Merry Christmas Everyone!

It was a wonderful day! I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family and so many things that make life comfortable, fun and good. Here are some shots from this morning. We all were very spoiled and really enjoyed the gifts from everyone!

Each year Grammie give the kids an ornament. This year they were little birds. Here Tanner is holding his chickadee (cheeseburger (do you know what I'm referring to?))

Since children are supposed to be rear-facing until two now, we bought this mirror for him in the car. Well he found somebody cute to kiss. Isn't he growing up too quickly!

Lot's of present opening and chaos in the next few pictures.

Brigham is Eric's cousin. Last year we all got him some obnoxious singing dolls. He thankfully gave us awesome t-shirts to outdo us this year. We love them and you Brigham!

Would someone please tell my husband he needs a hair cut. He won't listen to his loving wife any longer. Really, it is all, I mean ALL I wanted for Christmas. And sadly, it didn't happen. My birthday is in a few days though, so I'll keep praying and fasting :o)

Thanksgiving, Smiles and Celery

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Tim and Rindy always show a good time. Sadly, I didn't bring the camera in from the car, so there is a lack of pictures. Tim (Eric's Uncle) is picking up the slack and I am borrowing his posts. Please take the time to look at the posts. They are really great!

House Guests

Cousins

Games

Dinner

Traditions

Pie

Babes

Here are some other pictures in random order. The middle pictures are the most recent. The favorite of the bunch is the picture of Tanner holding the piece of celery Alex gave him the other day. He thought it was great. Enjoy!

Happy Halloween and Vacation

Happy Halloween!

Here are a few shots from the Trunk or Treat. It was a fun night.

Tara and her friend

Alex, who wanted to be Elmo (again)

Scary Witch Tara and Ninja Morgan

These next pictures are from a trip I took out to Utah at the end of October. I flew into Salt Lake City ,where my sister met me (she drove from Montana) and we had a little road trip to St. George to visit my Grandparents. It was a really really fun time and I am grateful to Eric's mom who came to help with Tara, Morgan and Alex while I was gone.

Here is a little sweetheart Samantha. When Tara was born we met Sammy's parents and have been friends with them ever since. The two girls grew up together for the first few years of life and we created many special memories with their family. They live in St. George so whenever I go, I visit them. We wished they lived closer!

Darling Samantha

Here I am with Sammy's mom Jenn. I love this girl. She is one of the most talented people I know and I always learn from her. It was a great visit but not long enough

Cute little Brinlee. I love this sweetheart. She let me have her bedroom while I stayed at their house. Isn't she cute!

My Grandpa and Tanner. I am so glad they were able to meet and spend some time together.

Grandma and Tanner

Cousin Russell. He may look like he is up to no good, but he is really a good little boy.

My Allie Cookie. I asked her if I could take her home with me and I would have taken her, but her mom probably wouldn't have let us. Aren't her glasses cute!

Russell wants a brother. Matt, Heather??

Hummm not much to say about this picture, but it was one of about six. That's what you get when you try and get a picture of my brother. By the way, he isn't mentally disabled. I don't think.

Allie being silly

Tanner borrowing a pink bib from his cousin Kaiden

My little niece Kaiden. I loved seeing her and watching her walk. I really wish I had more pictures of you, but I was too busy trying to hold you and play with you. I also didn't even take any pictures of your momma and I either.

I also wanted to say thank you to my cousin Lindsay and her husband Matt for letting us stay with them. It was so good to see you and play with the kids.

Love you all.

-Jen

Life is Good

Last weekend was fun. I am not one to pay for cheap entertainment, but we decided to dish out and head to the circus. I was actually impressed. They had some really great acts and I actually turned to Eric multiple times and said WOW. The kids had a great time and it was well worth it.