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.