Christmas

Christmas has come and gone. It, as usual, was fantastic for all of the family. I do not know why I have to worry and over prepare and constantly count and everything else I do to work myself up. I guess it is just feeling like you want it to be "perfect." Ellie's favorite gift was a close tie between her new baby and her dream kitchen. Both of the boys agree that their B.B. guns were the highlight. I am glad to be sleeping again and the kids have new things to entertain them for the next week off of school.

Snow Fun

Every time Mitch pulls the boys behind the Ranger I want to say the "You might be a redneck" quote. It may look funny, but it sure is fun. I had to opt out this year as I told the boys, the baby probably would not like me getting thrown off the sled and smashing it. We are waiting for more snow to enjoy the big hills at my dad's farm, but until then...

Pinkalicious

I decided to make cupcakes for a Christmas party today. When Ellie asked if she could help I couldn't resist using one of her favorite lines...

What color would you like? Pink she said pink, pink, pink.

Those of you who have read the book pinkalicious, 1/20 as much as I, will completely understand her sentiment. She now knows that book by heart and likes to "read" it to me. Getting most of the pages word for word. Aren't kids memories amazing.

The Snowman

Who can resist making a snow friend with snow like this!!! Unfortunately the following days of high 30's (what a heat wave) weren't so kind. He currently is missing his head and leaning wayyyy to the right. Ellie says that he melted just like Frosty.

Snowballs

We had a great ward Christmas party last week. The boys got to dress up like they were playing in the snow and sing a few Christmas songs. The best part, and the one that they "kept a secret" from me, was during once there was a snowman, they got to through Styrofoam snowballs into the audience. Wow throwing fake snow in the church. It was like a dream come true!!

Winner, Winner, Winner!!!

I suddenly have so much to post and no time to post it. Does that sound like anyone else's holiday schedule? I was so excited that both of the boys won in the local coloring contest again this year. They think that it is so neat to have their pictures in the newspaper. Here there are at the the winning sites where I snuck in my own photo.

Laundry Made Fun ?!?!

Every now and then you find a "chore" that the kids don't mind helping with, for a few days at least. The last few weeks it has been taking the laundry out of the dryer. I know that the only reason that they are happily complying is that they bury themselves under it on the couch, and when I come to fold it they pop out and yell "BOO." Of course I am totally shocked every time. I guess whatever works!!