Christmas 2014

Amelia enjoyed the snow but likes blankets and "skuggles" more. 

There were lots of opportunities for makeovers. 

Giant sugar cookie frenzy. Lots of candy. No one threw up. 

All that was left of his cookie were a few crumbs. Which he polished off. 

Babies love Christmas. 

Presh. They're matchy-matchy!

The queen was in residence all day though her apparel got better as the day went on. 

Artists in the making. 

Makeover. 

We can build it! We can make it!

This Christmas was a crazy whirlwind of fun and games. We loved being together as a family and LOVED the white Christmas surprise we awoke to find. We love our Savior, Jesus Christ and his beautiful gift of his life and love and sacrifice. 

Talent

Our little Amelia may not be able to say many words, but she's sure got a handle on things when it comes to performing.

Pumpkin harvest

I grew these babies in the garden this year. The kids have all been involved. Even Amelia took the time to pat them every day. I thought it was funny the kids decided they needed to load them into the wheelbarrow to get them to the porch. (I would have just rolled em myself. )

Also, these trees at my kids' school have been favorites of mine since I was a student there. 

Family pictures

This kid is a TEENAGER?!!

Ben turned 13 today and so now I'm freaking out. We had to have the "you need to shower EVERY DAY"  and the BRUSH your teeth there will be girls there" talks. It's also time for the talk about deodorant. 

We went to the discovery park tonight and let the kids run. Jason is in Logan doing a concert so we celebrated last night at Menchies with him. 

Ben is a caring kid. He is Amelia's favorite right now and no matter how bad his teenage hormonal anger is he always softens his voice (and talks high enough to make it crack) when he talks to her. He is a hard worker and saved up his own money to pay for rec basketball. He's is doing half time at the jr. High and half time homeschool this year. He wishes he could spend the whole B day playing basketball, soccer, and Legos. But of course I make sure he does other stuff. 

Eli drew on his face with permanent marker and looks awesome. He gave himself spots instead of glasses this time. 

Twin love. Presh. 

This baby wants to be outside ALL day. She loves dirt and sand. 

Liam Brucey Turns 9!

This kid! Man he is growing up. Liam's favorite things to do are building things with Legos and marbles and whatever else he can find, and playing games. He'll set up a board game and play all the players by himself. He loves the wii too. Liam is so very smart. We're homeschooling this year and he let me know pretty quick that I should just let him do his thang. He told me he loves math which I think is awesome! And he is a phenomenal reader. His big eyes melt my heart and I love his silly giggle. He is still very literal and I have to be careful to word things right or he'll correct me. "Mom. Don't you mean..."

I had to add this picture because I wasn't blogging last year when he was baptized.  We are so proud of him!

Bridal veil Falls

We've been stuck in the house for 5 days because of the flu and sinus infections so we had to get out today.