Classic Christmas Blues

There is always at least one of our kids that didn't get enough Christmas sleep. Reed expressed his dismay for his gifts in this video, but now loves them since getting some rest and having a good breakfast. Thanks Grandma!

Merry Christmas!!!! Hope it works this way

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Merry Christmas!!!!

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Antsy for Christmas....

Nothing like a little time outside to pass the time.

How our week started out...

This is what 2 feet looks like!!

Pretty!!

The next morning

Trent spent most of  Monday and 5 hours on Tuesday, shoveling. He helped pull out 2 neighbors who got stuck.

Noel wanting some attention. She loves people!

Linc trying to pick her up with gloves. Ummm...not going to happen.

Christmas Jammies

The boys get to wear pjs to school for their polar express parties. So they got to open these early.

Thanksgiving HighlightsI

I think this was my 5th attempt at getting a pic with his eyes open. HaHa! 

I think he likes it!

I love that we made a triangle...and we didn't even try.  Lin...maybe you need to take a picture of all your outfits before you wear them in public. ;) 

Dad's already helping himself, Lindsey wanted to be part of our thankful tree, and Marshall wins the pose prize. 

Perks of being the bishops wife

A new young couple in our ward brought this by last night. I've never had one so beautiful in my home. Hope I don't kill it. The young man (Josh Cook) and I share a love for flowers.

Thanksgiving feast

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

Porter decided he wanted to guide Santa's sleigh this year.

Burton Family Pics

The horse man

Corn, I forgot to take a picture of Blake on Halloween so here is one from the Burton Halloween party.

Full house Halloween party!

I did't get any pictures at our ward trunk or treat, but her are some fun pics from a Halloween dinner party! Marshall (The hulk), Sawyer (wolverine), Lincoln (lollipop guild). 

Those that know about Kate and her accident, she is sitting in the middle in the bumble bee costume. You can see her leg braces.  She had a blast with all the other kids helping her around. So sweet to see!

"All the married ladies, all the married ladies"

Trent and his buddy switched professions. We met up 5 minutes before the party and they switched outfits! HAHA!!!  They pull it off well!

Scarecrow and her scary cop!

"Just Cuz" Half marathon

Cheering mom to the finish!  Mom, went above and beyond, by completing all 5 challenges on the way. She did amazing!!

Silly, giddy, runner's high!!! These pink ladies survived the beating, and are feeling great about it!

perfect day for a 13 miler!

You have no idea how hard it was to round these boys up and get this picture. They even got medals for best support squad! ;)

Forgotten pic

Everyone says Whitney looks more like her mom. Here she is looking more like her dad.

Thanks for a fun Halloween Homers

I think dad's and my new Halloween tradition is to take turns visiting our favorite peeps. Dinner, trick or treating, watching (scary) movies and eating any unwanted candy,  like Almond Joys.

Table is finished!

Here is a before picture, except it was not sanded and the legs were not painted.

And here is the finished product. What do you think? The chairs are not done yet, we're debating on whether to stain the whole chair or just stain the seat and paint the legs and backs. What is your opinion? 

 

Wild Kratts

The boys dressed up as Wild Kratts for a Halloween carnival. You know how they LOVE to dress up. They had fun.

Here's a few pics from our camping trip. Jett never stopped moving so it was hard to get a good picture of him but he sure looked cute in his lumberjacket and boots. It was beautiful and so relaxing.

Birthday baby

Happy #1 to our sweet Tater bugs! How did we ever live without him?!

Total Lunar Eclipse

Thought I'd share some pics we took of the eclipse (also called blood moon) in case you missed it. It's hard to get good shots in the dark. It looked more clear than this in person. It eventually turned completely red, then black. Pretty coolio!!

Here's a view over the house