A visit from the Utah Jazz....

I have hestitated in sharing this picture for a couple reasons.....ONE the blonde Nu Skin Dancers and TWO the blonde Nu Skin dancers in the picture that make me feel short, fat, and frumpy! LOL!!!!!!! Never mind the fact that they probably don't have children and aren't going through the biggest challenge of their lives! Let's face it, even when I didn't have kids and any serious challenges in my life I never looked that thin, healthy or gorgeous. LOL! This picture was taken the day Ian had Gertrude (his line) removed. Some of the players and coaches of the Utah jazz were at the hospital handing out signed basketballs to all the sick kiddos. Maybe one of these days we will get to go see a Jazz game. I think the boys would love it!

Spencer's Stink Face....

I just had to share a couple of photos of Spencer's new favorite face to make. He cracks us up. When he's in the van he will make this face while looking at himself in the mirror we have hanging on the seat. He makes this face when he wants to eat, be held, or wants to nurse. So he pretty much makes this face several times a day. While making the face he also breathes fast through his nose, it's really too funny! We are also able to get him to make this face if we imitate him. He laughs at us of course and then we laugh back at him.

Christmas Photos....

I have the hardest time getting all three to look at the camera at the same time! LOL! Bryce was interested in his toy and I was just happy that Spencer wasn't crying because I wouldn't hold him. Kind of hard to do when I am taking his picture. They got these sweatshirts for Christmas. I think they look all look handsome! I'm biased of course!

Here's Bryce showing off another sweatshirt he got from Santa. Cute kid, I just love the bed head. It was so much fun watching him open gifts this year, he was so excited.

Santa brought Ian some more Ben Ten gear, he was thrilled! This one is called Diamond Head. He also got Wild Mutt, Humongosaur, & Swamp Fire.

Our Christmas Tree. We took our tree down today and now the house looks naked. In the evening once the kids have gone to bed, I love to turn all the lights off except for the tree lights and have some quiet time.

I tried to get Spencer in on this picture, but he wasn't having any part of it. Lets face it, Ian wasn't thrilled and while Bryce was alright with it, he still acts like a goof ball just to annoy me. Silly kids!!!

Lego Time.....

Bryce showing off another of his creations.

Here's Ian. I'm not sure if you can tell, but he has eyelashes again. And his eyebrows are growing back. His hair is taking a little longer, it's just so blonde and so fine that it doesn't show up as well. On a side note this kid ate a pancake, 3 sausages, two pieces of bacon, 5 peach slices, a huge sippy cup of chocolate milk and half a bowl of froot loops for breakfast yesterday morning. He did well at lunch and dinner also. I am so happy to see him eat better. Now if he could just start to look a little less skinny. LOL!

The finished project. He's so pleased with himself! Fun kid!

Here is Ian throwing legos even though I have asked him not to throw toys.... maybe someday he'll learn. Bryce's favorite thing to do with legos is build tall towers and then gets frustrated when they break in half. We are working on having patience and just trying again.

Last night the boys were having a blast playing legos. They were shrieking with laughter and enjoying themselves so much I couldn't help but take a few photos. I'm so pleased with Bryce, I asked him to pick up his legos when he was done playing and he did. Lately I have been struggling to get him to pick up his toys and nothing seems to be working. Last night I told him that if he didn't pick up his toys I was going to have to call Santa and tell him not to stop by our house this year. It worked! LOL! I could hear him telling Ian that if he didn't pick up his toys mommy was going to call Santa and tell him not to come. It's so neat, Bryce is really into Santa this year and seems to grasp the concept that he leaves gifts for good little boys and girls. How FUN!

More pictures of Spencer...

I just couldn't help putting some more pictures of Spencer up. He is getting so big and likes to walk around holding on to everything. He especially loves to be in the kitchen with me while I am making dinner. He's nearly a year old and still no teeth, but that doesn't stop him from eating all the big people food. He's never cared for baby food. He's such a happy little guy. Mike's nickname for him is "rigormortis" or "rigor" for short, because he goes stiff as a board everytime we try to put him in his car seat, stroller, high chair or even to put him down on the floor. He wants to be free or in our arms. Funny kid!!!

Merry Christmas

Since we don't have a fireplace, :( we decided to hang the boys stockings below their baby pictures.
I love this olive wood nativity set. It was a gift from my great aunt Katie. I love nativity sets in general, I just don't have the surface space to display them all.

We don't dare put any presents out yet... between Bryce, Ian and especially Spencer, nothing would stay wrapped. I'm already having problems keeping them from touching the ornaments. Fortunately they are shatter proof, but that doesn't mean that Spencer doesn't want to put the hooks in his mouth. Little stinker! LOL!

I wanted to share some pictures of our decorated tree and house.... I don't know what I am going to do once Christmas is over????.... The house is going to feel so naked. LOL! I love everything about Christmas except taking down the decorations. Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year!

Winter has arrived...

The mountains and the Great Salt Lake....
The mountains and the Great Salt Lake....

More of the Great Salt Lake.... this is the view from our family room.


Last time I lived in Utah was when I was at BYU and to be honest I don't remember getting so much snow.... I'm fairly certain I would remember a lot of snow since I walked everywhere. Anyhow, we have been getting dumped on and the weather forcasters predict we are going to get more. Part of me would love more snow and then the other part of me that has to get to and from Primary Childrens in SLC, doesn't want anymore snow because I don't want to have to drive in it. Ugh! Oh well.... I thought I would share some pictures. Most of the pictures were taken from our back porch. The view is spectacular, minus the military housing of course, our camera doesn't do it justice. Enjoy!