December, where have you gone?

December has been crazy busy for us as well as everyone else we know! I can't believe how fast the year has gone by. When I was younger I swear it took forever for Christmas or my birthday to get here and now I can't stop the birthday's from smacking me right between the eyes! I guess after you have a family time really does fly. My mom always reminds me to savour every moment because before long my babies will be gone! I insist they won't and she reminds me how far away we are from each other. I pray my kids are never that far away! Anyway, I have slacked on posting the pre-Christmas photos and events aside from Polar Express of course and figured I better post some pics for everyone to check out! Ireland and Jordyn performed in the church Christmas concert which turned out to be too cute. Ireland as well as the other toddlers were sheep, all sitting next to baby Jesus. Jordyn and the rest of the "big" girls were angels and the boys were shepherds. I hope everyone has a Merry CHRISTMAS...NOT HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!!


Daddy and Ireland after her church performance!

Ireland spotting Daddy in the audience.

Ireland being a cute little sheep!

Our Angel!

Our house actually has Christmas lights this year! Yay!

Jordyn "posing" infront of our tree.

Jordyn and Ireland before their concert..Ireland would not put down the fruit snacks

Mommy and her girls after their big debut

Daddy with his girls after their concert!

Babbling Boredom

*I have decided that no one is normal and I should accept it and love them anyway
*Life is short, live it, play with your kids, love your husband, answer the phone, the laundry will always need done
*God is AMAZING! Words could never express how amazing He is!
*My kids are the most well behaved children I know!!! Aren't everyone's????
*And of course the smartest and cutest!
*My marriage rocks!
*My husband rocks!...He likes me, he really likes me!
*My job is a pain in the neck sometimes, but I am so grateful that I have it, the benefits far outweigh the negatives.
*I wish we had family close by, but I would probably wish we didn't if they did :)
*I miss Jakey
*I miss the beach only being a Sunday drive away
*I miss my Kimber! But I love all my friends!
*Somedays I wish I could crawl back in bed and not get out for the rest of the day..yesterday was one of those days.
*I am looking forward to Christmas Break this year because we have no plans! that usually depresses me, but the thought of us all cozy and together sounds fabulous this year! No drama, just love and celebration of the birth of Christ! I can't wait! And of course there will be prime rib, it's biblical, look it up!!
*Merry Christmas to everyone! We hope you have a safe and happy close to another year!

We took the girls to the Heber Valley Railroad the other night to ride The Polar Express for the first time. We went with our good friends the Wallentine's and had a lot of fun. It was freezing in Heber, which isn't really a big shock, but still freezing. The kids really enjoyed the train ride and they were able to meet some of Santa's elves. Each child received a bell from one of the reindeer too which was the highlight of the trip for Jordyn. Her bell came from Cupid and she still hasn't let it go. However, she was more than a little upset when Santa climbed aboard, fake beard and all! She looked at Mike and I and said that Santa is a fake! She was not happy. We explained that Santa has many "santa helpers" because he can't see all the kids at once! Whew, we may have made it another year without having to explain the truth about Santa!