Tanner likes to fall asleep in our bed. MJ found him there one night in his Buzz Light Year PJ's with Woody and couldn't resist a picture. Tanner stretched right as the picture was taken.
2 years ago
Monday, January 24, 2011
To infinity and beyond!
Tanner likes to fall asleep in our bed. MJ found him there one night in his Buzz Light Year PJ's with Woody and couldn't resist a picture. Tanner stretched right as the picture was taken.
MJ's Birthday
This year for MJ's birthday we were able to leave town for an over night getaway. Jessica kindly watched the kids for us and MJ and I went up to Oakland. We were able to go to dinner and attend the temple and then have a relaxing evening and morning without the kids to worry about. It is so nice to have family so close so that we can do this and not have to worry about the kids.
Then when we returned we were able to go to a movie together in the theater too.
The kids and I made a cake for MJ on new years day while he was able to take a relaxing nap. The kids really enjoyed getting "into" the cooking.
We are so grateful for the wonderful husband, father and friend that MJ is to us and for how hard he works so that we have what we need. We love you MJ!
Then when we returned we were able to go to a movie together in the theater too.
The kids and I made a cake for MJ on new years day while he was able to take a relaxing nap. The kids really enjoyed getting "into" the cooking.
We are so grateful for the wonderful husband, father and friend that MJ is to us and for how hard he works so that we have what we need. We love you MJ!
Finally finished December!
I finally have caught up for posts from December. Horray!!! Now I am only a month behind again as we are almost through January.
More to come.
More to come.
Christmas 2010
We went to MJ's parents' house to open gifts Christmas morning. We were mean to the kids and made them eat before we opened presents. We even covered their eyes so they couldn't wee Santa stuff as they came in the door. After we ate our yummy cinnamon rolls and breakfast casserole, the chaos began.
Santa Loot
Hunter was pretty happy until we wanted him to open presents.
Then he had no reaction until he had had enough, then he let us know.
He loved climbing on all the presents.
I enjoyed watching him.
He was trying to stand in this little bus and ride it.
He got a little frustrated toward the end and it ended in tears.
(I think he looks like Ethan, his cousin, in this picture)
The boys posing on a present as they watch Jessi open her gifts.
Tanner loved opening his gifts. He was so animated. I wish I could have captured in all on the camera.
Jessi too was so excited for all her presents.
"Santa" got the kids this trampoline for Christmas, it is now set up in our play room until the weather warms up a little. They love it!
After all the gifts were opened and put away, we headed home to try to fit it all in the play room. Not an easy feat. MJ made some delicious pies, Vicky made a wonderful turkey and we all enjoyed the rest of the wonderful meal with Auntie Rain, and her family at our house for Dinner.
I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas too and enjoyed the family time together to remember our Savior's birth.
Santa Loot
Hunter was pretty happy until we wanted him to open presents.
Then he had no reaction until he had had enough, then he let us know.
He loved climbing on all the presents.
I enjoyed watching him.
He was trying to stand in this little bus and ride it.
He got a little frustrated toward the end and it ended in tears.
(I think he looks like Ethan, his cousin, in this picture)
The boys posing on a present as they watch Jessi open her gifts.
Tanner loved opening his gifts. He was so animated. I wish I could have captured in all on the camera.
Jessi too was so excited for all her presents.
"Santa" got the kids this trampoline for Christmas, it is now set up in our play room until the weather warms up a little. They love it!
After all the gifts were opened and put away, we headed home to try to fit it all in the play room. Not an easy feat. MJ made some delicious pies, Vicky made a wonderful turkey and we all enjoyed the rest of the wonderful meal with Auntie Rain, and her family at our house for Dinner.
I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas too and enjoyed the family time together to remember our Savior's birth.
Christmas Eve 2010
Christmas eve this year we went to MJ's Aunt's house for the traditional Mexican dinner and gifts. The kids still got their gifts from everyone but the adults tried a white elephant exchange and I really liked it. Thanks to Auntie Rain and family for hosting us and the wonderful meal and visiting that followed.
Tanner was super excited about everything this year. It was like it was his first Christmas that he really knew what was going on.
Hunter on the other hand was more interested in opening a drawer than opening his presents but we got a few cute shots of him.
Jessi loved everything that she received. She loved everything "girl".
Thanks you all for a wonderful night.
After we returned home for the evening the kids put out cookies and carrots for Santa and the reindeer.
Tanner was super excited about everything this year. It was like it was his first Christmas that he really knew what was going on.
Hunter on the other hand was more interested in opening a drawer than opening his presents but we got a few cute shots of him.
Jessi loved everything that she received. She loved everything "girl".
Thanks you all for a wonderful night.
After we returned home for the evening the kids put out cookies and carrots for Santa and the reindeer.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Home again Pre-Christmas
After we arrived home we were able to have a wonderful week before Christmas. We decided to decorate gingerbread cookies this year instead of houses. I think I like it better. MJ was a great designer and the kids did great at decorating. Here are some pictures.
Hunter liked MJ putting frosting on his cookie. It kept him entertained while the others decorated.
He enjoyed the cookie too.
Tanner and Hunter love to lick the beaters, Jessi was kind enough to let them this time.
Decorating, hard at work.
Daddy having fun with frosting with Tanner.
Jessi getting frosting from dad.
Hunter couldn't miss out on the frosting either.
He thought it would be funny to fill in where she lost a tooth on the way to Kennewick with frosting. But as Jessi was swallowing it, her next tooth fell out.
MJ wanted to make sure we knew where the teeth were missing from.
While driving home, Jessi lost her first tooth. It was 3:15am somewhere in Oregon. I had forgotten the tooth pillow that I used as a kid so I asked my amazing mom to come up with something for the following night. She found this perfect fairy fabric and pulled this pillow together just in time for Jessi to use it. She LOVES it!
Final products.
Final products.
Hunter liked MJ putting frosting on his cookie. It kept him entertained while the others decorated.
He enjoyed the cookie too.
Tanner and Hunter love to lick the beaters, Jessi was kind enough to let them this time.
Decorating, hard at work.
Daddy having fun with frosting with Tanner.
Jessi getting frosting from dad.
Hunter couldn't miss out on the frosting either.
He thought it would be funny to fill in where she lost a tooth on the way to Kennewick with frosting. But as Jessi was swallowing it, her next tooth fell out.
MJ wanted to make sure we knew where the teeth were missing from.
While driving home, Jessi lost her first tooth. It was 3:15am somewhere in Oregon. I had forgotten the tooth pillow that I used as a kid so I asked my amazing mom to come up with something for the following night. She found this perfect fairy fabric and pulled this pillow together just in time for Jessi to use it. She LOVES it!
Final products.
Final products.
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