Wordless Wednesday

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Last night we finally decorated our Christmas tree. We were going to do it on Sunday night but realized we didn't have a tree stand, so after calming the boys down we got a new one yesturday and put it up for FHE and my birthday. They were so happy although impatient with how long it took to fluff the tree.

A twig broke off and Brandon held onto it for the rest of the night, and then this morning Nathan thought that the tree needed to be trimmed so he started cutting off the leaves, it is a FAKE tree.

Kimball isn't feeling well and so he was really grouchy to begin with.

Daddy helped decorate the tree.

Nathan needed help and Daddy was there to give a boost. Kimball didn't really have any desire to decorate the tree but today he did have fun taking all the candy canes off and bringing them to me. Brandon found that hat and wore it all night. He would wear it to school and non stop if I let him. I was trying to take pictures of the boys as Travis was bringing my lighted cake in to me. I have such cute boys! I wish I could post more pictures but these will do for now. We are ready for Christmas.

Thanksgiving 2009

This year for Thanksgiving we went to Springville to have Thanksgiving dinner with Travis's Mom and Stepdad and his older brother Wayne and his wife Melissa.

We started out right away getting the boys occupied with toys so that the adults could make dinner. So the boys (Daddy too) made a fun marble tower and Grandpa with the help of Melissa was able to put on Thomas the Train for Kimball. Then off to the kitchen were we prepared the delicious dinner. Brandon helping Grandpa get the table ready to eat. Kimball taking time with Daddy, who is taking a break from helping.

Then after dinner it was time to relax.....watch some football.....Take a nap.....and then what else?? Look at the Black Friday ads!!! After naps I needed a picture of all of us in our turkey shirts!! Travis was a very good sport and wore a turkey shirt. Then after awhile we decided to play games. We got out the game Quelf. If you haven't played this game, it is definately a MUST for a group game!! I LOVE IT!!! Before the game, Travis's little sister Rose and her husband Derek came just in time to play. Here is Wayne in his "homemade halloween mask" that he had to make for the game. Then Travis and I playing. You can see our shirts a little better in this picture.

We had a wonderful day. I love spending Thanksgiving with family and friends. A perfect holiday is when you are with family, in my opinion.

Then this morning I got up at 3 am to do the black Friday shopping, and then 7 hours later I was home in time to have lunch and a nap.

What I am Thankful for....

I am very thankful for many things. I am truly very blessed, but today I am thankful for my family. We are so lucky to have family close by us. All we have to do is drive 20 minutes and we are able to see our family members. I am truly thankful for that. I am also thankful for the love and support my family has given to me and my tiny family. If we have a problem or and issue we are dealing with, we can always count on our family to be there for us.

I am thankful for Travis, my wonderful husband who does the best that he can to make me happy. I have had a lot of hard days lately and he has been there for me and had given me small gifts of service to help me through.

I am thankful for Brandon and his love that he has for me and his brothers. Brandon is always there to stick up for his brothers and make sure that they receive the same reward he has just been given.

I am thankful for Nathan and the love that he gives me on a daily basis. He is always so happy to see me and and make me happy. He loves his brothers too and love to play with him.

I am thankful for Kimball and how he adores his older brothers. If one of them are laughing he joins right in on the fun. He is so curious about things and has come to know how independent he truly can be.

I am thankful for my Savior who gave his life for not only but my family. He showed us how to love and serve to which I have a great example.

I am thankful for my Heavenly Father who has blessed me with the best family I could have ever asked for.

Don't you hate....

Don't you hate it when you just finished cleaning your kids and they are all nice and clean and you leave alone for a few minutes and you turn around to find them dirty again. And not just dirt but marker. My boys....ahh you gotta love them.