Merry Christmas

I am So behind......I barely got a decent picture of the boys for Christmas cards (that still have not been mailed out). but here is the one I chose for this years' cards. I am crossing my fingers we'll get some great shots when we take family pics on Saturday. I want to complete (or rather start) my picture collage on the large wall in my family room.I thought this next one was cute, despite Cameron not looking at the camera. It was pretty cold and their cooperation was at a minimum. With the help of a can of silly string I pulled out, I was able to spray them and snap a shot.

We hope everyone has a fabulous and enjoyable Christmas!

A bit of everything

Colins' flag football team had their end of season party at a pizza place. He loved seeing his teammates again and thought his trophy was pretty snazzy!

GO CHIEFS!!!
Colin & his coachesA few weekends ago we thought we'd take the kids to build a fire and cook hotdogs and smores! Fun idea right. Everything was set and we headed to the campsite (no we weren't going to camp- too cold). It was sprinkling where we lived, but 25 minutes away we thought we'd be ok. Not so much. The rain followed us and so we headed back home. We didn't give up quite yet. Thank goodness for a grill! We did everything with the gas grill. I must say I prefer smoke filled burnt marshmallows, but we had a great time anyways on our back porch!

We had a nice Thanksgiving with both of our parents. My inlaws so graciously invited my parents over to feast with us. It was fun. The grandkids get along so well. The men and Colin were inside watching the Cowboys game and the we ladies enjoyed the kids playing outside. These kids are always willing to pose for the camera when they are together!

30th Birthday

Chris and I decided to 'kill two birds with one stone' the weekend of my birthday. His grandma threw a surprise 80th bday party for grandpa and we really wanted to attend. Esp. since we got to attend my grandmas' this summer while we were vacationing. It was a great reason to get away (JUST THE TWO OF US) and celebrate my 30th and his gpa's 80th. My mom was so gracious to stay with our kids for 5 days! It was nice to be able to visit our families without entertaining our children too. Such a nice get away.
Me & my Sweetie
This was right when he walked into the gym. He thought he was at the church to meet with a church leader! Cutest picture...if only it was better quality
Chris, his mom Sally & brother ScottI love going to Utah and taking pics of the beautiful fall colors...mountains included.

My sisters in law- Megan & Sharaemy grandma was awesome and had my extended family over for dinner on my actual birthday!
cousin Chelsey, grandma, aunt Debbie, cousin in law Jalyce and her funny as heck daughter Taylee!

A few weeks ago...

before Halloween...Austin turned 3!!!!

The night before we were talking to him about what the next day was. He asked where his party was. The most recent bday party he's been to was twin friends of Camerons' at Pump It Up (an indoor place full of bounce houses). So, Austin was wondering if his was going to be at the same place. I informed him with deepest regret that his party was going to be at our home with our family. Monday nights after dad gets home is pretty late for a big party. Plus we don't do parties every year. I called our parents and invited them over to help liven his 'party' up that night. He got some nice gifts from his cute friends and other fun stuff. But I did take him to the store and let him pick out a cake. He chose a Halloween themed cookie cake. And he chose pizza for his special dinner. He really had a great time and was so happy that is was his birthday! Here are a few pics of my handsome little man!
-his new church outfit-lovin' him some pizza. He has to eat it like the big boys. No cutting allowed. train table that mommy put together!

Computer drought

The mouse pad on our computer wasn't working so Chris sent it in to get repaired. 3 WEEKS later we have our computer back! It's been rough. It's amazing how much we rely on email for communication!
My brother and his family came to welcome his brother-in law home from his mission! We loved seeing them again and wished they lived closer! It was like there was no lost time with the kids. They played great together. Emily is old enough to remember our faces from their last trip here and actually was smiling a lot this trip! We knew she'd come around! Logan is walking around everywhere and is just a chunky doll! Chris' grandparents came for a visit as well. We really enjoyed their company. The cousins all got along great each time we were together and as far as I know no one got sick from each other. We got pics of 4 generations with each of our boys, but here is one with Cameron because he looks most like his grandpa and great grandpa!Reagan and Cameron with Great Grandma!Nice opportunity for a little family picture! Don't know what was up with Austin.
Austin and Colin both got the flu at different times. I was behind Austins' every move with my Lysol spray and Clorox wipes! Austin also woke up in the middle of the night last week, could barely breathe and had a croup cough. Luckily we've been through this too many times with the others that we had everything on hand to get it under control. It was very scary, though.
I love our families so much!