Hardcore

Carson has been so much fun lately.  His voice is changing and he is getting man hair.  Yes, man hair.  He has a cute little friend that at the moment is a GIRL.  I hear he has been holding her hand.  Come on now Carson. . . you are 13.  Let's wait a bit on the holding hands.  Maybe until you're 20?

It has to be pretty hard being a boy.  Mom, do this.  Mom, do that!  All I have to say to these boys is . . . . I LOVE doing this and that!  Thank you for making each day so fun and at some times challenging.  The boys have been having a lot of fun playing outside after school in what snow we have.  They have set up rails for shredding, and built really big jumps.  When the sun goes down it's no big deal.  They just get out the really BRIGHT flood light and shred until it's time for dinner or even bedtime.  Helmets PLEASE!!!

Kelton has mastered his front flips.  He is sure an outgoing little dude always wanting to further his skills.  He is a hard worker and really tries hard in all of his day to day tasks.  Carson and Kelton are amazing teachers.  Little Coop is learning how to shred and they both take turns helping him up and down the little hill.  Yep, I remember the days of hauling Carson and Kelton on my back up the hills.  Look at them now!!!  

 Cooper has started going to preschool and loving every minute of it.  He thinks he is such a big boy to be going to school and riding the bus with his brothers.  Wow, (tears)  where has the time gone?

Brian just finished an amazing bike he has been working on the month of January.  It is a coupler bike.  It comes apart and fits into a backpack.  What the heck?  Every time I look at this thing I am in aah.  He amazes me every single day.  I sure do love my smart hubby.  He is such a hard worker and does so many amazing things for our family.

Photography has been slow this past month.  I am actually so happy about that.  Picture frames have really been crazy.  It has been fun to develop new stuff and get reactions from customers on their products they receive.  www.rustymill.etsy.com.  I am so blessed!  I feel so truly greatful for everything and everyone in my life at this moment.  Can't say one negative thing!  I love my happy little life.

Oh What Fun!

 We had such a fantastic Holiday Season!  It truly goes by in a blur, but wanted to share a few fun blips.  Cooper - 4) Still believes in Santa
Kelton - 10.5) Winks every time I say the word Santa
Carson - 13) Cracks up every time I say the word Santa

I have a feeling that in a couple years life will be a little boring around here with no little fun ones to be surprised on Christmas morning.  This year was great!  Cooper was so happy and thrilled when he woke up and saw that Santa had drank all his milk and ate his delicious cookies.  I wish more than anything I could have captured that moment.

Being a photographer has made me realize that I no longer take photos of my family.  I didn't even pull out my camera.  How totally PATHETIC is that????  Oh how I remember the memories from years ago.  Growing up in a large family was actually pretty fun at times.  Christmas morning was one of those times.  My parents worked hard all year long to make our Christmas's amazing!  Oh what FUN!!!!  It makes me sad to think that my children are growing up and that these moments really do matter.

It was great being with family!  I love my brothers and my only one beautiful sister!  I LOVE my mom and dad!  I LOVE my living grandmother!  How amazing is life.  When I was a teenager I can honestly say that I didn't LOVE the things that are truly important.  Man, I am OLD!