Cute Moments

I caught my boys reading these books, and I RAN for my camera. As soon as I walked in the room with the camera, Jackson came right for me. I had to sit him back down and show him some cookies in his book. He gave me about 10 more seconds; enough time to get this cute picture!

Christmas Morning

Matching Christmas Jammies, I stole this idea from Old Navy. I was very pleased with how they turned out!
Jackson's favorite gift!
He wouldn't even get out of it to open presents. He opened them in the truck.

Tanner's new scooter!

In some states this isn't legal!

It is a little difficult to see, but Tanner is super excited for his Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Thank-you Alabama Grandma!

My Sweet Baby!

Tanner and Jack's little table. Thank-you Mamie and Papa Luke! (This is why I haven't taken Jack's binky...when he doesn't have it, he goes for the thumb.)

We had a really fun Christmas morning!

Special Moments:

• Jackson saw the presents and said "Wow"
• Tanner handed Kenny and wrapped gift and said, "Here is your light Daddy (it was a head light), I broke your other one."- so much for a surprise!
• "Santa was here while we were sleeping, but now he is gone, and he ate all the cookies. The reindeer came in our house too and ate the snacks." -Tanner

Christmas Eve

Kenny and I were really excited to stay home for Christmas Eve this year! I had a fun new cookbook from Mamie and I wanted to try some recipes from it. Here is our Table!

The Menu:

Pickled Shrimp

Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Savory Focaccia

Colorful Bean Salad

Lacy Fruit Cubs with Sabayon Sauce

(We loved everything except for the Sabayon Sauce...it was so gross, I didn't eat but two bites.)

The adorable mini-champaigne glasses are from Randi's wedding, aren't they cute!

Tanner's Christmas countdown was finished and he even finally accepted the fact that Santa was going to come while he was asleep.

The kids opened their pajamas and we watched a movie. We put them down early and watched our own movie (a couple episodes of the office)!
I didn't get much sleep, because a little boy wet his bed in his new homemade Christmas jammies! Mommy had to get up at 3:30 to wash them and throw them in the drier! Plus I had to make our cinnamon rolls at 6:30, but it was all worth it.

Magic of Christmas- Believe

"Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me as it does for all who truely believe."

The Polar Express

The Love of Christ is the true Magic of Christmas.

May we feel it and freely share, for this is the only way to have true happiness!

Merry Chistmas, from our family, as we celebrate His birth!

Christmas Cuties

My boys, dressed-to-kill, on Christmas Sunday!

(If I can ever get a shot of Tanner without the most our of control cheese-faces I have ever seen, I will be very happy.)

Happy Christmas Eve and Merry Christmas Day from our Fam to Yours!

Magic of Christmas- St. Nick!

I helped with our ward's float in our local light parade this year. At first, I only did it to help the girl was in charge, but by the end I actually had a pretty good time.

This is the first year Tanner didn't scream, but don't worry Jackson screamed enough for the both of them!

Tanner asked for... "a big tractor, the green kind."

(Just a side note...doesn't that Santa look bored out of his mind??)

Magic of Christmas- Lights

We did our annual trip to see the temple lights, and guess which crazy mother forgot her camera?! This was taken on Kenny's phone, not the best quality, but at least we took our picture.

We take a family picture in the same spot every Christmas, and I really look forward to this. I have named this spot Lover's Lane. We have to walk down this lane very slowly, so I can enjoy the stroll.

Jack was a real trooper in the COLD weather! Tanner...not so much. He whined almost the entire time. He did like the water and the Baby Jesus in the nativity scenes.