The shirt says it all

Baby JJ is already for Church.  He is growing up so fast!!

Baby's got new shoes!!

Love the adorable boy clothes!!!

Christmas Day

Okay is this not the cutest hooded towel you have ever seen!!  I love it!!!

Baby JJ loves his new high chair why you ask,  well because he loves to eat!!!

The girls love their new robes!!!  Hello Diva Paige!!!

Waiting for santa

Baby JJ is dreaming of a new high chair and chew toys he hopes santa will bring him!!

This crazy haired girl is wishing for a my little pony amuzement park, although she is bound and determined to be on Santa's naughty list--imagine that!!!

Don't let her bright eyes fool you-her favorite christmas ornament says "I'd rather be naughty"

she is hoping for a hair salon and my little pet shop fitness center.

Syd is dreaming of the Wii and a plush I dog!!

Can you tell who is naughty or nice??  What happened to you better not pout?  I let the kids open their christmas PJ's on christmas eve which is a family tradition.   They are just slightly excited that Santa is on his way.  This year Syd and I tracked Santa on Norad.  It was really very exciting seeing him make his trek across the world.

Christmas Eve Breakfast

I have been wanting to have a party for some time now but little baby has made it almost impossible until now.  So I decided to have a christmas eve breakfast and invite some of the neighborhood crew to join us.  We ate Kneaders baked french toast, a beautiful fruit tray provided by pam,  a yummy ham and potato dish from Becca, OJ, Blueberry coffee cake(recipe given to me by Suzanne), Muffins, Apple Cider, &  Hot Chocolate.  It was all so delicious!!!  It was so fun to get together with friends.  We are very grateful to have these friendships and live in the area we live in. 

Meeting Santa!!!

At the end of Abby's Christmas program Santa stopped by.  The girls were so excited to tell him their christmas lists.  He gave the girls candy canes and little bracelets.  Oh if I could only use the saying "Santa is watching you and will bring you coal if your Naughty" all year long!!!

Abby's preschool christmas program

Abby's Preschool.  Her class has only 13 students.  She was very excited to perform.  In fact the very next day she said that she wanted to do it again!!  She sang Joy to the World and Jesus our brother.  Once again I have a cute video but it will not load on to the blog!!!!

They entered to the Nutcracker suite while pretending to ice skate.

Paige and baby J excited to see Abby perform.

Abby's very sweet teachers Mrs. Engle and Mrs. Rodriguez.

Abby anticipating Christmas.  Cute christmas sweater courtesy of Grandma Wright!!

Some of my favorite Things

I love christmas time, especially when all the decorating is done!!!!  The first tree you see is our family tree, it is covered by ornaments the kids have made, and other great ornaments they get each year.  It is a family tradition to get an ornament each year for christmas, this started from my parents.  I asked once why and my mom told me it was so I could have ornaments for my own tree when I left the house, and I am so thankful for that.  Me and the girls love unwrapping the ornaments each year and remembering christmas past as we put them on the tree.  I do have to admit though, I love the fullness of this tree but I swear under my breath that next year I will get a pre-lit tree!!!!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

My upstairs woodsy tree--love it!!

I call tis the Red room

Oh and on Thursday of this week we got our first big snow storm!!  Our dog Kody loves the snow I think he is part Husky!!!

Nothing like the lights at Temple Square

I was so excited to go to temple square to see all the christmas lights.  We just happened to go on the most beautiful night, the weather was perfect.  We went with some of our favorite Utah friends:  The Hortons, Hancey's, and Robinsons. 

Paige in awe of the lights

Baby J enjoying the outing

Just the Fam

Syd,beau,and Kayla

The 2 Js

Kayla & Syd were always willing to pose

Paige & Syd

More Thanks giving photos

Miss Abby getting ready for family pics

Baby JJ meets Great grandma Batterton for the first time & wants to bite her

the girls sandwich poor cousin Ty

Thanksgiving In Utah & Idaho

My Family in Idaho

Little Harry &Baby JJ

Noticed mom was not holding him but close by

A beautiful moment between my sister & brother in law Dan

Horton pie night in Utah Thanksgiving Eve

Paige's Thanksgiving program

Any Turkey can Tango

The last day of school before thanksgiving break all of the Kindergartners put on a thanksgiving feast and program.  It was soo cute.   Paige was so excited to sing all the songs that she had been practicing and putting on private rehersal sessions for mom.  I have an adorable video of it but I keep getting an error message when I try to post it (help, I need you Liz) so you will just get the pics for now!!

Twilight

Thursday night all of the girls went to the  midnight movie premier of Twilight!! So fun!!! We met at 10pm at Old Chicago for desert and girl talk and then off to the movie.  It was great.  There were some very cheesy scenes but overall it was a great flick.  I just love the story line and edward so how could the movie be anything less then great!!!!  Thanks Becca for the pic!!!

Mancation

Just the boys:  Baby J, Roger, JJ, Travis, Donavon, and Mike

Baby JJ is all smiles

Own cracks me up He drinks his bottle like this^ totally chillin!!!

Just last weekend JJ's brothers and dad came to Denver to go to the BYU Vs. Air Force football game.  Yes just a little vacation for the men.   I was so happy that our sister in law Liz and her little guy Owen came to join in the fun.  I was not looking forward to being alone on the weekend while the guys were having fun in Colorado Springs.  Liz and I had a great time braving the mall and eating at one of our favorite places Costa Vida!!!  BYU pulled out a victory so the guys were all very excited!!! We had a great time visiting with everyone!!!