Boys

I took the boys in the other day for photos in the cute brown sweaters that Grammy gave them. It was nice and quick, they both cooperated.

I didn't notice that they're in the same pose as photo to the right, funny.

Subway

So I had to share this story, hopefully it'll give you a good laugh.

Our fridge that is only 4 years old broke on Christmas day and we have a pile of food in the garage in different coolers (lucky time of year weather wise) so it's hard to get motivated to cook. Any way, Sam suffered from the stomach flu yesterday and I had to get out of the house so I piled the kids in the car to go to Subway (for some reason I like it a lot lately) and to rent a movie.
We were in the drive thru and I thought I would get a foot long in case Sam was feeling up to eating later he could have the other half. I pulled away, gave the kids their sandwiches to eat in the car and I started on mine, it was delicious I might add. Before I knew it I ate the whole thing (piggy wiggy) and the bag of sunchips. Then Caden says "mom that sandwich is the biggest in the planet earth" yeah the foot long that I just devoured. Then he asked if he could have some of my chips, but I already licked that clean too. The saddest part was I was still hungry. When we came home he told his daddy that I ate the biggest sandwich and I ate all of his. In case your wondering I haven't gained any weight yet this pregnancy, but I'm not sure after that subway incident.

Merry Christmas

Hope you all had a good Christmas! We had a really good one. The boys are at fun ages. Of course they got spoiled, it's hard not to. This is the thing Caden really wanted Santa to bring so he is thrilled and plays with it every second.
One of Gavins cute faces of joy!!! He doesn't really get it, but he liked what he got.
I think Cadens favorite part was that Gavin needed his help to open everything.

Heaps fam party

Every year my parents do a really fun party with the best dinner that could feed hundreds(we all gained weight, I'm sure), the grand kids get some presents and exchange with each other, and the adults play a fun game where we get a lot of fun things.
Finally the kids got to open some presents!!!
Gavin doesn't quite get it yet, but he's cute anyway.
Caden knows he has to hold everything up for the photo op.
Gavin never held still long enough to get a good shot, Oh well!!!

Gingerbread houses & Temple Square

My whole family got together last Sunday for dinner, gingerbread homes, and a Temple square outing, oh what fun!!!!
Val won't admit it but she was trying to win the contest
It was a pretty cold night and we were all so glad that Val brought her hand warmers to share
the fam
Gavin just spaced out on all the lights

Boys sledding

While I was working the other day Sam decided to take the boys up AF canyon to go sledding. Getting Gavin ready was half the task
Just like the kid on the Christmas Story.

Gavin was not a fan of the whole thing

What you can't see is Gavin bawling his eyes out
Yes, Caden went off this jump and caught some air!!!!
I hope that Sam planned for a stopping point because it looks like he'll just keep going. They had a ton of fun so I'll have to go next time.

Meeting Santa

Never at this age do they wish to see Santa
Caden on the other hand was very direct and to the point.

He wants a shark ship form Costco and he informed me that the elves can't make the box so he told him to make sure to get it from Costco.
This was at Kids Village (Cadens school) and not the best photo I must say

The Creche

We went to the creche in Midway and saw tons of different manger sets. They even had one on the end of a match stick carved into it and you had to look with a magnified glass. Caden enjoyed the puppet show they put on and sang.
Then we got a little crazy and dressed up for a photo. They take your photo and print it out on a post card for free. This photo is one that someone took with our camera

(not as good as the other copy)
The snow has made Caden think that every day is Christmas, it'll be a long month waiting.
Caden went in the back yard and went sledding with all the big boys in the neighborhood and cruised down the gully with no fear.

Ban lifted!!!

Finally after that crypto spyridium (?) virus breakout babies are cleared to swim again. As you can see Gavin was a little unsure at first.
Caden, my little fish does flips off the side and now is learning how to dive. He can swim pretty good and is a lot of fun at the pool.
This is Sam and Caden under the bucket that dumps water, not so fun!
Hopefully we don't get sick again from the water because this is a really fun thing for us with this super cold weather.

Happy Thanksgiving List

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!! Here goes another (the last) thankful list.......

1. I'm thankful for the turkey day celebration, yum yum
2. for chocolate anything
3. for my daily ritual of a piping hot bubble bath
4. that Gavins ears finally cleared up
5. for a brother that's on a mission
6. for an organized closet
7. the snooze button that I press too many times
8. that my boys like to match
9. that Sam always cleans my car
10. for the gift of the atonement
11. for the spirit of the Christmas season
12. that Sam takes care of all the yard work
13. for nice afternoon naps
14. that I like to cook
15. that Caden likes to help me cook too
16. that Sam has a way to always make me feel happy
17. that we live near so many beautiful temples
18. for the plan of salvation
19. that I'm having another baby(surprise), it better be a girl
20. thankful that my needle is much smaller this time around
21. for being the favorite daughter and daughter-in-law
22. for the blend tec mixer and blender(most awesome machine ever)
23. for all the poor geese that gave up their feathers for our down comforter
24. for my family, again
25. that I'm finally done with this list

Surprise to Sam

I wanted to surprise Sam and redo our messy closet that was designed very basic and space wasting, so when he was at work we took on the project starting out with a trip to Lowes.
My good old Dad came down to help me. I'm so glad he did, I thought it would be a small project but little did I know (14 hrs later). It took us about 8 hrs for the shelves and drawers and then all of the restocking and organizing, what a pain!!!!!!
Poor Gavin was neglected parked in front of the tv with Baby Einstein on repeat, I guess he got bored after a while.
After all our hard work, cutting, measuring, and such it looks great here's a small glance of it. Yay for organization!!!!!

Thankful Thursday (part 3)

I almost forgot about thankful Thursday today, so here we go...............

1. I'm thankful that we don't have cold snow yet
2. that my amazing husband cleaned his heart out today (shampooed carpets, vacuumed, scrubbed the kitchen floor, tons of laundry, and much more), yes I've lacked for a while
3. that Caden has a really fun preschool to go to
4. that Gavin does the cutest little kissy lips ever
5. that Lori is able to come visit from Missouri, air force
6. for all of my weekly tv shows that are so fun to watch with Sam
7. that we have the priesthood in our home
8. that we were able to go to Hawaii with Brent, Lynette and Lori in the summer (good times)
9. I'm thankful that Sam served a mission
10. for bottled water (Sam may not be due to the fact that I leave 1/2 empty bottles all over)
11. for cell phones
12. for the time I have to read to my children
13. for Pres. Hinkley
14. that Sam loves me despite all my short comings
15. that I had so many good examples in my life
16. for our house
17. that I get to be married to a sexy fireman
18. that I feel safe with Sam
19. I love being a mom
20. that my parents taught me well
21. that Caden and Gavin are so dang cute, I might be bias
22. that we finally have the Cheesecake Factory in Utah, can't wait to go
23. that I work at home
24. for our dvd player in the car, such a life and sanity saver
25. that our dog Wedo doesn't shed

Mini golf

Annie, Adam, and their kids came down to spend some time with Lynette, so for FHE we went to laser asault to play miniture golf. Gavin and I just watched, but it was entertaining since it was lit up with black lights and glow in the dark paint.
What you cant see is Caden screaming beacause I said ROAR
Cute little Ashley always texting


I just had to capture Gavins kissy lips. He makes the sound and all, it's way cute.
Our monkey nephews Azure and Axton

Thankful Thursday (part 2)

Here goes another list of 25
I'm thankful for.........................

1. I am thankful that Sam kills any spider that I can freakishly spot(especially this time of year)
2. that Caden constantly looks after his brother
3. that Gavins' hair is starting to thicken up a little
4. for our home theater complete with a popcorn machine that we enjoy so much
5. that Sam and I both enjoy and love the outdoors
6. Sam making me laugh all the time
7. My boys make me smile
8. our Grandparents
9. Friends
10. Sam showing true service and love on a daily basis
11. TIVO (what did we ever do with out it???)
12. for all the family vacations we had growing up
13. that Sam doesn't chase after money too much, he knows whats really important in life
14. I'm thankful that my insurance co. doesn't know my real driving record
15. for a husband that will go to plays and chick flicks with me
16. that Caden can dress himself
17. Gavin can undress himself (pants constantly fall off)
18. for Sam fixing my door lock this week, Yah thank you!!
19. prayer
20. to see the kindness and true love that Brent has shown to Lynette
21. for Baby Einstien dvds (moms, you know what I mean)
22. to see my boys quietly sleeping, they look like angels
23. for the Sonicare toothbrush (I'm of the lazy generation)
24. for the sunny, warm days we've had lately
25. for holidays (oh so fun)

Bath time Boys

There's only a short amount of time that these two will get along enough to bath together so I have to take advantage. I'm still amazed that they get along.
They both have super cute personalities. I love having two boys.

Thankful Thursday

In honor of Thanksgiving for the month of November I would like to express 25 things every Thursday that I'm thankful for.

1. I'm thankful to be married to my best friend
2. for having two precious boys
3. that I have a testimony of the true church
4. Sam and I both came from great families
5. I'm thankful for a handy husband
6. having the best in-laws ever
7. that we are sealed together as a family for eternity
8. to have four awsome brothers
9. that Caden still likes to snuggle with me in bed
10. that Gavin is so sweet and mellow
11. I'm thankful for a husband that puts his family first
12. for my dog for safety reasons, but not when he barks or chews
13. that I love my job
14. that Sam loves his job
15. that Sam and I are always able to be with our kids
16. for a finished basement thanks to Brent and Sam
17. that we get to live near both of our families
18. to my friend Caroline for setting up my blog (yes I accually enjoy it)
19. I'm thankful that my boys get along really well (I know, enjoy it while it lasts)
20. that Sam is a really good cook and he does it often
21. that we both have a mini me (Sam-Gavin & Holly-Caden)
22. to have the four seasons here
23. for digital cameras
24. to live in such a beautiful state
25. that we're able to do alot as a family

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Some of you may remember the pure excitement that holidays bring, this is a child that could hardly contain himself. Oh the joy of being young!!!!!
That joy we talked about quickly faded when the total fear kicked him in the butt! Caden was super scared of anything with noise, skeletons, well to be honest anything that isn't a happy pumpkin.
Gavin showing his true form as a lion
(I chose this costume because he walks around growling and it was on sale, bonus!!)

Sam did a great job on the pumpkins!!
Grammy and Pappa came down and brought a yummy dinner and helped with the trick-or-treating, since Sam had to work. We topped the night off by going to the firestation to see dad and of course the fire truck (it never gets old).

Thank you Grammy and Pappa for the fun night spent!!!!