Last night finally went down to Temple Square to see the lights. The kids both enjoyed it. Although I have to admit, Kyler was more fascinated with playing with the snow. We had such a fun Christmas with family and friends! The kids had a blast opening presents from Santa. The first thing Kyler noticed was Addie's mini. It took her a minute. Once she realized it was there, she did not want to get off! Kyler said he knew Santa was going to get me all that stuff because I asked him for it. Last night we got lots of snow so we decided to go out and build a snowman. Well, the snow was just powder as is the cause a lot in Utah. Great for skiing, not so great for snowmen. So instead, Dan decided to build a snow cave which we all had a blast playing in! I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas too!
This year we made our own gingerbread house. I usually just buy one from the store. After judging our neighbors contest, I decided it would be more fun to make our own. Being the awesome neighbors that they are, they let us use their recipe and laminated guides! We had so much fun! Our friend Brandi came over and helped too. Kyler had a blast decorating it and Addie had a blast decorating the table with icing (and eating it too!) 
At our church, the Christmas program is always the Sunday before Christmas. We always get the kids Christmas outfits to wear for Sunday and Christmas. Kyler even let me spike his hair today so he could look all special because the primary kids always sing a few songs in the program. Kyler is our little singer at times we could even hear him and we were all the way in the back!
This Thanksgiving, I would like to say I am grateful for how blessed I am. I am so grateful for my wonderful family. My husband is the best he is so supportive of all I do and he loves me and our kids more than I could ever ask for. Our children are healthy and happy. They always provide entertainment which I am so grateful for! Our parents and other extended family are always there for us. We are very blessed to have wonderful friends both near and far. Thank you to our friends for always being there! I am extremely grateful for the gospel. I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and for His son Jesus Christ who gave up everything that we might live. I am overwhelmed by the gratitude to our Heavenly Father for the freedom which we enjoy! The right He has given us in this country to practice as we choose. And last, I am grateful for the first Thanksgiving. I am grateful for the tradition that was start which gives a day dedicated to being grateful and turning our hearts to what we can do to help others! I hope everyone has a blessed holiday!
Kyler loves to build things out of household items. He lines up our dining room chairs to make a train. Takes the cushions off of the couch to build a house. Today he used our papasan cushions to make beds for him and Addie in the dining room. As you can see he even got out pillows and blankets to make their beds more comfy! I love where his imagination takes him even though it usually means a mess for me to clean at the end of the day!We always have snack time at church in the nursery (the class for the 18mnths. through 3yrs. old where I have been serving for the last two years). Sometimes the kids ask for more. We were trying to get them to say please. There were two kids that were about two and over that just looked at us like we were crazy. Then our sweetie little Addie just turned around and said peez. She is still a week away from 18mnths. and already learning to be polite!
We had a busy costume week! On Tuesday, our ward had a halloween party for the primary kids. On Wednesday, Kyler had a party at preschool. On Thursday, the kids went trick or treating at Alan's mom's work. They had a blast we have been going with Erin and the kids for the last three years. Friday we went trick or treating in our neighborhood. We had way to much fun and got way to much candy! Even Addie got into it. She would grab candy and hold onto it until she got to the next place and then, she did a switch fro the new item!
On Kyler's birthday, his preschool class had their first field trip. He was so excited to go to the fire station! He had a blast answering the fireman's questions. When the fireman asked who do you call when there is an emergency Kyler replied, I call Rosie! He is such a goof!
On Friday we went to Gardner Village to take our family photos. Emilie is an awesome photographer! She came highly recommended by some of our friends in the neighborhood. I am so excited they turned out so well! Especially since Addie was being a pill!
Sunday morning we woke up to a winter wonderland! As you can see by the first picture Addie was very excited. Kyler wanted to go out and play immediately. He had a blast! Addie on the other hand....I think the picture says it all. She loved watching it fall from the window but once outside, she didn't know how to walk in it!
