Not Quite Mother of the Year

So I am finally able to relax. (ok not really) I am going to blame this whole thing on my mom since I really need a scapegoat. She started this by making me a beautiful sequined, beaded & embroidered stocking. So when Scott and I got married I thought that he would need a fancy one too, so I got to work on his. It didn't seem to be a big deal. So then when I had Jacob I thought we had better get Jake a stocking done. (Yeah he was born in '04, and yes I just finished yesterday!) I started his for his 1st Christmas but with a new baby I just didn't get the time in to work on it, and it got put away after the holidays, so then the next year came around & I once again picked it up with every intention of finishing it oh and again I didn't finish it, last year my amazing sister Teresa did Matt's stocking for me (I think along with 2 for her family) and poor Jake's was only half done. So this year I was determined to get it finished so for a few weeks now I have done nothing but this stocking. I am so glad that it is finally finished, I told Scott that we can't have any more kids because I'm not doing any more stockings. Thanks a lot mom, next time pass me on something that maybe I can accomplish. :-)

Funny Kids

Alright so it is a really good thing that my kids are cute because there are some days that I just think that they are the biggest DORKS! Matt has been the sillier one most recently. I guess he is trying to "work" like someone but I am not sure I ever remember seeing Scott or Papa or Grandad dressed up like this to get a job done. Also I am not sure why kids think that things "taste" better if they shove it up there noses but they seem to. It's a pretty good sign of toddlers in the house when the High Chair is stripped of everything that you might have to put more effort into cleaning. I have found that the less cute stuff the chair has the better, it cleans up way faster.

Amazing!

Ok so to most people this would seem pretty normal but I have to tell you that this was a first. Matt has a thing about "NOT" sleeping at Granny's house. Not even when he was really small would he take a nap at Granny & Papa's house. We would either have to deal with a crabby patty or come home because he would just refuse to nap over there. Well Sunday Matt finally gave in after 15 months he finally took a nap at Granny's, we had Ryan's home coming talk and had lot's of Family and Friends there, Matt tried to play with Jake & Eden but I think he just got wallered mostly. By late afternoon with no nap all day he crashed out. Maybe this is a sign of better days and getting to stay longer with Papa & Granny.

Winter Fun

It has sure been a lot of fun lately.
The boys got to see Santa two nights in a row last weekend. Friday night we had are Ward Christmas Party & then on Saturday night we went to the Light Parade & then to Scott's work party where Santa came again. Jake has been continually asking Santa for a Sleigh, today we asked Jake what he was going to do with it & he said get a horse or reindeer to pull it for him. It's sure good to know that my kids is down to earth and doesn't have to high of expectations. Jake has really loved getting to see Santa this is the first year that he has enjoyed him so that has been fun. Matt on the other hand thinks that Santa is pretty scary! And doesn't want much to do with him.
Well we finally got our 1st snow here in Flagstaff. Thank goodness we have been so dry, we are so greatful for all of the moisture. I think between my measurements and all the snow in between we probably had close to 18" at our house. It has been lot's of fun. On Tuesday we took the boys out to play they both had lot's of fun. Matt did get a little frustrated that it was so hard to walk in (can't imagine why the snow was up to his waist & he was layered in 4-5" of clothing). They made snow angels and ate lot's of snow & Jake even launched a few snowballs (at my car) of course. It was pretty funny we have some of the wire reindeer out front and I had to uncover them they were completely covered. Hopefully this is just the beginning. I would take several more storms like this. I love the snow and am so glad that I live in AZ so that it warms back up within a few days, I'm not sure I would love it so much if it stayed for 5 months straight.
So I tried to put a slide show together of all the fun lately hope it works ok it should be right below this entry.

Winter Fun

Uncle Ryan is Home

Well Tuesday was a great day! Ryan is finally home from Argentina. It was a crazy day we were supposed to all go to the air port here in Flagstaff around 1:30 to pick him up. But Mother Nature had other plans! We got our 1st Snow storm. Anyhow so Uncle Mike & Aunt Gail went down to meet up with Ryan at the Air Port in Phoenix so that he wouldn't have to sit alone for to long once he found out that his flight was canceled. Mom, Dad & Craig dug out at the house and then headed down to pick Ryan up, they got home about 4:00 that night. I can hardly believe that he is home. I told him that if felt just like yesterday that we were saying goodbye. I sure though that it would be forever but the time passed so fast. It is strange to think that Jake was only Matt's size when Ryan left. The boys sure love Ryan, Matt took just a few seconds to decide that he liked this new uncle. We are so happy that you are home Ryan and are so proud of all the Service that you gave while on your Mission.

Tis' the Season

Ok well this is a little slow getting up but here it is anyways. We finally put the Tree up on Monday, I think it turned out pretty good considering my helpers! We are definitely not one of the houses with the Beautiful Christmas Tree but it was lot's of fun. The boys both tried to help decorate it, Matt just pulled them off, which would be why we only have the tree decorated half way down now. (oh well at least we tried) I had originally thought we would just decorate the bottom of the tree with the Satin Balls, however Matt thought that they looked pretty yummy he was taking bites out of them like they were apples it was pretty funny. It about 3 hours we knew that was a bad idea. I also decided to paint ornaments for each of us this year it was fun and they turned out cute I do remember it being a lot more fun to paint the ornaments when my mom & dad & sisters & I all did them together, just doing them by myself was not quite so fun, maybe next year I will let the boys try and help me paint there own ornaments.

Jake was so excited to help

The finished Tree

The boys thought it was really cool to check out the lights from underneath.

Matt's 1st Victim

He looks pretty innocent doesn't he!

The after math, the poor things didn't stand a chance!

I think they turned out pretty cute I really did have fun doing them, I'm even thinking about attemtping to do some Village houses to add to the collection next year.

Very Funny Web Video

Ok these are so funny. I everynow and then need a really good laugh. Both of these videos has done that well. I sure wish we saw more of this on TV and less of the crap they put on now days. Hope you all enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dqP84VUVDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll2kajMH2u0

Hazzards of Life

Ok so I have been slacking but here is the latest with our family. Last week Jake came running around the corner and caught the top of his foot on the leg of the computer chair and went down. Poor kid limped around all day and about every three or four steps he was tearing up. So I tried not to have him walk to much but figured that he just bruised it really bad. We took him to the Doc. the next day and yep he had broken his foot. Lucky for us it was not a bad break and they were able to just cast it, they didn't have to set bones or anything fun like that. He has been such a trooper! We have had a few tears but over all he has adjusted well. He is even running around on it now. He has only asked to have it taken off a few times and even tried telling me that it was the wrong color to see if I would take it off for that. Kids are so smart. Now if they were only not so clumsy.

Pirate Ships

So this was a fun day at the Home Depot. This months project was Pirate Ships, as you can see we couldn't get Matt to hold still long enough for any pics but he did let me get a few when we got home. Jake had such a good time, he couldn't wait to make it float, it's a good thing that he is willing to float it on the carpet and the tables since this one can't go into the water. Jake loves getting to use any tools he can find. Mom only ended up with one smashed finger and a little bit of blood (good thing Jake wanted to paint his red). Can't wait till next month, gotta love Home Depot for entertaining the kids especially during the winter. It was packed their were all kinds of kids there it was pretty fun & a little crazy.

Halloween

Here are some pics from Halloween, the boys had a good time. They got way to much candy and were totally spoiled. Jake has finally figured out what to do at Halloween. He had so much fun Trick or Treating. Matt wasn't real sure about any of this but he has been really glad that he got "4 MORE TEETH", this last weekend that now gives him 12 chompers to eat his candy he doesn't know how to do one at a time it's crazy. Of course I think Granny & Papa's was the favorite stop w/Aunt Karla & James a close 2nd. Jake has already decided who they are both going to be next year.

Lightning McQueen

So the other day when Jake & I were reading stories before nap time, I asked him to read my his Cars Story. (one of his favorites). So he opened the cover and read to me "My Leslie loves me & my Toria loves me" I then realized that he was reading to me inside the front cover, I usually read this part to him when I read him the story. It was so cute, that he thought it was part of the story. I think he misses them a bit he asks probably once a week if they can come over to play.

Jack-O-Lanterns

Well we were able to hold off Jake for a week, but that was it, he was so excited to carve the pumpkins. Lucky for us Granny & Papa let us all come over and carve our pumpkins at there house. Matt thought they tasted great (I guess he's eaten worse) yucky! Jake had a great time but thought that he should be dressed up to do them. We had a good time, I think dad had the most fun, he got to use a power knife to carve it & then we couldn't find a lighter stick so he got out a Torch so that we could get them lit. I think we all did a pretty good job. And the boys had a good time too.