Bedtime Already?

This is what it usually looks like outside our house at 10:30 pm...dark.

This is what it looked like tonight at that same time...unusually light.

It feels weird to me when it's actually lighter outside than it is in my house. When you can see the detail of barren branches in the neighbors yards.

If you look closely, you should be able to pick out the deer tracks leading away from my house. Can you see them?

Present Exchange

Here is a short clip of almost everyone in attendance at our intimate Christmas family get-together. Good times, but I was so sweeted out by the end of the night. Hmmm.

This is Cool Kid Sis Catie, modeling her new Christmas present from Dave, myself, and the kids.

This is almost as angelic as it gets, folks. This face just may get her on Santa's good list.

I'm going to title this photo, "Big Man, Little Man".



After we left the party, Teag was zonked before we made it out of Stansbury. Thank heaven for small miracles. We didn't have to drive all the way home with a screaming toddler in the back seat. Yee Haw!

According to Morgan

I think I will start a series called, "According to Morgan". Where I will attempt to caption her photos. This is Dave's graduation according to Morgan. The reason her pictures are blurry is because "someone" touched the lens. The pics are still really fun and have a surreal feel to them.

Graduated!

He did it! Was there ever any doubt? We spent the afternoon up at the Dee Events Center on the 18th watching Dave walk down the aisle with "diploma" in hand. Woohoo! We're so proud of him. He put in a lot of hours and work to finally graduate. We also want to say thanks to everyone who came up to support him. His real diploma should get here in 2-3 months, according to the little note left in his diploma book/cover thing. Ha ha. Morgan brought her camera too and took 100 pictures of darkness. Actually, she did get some decent pictures of Teagan. I'll have to post some of those later.

Sandon's Blessing

It's finally done, I know we waited long enough. Sandon was blessed by his daddy. Dave was in charge of taking the pictures and we got three from the whole morning. I took this picture after we had gotten home from the church. I needed at least one picture of him in his little outfit.

Christmas Time is Here

Dave let Morgan and I put up the tree a little early this year. We got to do it the day after Thanksgiving instead of the first Sunday in December, Woohoo! So the following Sunday I made the girls stand in front of the tree in their Sunday dresses and pose for a picture. They were good girls and humored me.

Everyone should come over and see the tree. There are home-made ornaments all over it and I love it! The tree is a little more casual than it has been in the last five years. (Thanks Mom!)

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

We started the holiday baking a little early this year. Janell and I thought we would humor the kids and make sugar cookies (actually, we were more excited about it than they were ;). Everything started out nice and neat, but by the time we were done, there were sprinkles and flour all over the place. Here are a few pictures of our adventure.

Sandon Smiles

This kid is good, he already knows how to get away with stuff. I am so tired, it's freakin' 3:00 am, and Sandon has been screaming at the top of his lungs,"Feed me! I'm starving!". I sleepily make my way to his room, holding the walls, trying not to bump into anything. We set ourselves up in the living room so we don't wake anyone else up and get started with our feeding routine. By this time, Sandon has remembered that he ate only two hours ago and goes back to sleep, refusing to open his mouth. I am so frustrated! I could be in bed, dreaming! I look down at this kid and he's smiling big and wide. In an instant my heart melts and he is forgiven. This kid can really work it.

this picture is one of Sandon's first smiles. Doesn't he look like he can get away with anything?

Sunday Ready

Is there anything cuter than little babies dressed like big kids? I found these sweet Sunday clothes for Sandon and I couldn't wait to put them on him. I thought he looked so handsome. His pants even have awesome cargo pockets!

Computer Wiz

What kinds of things did you like doing when you were a 4-year-old kid? I liked playing with my toys, coloring, and playing outside. Morgan likes to do all of those things too, but one of her favorite pastimes is to get on the computer and play games online. Her favorite internet site is PBSkids.org. And when she's all done playing, she gets off the internet and shuts down the computer all by herself. Is this a sign of the times?

100!

I was going to do something fun to commemorate my 100 post and I totally missed it! I think I actually have 105 posts now. Oh well, I'll shoot for something spectacular and meaningful when I reach 150 posts.

I Am a Good Girl

Yesterday Morgan wrote out her list for Santa Claus (I helped by writing down the toys she wanted). She did really good writing her letters. My favorite part of the letter is down at the bottom where it says, "I am a good girl", added as an afterthought.

Happy Halloween... Bwa Ha Ha Ha

Well, here they are as promised, pictures of the girls in their costumes.

Teagan got brave and tried her costume on for the first time yesterday even though we've had it for over a month. And she loved it! She didn't want to take it off! Hmph, kids.

And then there is Morgan, who wore her costume almost every day since we bought it.

What Year Are You?

You Belong in 1986

Wild, over the top, and just a little bit cheesy. You're colorful at night - and successful during the day.

What Year Do You Belong In?

I Love Hair Color

It's been long over due, but I got my hair done today. Bre came over this afternoon and did some magic. I've been looking forward to this all week, it's about time I took some time out for myself. Here are just a few pictures of the whole process thanks to my talented daughter, Morgan. Of Course, Morgan had to get a picture of herself. I thought her picture was amusing, ha ha.

New Sandon Pictures

Hey, one with his eyes open!

Bad Hair Day?

Last week Morgan had a "Silly Hair Day" at school. At first she didn't want me to put any ribbons in her hair because she didn't want to look "cute", she was supposed to look silly.

Yearbook Revival

Thanks Jen, for the link to this page. I found it freaking hilarious. Here's the link: http://www.yearbookyourself.com/