Grayson

Too cute for words...

Remember the Reason for the Season...

It's Christmas time this year and when we were putting up our tree,

I wished I could find one simple way to remember Christ's gift to me.

Some little sign or symbol,to remind me as the days go by.

the Little babe, born one day, though he really came to die.

A symbol of his nail pierced hands,

the blood he shed for me...what if I hang a simple nail

upon my Christmas tree?

A crimson bow tied round the nail,

Represents his blood that flowed so free.

To save each person from his sin,

and redeem us for eternity.

I know it was his love for us,

that held him to that tree

and when I see this simple nail,

I know he died for me.

Give thanks and gratitude to Him. He is the reason for the season.

Tis the seson to be JOLLY...

AND JOLLY ARE WE!!!

I am sure this is the prettiest tree we have ever had. I think that in years past when I decorated the tree I did get some sort of joy from it,BUT this year it is so different. This year the boys helped every step of the way and I think that our tree is the best it has ever been. All our decorations are about 4 feet off the ground, it has tipped over about 10 times and it just looks better every time. We are very grateful to Chase for climbing the mountain in Idaho, picking out the most gorgeous tree on the hill, and getting this 12 foot tree to our house. Thanks Chase I know it is not easy and we love you for doing this for us. A real tree smells so yummy.

At school Easton made these countdown loops and they are not just ordinary loops. Each loop has a special message on the inside that says things like: tell someone in your family you love them, give everyone in your family a hug, sing your favorite Christmas song with your family and many more. It is so fun and brings the spirit of the season into our home.

This past weekend we went to Provo to stay with our great friends Bryan and Cecilie. They recently bought a new home and it it GORGEOUS! We kicked off our weekend by going to the lights in Temple Square. They are FABULOUS this year. There is always a magical, warm feeling there. We looked at the nativity, saw the Christus, listened to carolers, and loved the seeing the sparkling lights. The kids loved the reflection pool and the glowing temple. Then we headed to the Brothers home, went to their ward Christmas breakfast and program on Saturday, then Cecilie and I spent the rest of the day shopping. That night the Dads got to go out for fight night, while the rest of us played, ate popcorn and watched movies. We had a FUN filled weekend. It was so much fun that when it was time to go, there were tear filled eyes saying our goodbyes. (the kids get along so well and didn't want to leave.)

I love this time of year and all the fun parties and things to do. I especially love the crisp air, and the feeling of love and happiness this time of year brings.

Happy Holidays to all and to all a great year!

Laughter

Some funny things that my boys do and say make me LAUGH! I love to LAUGH. The past 2 days Easton has said quite a few things that have struck my funny bone. Yesterday he said to me while we were driving, "Mom why don't you have sharp teeth?" Speaking about my canine teeth. I said "because the Orthodontist gave me the Hollywood treatment when he took my braces off." He looked at me for a split second and said "well then I guess you will ALWAYS have to be an ELK!" he was dead serious, so I had to hold in my roaring laughter. He then followed with "I am a leopard, dad is a bear and you will always be an elk." I laughed so hard I almost cried. I am still laughing. When we play like we are animals or hunting I guess I am an elk because they don't have sharp teeth.

Another that is funny, but not FUNNY at all, I heard him playing and I heard these words, "What the hell?" I asked where did you learn that? He said Todd says it all the time. Me...Todd? No he doesn't (thinking of my borther in-law). Easton- yes he does mom. Then in a sarcastic tone he says, Yeah, I hear him say that when I am over at my friend house.

Tonight when Garet and I came home from our date night he asked me to come and play with the train set. I said sure, just let me feed Gray real fast. He replied just do it down by the trains. Okay. We get downstairs and I started to nurse Grayson. He looks at me and says "No NO No Mom, sit by the trains and milk Grayson. Come sit over here and milk him." AHHHHH

Mason has picked up on naughty words like dummy, and idiot. But when he says it, it is funny and cute and really hard to discipline... with a straight face. He says it like this Bummy, and i don't even know how to translate idiot. Big brothers teach the good and the bad. other cute words: oh gosh, kew kew kew for shooting a gun, Gay Gay for Gray Gray. Recently I asked why Grandma Kathy is special and he shouted CHASE! He loves to turn the cd player on and dance.

Grayson has started dancing too. He watches Mason and dances whenever he hears a beat. Just like Mason. He waves Hi and it seems like sometimes he tries to say it. He throws his hands over his head when you say soo big. He loves real food now and loves to drink from a cup. He can throw a ball and has started to call for me. Mama, Ma Ma mum, or mum, mum, mum. He gives kisses and really likes Garet now too. He climbs all over his daddy just like the other 2 boys. He wants to be so big, but he is still my little. He is 9.5 months. One new milestsone for Grayson is free standing and walking along furniture. He will go from the table to the couch and he is pretty good at it. He is so fast crawiling and loves to get into all the cupboards and drawers and empty them. He has 4 teeth and 2 more that are so close. He is even working on his molars. I hope these teeth come in quickly because they do not make us laugh.

BOYS I LOVE YOU! Thanks for making my heart happy and my eyes sparkle and shine.

They R palyin' 1 of our songs baby...

The stars lean down to kiss you, And I lie awake and miss you. Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere. Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly, But I'll miss your arms around me. I'd send a postcard to you dear, Cause I wish you were here. I'll watch the night turn light blue. But it's not the same without you, Because it takes two to whisper quietly, The silence isn't so bad, Till I look at my hands and feel sad, Cause the spaces between my fingers Are right where yours fit perfectly. I'll find repose in new ways, Though I haven't slept in two days, Cause cold nostalgia chills me to the bone. But drenched in Vanilla twilight, I'll sit on the front porch all night, Waist deep in thought because when I think of you. I don't feel so alone. I don't feel so alone. I don't feel so alone. As many times as I blink I'll think of you... tonight. I'll think of you tonight. When violet eyes get brighter, And heavy wings grow lighter, I'll taste the sky and feel alive again. And I'll forget the world that I knew, But I swear I won't forget you, Oh if my voice could reach back through the past, I'd whisper in your ear, Oh darling I wish you were here. (song-owl city, vanila twilight)

Thanks hunners I love you...more than you know.

Halloween Dinosaur park style

Kathy & Parker came to town and we all went to the dinosaur park. It was FUN and decorated so cute for halloween. This rock wall is HUGE! Every pumpkin was carved and no 2 are the same. What a great place...what a great day.

We have FRATERNAL TWINS

It is true we have fraternal twins. A boy and a girl. They are cute, cuddly, take care of themselves, sleep through the night and love to be wrapped in a blankie and held. Okay so technically they aren't twins but brother and sister, however they were born on the same day from the same litter. Easton chose his kitty because he LOVES Figiro on Pinochio and named him Figiro too. Mason just loved his and named it Pinochio (AKA Coco as he says it and so we do too). They are cute and playful. It is so fun to watch their personalities. FIG is all boy. He sneaks up on Coco and pounces her. He even prowls in the grass and hunts the kids. He climbs the tree and loves the toys. Coco is sweet and mellow. She plays too but not quite as aggressive. She likes to swat at a string, or swat at the jingle bell ball. She loves to be wrapped in a blankie like a baby.

They are our first real pets. We have our fish too...Oscar and Plako but the kitties are different.