Christmas 2011

We were here in Layton for Christmas this year so after our Christmas eve feast of Ham, cheesy spuds, and homemade rolls we opened the one Christmas Eve present and then Santa and Mrs. Clause came and finished things up. Things were a little different this year with Christmas being on Sunday, we got the kids up, fed and dressed for church. We then let them open one present and we headed to church and finished the rest when we got home. Both Marley and Garrick had pretty specific lists and both got what they wanted which made things really easy for Santa. Garrick didn't want to take off his Captain America Jammies for days (we finally conned him into letting us wash them). Marley decided she needed to be Rapunzel to open presents and Grady was more into climbing on presents than opening them. I didn't get a picture but Grandma and Grandpa Gatherum came and opened presents and had brunch with us. Overall it was a great Christmas.

The annual jammies.

Year ONE

Our baby turned 1 a couple of weeks ago. It has gone so fast. We had a little party with the Grandparents. He didn't like his cake and he didn't love opening presents, but he was a ham for the Grandparents.






He says "dis" (this) and loves crawling. He loves going down the stairs and playing repeat with Marley. He thinks he is as big as his siblings and has recently taken to climbing. He likes to be heard and has a great set of lungs. He had a rough go just before his birthday, after a round of antibiotics (which wiped out the good stuff in his stomach) for an ear infection we found out he had c-dificile (which is the bad stuff most people have in their stomachs but is repressed by the good stuff). But is good now and actually is eating better than he ever has. I was thinking the other day how fast things go and how much you can love someone. But I do, our boy is wonderful and we are very blessed.

Happy Christmas

Another Year is almost gone. We hope your's is great.

Happy Halloween

I did it again, home-made costumes. Three was a little more stressful than the usual two. But I did it and they look good and got done in time. Garrick and Grady's I made my own pattern. Grady's I just used a hoodie and sweat pants from Walmart and made all the spikes and stuff from felt. Garrick's I winged it and used some of his clothes as a template, the only thing I wish is that I had gotten fabric with a little bit of stretch, most of his fabric was remnants so I only paid about $1 a yard. He loves it and I think it turned out great.
Marley's I used a Simplicity pattern and wanted to kill it. It will be a long time before I sew with a pattern again, it was much more difficult than I had originally anticipated and I about ripped it to shreds. I should have used cotton or even velvet instead of organza and satin, (both of which are really hard to sew). I wouldn't have been able to do it without my mom. She is really the best!! I went over 3 different times and she helped me sew for hours. I really love that lady. Rapunzel is beautiful and Moo is happy.

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (How to Train A Dragon)

Rapunzel (Who right now is very afraid of SNAKES.) She didn't believe me that all Grandpa's snakes have gone to bed for the winter.

A very not Toothless the Dragon.

The cousins at Grandma's Halloween Party. My mom is so sweet and put together a fun time. Thanks Gram.

She's a Beaut

Isn't she a beaut. This is the bike Carl bought for me for my birthday. I love it! We bought a trailer so the kids and I ride our bikes to school every morning. I feel so cool riding down the street I'd ride it everywhere if I could. Thanks babe.