Christmas day

They were so excited to open the present from aunt Buffy. That was one of the first they opened. It was just too tempting sitting under the tree for more than a week and it was defiantly well worth the wait!! Thanks BUFF

We had such a great day Porter got a guitar and Lego's, which I love. I played with them all Christmas morning. Brian says that is what he will get me next year! and Ryker got Iron man and Shredder, from TMNT. he always love the villains. he he. After presents from Santa we all got ready and had a wonderful day at Grandma Jane's with good food and fun.

Christmas Eve Night

The loot that santa got at our house. Water and Milk Chocolate chip cookies and Sugar and a loaf of bread to take to Mrs. Clause. It was waiting for him right at the top of the stairs. Because obviously he would be coming in from the garage!

This is the note that porter wrote to santa this year.

Dear Santa thanks Santa for coming to our house Love Porter and Ryker.

and then ryker signed his name at the bottom in Green. (cute)!

lights at temple square

We took the boys to go and see the lights in SLC this year it was so much fun. after the lights we took them for the first time to Crown Burger!

ITS A WINTER WONDERLAND

santa clause is coming to town

At our ward Christmas party Santa came and the kids were just soooo excited! they had the best night ever.

Just today I asked Ryker, do you know who's birthday we celebrate on Christmas? and he says in a whisper SANTA... I said no we are celebrating Jesus birth. he pauses for a minute and then he looks at me and says.....

WHAT JESUS AND SANTA ARE COMING TO TOWN?

Oh Christmas Tree

I put my tree up two days before thanksgiving this year and i love it. I found the Poinsettias and I just think they add just enough bling to the tree. The tree has been steadily drinking a couple quarts each day and so we are hoping that it will stay alive for the next 20 days. Brian had to hunt the tree down, seeing that it was so far in advance but I have to say that he chose a wonderful one. I think it almost looks fake because it is so perfect.

THANKSGIVING

i cooked the Thanksgiving turkey this year. I have to say I did pretty good. I was so proud of myself. I made a turkey,first time by myself, and a ham. they both turned out fabulous. I make mashed potatoes and gravy, the gravy was not go great. stuffing again not so great, two trays of rolls that were wonderful and a batch of bread and it was amazing. I got new yeast and the loaves were ginormous. for the first time I made bacon chestnuts and they were a hit.

We had such a great holiday we had a Stretch your pants out before thanksgiving dinner, something that I would like to keep as a tradition. We cooked for like 20 people that night and served bacon cheese potato soup and ham and cheese sandwiches. Then of course thanksgiving dinner the next day.

I am so thankful for every blessing that I receive each and everyday. I love my family to pieces!