Christmas Day

Here are a few pics from Christmas morning. Jack was up early and Landon slept late. So Jackson got to open his presents and then once Landon was awake he did his. Of course Jackson ended up opening the majority of Landon's, because he just didn't have an interest until things were completely unwrapped.

He had this silent excitement for Big Scrambler.

He'll have to grow into this one, but he was excited regardless.

This is Landon's new face when he sees the camera

After the kids did their Santa stuff, Kenny's sister's and their families came over for breakfast and more presents. The kids got spoiled of course. (Thank you everyone) It was a fun time spent with family. Later on Kenny and I did gifts, and my wonderful husband surprised me with this!

Meet the newest member of our family, my very own digital SLR!I was so excited when I saw that box, I cried, and I don't even think I can blame it on the pregnancy hormones! I couldn't believe he had done that. He knew how bad I had wanted one. It was so sweet of him! Love you honey! I have been trying to become more knowledgeable in photography and I am so excited to have a camera to play with. I have so much to learn, I haven't ventured into manual mode yet, but hopefully soon I can start getting the hang of how this thing works. So here are a few of my subjects.

Hopefully by the time this little one comes I can have things down a little better so I can take some fun newborn shots. So if I am not blogging, it's because I am studying!

Our Very Merry Christmas!

Wow, I don't even know where to start. We had such a good time celebrating the Saviors birth with our families. This may sound cheesy, but I just love the warmth and spirit that this season brings! We spent the Saturday and Sunday before Christmas with my family. Jackson got to ride the snowmobile again, in the field, all by himself. I really wish I would have gotten a picture now, but we do have it on video. My dad on his snowmobile, and Jack on the little one, he just followed him through the field, cutest sight ever! When he saw my dad standing he even tried to stand up while driving. We put him and Landon on the tube to go down the little "hill" in the backyard. Landon just layed there sprawled out on the tube and absolutely loved it! Sunday we had a nice dinner with my siblings and grandparents. That night we went to my grandpas for the extended family party. There was quite a few of them in town so it was really nice to see everyone, that I haven't seen in a while. Monday we headed to Idaho Falls to see Kenny's family. We were worried about the weather but it wasn't bad at all until a little past Pocatello. The whole time we were there it seemed like it never stopped snowing. By the time we left on Wednesday they had so much snow.

Here's the boys Christmas Eve in their Christmas jammies.

I am going to make a new post with all our Christmas Day pics. Hope you all had a good one!

Merry Christmas!!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas! We are out the door for a busy weekend. I most likely won't be posting until after the Holidays. I hope you all have a good one, travel safely and enjoy time spent with family.

Christmas Thoughts
Some people think of Christmas

As sleigh rides in the cold

A tree that glistens of tinsel

And decorations of silver and gold.

Some people think of Christmas

As stockings dressed in red

A crackling glowing fireplace

And a warm and cozy bed.

Some people think of Christmas

As faces filled with glee

Sharing stories, fun and laughter

And gathering 'round the tree.

Some people think of Christmas

As gifts wrapped up in blue

Writing letters to their loved ones

And Christmas caroling too.

Some people think of Christmas

As snow falling on the ground

The hustle and bustle of shoppers

And the joy that's spread around.

Some people think of Christmas

As Christ on Christmas day

And families joined together

With heads bowed down to pray.

Some people think of Christmas

As the Lord who dwells above

Who sent His son to die for us

And gave the gift of love.

by: Marilyn Ferguson

It's a Party!

Some (okay a lot) pictures from Jack's birthday party! He wanted a snowmobile party, with a snowmobile cake. Not much out there to buy, so we improvised. I think he enjoyed it! I still can't believe he is three. Three seems so much older than two. It's like that leap into the preschool years. And he is going to be a sunbeam in a couple weeks too!

We went to Sizzler the night of his birthday. This is what they brought him! Mommy had to help a little :)

The cake The presents And the best thing, Grandpa brought the little snowmobile for him to ride in the front yard! He would have done this all day if he could have! Landon enjoyed it too!

I think he was worn out. He was watching a show after everyone left and this is what I found.(note: he had to put on his new snowmobile shirt over his other shirt)

Evil Eye

A friend emailed this to me. It is the cutest thing ever! It just makes you smile.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKSON!

I don't have a lot of time but I wanted to post a few pictures of Jack. He turned 3 today! My little baby isn't a baby anymore! I'll post more pictures after his party on Saturday.

Born Dec. 13, 2004 @ 3:06 pm 8 lbs 20 1/2 in.

1 Year old!
2 years old
And 3 years old!

Overcoming Fears

Jackson is a pretty adventureous little boy, not afraid of much.... except Santa. So we have been working on getting him ready to see Santa. It's not that I care that much if you goes and sits on his lap, but I think it's more about making him feel safe and trusting us as parents. I don't want him to grow up being afraid of things that are different or that he may not see that often. So for me, getting him to say hi to Santa is teaching him acceptance. So after much talk of him telling us he was going to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas, and that he's not "sary", the opportunity finally came. Where else but the ward Christmas party. What he wants dearly for Christmas and has been talking about for the last 3 or 4 months is "Big Scrambler" Yes your reaction is the same as Santa's would be. A what? Here is the infamous "Big Samber"

A remote controlled Four-wheeler from Bob the Builder. So we told Jackson he needed to say Remote Contolled four wheeler, so as not to get looks of complete confusement.

The excitement grew as we moved up the line, and I was beginning to wonder if he was really gonna do it. He marched up there with Kenny and plopped on his lap, told him he would like a remote controlled 4-wheeler from Bob the Builder, and he even smiled! Landon on the other hand didn't want much to do with him. I love this, cause Jack is looking at Landon like, what are you afraid of?
When he got down off of Santa's lap I will never forget the look on his face of complete pride and accomplishment! We are so proud of you Jack for overcoming your fears! Even if it is only because you really want that Big Scrambler!

Thanks

Thanks for all the well wishes. We are so excited to add to our family. Brooks's wife Kristina is pregnant too, and we are a few a weeks apart, so that is going to be so fun! My parents will get two more grandkids within a month. Some of you asked if I have been sick, and luckily no too bad. I am finally starting to get some energy back though, man it felt like I was hit with this wall of fatigue. This week has been my sickest yet but the fact that I have had a silly cough and constant tickle in my throat probably doesn't help the gag reflex. I think Jackson finally gets it now that other people ask him about the baby in mommy's tummy. He even drew a picture of mommy and the baby in church today. Landon of course doesn't understand really, but I am sure he will as my belly continues to get larger and I won't be able to hold him as often. Thanks again and I am glad I have such great friends and family to share our excitement with!

Sharing a cute video!

Here is a little video of Jack. You can scroll down to the bottom and pause or turn down the esnips music before playing the video.