Merry Christmas 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas. We had a White Christmas! It was so amazing. It started to snow on Christmas Eve and stayed until the afternoon of Christmas. The boys got to play outside in the snow for a little while. It came at the perfect time, my sister Jenny flew out from a recent job interview in Dallas the day before the snow so it worked out perfectly. We had a good time visiting with Jenny and hope she gets to come and live down South with us!

The boys got their stockings first, where they each got matchbox cars and toothbrushes among other small things

We skyped with my family in Nevada. They got to watch the boys open presents and then we watched them open some. It felt just about as close as you can get to being home. It was fun. Thanks Jen for the web cam to make it all possible. We love our family so much and they helped make our Christmas great. Thanks to everyone who gave us gifts, we love and appreciated all of them.

The boys got a tent and tunnel this keeps them really busy they go around and around. Joshua even took his nap in the tent.

My boys got some really fun toys, lots of cars, tractors and things that go. They also got some really cute clothes!

I just had to show off my new table cloth and napkins. I love it! On Christmas day we had Uncle David and his family over for dinner. It was great! We really enjoyed spending time with them, and was glad the food turned out ok. :)

We hope everyone had a great Christmas, we sure did. We feel so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends!

Christmas Decor

This the best picture I have taken of the boys in a long time together. They don't usually cooperate for me. They are even all cute and ready for Church. I love my boys so much. They are getting so big and so cute. I love how Dallin is talking more and Joshua is getting better at his alphabet. I love how they play so well together (most of the time). I feel so blessed!

Michael got in with the boys since they were somewhat cooperative with taking pictures on Sunday. I think Michael needs a sweater vest in this pictures. :) This is also the longest Michael has gone with a beard. What do you think, should he keep it or shave it off?

Michael put up the lights outside our house. He is very proud and feels like we aren't the only ones on the block without lights. He wants to put up more but we are lacking in extension cords. I think it looks good enough. The boys just like the lights.

What is better than taking a picture with Santa Claus?

A picture with a Police Officer!

He refused to go near Santa without Michael or I, but a police officer is safe. He chatted with the officer for a while. We are grateful for Policemen. That is my boy!We pretty much had to force this picture. The boys were terrified of Santa. This was at our neighborhood Christmas party. They provided a great lunch and fun games. We live in a great neighborhood.

Joshua's Birthday Cake

For the Grandparents, family, and friends who couldn't be here. We love and miss you!

Joshua's Birthday

Joshua had friends over in the morning. We just played and had a little lunch and cake. Joshua has wonderful friends who gave him wonderful things. He loved everything he received. He couldn't sleep because he just wanted to play with his new toys!

You can't really tell in this picture, but there is snow falling! Yeah for snow! It didn't last long but it was a fun gift.

Joshua received great gifts from his friends and family. We are so blessed to have so many great friends.

Michael really wanted to make the cake and decorate it. This is what it ended up looking like. He did a great job, and Joshua had a wonderful day.

Joshua also just had his three year well child check up. He is doing great and is an average three year old height and wieght. He is 37 1/2 inches tall and weighs 33 lbs.