CHRISTMAS!

Christmas was great! The boys both got bikes and love them! It's nice enough here that we could go out right away and get started. Lucas was a little more surprised then Kaden however, I guess Kade figured that since he asked Santa--it was in the bag. Luke woke up at 5:30 and just sang in his crib till 6:30--asked for a book and just hung out till Kade woke up.By 7:00, Kade was awake and more excited to brush his teeth then I've ever seen (sorta the requirement). Then we all ran downstairs. His shocked face was the result of gifts under the tree (we didn't put any of them out before)that he didn't really notice his bike. Luke wasn't interested at all in un-wrapping gifts--he just wanted to sit on his bike all morning long. I love having kids during Christmas. YAY

Jess' sister Melodie and her husband Justin are here visiting, and it's been so nice to share the season with more family. (Plus--we all love yams so we had an excuse to make TONS) Not to mention that they look smashing in their footy pajamas!


Kade is starting to write notes now. The other day I was reading my scriptures and he came in to ask what it was about. I told him that it taught me that I should be nice to my family, and then went to go check on the loud bang that came from Lukes room (he likes to throw things). When I got back, Kade had written, "B nis too ur famle" in my notes. So precious I thought.
Ooh, other exciting news is my friend Brittany--she won both showcases in "The Price is Right" WOO WOO. If anyone wants to watch--it airs January 17th!

Thanksgiving

Emily, Jess' sister, and her little boy Brody came to share Thanksgiving with us this year. They were able to stay for 2 weeks and it was AWESOME. Just so everyone knows--I've done studies and tests of my own and 2 weeks is the perfect visiting time. You have enough time to get out of the visitor mode--and into casual comfortable fun mode. I loved having them here! The boys played so well together! FUN


KADE TURNED 4!!!



YAY---It was INSANE--and fun and INSANE! He wanted a Transformer party this year and his favorite part was having the car races outside with the other kids. And--not to brag or anything (that's totally what it is though-he he)--but I made his cake again--and it totally worked out the way I wanted it too. YIPPEE! (now--those who are better then me--don't look at it and say--wow--that's pretty sad that that is how she wanted it to turn out. You can think it--just don't say it! :)