Merry Christmas!

We had a Merry Christmas!  We hope that you did too.  The kids loved all of their gifts.  They look great in there new clothes.  They are also having fun playing with all of their new toys.  We are truly blessed and grateful.

We got up in the morning looked at our stocking and headed to Church.  The kids were all dressed up nicely.

Michael built the kids a big castle by the tree like his Dad used to do when they got new blocks.  It looked great.

Leah wasn't much in to unwrapping presents.  She was just along for the ride.  The boys helped her unwrap her gifts.  On Christmas Eve we had yummy homemade ravioli at a friends house.  It was a great time.  

The rest of Christmas day we lounged around and looked at our gifts.  We also got to Skype with our parents.  We love and miss our family!  

Vacation begins

Thursday was Joshua's last day of school for the year.   I was so looking forward to it.  I always thought I would be the Mom who wanted their kids in school, but instead I love having them home.  We are going to especially enjoy the time Michael has off.   

Leah's always changing and doing new things.  She loves to dance, and clap along to songs.  Currently, she especially loves to walk behind things.  The boys love encouraging her.  In this video you can hear how excited Dallin is for her.  It is so cute.  

 Dallin and I hang out at home while Joshua is at school.  On this day Dallin had a friend over to play with him.  My boys love their friends.  Every day they ask me if they can have someone come over or if they can go to someone else's house.  They are so social. I guess they can teach me a thing or two about being social.  :)

Dallin is so funny whenever he wears anything that has a hood, he feels like he has to have the hood on.  He will not take it off for anything.

We are looking forward to Christmas.  It has snuck up on us.  I haven't done any baking or anything, so I better get on it.  :)

Christmas Program

Joshua had his Christmas program this week.  I loved it!  I loved how happy and proud his teacher was.  They did Christmas around the world.  Joshua's class did the Philippians.  I dropped Leah off at a friends just to make sure I wouldn't miss a beat.  :)  The program was right in the middle of nap time.  Dallin enjoyed going as well.  Dallin enjoys going to Joshua's school.  He got to have milk and cookies with Joshua after the program.  they also go to see Santa.  

The video of Joshua singing is really long and would take forever to upload so I will just upload the video of him holding up the star.

 I haven't shown any park pictures in a while. It is finally getting cold.  I love it!!!  Leah doesn't have a girlie coat, she has a hand me down boy coat, but I think she is still stinkin' cute!  She loves to swing.

The boys don't like to swing on the behinds.  They prefer the super man style.  My kids love to get their coats on.  We don't get to wear them all that often, so we will enjoy it when we can especially around Christmas.  People think we are crazy here walking and playing outside when it is in the 40s.  We walk Joshua to school everyday.  I have had so many sweet people offer me rides.  I enjoy walking and so do my kids, but it is nice to know that there are kind strangers out there willing to help.  :)

Happy Birthday Joshua

 I have a five year old now.  I feel too young to have a five year old.  :)  We are so blessed to have Joshua in our lives.  He is so bright and fun to be around.  He is kind, caring, and considerate.  We love you Joshua!!!

We had a little play date in the morning and then off to school.  After school we had cake with Aunt Jenny and then off to the Ward Christmas party.  It was a busy but fun day.  They sang Happy Birthday to Joshua at school his teacher said he turned bright red.  Joshua received many wonderful gifts.  He loved them all.  He is so blessed.  Thanks to everyone who helped make it wonderful!!