Bye Bye Elise

We had to say goodby to another nanny that we grew to love. My kids miss her, I miss her and my house misses her.

We were desperate

Sometimes you have to pull out the big guns for long drives. Logan was just not having it, but luckily Red Vines did the trick.

 

He was a mess.  The silence was well worth it.

These Two......

Kate and Grant

These two are three....and are very good at it. 

Thank goodness for friends.

St. George for New Years

After Christmas we headed down to our home away from home, St. George. My mom and dad bought a place down there and it has been so nice!! The kids love to go there, especially to see there Dover cousins and grandma's. It was Christmas Round Two and the kids spent ALL day putting together their new Legos. We played lots of games, ate lots of  food, went to some movies, went shopping, and had lots of laughs with our family. On New Years Eve Grant fell asleep in the car around 5pm. He was wired for the night and the little party animal stayed up until midnight. If you ever would have told me I would do that after my first two I NEVER would have believed you.

Happy 2014!!

Logan AKA Dream Baby

Lowgs, Lowgy-Lou, Hoags, Yogan----our baby. 

We Love you.

Christmas Day

 Livi and Ethan were up first around 7:30 and cuddled in bed with us waiting for those babies to wake up. We were just about to give in and let them go out when we heard Grant and soon after Logan. I love Christmas even more with kids. Their excitement is contagious. There politeness, gratitude and happiness are in full effect. It was a good day.

 The Rainbow Loom finally entered our house. These two were equally excited.

And a final surprise from dad.....don't shoot your eye out!!

The Yearly Letters to Santa

Christmas Eve

 Every year we meet up for breakfast on Christmas Eve with our neighbors. The kids love smashing into that booth and sharing their excitement for the day.

 My new favorite picture of Grant

 Some of our favorite friends

 These girls, dressed in their matching presents from Ashlee. They are all so sweet, kind and good. I hope they always stay that way.

 Nate, Ty and Ethan

 Grant is hiding behind Kate. Thanks Ethan for always ruining my pictures.

 Christmas Eve Tradition included baths/showers for all this year. Their excitement is contagious.

 Did I mention Logan HATES loud noises? This happened when the wrapping paper started ripping.

“Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”