New Years

We headed out to the cabin this year for a little ski trip and fun with the cousins. I did a horrible job taking pictures. It was a great week, lots of sledding, skiing, movies and fun with the family.

This year was the first time with no lessons for anybody. Frankie took Sera and Boston up for a half day and then Alexa and I joined in the next day. They did a great job. Everybody had a hard time on the first run but got the hang of it after that. Alexa was pretty nervous, she even got a bloody nose just from crying. After the drama, she did AWESOME!

Here is a part of the gang on New Years Eve! Its always a fun time with cousins!!

Christmas is finally here!

Christmas was on Sunday this year. So we tortured the kids and hung a sheet up so they couldn't see if Santa came. We got up and had Christmas breakfast and then went to church. Here is the best picture we could get. It may have helped if Frankie would smile. Good thing we love him!

Alex looking fine

Beckom the little man

Sera looking so cute

Boston the stud

After church the kids wanted to put their pajamas back on. Then the sheet finally came down!

We LOVE christmas and this year was no exception. Its always a great time, we love being together and all of the traditions.

Christmas Eve

Here we are Christmas Eve! Eating our traditional Outback take-out by candlelight followed by decorating cookies for Santa.

Beckom loved putting the carrots out for the reindeer

We took our little walk around the neighborhood to see the luminaries. Its always so beautiful.

And of course the Christmas Jammies. I loved them this year. Soon I am sure they won't let me buy them matching ones so I have to take advantage of it while I can.

I was pretty sneaky and took a picture after Santa came. That is always one of my favorite moments. The house is all ready for Christmas, the kids are all asleep, its perfect!

Bring on Christmas morning!

Beckom isTHREE

On December 16th our little man turned 3! I can't belive my baby is 3 already. we had a little party at home with the grandparents and his requested donut cake.

He loved his truck and boat from grandma and Papa! Happy Birthday Buddy!

Things we love about Beckom at 3:

Easy going

Always smiling

He is shy but if he is comfortable around you he always has something funny to say

To say he is full of personality is putting it mildly

He talks a lot, just like an adult

One of my favorite things he says is when I ask him how much I love him or he loves me, he always says "too much"

He doesn't walk, he struts

He is a very picky eater (new to our house)

He says "sumking" for something

He loves his brother and sisters, he calls them his kids

He tells Boston EVERYDAY "you are my best friend"

He absolutely adores his daddy

He loves tools and cars, trucks, quads, motorcycles. Most days he pretends to fix all of them

He loves to put gas in everything (fake) and mow the lawns with dad and Boston every week. His favorite day is when the lawn gets mowed.

We love you little man, Too much!!

Who cuts your hair??

Beckom cuts his own hair I guess. If you look close he has one ear showing. That's because he cut off all the hair around it. He also cut random chunks all over his head including a very big one off the top.

When I asked him what he did, this was his reaction followed by a whole lotta tears. At least he felt bad, right?

The best part was that he cut it with the little craft scissors that I didn't even think I needed to hide. He must of had to hack for a long time.

Oh Well, he's still cute!

Christmas Traditions

The month of December is filled with traditions in our house. It keeps us busy and the kids love it.

Traditions are important to me and as the kids get older they help me realize how important they are to them also. They make sure we do them all. Its fun to know that these are the things they will remember (I hope).

The boys setting up the Christmas train

Letters to Santa are always a good thing. Santa needs a little heads up on what to buy. We write our letters and then finish up the night with some yummy hot chocolate.

Alexa's Dance class put on a little Christmas show for us

She did great and loves to do it

Beckom's preschool did a Christmas show

Yes, my son has on moon boots and kleenex hanging out of his pocket. What can I say, he has a lot of personality.

H loves going to class with his cousins Reed and Roman. They have a great time together.

We did our traditional Temple lights with Hot Chocolate after

This year I took all my Beehives with us. Such cute,fun girls!

Yes, Sera is the same age. She is just tiny!

The group at the lights

We had our old fashioned Christmas. Dinner by candle light to kick it off.

Then we made our own ornaments and decorated our tree. We had a live one this year and I loved having the smell in the house.

We decorated mini houses this year for our Gingerbread night. It was a lot of fun and easier for the kids to do on there own.

Sera's

Beckom actually decorated and didn't just eat all of his candy

Alexa's

Boston's

We did our Annual Christmas Carol at Hale Theater

This was Beck's first year going with us. He LOVED it and did a great job!

And of course we had to go to Joe's BBQ after the play...wouldn't be tradition without it!

I love Christmas time and spending so much time with my family.

BOSTON's BIG DAY! (And Beckom's too)

What a great day this was. My little buddy got Baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This kid has the best spirit and the sweetest heart. You could feel his joy and excitement.

His dad baptized him and Grandpa Anderson Confirmed him. Alexa asked if she could give a talk and did an AMAZING job. The baptism was shared with the Allen family so it was done in the Chapel. Alexa got right up to that podium like it was nothing. Aunt Niki and Abby sang a beautiful song. It was a very special day. The next fast sunday when this boy got up and bore his testimony I was so proud. He sounded like a missionary. What a great kid.

After the Baptism we headed home to Celebrate both boys Birthday. My Amazing cousin Bri made the invites and I LOVE them.

We had a BREINHOLT BROTHERS CIRCUS

We set up stations the kids could play and earn prizes.

Bean bag toss

Donut on a string

Giant Bowling and Go fish

We also had a Hot Dog Stand with Chili dogs.

The most exciting moment.... When the pony arrived for Pony rides!

It was a hit. The kids loved it!

It was a very special day that ended great!