Christmas time!

I love Christmas! I get that from my Mom. She always went overboard with

decorations, candy making, parties, traditions and presents.

This year we had a little pre-Christmas party at our house

for Beckham and all his cousins. It was a BLAST!

They made reindeer food.

Candy apples, and decorated sugar cookies.

We also had steamers to drink.

This will be something we'll do for years to come.

Beck kept talking about it for a couple of days.

It made all the work, worth it.

Before heading to Twin Falls for Christmas Eve,

Beck sprinkled (dumped) his Reindeer Food.

Worried about wether or not the Reindeer would like it,

Beck tasted it.

Glitter and ALL!

He'll eat that but not anything I cook....

Twin was so fun. Almost all of my family was there, which hardly ever happens.

All the kids got there Christmas PJ's.

We wanted to get a picture with all the kids but of course, Beck wanted nothing

to do with it... PARTY POOPER.

Then we had the As Seen on TV, gift exchange.

Kristi was pumped to get this!

But not excited enough not to take Jared's

Boise State Snuggie.

We got home just in time for Santa to Come!

Beck had such a good time and Loved his presents.

We still can't get him to take a nap because all he wants to do is play with his toys.

I think this little fella liked his Christmas as well!

Having little ones makes Christmas exciting again.

I couldn't ask for anything more.

I have been blessed with an amazing family

and can't wait until next year when we can do it all over again.

Merry Christmas!

Hangin on

This time last year I was wishing away my time with Beckham.

I was counting on him growing up

helping me out more,

going to pre-school!

Now the thought of him not hangin with me

all day everyday breaks my heart.

I don't want to share him with anyone.

I know I'll need to let him go,

but for now he is all mine.

He is actually going to bed a lot easier at night.

The night time drama has eased up.

There are some nights when he really just wants someone

to lay by him while he falls asleep.

I am more than happy to be that person.

I love when I cuddle up to him I first have to move

a long line of cars and trucks that he has tucked under the

blankets in a straight line.

He loves sleeping with his toys. Not soft cuddly toys,

hard, small toys that really leave a mark when you lay on them

for any length of time.

He is napping as we speak, with a toy train resting on his chest.

This boy is awesome. I L-O-V-E him more than I ever thought

was possible.

So for now, I am hanging on to all the

little moments we have together because

I know before too long he will realize he would rather be

hanging with his friends and not his crazy, nerdy MOM.

LOVE YOU, BECK!

Times are Changing

Beck has an audience!

He is on display all day everyday,

he couldn't be happier.

I will over hear him saying,

"Espy, watch me!".

And he will.

Crosby loves watching Beckham,

I know when he starts movin'

I'll be in trouble.

Everything FUN ends in TEARS!

This weekend we loaded the car and headed down to

SLC to see the Christmas Lights.

I thought for sure Beck would LOVE IT!

I think he may have enjoyed them but was truly more interested in

the water fountains.

As soon as we got to temple square it started to snow!

It was perfect. Lights, snow, temple, and Christmas music.

Crosby was bundled up and just sat there the whole time.

Not a peep from this little guy.

He really is such a good baby.

It's such a good thing that I bought a double stroller,

I really needed that extra seat to hold my bag!

Beck refused to ride in the stroller,

he had to walk and touch all the lights.

He kept saying, "I want to hold em!".

every time we walked by more lights.

We had such a good time, until we started to walk back towards the car!

Beck FREAKED OUT. Crying, Screaming, completely out of control!

I thought he would love staying in a hotel room.

He hated it.

Crosby woke up around 4:00 am

and Beckham was up shortly after him around 6:00am

crying, "I want to go home."

At that point, I was cryin'.

Freaking out(as I rarely do!)I threw all the stuff back in our suitcase

and loaded the car and we were off.

Back home in 3 hours.

Hopefully tonight will be a better night.

Beck has only climbed out of bed 4 times so far!

I'm thankful for stinky breath and dimply thighs!

This holiday season I am thankful for my wonderful family!

Beck has been so fun,

waking up all night long talking about Santa.

When I take him back to bed, I cuddle with him

for a few minutes and his stinky little boy breath is somewhat

ADORABLE.

I am thankful that Crosby is healthy and happy.

this little guy is always smiling and when

I am exhausted from being up all night with Beck,

his little smile and giggle brighten my day.

I am very lucky to have such a wonderful husband who helps with the boys.

during the day when Beck is trouble he always cries,"I want Dad".

Aaron is a softy and I am the enforcer!

He has such a big heart and takes care of us.

EVERYONE wants Dad during the day, even ME!

COUSINS! I am lovin all the boys in my family right now.

Beck Loves hangin with all the boy cousins.

He followed little Owen around all weekend. You can tell

Beck watches his every move.

So, I am thankful for such wonderful family members

who do such amazing things everyday,

that set examples for me and my kids.