MERY CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS 2008

This year I think will be a one and only, we had to wake up the kids. We started calling out Maycie's name and we hear this grumpy "NO!" come screaming out of he room, not even two seconds later we hear, "oh ya Christmas" let's see if Santa came!" Which he did. Santa brought Maycie a Leapster (A learning hand held game) and Gaige got a spider man bike! He wouldn't get off the bike for anything. Maycie had to open most of his other gifts because he was too into his bike!

They both got GIANT snuggle pillows, Gaige got a guitar, and Maycie got some new pink shelves for her closet. (Notice the car, read the blog before this, then you'll know!)
One of Maycielyn's favorite present was from Gagie, it was a strawberry shortcake cook book and giant pink mixing bowl of her very own! She cant wait to whip up something delish!

Maycie got Mommy a special ring! She has been saying for about a month before Christmas that she was getting me a ring, and really I thought she was making one at preschool, but when I saw that little square present handed to me and she said, "Mommy open your ring." I knew. She said it was so we would love each other forever! After she said that the tears just started flowing!



Gagie got Daddy a new flat top griddle, yes it's for Daddy not me, he has been wanting one for a while now. Good job Gagie, but it didn't make him cry. After all the presents were done we headed off to Gram and Pop-pops..... where they had more presents to open.


Maycie got a PRINCESS table to go into her room to play her tea set she got for her birthday, a hello kitty camera, a strawberry shortcake pony, lip gloss, and a Tinkerbell that she can do her hair, and I am sure that I am missing a few.
Gagie got A rolling back pack, a broom, a vacuum, a golf set, an "old school" push around popper, and a bass boat with fishing pole. Notice a trend, he loves to help mommy clean, and loves anything long that he can push around!

Trevor got hooked up with ps3 games, Tomb Raider, Madden 09, Cabelas Dangerous Hunts, and Call of Duty 5. Let's just say he couldn't wait to try them out.

I got a new pair of boots, a purse, some makeup, a new blanket new silverware, a shirt, and a gift card to a boutique down town to go shopping with my mother in-law and sister in-law Very cool!

Gagie and Maycie got some good

cuddle time with pop-pop! They

both were just not feeling all

that great on Christmas, Not sick

just under the weather. Or maybe

they were so into watching everyone

battle on Guitar Hero, ya that's right

we got Luke and Logan the game

and we all played for hours. ya I had

blisters, it's so much fun! We had a blast not only with that game but with playing pool and cards!

We decided not to do a Turkey dinner this year sense we did two turkeys on Thanks Giving, so we all love Mexican food so Sheryl make the biggest feast ever. Tamales, taco's, anything you could picture. plus we got to take home some leftovers. She makes the best Mexican food!! We headed home pretty early, which isn't normal, but with the kids feeling icky, and the roads getting bad from the snow we called it a night. When we got home I am sure you can guess what Trevor did, headed right for the PS3, We didn't mind though, The kids and I watched for a min, but then put in Horton Hear's A Hoo which Gaige got in his stocking! We had a Great Christmas. And we hope you all did too!

2007

This is last years picture and it is so cute! Just thought I would share!

Crazy TOYS!!

CHRISTMAS EVE For the second year in a row, we have had Trevors family over for X-mas Eve dinner. We make a Italian feast. Stuffed shells, Italian meat loafs, cold spaghetti salad, Garlic cheese bread, and a green salad. The works!! We eat really early because after we watch polar express, Santa brings our Jammies and we read our Christmas book, put the kids in bed, and finish the wrapping, did I say finish, this year it was start. By 11:00 I was done and Trevor was zonked out on the couch. I looked out the window and sure enough we were going to have a WHITE CHRISTMAS!!
I had to get one picture before we went to bed. Maycie and Gagie are out cold up-stairs in bed.. Then 4:00 am hits to Trevor and I both startled from the sound that woke us up. A race car from the movie "Cars" was making noise. Trevor jumped out of bed to go see which child had gotten up. Much to our surprise both were still out cold, then another feeling hit. Worry, Trevor got his "protection" and went all sneaky downstairs. I could hear him walking around checking everything out. His report, Nothing. The present was still wrapped, nothing touched doors locked. DO DOO DO DOO! We decided to disregard it and headed off the dream land. About 15 min later. " BOOM BOOM PUMP IT UP!" again the same toy, this time Trevor jumped up and a little more angry and worried now headed down stairs. Report. Nothing move or touched. By this time we are both not sure if we should be totally freaked out or just laugh. Trevor had just gotten me convinced that we should laugh it off, closed our eyes, and "BOOMBOOM PUMP IT UP"!! AHH what kind of toy is this!! So We both went downstairs found the toy under the tree and put it in the laundry room, so we could no longer hear the possessed toy!

Don't worry he still got the toy, but.. we are Watching it!!

..Sing me a song..

On Tuesday we got to go and watch Maycielyn preform her preschool Christmas program. She has been so excited for weeks. She has been prancing around the house for weeks singing various Christmas carols. It was nice, for once, for there to be no pressure! I got to just be a parent and watch! I loved it! She did so great! We are so proud of her! Maycie's Gram got her this Christmas dress a few weeks ago, and I don't think that a day has gone bye that she hasn't asked when she could wear it. She was ecstatic that she finally got to wear it out! She said "..everyone is going to love it.. I look just like a princess!"

She waited so patiently for her teacher to start the next song. She had a permanent smile pasted on! We could tell she was trying so hard to make it perfect! And it was!

She did every motion so cute, and she didn't miss even one! She sang every word, and every once in a while we could pick out her distinctive, high voice.

She was so excited to stand next to her "Buddy" Logan! They are so cute doing the motions opposite, like they planned it!

After they sang "Santa Clause is Coming To Town." They had a special visitor come in. I am sure you can guess who is was.. Maycie's got so excited she could hardly contain herself. I thought that she was going to jump off the risers to get to him. They finished the program singing "Jingle Bells." With the one and only Santa!

While waiting in line to see the Big Guy Trevor snapped this picture. I Think that it is so funny that at this particular moment I was so focused on Santa I didn't realize I was in my own little world. It's like they looked at Daddy and they all thought at the same time. "crazy Mommy hee hee!"I still love the MAGIC of Christmas.

Maycie loved seeing Santa! She told him that she wanted a Pony that eats carrots, and what a great Santa.. he told her yes! AHHH SANTA!!

Gaige did great while we were watching "Sisi" with Santa...

But when it came to him sitting on Santa, he wanted nothing to do with him!! Talk about a

death grip! It took him a good 10 min after we walked away for him to even pick his head up off my shoulder!

This is the first time that we have gotten a family picture, and it still isn't complete! We are missing uncle Erik and Aunt Colee! But it is a start! I love seeing us all together! I love everyone in this picture! It truly shows who we are! Gram and Pop-pop Beautiful and Handsome! Luke the cool kid, Gaige is just as interested in Logan's drink as Logan is. Trevor and Niki are already done with the photo shoot, and Me and Maycie, we love to pose! What a great NIGHT!!

15 min of Fame

IT'S NOT EVERY DAY YOU GET TO BE ON THE COVER OF THE NEWS PAPER! COOL HU!

I got a call in early Nov. from Kiddie Kandids. They asked if I would come back and help for the holiday rush! I agreed figuring that it would be nice to go take some pics and get a little extra Christmas cash! Well little did I know it would turn into this! The Idaho Statesman was doing an article on "KK" so we had a photographer following us on a Sat. So there it is My 15 min of fame!



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Happy Thursday's

Last Thursday Trevor comes home puts some bags from Wally's World (walmart) on the counter and we continue on with hugs and hello's!

He leans down to Maycie and said, "tell mommy to look in the bag."
(A little back ground, we decided last year that we weren't going to give each other Christmas gifts, since we have gone a little over board in the past.) I look in the bag and it is a new CAMERA!! I was in a little shock and
I look at him and said " Why didn't you save it for Christmas?" (Ya not a thank you , I'm really nice)
and he said "It's not a Christmas present it's a Happy Thursday present!"
Then I said Thanks about a million times and haven't put it down since!! Yaa you can see some pics now!! What he didn't realize about his little plan is that Christmas is on a Thursday this year!! HEEHEHHEHEE
I wanted to take a pic of me with the camera but I cant so use your imaginations!!

Just a little update

I have been having a really hard time doing posts because I feel like without some pics it will be boring so soory if it is!!
THANKSGIVING!!
This year was such a fun Thanksgiving! Most of my family got to spend time together and it has been a long time!! I had so much fun catching up and watching the little ones play. They are getting so many cousins and they are growing up so fast!! It was sad to see the weeked over and everyone go home!
The day started with Brunch with Trevors fam at our house and I have to add my husband is a HERO!! I had quite a menu planned that was going to take at least 2 hrs and I woke up so sick! I spent the entire morning lying on the floor, I dont know if it was nerves or just the excitement but Trevor pulled it off! I finally started feeling better about 30 min before everyone showed up!! THAKNKS BABY!! It Was DELISH!!
After brunch we headed to Have an early lunch with my family! It was so good!! Turkey Ham and everything else you can imagine! It was so fun to see the kids play together outside while a very SAD football game was going on with some of the men! Quite a sight!
We then headed over for our dinner at Trevors parents house! Wow I ate so much!! But my all time favorite is green bean delight!! And The newest that sheyl made that was so good was artichoke stuffing!! WOW I ate it at every meal for 3 days!!
I am so greatful to have so many loving people who surround me an my family! I am so Thankful for everyone we love in our lives!! It is so easy to just pass through life and not stop and look around a little bit and remember what is important!! CHEERS TO FAMILY!! We love you all!!!