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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Skiing
The 5-week Winter Sports Program has begun again at the Elementary School so Dave and I have picked up Porter early from Kindergarten twice to meet Kyler and Lexi up at the ski hill. The kids LOVE it and Dave skiis like a pro, so I decided I better try it this year. Last week was my first time and let's just say I enjoyed yesterday a lot more than rolling down the hill last week!!! Even Brenner enjoyed being carried in the front pack while Dave skiied down the bunny hill with Porter and I, and kept saying "SKI!" It was a great day out on the slopes (okay, the bunny hill).
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Christmas 2009
Finally my last post to finish up Christmas. We had a wonderful Christmas this year. A few highlights...
I made matching Christmas pajama pants for our family this year. Is that cheesy? In my defense it's festive though right? I thought it was a fun idea, but having 3 boys that will one day be TEENAGE boys, I'm sure looking back at these pictures will be a family joke when Mom made us wear those matching pajamas on Christmas Eve. But it WAS fun for me and I think they look adorable. I've got to do these things while I can still get away with it!
Don't I have the best husband for being a good sport and wearing them too?!!
We started off the evening by making Reindeer Food to throw on the snow.
One tradition we have on Christmas Eve night is to make crepes with strawberries, bananas, and whip cream. I love how Porter is always right beside whoever is cooking. Daddy is the crepe maker at our house..JPG)
Kyler eating his crepe.
Lexi couldn't get the cool-whip to spray, which gave us all the giggles.
It wouldn't be Christmas Eve without making cookies for Santa. Sugar cookies won the most votes again this year. I had an inkling that might be the case so I had made the dough earlier in the afternoon while the kids were out being pulled in the snow behind the 4-wheeler.
After opening their homemade presents for each other we frosted the cookies with THE best Coconut frosting (a recipe from my Aunt Didi) that is to die for! It makes the cookies MELT in your mouth. My favorite. Pretty sure Santa likes them too.
After setting a plate of cookies for Santa on the fireplace we sat in the glow of the Christmas tree and read the Nativity from the scriptures and a few other Christmas stories. Then the kids were tucked in to bed listening for jingle bells...
They were up at 6:00am dividing their presents into piles, and then took turns watching each other open. It was wonderful, it lasted almost an hour! Wowsers! A record at our house for sure. Wrapping paper is usually flying and we're done in about 10 minutes. Maybe they're growing up. What good kids. They were happy with what Santa brought and we had an exciting yet peaceful morning. Kyler loves his new electric scooter, Lexi adores her American Girl Doll, and Porter was excited over his Batman Castle.
Here is Brenner on his new "Horsie!"
In the afternoon we went to my parent's house for Christmas dinner and more presents. Then we went to Dave's family's house for another wonderful feast and opened more presents. We were spoiled! And enjoyed every minute.
Oh, I can't forget about MY surprise. On Christmas Eve the doorbell rang and in walked delivery men with a PIANO! I had no idea. My husband is the best at surprises. I've been wanting a piano for years, especially now that the kids are old enough and wanting to take lessons. I am beyond thrilled!
I also got a new vacuum. I love my husband. Since Lexi vacuumed up a sock a month or two ago our old one hasn't been the same. Thank you Dave, for being the best husband in the world!
It was a very Merry Christmas!
I made matching Christmas pajama pants for our family this year. Is that cheesy? In my defense it's festive though right? I thought it was a fun idea, but having 3 boys that will one day be TEENAGE boys, I'm sure looking back at these pictures will be a family joke when Mom made us wear those matching pajamas on Christmas Eve. But it WAS fun for me and I think they look adorable. I've got to do these things while I can still get away with it!
Don't I have the best husband for being a good sport and wearing them too?!!
We started off the evening by making Reindeer Food to throw on the snow.
One tradition we have on Christmas Eve night is to make crepes with strawberries, bananas, and whip cream. I love how Porter is always right beside whoever is cooking. Daddy is the crepe maker at our house.
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Kyler eating his crepe.
Lexi couldn't get the cool-whip to spray, which gave us all the giggles.
It wouldn't be Christmas Eve without making cookies for Santa. Sugar cookies won the most votes again this year. I had an inkling that might be the case so I had made the dough earlier in the afternoon while the kids were out being pulled in the snow behind the 4-wheeler.
After opening their homemade presents for each other we frosted the cookies with THE best Coconut frosting (a recipe from my Aunt Didi) that is to die for! It makes the cookies MELT in your mouth. My favorite. Pretty sure Santa likes them too.
After setting a plate of cookies for Santa on the fireplace we sat in the glow of the Christmas tree and read the Nativity from the scriptures and a few other Christmas stories. Then the kids were tucked in to bed listening for jingle bells...
They were up at 6:00am dividing their presents into piles, and then took turns watching each other open. It was wonderful, it lasted almost an hour! Wowsers! A record at our house for sure. Wrapping paper is usually flying and we're done in about 10 minutes. Maybe they're growing up. What good kids. They were happy with what Santa brought and we had an exciting yet peaceful morning. Kyler loves his new electric scooter, Lexi adores her American Girl Doll, and Porter was excited over his Batman Castle.
Here is Brenner on his new "Horsie!"
In the afternoon we went to my parent's house for Christmas dinner and more presents. Then we went to Dave's family's house for another wonderful feast and opened more presents. We were spoiled! And enjoyed every minute.
Oh, I can't forget about MY surprise. On Christmas Eve the doorbell rang and in walked delivery men with a PIANO! I had no idea. My husband is the best at surprises. I've been wanting a piano for years, especially now that the kids are old enough and wanting to take lessons. I am beyond thrilled!
I also got a new vacuum. I love my husband. Since Lexi vacuumed up a sock a month or two ago our old one hasn't been the same. Thank you Dave, for being the best husband in the world! It was a very Merry Christmas!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Family Christmas Party
I always love Dave's family's Christmas party. Brett made Prime Rib again this year and we had a delicious dinner at he and Kara's house. After dinner the kids acted out the Nativity, then we had a white elephant gift exchange, and then Santa came. It was lots of fun, like always!
The sheep, Brenner and Bentley. Every year the sheep are one of my favorites! It's usually only the littlest kids that will wear these hats and they don't usually stay on very long, but it's cute while it lasts!
Wise Men, Nate, Brenner and Porter.
The Angels, Kacie, Haley and Lexi.
Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus, Kyler, Lizzy and baby Tanner.
The Wise Men traveled to see baby Jesus.
(Thanks, Kara for these pictures!)
Santa asked Kyler if he wanted a girlfriend for Christmas. Porter shouted out, "He already has one!" which brought lots of giggles, much to Kyler's embarrassment! It was pretty funny.
Lexi wished for an American Girl Doll.
Porter wanted a Handy Manny toolbox. He asked for the same thing last year. Hopefully Santa will get it right this year!
Brenner did not want anything to do with Santa!
Until he saw the present and was a few feet away.
Family picture with Santa.
Bev and Perry, who started it all. We love you!
The sheep, Brenner and Bentley. Every year the sheep are one of my favorites! It's usually only the littlest kids that will wear these hats and they don't usually stay on very long, but it's cute while it lasts!
Wise Men, Nate, Brenner and Porter.
The Angels, Kacie, Haley and Lexi.
Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus, Kyler, Lizzy and baby Tanner.
The Wise Men traveled to see baby Jesus.
(Thanks, Kara for these pictures!)
Santa asked Kyler if he wanted a girlfriend for Christmas. Porter shouted out, "He already has one!" which brought lots of giggles, much to Kyler's embarrassment! It was pretty funny.
Lexi wished for an American Girl Doll.
Porter wanted a Handy Manny toolbox. He asked for the same thing last year. Hopefully Santa will get it right this year!
Brenner did not want anything to do with Santa!
Until he saw the present and was a few feet away.
Family picture with Santa.
Bev and Perry, who started it all. We love you!
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