Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree....

We've always gotten a real tree. But our

tradition of cutting it down this year and last

did not happen because we were out of town so

we had to shop around the town. We might have

to retire that tradition and get a new one.

We found this nursery in Clearfield that had

nice trees. So we got one of their biggest trees.

I love this picture of my favorite boys in the world!

Little "O" and Big Daddy!

We took a chance with this tree because it

was so cold out side the tree branches had

not fallen down into place so we did not know

if it had any bald spot. But we guessed good.

As soon as it got in our warm house the branches

began to fall and the tree was so pretty it looked fake.

The kids look forward to decorating the tree

every year together as a family. We hang one ornament

at a time. It's fun to talk about each one since

they are from Brandon's childhood and some from

are family vacations over the years.

The girls each have a few of their own to hang.

Thanksgiving at the cabin

This year we got the chance to celebrate

Thanks Giving at the Cabin in Bear Lake.

It was so much fun to be up there as family

away from all the worries of the world.

We relaxed, 4-wheeled, did some sledding,

ate good food, watched movies, did puzzles,

made gingerbread houses, played games

and loved it all.

We were the first ones up there so we got to freeze

in a cabin of 45 degrees until it warmed up.

Owen liked watching the fire all bundled up.

Lisa made a wonderful delicious dinner.

Riley made name tags for everyone and put them by

their plate were they were sitting.

She also asked everyone what they were thankful

for and wrote it on the back of their name tag for

all of us to see. Brandon said he was thankful for me!

I'm so lucky!

Paige and Sierra loved doing puzzles.

Riley read books to Bailee.

Owen loved his warm bath!

Grandma is so thoughtful to bring up stuff

for the girls to make ginger bread houses.

The girls loved it. They each made two.

Riley's friend Elyssa was up at her cabin

and decided to come over to sled.

Josh loved pretending he was driving the 4-wheeler

and Sierra just went a long for the ride!

Brandon and Paige

All the kids.

Josh and Sierra did not like the sledding as

much as running around playing in the snow.

I loved watching Paige play the Wii. She got into

it so much when playing the sword fighting game.

Sierra gave it a try too.

This is were the 3 babies spent most of their

time at the cabin was playing with their toys

on the floor.....

or eating. That's all us mothers did was feed our

babies!

Preschool Thanks Giving

Paige's and Sierra's Preschool

had a Thanks Giving Feast.

All the kids brought one item

of food to share. Paige brought

Popcorn and Sierra gold fish.

Grandma G's Birthday!

For Grandma's Birthday it has been a tradition

that my kids and I have been doing for the past few

years, by visiting her at her work at Clearfield High.

This year we invited the other cousins to join us.

My girls made Grandma Birthday cards. And of course

she loved it!

The new babies!

Owen-Bailee-Tate

Grandma and all the grand kids. We wish Ali and

her four kids were here so all the grand kids were

in the picture.

The kids thought they were pretty cool sitting

in the High school desks doing work.

The next day we had dinner at Grandma's house to

celebrate her birthday. One of the gifts we gave her from

all the grand kids was an apron with all their hand prints.

We had grandma's favorite pie. And Chocolate

cupcakes for the kids.

We love you Grandma!

And we are so glad you're

apart of our life!

Sierra goes to the Dentist

Sierra had her first visit to the dentist for

a cleaning. Of course she did not want the

hygienist to get near her. Even sitting on dads

lap. Maybe next time. Sierra wanted me to use the

hygienist's tools and clean her mouth but

not the hygienist.

Pretty Pretty Princess!

Sierra, like any other girl loves

to put on make up. The blush she is using

is such a light pink that you can't see it

and it does not make a mess. But I tell

her it looks so pretty and that's all that matters!

Getting down and dirty...

I was folding laundry one day and came

across this shirt of Brandon's. It is a clean shirt mind you!

He has had this shirt since we were dating. And look

what it's become. You could say he is a slob with all those stains

or rips or you could say so much more. When I saw this shirt it made me

smile. This shirt has gone through more then a dozen oil changes,

brake pads being changed, fixing stuff around the house, earning

money for his family on sides jobs, doing yard work and so much more.

Needless to say this shirt is full of memories

it is probably time to retire it!

I have such an amazing husband and

I love him more then words could

explain.

I love you babe!

You're the best!

Owen's Bebe Pod

My mom got this for Owen and he is now big

enough to use it. I love his face concentrating

so hard to make his hands grab the toy.

I can't believe my little "O" boy is getting so big.

New Cousin

Brandon's brother had their second baby boy!

"TATE"

a.k.a. "Tatters" or "Tatter Tot"

He is so adorable. He has more of his mommy's

features. The most obvious, dark hair.

We just love him and are so happy for

Jeff and Rachael!

Our 8th Anniversary

This year Brandon and I celebrated our anniversary

a couple of months after. With a new baby and

Brandon out of town we could not find any time.

And even when we got the chance to go out

poor Brandon was sick anyway. Maybe

Anniversaries are over rated. But I need every

excuse to get a date with my husband!

Happy 8th Brandon!

I Love You!

2nd visit from the Tooth Fairy

Riley lost her 2nd tooth.

Her teeth never want to come out on

their own. Riley was getting impatient so she

pulled her tooth out her self with floss. I'm glad

I did not have to pull it this time. It makes me queazy.