Happy New Year!

So here are my cuties! We r almost settled in...but still seems like so much to do. Quiet holiday for us. Just did the in law family thing and no drama thank goodness. Had some crazy snow storms though. London finally likes Zac..you can see her trying to give him a kiss. He is in love with her. Lights up when she comes bouncing in.

He gets it from me...lol

London loves opening her barbies and dresses...such a girl its crazy.

WHAT A YEAR!  I am so done with it.  This Christmas has been so tough, I have to say, hug your children today!  Our friend's son just passed away on Monday and it has all brought up so many emotions.  Children are a treasure, even though they may not seem like it some of the time.  You put all your love and knowledge into these little ones and then you never know when they can be taken from you. When you are at your wits end and want to quit your job as a parent, remember how it felt when you  held them as a baby and they slept in your arms.  I love you all and miss you all so flippen much!  Have a Happy New Year, this one's got to be better!  T

Last Year's Video Clip (test)

Noodles?

Noodles, anyone?
Sorry about the next set of pictures - I downloaded them way too small, so you can hardly see them! Here's a bigger one of Eli at his Holiday Program.

holiday shots

Where's Waldo? I mean, Where's Eli? Can you spot his twin?
Here's my cute little 4th grade class on Pajama Day! Love them!
Charlise would NOT let go of Jarom!
Did you know this guy, Santa, and his wife are in our ward and their last name is really Christmas!? Weird, huh!?
Eli sat here for about, 20 minutes telling Santa all the things he wanted. I had to shoo him off after awhile!

Happy Christmas

Christmas is almost here and I am so so so excited, this is my favorite time of year. Right now Ky is gone, visiting "the other side." This house is so empty without him. We miss him terribly. Marley is crabby without him...we need him back. It sucks not being able to have your child close, to keep him safe. I have to put this one in Heavenly Fathers hands, and his are pretty reliable.

With the joy of Christmas comes the reality of life for our family this year. Mattson has had the pleasure of getting to know all four of his grandparents, and having them in his life for all of his 28 years. Earlier this year he lost his Grandpa, and now his Pepe is probably not going to make it much longer. Death has always been a part of life, but it still stinks. It does help you appreciate all you have. It makes me want to hug my family a little tighter at night, and make sure they know how much I love them. I am so blessed with a wonderful family. My husband is too good to me. My kids love me even when I am crazy. My parents (and in-laws) support everything I do. My sisters and brothers are some of the best friends I have ever had. I am blessed, and oh so thankful for all I have. Merry Christmas! We love and miss everyone!

Ky and Marley goofing off before church


I stole this picture from my girl (thanks Julie). Love it. This is our cookie exchange that got snowed out...14 inches of snow! I LOVE Michigan(that's a lie).Thanks to those who trecked through the snow. Some of us will do anything for some cookies & good food! Sorry Laurel, but the action shot is priceless.

Here is a picture of a "humbug" that Ky drew. This is my favorite of all his art work!

Braces?

The kid's got some HUGE front teeth....

Love the Hoidays!

Love this one of my three little cuties! Jarom made another amazing Turkey last week! I'm totally spoiled. I haven't once had to cook the turkey, thank goodness!
After explaining what the word "stocking" meant, Eli put all the stockings on his feet. A little too literal. Poor Charlise got the Karate Chop kick in this shot. She's gonna be tough w/ a big brother like Eli.

Putting up the Christmas Tree

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. We went to Texas for a long weekend with my parents, Jasmine, Jessie and Scott. It was really relaxing and the weather was pretty nice. We were all happy to run around outside without coats on for a couple days.

We put our Christmas tree up on Sunday. Derek taught Mikey a new trick. Mikey likes to crawl under the tree and get tickled by the branches.

CRAZY KID!

So far, Ky is the funniest kid I have ever met! He says the most off the wall stuff. Matt & I are always laughing when he is around (unless we are busy beating him :) ). So, when I dared him to run around the outside of the house in his boots, hat, and underware...he was up for the challenge. CRAZY KID!