Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time!

Sorry this is going to be a long one, lots of pictures!

This is really a run down of some of our December adventures.

It's not over yet. We still have to hit St. George.

We had lots of fun, and got spoiled as usual.

We were glad to see some friends, and lots of family.

It's this season that reminds us what life is really about,

and also reminds me that I am loved and very blessed!

Here's some pictures of this Christmas time.

Decorating the tree

We got to go to St. George to see the twins in real life. They are so cute, and tiny!



Krista came home with us and spent the week!

On Christmas Eve...........

These handsome men went tubing at a place called Gorgoza, where you don't even have to hike back up the hill, they pull you up on a rope tow..............

with these people

Then we went to Gma & Gpa Kusterle's for a delicious dinner.

Izac made up some songs, and pretended to play the guitar.

Grandma gave all the cousins Christmas jammies, and talked to us about the true Christmas.

This little man dressed up as an elf.

Then we went home to get ready for Santa, so we got him out some cookies and milk.

And the Jolly old Elf left us this spread, we must have been GOOD!

Our happy family on Christmas day!!!!

Some St. George fun!

We got together with a family friend for a little bit in St. George, when we went to see the twins. I met her and my sister at a park, where they had ridden cruiser bikes. I went for a little spin on one, and then put Alex in the basket for a picture. We had a good time, and it made for a fun picture.

little packages, small miracles

My twin nieces were born last night at 11:14 & 11:15 PM
All healthy and happy!
Baby A weighed 5 lbs. 1oz.
Baby B wieghed 5 lbs. even.
Now I just can't wait to see them in real life!
YEA!
Congratulations Kurtis and Iva!!!

(thanks to my sister Krista for these pictures)

I'm old!!!

I turned a big fat 30 this weekend. It's weird, 30 always sounded so old........until now.

but I just especially wanted to say..........

I feel so blessed. Although I felt like I was attached to my phone all day, I had so many people think of me. Some who I was surprised would even remember, and some who have seldom remembered years before. It was amazing!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the phone calls, texts, and gifts, I really needed it!!!!

I feel so loved, and had a wonderful day!

*Thanks especially to Justin who made sure that I was the queen for the day, and made it extra special! I love my boys!!!

Thanksgiving Fun!

Crazy Indians!!!!

Crafty Spice

So just call me crafty spice. I just whipped this little beanie up for Alex yesterday. I knew how to make the hat part, but the ear flaps, and ties are new, and I love it!!! Now if he'd just keep it on.

I didn't know I was this talented, the crafty God's were good to me!

(Don't worry thats an orange in his mouth, sorry it looks gross)

California

Here are a few pictures from when the boys and I went to California to visit my sister, with my mom, grandma, and other sister, in October. We didn't do much there, except shop, eat, and go to the beach. Next time we'll hopefully go to Disneyland!

GOOGLES!

Lucille's BBQ restaurant

Squished in the van, fun?! My Gram and I.

She'll wish she didn't pull ugly faces

when she sees this

The back seat

The Beach

Alex' first touch of the ocean, He LOVED it!

Every time I took him out he cried, and tried to crawl back to the water.

It was so fun to hang out with my fam. It's sad my brother and his wife couldn't be there, it will be so fun when they will be able to come with us, with their little boy, and twin girls.

Thanks Kylee, and Andy, for moving somewhere fun for us to visit. Hopefully we'll be back soon!

What does your front yard look like today?

This is what ours looks like. A wonderland of snow. Is it Christmas? Alex is fascinated by it, it's so cute to see him get excited and jibber jabber in his own language while he stands at the window watching the snow fall.

I'm trying to stay positive, but seriously I don't like the snow, other than to look at. I'm not ready for this yet. I'm not looking forward to trooping through the snow with two kids in tow, sick cooped up kids, and having to dress the kids in two extra layers whenever we have to go anywhere. Bah Humbug!

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This last weekend Justin went to spend some quality time with his friend Dave, at the Texas Motor Speedway. Sounds and looks like fun, hopefully he just doesn't become too involved. If he has anything else to say I'll let him blog about it. Here are some pics I choose to tell of the event!

Family Halloween Party

Here are some pics from the Halloween party at Justin sister Jenn's house last night. Thanks again Jenn for hosting, and all the yummy food everyone!

I put on the pirate costume last night, I kept forgetting to look vicious, instead of smiling when J tried to take pictures. I love dressing up!!! Alex made the cutest parrot, and still loved me, in spite of the hideous makeup. Izac is a cowboy at heart, it's so cute how much he loves his costume! Thank goodness one area I'm creative, or innovative at is Halloween costumes! The sewing doesn't have to be perfect, and you can use the hot glue gun.

Giddy-up cowboy Izac

The Family

The whole gang

ARRRGH!

PARTY!

J's special brew!

Izac and Benj playing in the mist of the brew

pumpkin carving fun

the jack-o-lanterns