January low down

Ok it has been a while since I have done a post but things have been crazy busy around here.

* A few weeks ago we talked to Cal about having the binky fairy come. So basically we talked Cal into cutting up his binkies, putting them in a sack on the front porch, and then the binky fairy came and took away the binkies and brought toys in place of the binkies. For those of you who know Cal that was a HUGE step. He was so addicted to his binky. He had it all of the time. I was really impressed with how well this went over. He had a few days where he would ask where his binky went and I would remind him that he got toys for his binkies. But for real he didn't even cry and of course I cried thinking it was going to be the hardest thing I had ever done but he was such a big boy about it!!!

*Cole got his report card and I am so proud of him. He did such a great job. He works so hard in school and does what the teacher asks him to do. I hope he always has a desire to learn and do well in school. We have not gotten Cade's report card yet but I am sure it will be great also.

*My sister Tiff had a b-day. I love tiff to death. She is always giving me songs on my ipod that are anything but country. We go to lunch once a week and have so much fun doing it. She also is a great aunt to my boys. They love to have "parties" with her when Aaron and I go out of town. She is a great sister to have. Love a T!!!

*My dad also had a b-day. My dad is a great guy. He is very kind and thoughtful. He loves his "buddies" so much. He is a great example to me and my family and we love him dearly and are thankful to have him as a dad/grandpa.

*Aaron's grandma Clifton celebrated her 100th b-day. Can you even imagine being 100 years old? She is such a sweetie and we love her to death.

*There is jan in a nutshell. I for sure will be better at posting next month. I feel like time is passing me by so quickly that I need to make my journaling a priority.

2008 was great

8 great things that happened to us in 2008

1. Cole was baptized.

2. We took a really fun trip to St. George as a family.

3. Cade started kindergarten.

4. We were/are all very healthy.

5. Aaron and I celebrated our 12th anniversary.

6. I survived 2 weeks with the kids and the dog while Aaron went on 2 history trips.

7. Took a trip to Brandon's cabin and had a fun time boating, going to a rodeo, playing games,
and roasting marshmellows.

8. Enjoyed the little things with the kids like watching movies, bowling, swimming,
playing games, playing in the snow, fishing, and much more.

Wishing everyone a great 2009!!!

Christmas

We had a great Christmas. The boys were so excited. We had no problem getting them to bed Christams eve but Cole came into our room at 4:45 AM and asked if we could open presents. I said you can go and look and see if Santa has come yet but you have to go back to bed for 1 more hour. So after he looked he went back into bed and sure enough at 5:45 he came back into our room to let us know it had been an hour. We managed to hold him off until 6:10 and then off to open presents.

Cal was so cute. He loved everything he got. Everytime he opened a present he got so excited and wanted it open right that min. He loved his hammer to most. Cole was very slow opening his presents he wanted it to last as long as possible. He was most excited about getting Zoo Tycoon. Cade was searching through his presents trying to find one that looked like lego batman, too bad it wasn't in any of his presents. He had to wait to get that one from grandma but he loved his treasure chest that he got.

After all the gifts were open we took the boys downstairs for our family present. We got an air hockey table. The boys thought it was the greatest present. I have had this sitting it storage for 9 months. I found it at Sears on clearance for 25.00. We were not sure how good it would be but much to our suprise it is a really good table. Aaron and I have also had a great time playing it.

At 9:00 we went to my moms for breakfast and presents. Everyone had a great time. Then back to our house for a nap and playing with a few toys. Then off to Aarons moms at 4:00 where we had dinner, the children acted out the Christmas story, and opened presents. Once again everyone had a great time. It was such a great Christmas and we are so blessed to have great families to spend them with.