The Christmas Season

This weekend was awesome and so needed. Saturday morning we went to Helper and had breakfast with Santa. Kota obviously wasn't diggin it but Braden has always loved Santa. They both got a bag full of candy and Braden almost finished his by the time we got home LOL Then we made sugar cookies with cutouts and decorated them with colored frosting. They were both big helpers, although Kota took a fall off the bar stool :( But with a few loves and kisses she was good to go. Then me and the kids decorated the house and put the Christmas tree, all while listening to Christmas music...my favorite thing to do this time of year. Next we had a quick dinner and went to the light parade. It was FREEZING cold but so fun. The kids loved all the floats and got tonz more candy. When it was over we had parked in the perfect spot so we turned on the heater, a radio station playing christmas music and enjoyed the fireworks. When we got home we watched The Santa Clause 2, also one of my favorites.

I always used to love the holidays when I was little, especially while my little brother and sister believed in Santa. But making traditions and having fun during the holidays with my own kiddos is so special and I am loving every minute of it. Saturday we didn't turn the TV on once, until that night with the movie of course. We had so much fun making a mess with cookies, wrestling, running, dancing, decorating, and freezing out butts off. Sunday we spent the whole day together too and such a great weekend for Mom :) Not that I didn't appreciate my kids before, but working more has definitely taken my want and appreciation for spending time with my kids to whole new level. I look forward to my time with them and soak them up during our lazy days. So far the Christmas season is awesome at our house!!! Merry Christmas everyone....hope you're having fun too.

Thanksgiving and Holly Days

Thanksgiving was way fun and super crazy. We left Wednesday night and spent the night at my Dad and Tammi's. Thanksgiving was great especially because I got to see my grandparents, Aunt Pam, and my little bro Deric. Dinner was AWESOME and then we played horse shoes in the back, which was hilarious! Later that night we went and saw Arthur Christmas, which Braden loved. Kota however was a terror at the theater and would not hold still....still too young. Friday morning, bright and early I might add, we left for Vernal to spend the day with Bryan and Cassi at Holly Days. It was way fun!!!! Me, Cass, and Jolynn played Minute to Win It LOL it was a good time. We played a bunch of games and rode the train. Everything was free. They had a great parade and then inflatables in the indoor arena. By the time we left that night we were all exhausted but had a great time. I hope everyone else had a great holiday weekend. Happy Thanksgiving....now on to Christmas :)