Toothless

Braeden finally lost his first tooth this past Friday. He was feeling pretty sick, so he wasn't all that excited about the whole thing. He was also so nervous that there was going to be blood everywhere (which there wasn't). The tooth had to come out because his permanent tooth had already come. He was pretty excited about the tooth fairy though.

Suessical the Musical

Just got back from closing night of our elementary school play, Suessical the Musical. The star of the show (at least in my book) was Drew Snew Who Fish played by Braeden! It was pretty cute! Pictures will follow. I was so impressed with how talented these kids are.

Speaking of talented kids. I'd say it's official--Coleman's walking. He's still a little unsteady, but he's doing pretty good. He's made it all the way across the family room and into the kitchen. We'll just be hanging out and all of a sudden Coleman's on the go. He's took his first steps a few weeks ago and he's been walking on his knees for a while. He's always so happy and likes to flap his arms around and up and down when he gets excited. I can't believe he's one in a few weeks.

for future reference

Seriously--isn't this an awesome idea? Especially, if you're like me, and LOVE chocolate-dipped strawberries. Honestly, that's one of my favorite things ever! Too bad milk chocolate isn't a part of my diet right now, otherwise I'd be making these on Sunday.

Found the idea here...
http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/02/you-gotta-see-this.html

Happy New Year

It's hard to believe that 2011 is well under way. We had family pictures taken with my side of the family during the Christmas break. The little guys were surprisingly cooperative.

We had such a wonderful Christmas. I feel like I'm always saying this, but I'll post pictures soon. :) The boys each got a pillow pet. Tanner got a little pedal tractor that he was thrilled with. He is obsessed with tractors and construction vehicles. He looks so darling on his little tractor. Carter got a "batmobile" (Batman big wheels). Braeden was excited to get some cool Star wards lego set. Coleman did get a few presents, but mostly just loved the wrapping paper and boxes.

Santa brought me a new vehicle for Christmas (or shortly thereafter). Even though we've absolutely loved our Honda Pilot, it was just a little tight once we added a fourth child to the mix. So, we got a roomier Honda Odyssey. I'm loving it. The boys love it too and now prefer riding in the "Swagger Wagon" over daddy's green car that they usually beg to ride in.

Anyways, we had a nice quiet Christmas and a quiet New Year's party with just our little family. My brother Carl was in town for the holidays and we all had a great time being with Uncle Carl more.

Now we are having fun with Trevor and Ashley (Jeff's littlest, I mean youngest brother and his wife) here for the week. The boys love having them around. If Trevor and Ashley go somewhere they are always asking me when Trevor and Ashley are going to come back. They came here to ski and even though we have a lot of snow, it's freezing cold.

Merry Christmas

What a wonderful time of year! We are so blessed! How grateful we are for all our family and friends and most of all our Savior. It's wonderful how something that happened a long, long, long time ago has such meaning to us today. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Warning: I am going to have to brag a little bit. But, aren't these the handsomest little guys ever? Sorry--I know that's totally annoying, but I just can't help it. Carter insisted on having one special picture with just he and Coleman. Carter is so into his baby brother.

Halloween parties

I had so much fun helping out with Braeden's class party at school. I made feel bags. The kids couldn't see what was inside them, but that all had creepy, disgusting things inside. I had a jello mold that was Frankenstein's brain. I did overcooked, dry rice to be maggots. Cooked mini carrots were witches fingers. Spaghetti noodles were worms. I had some fake cocroches. Anyways, you get the idea. The kids loved it and I loved being there too. Braeden has an awesome first grade teachers and is surrounded by so many great friends in his class. These kids are so adorable.

Carter also had a little class party. They invited the parents to come and see the kids parade around in their costumes. Carter's pre-school teacher is full of energy and loves these kids. It's been great for his to go to pre-school this year.

See how much he looks like Aang!

I realize that some people have no clue who Aang is. Here are some pictures to compare and contrast.

Merry Halloween!

Again, better late than never!

We had a fun, crazy Halloween. I can't believe that I let Braeden shave his head for his costume. But, I have to say it turned out awesome. He looked so much like Aang, from Avatar the last Airbender. He was sooooo excited about his costume. Carter wanted to be Batman--no huge surprise. We're not sure where his love of Batman came from?? Tanner was a monkey. Each of the boys has worn this costume. It's so cute. If you asked Tanner what he was going to be for Halloween, he would say "I be a monkey". He loved it! The cutest thing ever was that his little nursery buddy was wearing the same costume. Aren't they cute. Yes, the other little boy is only a few weeks older than him. Our Tanner is such a little guy (the other kid is definitly on the tlal side). This was great since last year we couldn't get him to wear his costume. Coleman was the cutest little BYU football player ever. Trick or treating was so rainy, but the boys still had a fun time.