Christmas Update....

We had such a fun Christmas up in the snow at Grandma & Grandpa Secrist's. The kids all got matching pj's and jingle bell slippers from Grandma Hunt - which they LOVED!
Good thing he got his own Lightning McQueen rider because

he was already trying to swipe Burk's present

which was the highlight of Burkley's Christmas! "Mack" from Cars - thanks Grandpa!

Burk's binoculars/view finder

Marshall's new blocks

Our "Happy" family - yea right!

Temple lights with gma and gpa Secrist

Gma teaching Burkley about the nativity

The monkey harness wasn't really working at the Temple - thank goodness for daddy

Part of the Nativity program

Getting a gift from Santa at a family party.

Potty Training!

I have to quickly say that we have been potty training Burkley since Thanksgiving and it has not been the nightmare we thought it would be! We started with letting him pick out some special candy that he would get when he went in the potty (or the backyard, since it's the easiest and just #1), then the big boy underware which he was excited to wear and some Matchbox cars for when he went #2. With the exception of a few minor accidents he has done awesome! It is a part-time job, don't get me wrong, but having three children in diapers come March did not sound fun to me. Anyways, yeah Burkley!!

SANTA CLAUS!

No crying this year but Marshall still doesn't look comfortable on Santa's lap

Telling Santa what they wanted him to bring them for Christmas

Thanksgiving in the Snow!

We spent Thanksgiving in Heber and we actually got SNOW! We also got to hunt for our first real Christmas tree! We picked a smaller Douglas Fur because it was so full. It was really fun and the boys loved the snow.

Marshall loved to find sticks and carry them around

We made a trip to the park to get the kids out

We also had playdough to try and keep them occupied

This is pretty much how they looked every night - exhausted! Burkley and Devyn skipped naps everyday because they we having so much fun - which meant turning in early

A Man and his Tractor!

We finally got our sideyard cleared of tumbleweeds and Burkley was right there enjoying all the action!

A day at the park

You can't deny that we are having awesome weather now and it's a shame to not get out and enjoy it! We had the park to ourselves so it was pretty easy for me to not have to worry about Marshall stealing other kids sand toys. He has gotten the idea of going UP to go DOWN the slides.

This is their favorite one!

We had the park to ourselves except for one boy who Burkley chased around asking if he was his friend?

I decided this morning that I would let Marsh feed himself breakfast and this is what the outcome was!? I still have to say that clean-up was better than having to sit down and feeding him myself!

Halloween Fun!

Burkley got a kick out his vampire teeth
After trick-or-treating we got to celebrate Gpa Secrist's birthday!

Marshall and Gpa

Burkley had trick-or-treating down this year.

Halloween Carnival

We braved the COLD and went to a neighborhood carnival last night which was a lot of fun!

Burkley at the fishing pond
Riding the train with Aunt Bettina, Dora and Boots

My happy children before we headed out

Burkley was (as he would say) the "Farmer in the dell" and Marshall his cow

Oh Boy! It's an other BOY!

Yep we are adding another boy to our clan! I guess being a lot more sick doesn't necessarily mean it would be a girl for us. I was having a hard time thinking of any girl names so maybe that was a clue. We are happy none the less and look forward to seeing what he looks like in March!

I haven't blogged in a long time because nothing real exciting has been going on over here, or maybe I just haven't been taking too many pictures lately. We are EXPECTING baby #3 in March and I have been the most sick with this little one than the other two combined! But that has pasted for the most part so things are looking up!

Marshall's first ride on the merry-go-round at Peter Piper Pizza
Playing legos with Grandma in Heber over conference weekend

Marshall has learned to give kisses with the sound and everything!

Burkley trying on my shoes - I figure all kids do this so I am not too worried yet!?

Watching cartoon under his fort. Isn't it great what will entertain kids!

Summer Fun!

This is what people who don't have swimming pools do in the summer!

We turn on the sprinkler in the horses round pen and let the boys get muddy and wet, hose them down and stick 'em in the bath. They LOVE it!
Marshall has had his share of dirt - What is it with kids and putting dirt in their mouths?!

Oh to be a kid again!

Horses grazing

Future ATV daredevil!