Christmas....our home!

This Christmas was spent at home. It was one of my favorite memories of the entire year. We focused this year on family traditions. We spent time together. We drove to see the Christmas lights, we watched the Polar Express on Christmas Eve, we read Luke 2 and talked about Baby Jesus being born. I loved that we had the Little Peoplle nativity set for the kids to play with and sing and rock baby Jesus. We each shared our testimony of the love we have for the Savior. I really just loved being together and spending time together just the 5 of us! It was very memorable! Christmas morning we made a big breakfast and had the kids wait so we could SKPE Chris' family in UT! We were able to talk for over 2 hours. It was wonderful! I really felt so connected and very close, even those we are in VA and they are in UT! It was so relaxing and wonderful! We called and spoke with my family as well. We spoke with Chris' brother on a mission that evening. It was truly a memorable Christmas!

CHRIS update!

So the first semester is over and checked off our 'list'. 6 more semesters to go! Chris has learned so much and although he has alot more learning to do before he's finished, he enjoys what he's doing and that makes me happy! The kids don't miss a prayer asking Heavenly Father to bless their Daddy with help on tests or a blessing to get home safely (out late nights studying). I remind them often that Daddy is going to back school so that he can get a better job and support us when he's finished. I think the kids understand. Of course we miss him terribly, but in the end, it will all be worth it! We love our DADDY! :)

more January....

Hunter loves to give kisses to EVERYONE who will take one! I take them all the time! :)





Alexis working on her flexibility with her bridge making! We are so proud of her! She really enjoys tumbling and is really good at it!

A few weekends ago about 5 inches of snow feel and the kids had a blast! :)






THANK YOU GRANDPARENTS Jeppson and Hunt for the 4 wheeler Christmas gift! It IS an absolute here! :)

January...

Jan 20-22nd was spent in Maryland....celebrating Christina's 29th Birthday and Haley's 9th Birthday. We had a very enjoyable evening at Christina's home on Friday night and went to the Cheesecake Factory on Saturday for lunch. YUM YUM!


Mom and Dad...one is always talking when I snap the picture!

Happy 29th Little Sister! :) I love you!

The older kids were absolutely elated b/c they got to sit in a booth all to themselves and order whatever they wanted (well, somewhat!)! :)

Hunter loves this Zebra toy.... and he loves to play with the Wii too!

Eatting birthday cake on Friday night.

Hunter and Uncle David!

Say Cheese!


We did get about 5 inches of snow so the kids loved playing in it! They even helped me shovel! YAY!




Alexis loves her tumbling class! She wanted to do something just her, so we decided to put her in a class just down the road here. She really loves it and is home practicing her donkey kicks everyday! :)

I love this picture!
Ethan lost this top 2 teeth in 2 days this month! He wanted daddy to pull them and he sure wasn't scared! What a brave boy! :)
Hunter 20 months...usually keeps us on our toes...and with LAUGHTER!


FISH ANYONE?

This is Hunter's cheesy grin....LOVE IT!

A much needed update!

So, I am at a loss when I think of how behind I am with this blog...but it's how I journal, so it must be done and I WILL catch up....so here goes!
Just today we were all sitting at the kitchen table and Alexis sings out...." My heart belongs to Mommy and Ethan...." I was cracking up. Chris comes around the corner and says, "Hey, what about me..." Alexis looks at him and smiles, saying, "Well, Daddy! I love you!" It was the sweetest thing...

Alexis' sayings....

Today Alexis and I (and Hunter) were in the kitchen making lunch. Alexis was playing with the cheese, she loves cheese! Out of the blue, she says to me:
Alexis: Momma (I love that she calls me mamma!) I want to grow my hair out long for Locks of Love like Haley did.
Me: Alexis, that's so nice of you to think of other kids. What made you decide to do that?
Alexis: Well, (then there was a pause) because I want to give my hair to daddy, (with another pause), because he doesn't have any!
Me: Alexis, I love you!
I seriously had to run to the bathroom I was laughing so hard! Poor daddy, yes, he doesn't have much hair left! But, he looks great with it short! And, Alexis is just so thoughtful and sensitive to little things like this! She's my tenderheart child!
Not much else is going on here! The kids are all growing and getting taller! Chris is still studying hard for school. I'm here...just doing what I do best! I love being a momma! :)