.



It's hard to read. What it says is, "Dear Santa, I was sorta good. I want a general greivous light saber for Christmas." Sorta good!? Yeah, that is what he wrote. I have been laughing about that.

Actually, Kyle has been awesome. He is the sweetest boy, so helpful, kind and loving. When Brian or I explain spiritual things, he just gets it. He remembers everything (sometimes to my detriment). He helps both of his little brothers, who just light up when he is home. Nobody can make Dallin giggle like Kyle can. And Blake gets so excited when they play together. He is amazing to have a conversation with; he is like a little adult. Age 6 has been just wonderful. I have loved watching him grow and change.

I think he may just get that light saber he has been asking for.

Happy Birthday Brian

33!






I don't usually do anything cool for his birthday but this year, I actually thought of something good. Since Brian never looks at this blog, I can say what he is getting. It won't ruin the surprise.
All he really wants is a snowmobile. But that is not going to happen right now. Maybe next year. So, instead I am arranging for his brother Scott to surprise him next Monday with a trip to go snowboarding. Brian has no idea. He actually thinks that I am having a day to myself, like a hair appointment and stuff. So he is expecting to stay home with the kids and play mom for the day. But his brother is going to show up instead and go snowboarding. Yay! I hope he has fun.

The Joy of Discovery

Dallin has figured out the pincer grasp. It is so cute to watch the intense look of determination as he uses his fingers instead of just a closed fist.





I sure have changed as a mom now that this is my third child. Yes, that is an orange peel he is chewing on. You are technically not supposed to give citrus until one year, but I just didn't see any harm in it. And no allergies sprung up. He didn't really even eat any; he just had the small remnants of an eaten wedge. He loved it and threw a fit when I took it away. He definately loves being able to feed himself.