Thursday, December 13, 2012

Happy Birthday

 It was grandma's birthday and so we decided to take the birthday party
to her. Balloons, Cakes, Ice cream and all that is needed for a good party.
 
 Of course the boys had to help her blow out the candles.
Grandpa and Lincoln playing trains, its what they do best.
Happy Happy Birthday! We all love you tons.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

O Holy Night

 We went to our ward Christmas party and it was so nice. I was amazed at how well it was decorated. The tables were all lite with candles and the manger scene was beautiful.They performed the Nativity Story and sang songs through out the telling.We have some talented people in our ward.
 They also prepared a nice dinner of ham, rolls, cheesy potatoes, green salads rolls and of course dessert.
We all had an enjoyable evening and we are so grateful to all who put in so much effort in preparing such a wonderful evening. It truly portrayed the true spirit of Christmas, being family and friends and remembering the birth of Christ.
 After the ward Christmas Party we decided to make some rice krispy treats. Lincoln is my little helper. He loves to help me make dinner and wash the dishes.
 Talan and I had a hard time keeping the marshmallows from sticking to our fingers, but we finally got them formed into balls.
 Jason and I ready to decorate our Rice Krispy Ornaments.
 Enough sugar on that counter to kill us all.
 The boys and their ordainment.
Now it is time to snuggle up, watch Spiderman and enjoys our treats. Is there a better way to spend a cold, snowy winter night. I don't think so.
It was a cold and snowy day so Talan and I decided to do a craft project. We chose to make snowflakes out of Popsicle sticks.
We had a great time gluing and painting. Talan always wants to help me no matter what I am doing.
We hung it on our front door.I think that they turned out so cute.
It was time for our annual trip to see the Festival of Lights with Grandma and Grandpa Christensen. Talan is ready with his binoculars and his snuggie.
Lincoln having fun wearing cousin Brayden's hat.
All three boys were so excited to see the lights.
It is such a fun tradition to all pile in Grandma and Grandpa's car and listen to Christmas Music while driving through the lights.
 Who was more excited, Jason or the boys. Lol
 The lights were so pretty shining through the snow. We have not had snow for the last couple of years so it was so pretty to see them shining through it.
 Lincoln was back and forth over the seat. He couldn't decided if it was better with mom and dad or the boys.
Tons of lights, we always drive through twice.
 Jason and Lincoln giving me their best growl.
 We even got to see the big guy.
 Every year we stop and get ice cream. Most people would stop for hot chocolate but not us.
 Kady and Malena.
 Brayden and Talan trying to decide what kind of ice cream to choose.
 Love the face Talan.
 Of course the boys had to sit with their favorite cousin Malena.
All the boys wanted to sit on Malena's lap. They sure do love her.
I love this time of year because there are so many fun activities to do with your friends and family. We never get done all the things that we want to but we still have a good time trying.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Count Down

 The last couple of years we have went over to Grandma and Grandpa Christensen's to make Christmas Count Downs with cousin Brayden.
 Jody and Brayden working on their Santa Count Down.
 We all had a fun time making our count downs and snacking on cookies. Even if the glue label lied and said that it only took 5 minutes to dry.
 What a sweet moment, Mother and Son crafting together.
 Our cute finished Count Downs.
We will see if the boys can resist the temptation of not eating all the chocolates in one day. Christmas can't come fast enough for them.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Tis the Season

Well now that Thanksgiving is over it is time to start getting ready for Christmas. Talan was so excited to put up his tree in his room.
Jason and Talan picking out what decorations should be put on the tree. I let the boys decorate their trees however they want them. No input from mom.
Talan's finished tree. It turned out so good.
We haven't had Christmas lights on our house for years. But now that Jason is out of school I was not letting him get out of putting them up. Talan was excited to help his dad string the lights.
After all the lights were up we bundled up and got ready to go to the Spanish Fork Light parade.
On our way to the parade we noticed Mrs Peeps hanging from our tree. It appears that Mrs Peeps must have parachuted out of Santa's sleigh and got stuck in our tree.
It is always so exciting when Mrs Peeps arrives at our house.
Talan still doesn't exactly like Mrs Peeps. He is still a little fearful of her. This is as close as he would get to her and every night he tells us to make sure that his door is shut tight.
Linx loves Mrs Peeps. He wanted to give her a piggy back ride.
Talan didn't want Mrs Peeps to lose any magic so Jason had to use tongs to get her in the house.
After an exciting day we finally made it to the Light Parade. Linx was so tired that he took a little nap while waiting for it to start.
All bundled up but still having fun.
Lincoln would read us all the flyers that were passed out during the parade.
Just the boys.
The whole gang! It was cold but we still had fun. Every year the Spanish Fork Light parade means that Christmas is coming. I love this time of year and love to spend it with my friends and loved ones.