Christmas Morning 2007

So, this is my first time making a slide show,I hope it works. After going through all the pictures from Christmas morning, I realized we did a horrible job taking pictures. Just picture that the kids looked 10 times cuter than they do in all of these. I think I was too busy unwrapping dolls and action figures to really worry about pictures.

The kids had a great Christmas, it was the first time that they both really understood what was going on. They were so happy and so sweet. They loved every single toy they got. Although, I think the singing Belle from Mok wins the overall prize!

p.s. The last picture is Sunny holding her favorite cousin Anna. She is totally baby crazy and can't wait for her own little sister to get here.

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve this year. We spent it with a couple from our neighborhood and their three children. We had dinner, played games, read stories, and opened pajamas that "Santa" left on the doorstep. Unfortunately, we left our camera at home, so we don't have any pictures of that. These are all right before the kids went to bed.

They are so exicted they can hardly stand it!!!

Jackson is holding cookies for Santa, and Sunny has apples and carrots for the reindeer.

Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Goodnight!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

This is our attempt at a family christmas picture. I think it turned out pretty good, considering we were trying to hurry and get to church on time.

Brother and Sister

Jackson took this one of Ryan and I. Not quite centered, but not bad for a 4 year old!

Christmas Dress!

Apparently Sunny overheard me talking to my grandmother on the phone, so she knew one of her presents under the tree was a christmas dress. Being a sucker for opening presents early, when she asked to open it to wear to church today I let her. She was so thrilled with her "gorgeous" dress. She really loves it a lot. Thanks Mok!

One More Picture from the party.

Mom and Dad with the kids!

p.s. Pictures of Jax's foot and all the sordid details to come. (I know I should be more on top of it, but I'm not.) Promise I'll get to it soon.

Ward Christmas Party

This morning the kids and I went with my Mom and Dad to our Ward Christmas Party Breakfast!! It is always a blast.

Gotta love the ears.

In her new Christmas sweater from Mok.

Typical Jackson pose.

Don't let her face fool you. They both loved sitting on Santa's lap. This is the first year that they haven't cried. She was too busy telling Santa about how she wanted princessess to smile for the camera.

This is the best Santa ever. He is our Bishop's dad and he is great. The beard is real (If you were wondering!!)

Interesting

I know gas prices have been sucking money out of our wallets and frustrating many of us. Maybe one day there is an end to these prices. Here is an interesting article about oil in the U.S. http://www.stansberryresearch.com/PRO/0704OILCOL49/WOILH705/200704OIL-COL-49.html

For now and in the future lets all try to conserve and drive less if possible. Who knows maybe one day I might even try the bus.

Top 5 Christmas Movies

Ryan's top 5 Christmas movies

1. National Lampoons Christmas
Vacation-Chevy Chase is hilarious
along with cousin Eddy. What a
great Christmas movie. 25,000 lights.

2. Elf-Will Ferrell always makes
me laugh. "No it's not where's
all the snow". FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL

3.Home Alone-I remember watching
this one as a child over and over. Thanks
Macakalalalalaky CKualkin, or however
you spell that. I think that was his only
good movie.

4. Not a Wonderful Life, or Miracle
on 34th street. -just too old for me.
and not funny. I like funny, even
serious, but probably not black
and white Christmas movies.

5. Christmas Story-Classic
Christmas movie. I am just
a little tired of it because they
show it for 24 straight hours
on Christmas day.

The First Snow *** Sunny Mae

Sunny's favorite part was eating the snow. She kept saying she was hungry, so I told her I'd fix some lunch when they were done. Finally after about 10 times, I realized she wanted permission to eat the snow. I told her she could try some, and after that I couldn't get her to stop. Luckily it was all really fresh and white.

Eating more snow.

Her snowsuit is size 18 months, and this is the first year it actually fits her. In the past she has just looked like a pink marshmellow.

A big snowball she made. Don't worry, she won't throw it, she'll just eat it.

The First Snow *** Jackson

This was the first snow storm of the year. Jax had a ball playing with 3 boys who live a couple houses down. They are wonderful kids, and they taught Jackson lots about snowball making and fighting.

Jackson and Daddy were on this side of the fence preparing for the battle (and also eating snow, lots of it).

Snowball Attack!!

He was loving this.

He actually got one of the boys right in the face (accidentally, or course).
Go Jackson!!

Thought this was Cute!

Somebody made this for me and I thought it was cute. I think I'm going to use it, along with a family picture for our Christmas cards this year.

Who Needs a Table???

Ryan made dinner for the kids and then left the kitchen to go do something. When I walked in, this is how I found them. They had their plates set nicely on the floor and were enjoying their dinner......under the table. I got a big kick out of it and told them to hold still while I got the camera. They were both so proud of their idea. They are so sweet to each other and have so much fun together. This is totally typical of the plans they hatch when left alone together.

And yes, he's wearing a superman costume and she is wearing power ranger jammies with a purple ribbon skirt. They seriously crack me up.

Just Had to Share....

Just had to share Ryan's halloween costume. I swear he wears these wranglers every chance he gets. I think he's just proud he can still fit in them (barely!).

Note the mustache or beard or whatever the heck it is!

Please, Please, Please, leave comments for Ryan about this lovely outfit. (If some of you could tell him to never wear it again I'd be happy).

Stuff

So I realized that it has been awhile since I have posted so here comes some good stuff. Okay so maybe not, but just thought I'd change things up for once, then Sarah will put more stuff on about the kids. I decided to make my list of random things that I enjoy or don't, that are pathetic, not pathetic, stupid, funny or anything else. So here it is....

1-Will Ferrell movies- Anchorman is one of the best movies of all time. You have to watch at least 4 times to really appreciate it. All of his movies are pretty darn funny.

2-The Hills-Yeah this falls under the pathetic category, but for some reason I always end up watching. If anyone doesn't know this show, it is on MTV, that says a lot about it. Sometimes I also watch the Real World. Basically the same kind of crap. MTV is a pathetic station in general.

3-Diet Mtn. Dew, Coke, or Pepsi- Yeah I officially have a problem with these drinks. I know I really need to stop drinking them but diet dew is extremely addicting. The other night I went without one the whole night, for the first time in awhile and I woke up the next morning with a terrible headache. I think it is time to make a new years resolution.

4-Local sports talk radio- This one drives Sarah crazy. She cannot stand to listen to it. Whenever I am in the bathroom I turn it on. In the car it is always on. It has taken over music in my car (what is wrong with me), most the time.

5-BYU Football, College football, NFL- I really enjoy watching, talking, hearing, smelling, anything to do with football. BYU is the favorite here. I am beginning to analyze the games as if I was a coach. Football is just plain great. College is the best, but I like the NFL also, I just don't follow it as close.

6-Basketball- Just a little behind football in greatness. I like to watch the Jazz, and BYU bball the most. Once March Madness rolls around, it is hard to get me away from the tv, I will watch anyone play, and love to play bball also.

7-My kids are cute- Don't think that because I numbered these items that the kids get put at 7 for a reason. They really would be number 1 if it was top ten list, but the items are just random. Did I mention that my kids are cute.

8-Vacuuming- I love to vacuum and make lines in the carpet. I hate walking on the carpet after it is clean because the lines get ruined. Sadly, having kids makes it difficult for lines to stay very long. This is a little OC of me.

9-Gas prices stink- I have come to the point where I don't even want to drive anymore. I think I might start running everywhere. I will get in good shape, and be late to everything. Sounds good, not. I even have a car with good gas mileage and I hate it. Sometimes I let the empty light come on, because I want to avoid paying $3.00 a gallon for gold, I mean gas. When my car eventually dies, I will get a car with even better gas mileage because I hate gas so much.

10-texting while driving-The other day I was behind some kid who was swerving all over the road. I thought at first maybe he was intoxicated but then realized he kept lifting up his phone and texting. If it is that important that it makes you swerve maybe you should stop or just call the person. Also I hate when I am walking down the hall at school and someone is texting and not looking up to see where they are going. Sometimes I just want to run into them on purpose so they will drop their phone.

Nice job if you actually read through all this jibberish-Ryan

Random Pictures

Jackson asked me how he could grow big and get muscles. I told him he had to exercise by lifting heavy things. He was pretty impressed with himself when he lifted his b-ball goal and told me to put it on the blog.

Yes, my kids are in their pajamas in the middle of the day!!

I love this picture of Sunny. It's one of my favorites.

Her "best" smile.

Brother and Sister.

Lila Cate

Well, I told Ryan I wouldn't put anymore pictures of Lila on the blog (I think he is tired of all the ultrasounds). Anyway, I couldn't help it. Today we had our 20 week ultrasound and Lila looks great. There has been a little debate about the due date, but after today it is settled, March 31st. So, I'm officially 19 weeks and 2 days (Not 18 like the picture says).

The ultrasound tech said Lila is one of the most active babies she has ever seen. She was sucking her thumb and flipping all over the place. She is weighing in at 10oz, which puts her in the 94% (HOLY COW!!!). Next week we will visit Primary Children's for a fetal echocardiogram for the final word on her heart, but from what we have seen it is completely healthy. We are so excited to meet our newest baby girl this spring!!!

A Girl and Her Swing

Today I sent the kids outside to play. Jackson came in after about 15 minutes and started building legos. About 30 minutes later, I realized Sunny was still outside by herself. I went out to check and I found her swinging. ALL BY HERSELF!!! She loves people to swing her and until now has been unable to figure out how to do it alone. She ended up staying outside for over a hour, just swinging by herself. She was so proud.

I am thrilled b/c hopefully this means she'll entertain herself more and won't yell every 2 minutes for someone to come and give her another push.

3D Pictures of Little Lila

For the past month, well ever since we found out our new baby is a girl, I have been having doubts. I have been driving Ryan crazy telling him about how I was afraid she was gonna change into a boy. Luckily, I have a wonderful friend who is an ultrasound tech. I told her about it and she told me to come in and she would double check. She had already told me she would do a 3D ultrasound for me in a couple months, so I was thrilled when she offered to do this for me also. Anyway, the good news is................she is still a girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got to see Lila in 3D which was really awesome. They usually don't do it this early (18ish weeks) b/c the babies still don't have a lot of fat on them, and they look rather skeletal. If you can't make it out. Her head is at the top, chin to her chest, and she is sucking on her little hand.

This one is kinda looking from the side, again her chin is to her chest, and she has a little hand up by her face.

The best news of all was the Lila's heart looks great. She doesn't have TGA (Transposition of the Great Arteries), like Jackson. Everything else looks really healthy too. It was really great to get another peak at Lila. We will also get a chance to see her again next week, and the following week. YEA!!!!!!!!

Halloween 2007

I'm not much of a Halloween person, so this is as big as it gets around here. The kids are starting to catch on to the whole candy thing, so I think this was my last year of coasting through the holiday. We went to Nana Blair's house with Julie, Jordan, and Leah, and the kids had a ball. Obviously the theme for the year was "Roll Tide". Our tribute to Alabama football (for those who don't know, my dad played there back in the day).Crimson Tide Cheerleader

Football Star

Football Star doing a ninja move

The Blair Family 2007

(Sunny talked me into the bunny ears)

My favorite- I was trying to pose her and she got a kick out of it.