Exciting update!

I think most of you know, but for those of you who don't WE'RE EXPECTING! One of the reasons I've been slacking on my blog. Ive been so sick and it makes me nauseated to even get on the computer. But I'm feeling much better now and I think I'm over the sickness part. I'm due in August and I'm so excited I can hardly wait. The boys think it's pretty awesome that they are going to have a little brother or sister. I'm finding out what I'm having in a few weeks and I'll be sure to post it!

I love these boys!

Last weekend we took the boys for a horse a ride. They looked so cute that I couldn't quit taking pictures of them! Braxton rode all by himself while Slade rode on the back of Joby. They had a blast. Braxton loves to ride the horses. Slade said he would rather ride his motorcycle. It's funny how they are so different from each other. But that's what makes them who they are! I love them so much!

Braxton turned nine (I know.. crazy) on March 5. We celebrated his Birthday with family, friends, cake, and presents! It's amazing how fast time flies. I remember the day we brought him home from the hospital when he was just a baby and now he is 9. Braxton is my shy one and he is also my big helper. He loves to help me do things.

Back to Blogging!

Now that January is almost over I've decided it's time to update. I've been taking a break from blogging I guess, but I'm back.

We had a wonderful Christmas holiday spent with our families. We started Christmas morning off by opening presents and playing with the boys and their new toys. We later went to my parents house where we ate and opened more presents. We then spent the rest of the day with the Mickelsen's. For the rest of Christmas vacation we just hung out together and played the new Wii that Santa brought, which the boys love! I was so busy using our new video camera this year that I didn't get very many pictures but I've posted a few!

Tis The Season..

'Tis the season' to be busy! I have really been slacking on my blog the last few weeks. I have been busy with school programs, christmas parties and shopping! I'm happy to say that I have finished my Christmas shopping and can finally relax and update my blog! Braxton had his third grade Christmas program which was very entertaining. They sang a number of Christmas songs and played a song with their recorders.

Last year we started a new Christmas tradition with the Mickelsen's. We all get together to have dinner one night and afterwards we decorate gingerbread houses with the kids. I love this tradition. The kids have a blast designing their houses with icing and candy. When they are finished they are pretty proud of their creations!

I'm excited for this week! The boys are out of school and we have lots of things planned to do. One of our favorites is making sugar cookies together. The boys love decorating them and taking them to family and friends. Another Christmas tradition that we enjoy with the Mickelsen's is putting the star up on the Red Knoll and going for a wagon ride. We also have a Christmas Eve party with my family that has been a tradition for as long as I can remember. It has always been at my Aunt Carole's house in Gunnison. The kids favorite part is after dinner when we have a special visit from Santa!

O Christmas Tree!

Sunday we went up in the mountains to find a Christmas tree. The weather has been so nice lately that there wasnt much snow. That's good because we got to go farther up the mountain to find a tree.

The boys had fun just sliding down the road.


Searching for the perfect tree.


This is the one! Look how excited Joby is to have his pic taken.


The boys with their favorite buddy, Odie.


I love this one! Check out Odie in the back trying to be in the pic!

Weekend fun!

We started the weekend off with shopping on Saturday in Provo. I had my list all ready and knew exactly what I needed. My sister met us in Provo and took the boys to her house to play with their cousins. We then headed off to Toys R Us. I was so happy when we found everything that was on my list there. It's a good thing Joby was with me because I seriously have the hardest time making up my mind. I wanted to buy everything there! Our next stop was Sam's Club. CRaZy! It was nuts in there! We didn't spend to much time in there. We got our stuff and were on our way! Next stop was the Provo mall to get Joby a new phone. He surprised me when we got there and told the salesman that we both needed new phones. Yay! After we got our new phones we headed to Lehi to pick up the boys. We decided to take the boys to Temple Square to see the lights. The lights there were, as always, beautiful! I forgot my camera so I had to use my camera on my phone. The pictures arent the best quality, but you can still see how pretty it was there.

Tagged..

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper.

2. Real tree or artificial? Real.

3. When do you put your tree up? It depends on when we go get it, If I had a fake one it would be the day after Thanksgiving.

4. When do you take your tree down? The day after Christmas.

5. Do you like eggnog? Yes, not a lot though.

6. Favorite gift recieved? Furniture for my bedroom.

7. Hardest person to buy for? Mom and Dad.

8. Easiest person to buy for? My boys, they tell me exactly what they want.

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, it's a Willow Tree one, and I love it.

10. Mail or E-mail christmas cards? I would have to say mail.

11. Worst Christmas present ever recieved? Can't think of one, I've liked all my gifts.

12. Favorite/worst Christmas movie? Favorite is definitely A Christmas Story.. I don't have a worst.

13. When do you start shopping? Usually November sometime.

14. Have you ever recycled a gift? Not that I can remember.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas time? Christmas Eve dinner.

16. Lights on tree? White.

17. Favorite Christmas song? I really like them all!

18. Travel on Christmas or stay at home? Stay home.

19. Can you name all of santa's reindeer? lol...yeah

20. Angel on top of tree or star? Last year was a star, this year angel.

21. Open presents on Christmas eve? Yes, one at Nanny's house.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Crowded stores!

23. Favorite ornament? I just bought new ones last year and I love all of them. They are red green and white sparkly balls with different sizes and patterns on them.

24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Marinated turkey.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? A surprise!

26. Tag five friends...Tia, Amber, Ashley, Heidi, & Britania