Christmas Day

The kids had yet another great Christmas.  Filled with way too many gifts and time with family.  Shaun and I decided that we would only get them a few gifts and fill their stockings.  We don't want them to think that Christmas should only be about how many gifts you get, but about our Savior and family.  Here they are opening gifts from "Santa."

We went to my mom's house first.  The kids got tons of gifts.  Since it was Spencer's nap time, he slept most of the time.  Eventually he woke up and opened his gifts.

Then we went to Shaun's Aunt Erin's house.  For some reason I didn't take any pictures.  Except for one of Shaun's cousin Shay and I.  We are due in the same month.  I am due Feb 5th and she is due Feb. 27th.  Man, am I a beast compared to her!!

Christmas Festivities..So Far...

Last week Emma had a little Christmas program at preschool.  They sang Christmas songs for their families.  And what does Emma decide to do while they are singing???....

Pick her nose and put her hand(s) down her pants!!!  I will admit that I was a bit embarrassed!  I kept motioning to her to get her hands out of her pants.
We also went to see the temple lights, like we do every year.  But, this year we ate at Cafe Rio for dinner!  Yummy!!!

Next, we went to Grandpa Kevin's (Shaun's dad) house for an early Christmas party.  Santa came and gave the kids gifts and they, of course, got lots of goodies from Grandpa Kevin and Grandma Jeanne.  There was a White Elephant gift exchange, which I missed since I left early.  But, Shaun brought me home the leopard print thong that ended up being my gift!!  : )

Silly Pics

I have some silly pictures of the kids that have been hanging around.  Here they are for your viewing pleasure...

Turkey Day!!

Thanksgiving was as busy as always.  I baked a pumpkin roll, mini cheesecakes and three batches of Lion House Rolls.  We went to my mom's house first.  We did some visiting and some eating and then left for Shaun's Aunt Sherri's house.  We saw some family that we have not seen since last year.  The kids played outside on the acre and had a good time.

I am so thankful for so many things.  But, I am especially thankful that I do not have gestational diabetes and could eat all of the yummy food!!!  (My first glucose test was elevated and I had to do a three hour test.  It was normal.)  I am so thankful for my husband, our healthy children and for all of our many blessings!   

Encanto Park Fun

It's that time of year when we start taking the kids to Encanto Park.  We try to always go with Wyatt, Jane and Charlotte.  Since, Emma enjoys being with her cousins so much. 
Emma loves going to Encanto park!  Spencer is finally big enough to start going on some of the rides.  The ones he was able to go on he LOVED!!  He really loved the cars and Emma loves the bumper boats.
Lots of pictures...
Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Kevin with most of their grandkids.

Halloween and Weekend Madness!

We have been super busy lately.  So busy that I am EXAUSTED!!  I will break down the weekend by days.  Lots of pictures....
THURSDAY:
Emma had a Halloween Parade and Party at preschool.  Parents and siblings were invited to attend.  Emma loves preschool and the friends that she has made.  It was so cute to see her with her friends.

FRIDAY:  We went to the fair with the Richardson's.  I didn't get too many pictures.  Emma went in her first Funhouse.  She also went on a ride with Shaun.  Poor Spencer was still too short to go on any rides or even into the Funhouse.

SATURDAY:  After running a million errands we went to Trunk or Treat at church.  The kids loved it.  They played games, ate chili and hot dogs and then went trunk or treating.  Shaun took them around while I handed out candy.  After trunk or treat we went to Shaun's Aunt Erin's house to carve pumpkins. 

SUNDAY:  Started off with church and then we went to Bryan and Jeri's house.  We ate some yummy taco soup and then took the kids trick or treating.  All of the kids had a great time.

And this is Emma about 10 minutes after we got home.

So, that was our weekend.  I'm tired just thinking about it.