Finally, a few Christmas Pictures

We had a really good Christmas this year...it just was over in a blink of an eye! And I kind of forgot to take many pictures, and I am blaming that on the pregnancy:)

We always go to my parents for Christmas Eve. We eat yummy food, play games and just hang out. And of course the kids always have to get online to check out where Santa is.

And it is always exciting when it is the time of night when Grandma and Papa pass out some Christmas Eve presents. Grandma always gives them PJ's, and Papa gave them all flashlights with their names on them. Of course the kids want the jammies on right away.

The next morning we woke up the boys, and Grandma Cheryl and Papa Bob came over to watch them open presents. I some how did not get a picture of them:( But the boys were so excited about the kitchen Santa brought them. They got lots of fun new stuff and loved opening all the gifts. But it was hard to peel Talon away from the kitchen to get him to open any! Not long after that we headed to my parents to exchange gifts with my family, and of course no pictures of that. Oops, I was horrible this year. Then we went back to our house to meet Brad's family there for brunch and gift exchange.

Later we visited my Grandpa Grace and had some lunch. And then back to my parents for more games and hanging out.

It was a great Christmas, but like I said over way to fast!

Some December Fun

Justice had a Christmas Sing in his Kindergarten class, and me and Talon and Cardon were able to go watch him. It was so cute when we walked into his class, he ran over to us and gave me a big hug and said, "I thought you weren't coming!" And it is not like we were late or anything, we were early:) He did so good and we loved watching him perform all the Christmas Songs they had been learning!

Whenever it snows the boys beg to go out and play in it. They absolutely love it, no matter how cold it is out there! They had so much fun shoveling, throwing snowballs, and building a snowman. It hasn't been to much of a snowy winter so far, so they have been kind of bummed. But I am sure there will be plenty more playing in the snow to come!

These pictures are just of my little buddies posing for me while I was making them lunch one day:)

Man do I ever love my boys! But this pregnancy I have had very little patience and I feel so bad for them. They are such a joy in my life and I love being a Mom. I hope that after I have this baby, I will be able to be a happier, nicer Mom for their sake and mine:)

CHRISTMAS SUITS

This year I decided to get my boys suits for Christmas. They got to wear them to church the first Sunday in December and they loved it. They were so excited to go to church "looking like missionaries!" I know that I am biased because I am their Mom, but I sure think they look handsome!

BOWLING AND HALLOWEEN

On the Friday before Halloween we decided to do something fun as a family, so we asked the boys if they wanted to go bowling, and of course they did. So we headed over to the new Jack N Jill in Lehi and got a lane. The boys had tons of fun, and got so excited. Of course they didn't like the part about having to take turns:)

We got up the next morning and carved the pumpkins. Brad and I helped the twins with theirs, but Justice did it all by himself and it turned out so cute! That day, Justice's school was having a Halloween carnival, and the kids were so excited to get in their costumes! Justice was Wolverine from X MEN, Talon was Optimus Prime and Cardon was Bumblebee, which are both Transformers.


We went with my Mom and my Sister Jess and her kiddos. They all had so much fun and loved the rides! After that we went to lunch and filled up our bellies:)

Brad and I then took our kids to Trick or Treat at Grandma Nancy's house, Aunt Haleigh's, and then Grandpa Randy's houses. Too bad after that it started to down pour. We still headed to a few old neighbors houses and then to Grandpa Graces' for a visit. The kids love to go their and see him. And then we went to Papa Bob's and Grandma Cheryl's for dinner. The kids Trick or Treated a little more around their neighborhood with all their cousins. Finally we sat down and watched Michael Jackson's Thriller, which the kids love. It was a fun Halloween, but we hope next year has a little better weather!

RED RIBBON WEEK

Family Pictures & Talon and Cardon's 3 year old Pictures

Page Family Pictures 2010

taken by Jen Stafford Photography

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Talon & Cardon's 3 Year Old Birthday Pictures
taken by Jen Stafford Photography

Talon and Cardon's 3rd Birthday

I cannot believe that by twinners are 3! This year they wanted a Transformers birthday party. They are in a play group with a couple of neighbor kids, so we decided to have a friend birthday in the morning and invite them and a few others.

We started off buy playing a couple games. We did a beanbag toss, and tossed through Optimus Primes's chest. And then we played pin the Autobot symbol on Bumblebee's chest. The kids all had fun doing that. We then ate our cupcakes that had either Autobot or Decepticon candies on the top. And then opened presents. Talon and Cardon had so much fun with their friends, and were glad they could come. Thank you to Jess for helping me with the cakes, and for her and my Mom for helping with the party! I couldn't have done it without you:)

Later that night we had all our family over for cake and ice cream. We are so thankful for all those that could be there, and we missed those who could not make it.

We gave the boys new training wheel bikes, and they love them. And thanks to everyone else for all the fun gifts and birthday wishes.

A few things about Talon:

So handsome

The sweetest naughty boy ever

A little shy

One of my best friends

I love you so much Talon and am so thankful you came to our family. You make life interesting and fun!

A few things about Cardon:

So handsome

Such a little tender heart

Independent and Outgoing

One of my best friends

I love you very much Cardon and want you to know you are a blessing to our family. You make life fun and interesting!