This one's for you Dad!

We were all ready for the snowstorm. We had food, wood, flashlights just in case and good movies to watch. I was a little nervous to brave it on my own with the kids but we had fun. I forget that Snowflake is NEVER like where I grew up when it snows, and RV is not that far away! We just don't get near enough here! I LOVE the snow! Plus, we seriously need the moisture. We got a snow day on Friday and we didn't waste any time getting outside to make a snowman. Gavin was really into being out there I promise. He just kept getting mad because he couldn't go more than a few steps without face planting!

Right here he's saying, "Mom stop taking a stinkin' picture and come get me." There was a piercing scream that went along with it.

Snowball competition....... I don't like to be the judge so who do you think won?

And here's the fabulous snowman. Nothing fancy. Nothing humongous. Not the most handsome but we were pretty proud of ourselves. We had a good day. We miss you Mike! It just isn't the same without you here. WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!

1 MoRe ToOtH & iT sTiNkS!!!

It's rough being a 13 month old an getting a new tooth. I have had a fever for 3 days. I'm REALLY whinny & I'm pretty sure I'm about to send my mommy over the edge! I don't like to sleep & so I am so tired that I cry big alligator tears like this..... Teeth Stink!

So sad......

Gage went to stay with his Grandma & Grandpa for a few days all by himself. When Gage left, Carter got a little teary eyed but said that nothing was wrong. (I think he was trying to be tough because there were so many people around.) He let it all go when we got into the car though. "I'm going to miss Gage. Who am I going to play with?" Talk about melting my heart! This was Sunday. Monday, Carter was cleaning up his room and he came and asked how to spell "miss, only not the m." I told him and didn't think too much more about it until I went in their room later and I found this taped to their bunkbeds....... And there went my heart again! Poor thing doesn't like not having his ornery little brother here. When we tucked him in bed last night he told us he was going to be scared sleeping in the room without Gage....... I knew there was a reason we had them so close together. I hope they stay best friends forever!

This is what happened when we used the ready made hamburger patties from wal-mart. Dang near burnt the house down & Mike has one less eye brow! Greasy things!

My Little Gage Boy!

Sometimes being a kid gets a little sticky! I love this picture!

Christmas 2009

It wasn't a huge Christmas. It wasn't as white as we would have liked. But we were pretty dang happy with the way it turned out! Play-Doh galore because it is a favorite at our house.

Carter thought he was the luckiest kid in the world because he got his very own ds. His sister was happy too because now he can quit begging to play hers and Gage is happy because now Carters vsmile pocket is fair game for him. Perfect all around!

Gage is loving his Hot Wheels race track. His dad had as much fun as he did with it.

This little boy was just so excited that everyone else was excited. This is how he looked all morning and he had no idea why! He got a few presents too, but he could have cared less.

Katlyn got a guitar, which she loves and now can't wait to learn how to play. Her dad has done a few concerts in the last few days singing love songs to me and I love it, but he should definitely not quit his day job! I also made each of the kids a blanket. This is Katlyn's. I was pretty proud of myself because I am not a sewer at all, but with a little help from my mom and Melinda they turned out perfect. Now I have to make one for Mike though because he keeps stealing theirs! I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas! I love the season and am so thankful for the reason that we celebrate it. I love my Savior and so grateful for his life and the amazing blessings that it brings to all of us.

Christmas Eve in Alpine

I love my mom's house during Christmas. We have had the same stockings for as long as I can remember. My mom made them out of Levi's and they have our names on them. We started out with 7 and now we have 32 of them! I couldn't get them all in the picture, but you get the gist of it. Every year growing up on Christmas morning my Granny would make sourdough biscuits for everyone in her family and their kids and their families. We would all open our presents and then head out to her house to eat. I would be willing to bet that every year at least 150 people passed through her house on Christmas day. It was a wonderful tradition that I know none of us will forget. She was such an amazing Granny! Now, my mom makes biscuits and waffles every Christmas morning for her family and we LOVE it too. There is just something about tradition that makes a house a home.

The big storm that brought us about an inch or 2 of snow brought them about 18inches of it. It made for a good day of sledding down the driveway. Here's Carter all bundled up and ready for the freezing temps.

Gage was right there with him red cheeks and all. It's was COLD! On our way home there was a spot where our truck read -14degrees.

And here's Katerbug. She was privileged to be the only girl there that day but she was right there with them.