January

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Gingerbread House





















My wonderful Mother-in-law did a Gingerbread house with Alexander last year, so I thought well maybe we should try and keep that tradition. Unlike my Mother-in-law she made her's but I just bought one of those kits.



Thinking this would be a great activity and the family would have so much fun...well...no so much. Both boys were not in the best of moods and I had little patience. Next time I will leave this fun tradition for my Mother-in-law and her grandson as she has better luck. :)



At least we tried....

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

MAJOR CATCH UP...keep going down...you don't want to miss a thing

Christmas Lights with the Family

Christmas Lights with the Family, it's a must for the season...

The newest members of the family seeing their first Christmas Lights

Luke


Jonah



Grandma, Alexander, and Zac



Dad, Mom, and me (it was a cold NIGHT)



The gang trying to stay warm






I could not keep my eyes open for a picture...it was weird.
















Christmas Tree Hunting...at Lowe's

It's always hard for me to go to the nearest Lowe's to find a Christmas Tree, but you have to do what you have to do when you live in Arizona with no Christmas Tree farms.














Home we go...





Son like Father....



Alexander doing his homework...he is so smart.












The two men in my life putting Christmas together

1st Christmas Recital for Alexander
















Isn't he sooooo CUTE! I love him so much!





Thanksgiving 2011

This was one my favorite Thanksgiving since living here, only because for the first time I had Mom and Dad. Usually they don't go anywhere for Thanksgiving because they have so many in Oregon with them. However, this year with Sister Amber having her twin boys we had them, and it was WONDERFUL. My mom makes the best pies, she is so good at crust...something that I don't do well. We had a late dinner due to Zac working but it worked out since the rest of the family was able to be with their family and come have a 2nd dinner with us. We had a good time and I was grateful to have family with me on this day of Thanksgiving.




Mom and Alexander made these cute turkey hats for everyone, it will be a new tradition. Especially since I kept them for next year. ;)


The meal...it was so good! Thanks Mom!!!



Mom handing out all our hats.



Sister Amber, me (see the baby bump that is growing), my cute wonderful son Alexander.



My wonderful handsome husband, I'm thankful that he married me and made so many dreams and wishes come true.



Richards food and armpit...weird picture not sure how it made the cut to put on the blog????



Amber, Dad, Aaron showing off the meal



Me and Alexander...and baby




The end...but so very perfect day thanks to having Mom and Dad here. :)