I love this time of the year!!!

This time of year is so much fun!! We have stayed busy, shopping, going to partys etc.... I can't wait for Santa to come and see my kids faces when they open the presents that he brought!!! I have also loved teaching Parker the Story of baby Jesus. He is always telling me that Jesus birthday in on Christmas. He is also always saying how much he loves Jesus. In fact the other day in the car he was naming everyone who loved Jesus. It was so cute!!! I am happy that he understands the true meaning of Christmas.

Parker also wrote a letter to Santa telling him what he would like for Christmas, and to his surprise yesterday he got a letter in the mail back from Santa. He thought that was cool and is excited for him to bring presents.

We love this time of year at our home and we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!! Hope we all take time to remeber the birth of our Savior and how much he loves each and everyone of us!!!! Enjoy some Holiday Pictures.

Also the other night we delivered neighbor gifts and Parker threw a fit that he couldn't go to every house. Here are little videos of my little boys break down wanting only his Grandma's and nothing else. I couldn't stop laughing.

My kids are getting so big!!!!

First of all My little girl is now sitting. I can't believe that she is already 7 months old. She has been such a blessing in our lives. She is so happy and she always greets you with a big smile!!! She gets the biggest smile when her big brother walks into the room. She loves him and boy does he love her. Here are a few pictures of my little princess.

Now on to my big boy. Parker is now potty trained!!! I have been waiting for this day!!! He has done a really good job and he loves wearing big boy underwear. In fact every time we put them on he has to tell me a joke. The joke goes like this.

Parker: Knock Knock

Me: Who's there?

Parker: Tom Sawyer

Me: Tom Sawyer who

Parker: Tom saw your underpants!!!

Then he laughs and laughs. It is pretty funny. I am so proud of him, He only has accidents every 4 or 5 days now and it is usually just a little one. He loves to tell everyone he goes on the big boy potty. Thanks to my Mother in law. She made him a chart with Stickers and got prizes to go with it, every 10 times he goes potty he gets a prize to unwrap. He thinks that is so cool!!! Here is my big boy on the potty. (I hope nobody is offended by him on the potty).

DISNEYLAND!!!!

We took Parker to Disneyland for his 3rd birthday. We went with Bryan's Mom, Dad, Sisters Sara and Elisha and Grandma Joyce. We left on Thursday November 20th and stayed until November 24th. The first day at Disneyland wasn't the funnest. Parker had the flu and was throwing up. He mostly slept in the stroller all day. I was really bummed and hoping that it was only a 24 hour thing. Well it turned out it was and he was ready to roll the next day. He loved every ride, but his 2 favorites seemed to be Pirates and the roller coasters (one in toon town and the Matterhorn). He loves to sing the pirates song and he talks non stop about the parades, rides and Santa's Reindeer. The day we got to Disneyland was the first day of Christmas . It was so fun. It got me in the Christmas spirit.

Can I tell you how much I love Disneyland and I wish we could get there more often. It was nice being with family. Parker was such a good boy, he never complained or whined he was all smiles. I am so glad that we could make his birthday such a special one. It was an awesome trip and one I think he will remember for a long time. He also loved getting his pictures with the Characters. They would always laugh at him because as soon as he got up to them he would turn around and say cheese until I would snap the picture. If you look carefully at the pictures you can see he is saying cheese. He is such a good boy and I am so happy that we got to take him to Disneyland!!!

Don't worry Maelie loved it too. She was also very good and loved to go on the rides. The first night and day were not the best for Maelie either, but after that she was the Best baby. Thanks to everyone who went and helped out with the kiddies and making this a very special experience for them!!! Enjoy some pictures.

Parker and Maelie's 1st airplane ride

Waiting for the shuttle for DisneylandMy poor sick boy

I have a ton of pictures but will leave you with these!!!!

Happy Birthday Parker

So I am a day late posting this, but Yesterday my baby boy turned 3. Boy do they grow up way to fast. It really does seem like yesterday that we were coming home from the hospital with our brand new baby boy. Now he is 3, talks like a champ and is very smart!!!! This year we went to Disneyland for his birthday (more post to come on that). He had a blast and was such a good kid. He had a good birthday and made a haul. Here are some pictures of his big day.

Saying goodbye, but not forever!!!

A week ago today Bryan's Grandpa passed away. It was very sad, but it was also very peaceful knowing that he is no longer in pain. He had pretty much every sickness from cancer to having a heart attack and Diabetes. He was a fighter and was loved by us all. We will miss him and his sense of humor greatly. It was hard to say goodbye, but we know it isn't forever. I am greatful for the knowledge I have that we will be with him again. We Love you and we will miss you Grandpa Clair.

Help Baby Mia

Check out the blog on little baby Mia by clicking on the little blinkie to the right. Her story really touched me and there is a lot of things we can do to help her and her little family. Thanks!!!

Happy Halloween

We has a really good Halloween. It was a fun filled day. We first headed to Bryan's work to trick-or-treat. I can't believe how much candy they got from their. Bryan dressed up as a witch this year and thought it would be funny to scare Parker when we got to his work. When we walked in he jumped out of a cubical and Parker did not like his costume. We asked Parker if he knew who it was and he said no. We said it was daddy and he said take off those glasses so i can see your eyes. Then all day he kept telling me I don't like daddy's witch nose, he needs to take it off. It was pretty funny. Here are some pictures from Bryan's Work.

As you can see Parker was Buzz light year and Maelie was a little Flower. The other two are the little boys I babysit little Yoda and Darth Vader.

After we left Bryan's work we went to see Bryan's Grandma and Grandpa. Here is the most precious picture of Maelie and Bryan's Grandpa. I LOVE that she is softly touching his cheek.

Later that afternoon we headed to My sisters to go trick-or-treating. We first stopped by my grandma's to show her the kids and she loved that.We then headed over to my sisters, It was so much fun.They have a neighborhood dinner before we all go trick-or-treating, it is so nice. Parker loves being with his cousins. The older kids ended up going with there friends so Janan, Brielle, Bryan, Parker and I went together, while my mom and dad handed out candy. We has such a fun time and the two kids loved getting candy. We actually went for and hour and a half. That is how much fun they were having. Here are some pictures of that night.

After that we headed over to Bryan's parents to show them the kiddies and the dog. They gave Parker the cutest Halloween Mr. Potato head and Maelie the cutest bunny blanket toy. They love their grandparents. Here is Zoiee in her Halloween costume.

It was a fun filled day and boy was I exhausted when I got home!!!! Until next year!!!

Jazz Game and a bitter sweet feeling!!!

Thanks to Bryan's Co-worker Carter, we got the wonderful opportunity to go the Jazz game opener. It was such a blast. It was so loud in the arena. There was fireworks, streamers, glow stick and a lot of screaming people. I was really impressed!!! It was such a fun game too!!! Thanks again for the tickets!!! It was a fun to get to spend some much needed time with my husband doing something that we both love. Here is Bryan and I at the game.

Also a few weeks ago I was released as the Young Women's president in my ward. It was such a bitter sweet feeling. I was in this calling for 3 1/2 years so it was time, but leaving those girls was very hard for me. I don't miss the meeting, planning etc... But I do miss those girls a ton. They taught me a lot and were a very good group of girls. They will always have a special place in my heart. But for the time being I am calling less and it feels pretty nice!!!

Awesome Husband and Awesome Birthday

Sorry is has been a while since I have posted last. We have had computer issues. But I am back and ready to roll. I just had my birthday on Oct 20th. And let me tell you, I have the best Husband ever. He had a big surprise for me. On Friday Morning I hear my garage door open and I am thinking oh no someone is breaking in my house. Bryan was supposed to be at work. I run out to the kitchen half a sleep and there is my Awesome Husband standing with a bunch of balloons and a video camera. He wrote me a poem and made me pop the balloons to see where we were going. He surprised me with a little trip to St. George to see Les Mis and Big River at the Tuachan. Can I tell you it was so awesome. I loved it. Tuachan was so neat I recommend it to everyone!!!!! Bryan is so great. He had all of our stuff packed. He also arranged for his mom to come down with us to watch the kids ( Thank you so much Jeri, we couldn't have had so much fun without you). And thanks to his aunt Linda and Uncle Gordy for letting us stay in their St. George home. It was the best birthday ever. You are the BEST husband ever and I love you very very much.

Here is Bryan and I at the play

Here is Parker right before we left

Here is my cute little Parker singing me happy birthday!!!

And because I have been so far behind in blogging I will post a few cute pictures of the kids. My little Maelie is now 5 months old. Boy do they grow up too fast. She is so much fun!!! I love my little kiddies!!!