CHRISTMAS 2008!!!

We had a very fun Christmas. The kids didn't get up until 8:00 and then we spent a couple of hours watching them open their presents from Santa and play with each one. Brooklyn just wanted the candy canes. She would not put them down. When we asked her if she wanted to open a present....she would say "NO". Karson wanted to open all the presents, even if they weren't for him...he is such a good helper! He was excited about everything he got, but said that Santa forgot to bring him the Ben-10 Alien creation chamber that he had wanted. We all took a nap together later in the day....that was my Christmas Gift!!!

Thanksgiving 2008

The Master at work!

Karson felt pretty special for being able to sit at the big kid table!! I remember those days and always feeling sad when I had to sit at the little card board table with the little kids :(


We had Thanksgiving over at my brother Dave's house. It was AMAZING!! He and Nancy are the best cooks and there was no shortage of food or dessert. I am so thankful for family and friends and for those that have helped our family get through the tough times. Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone!

HALLOWEEN

Millions of Leaves!!!!

FALL IS HERE!!!!!!

We took Brooklyn and Karson up to Cascade Springs, in American Fork Canyon, just as the leaves were starting to change color. What a beautiful canyon.

Brooklyn loved stepping on the leaves and hearing them crunch.

Karson had fun climbing on everything and showing his puppies "Web" and "ChiChi" everything too.

Cascade Springs has tons of paths to walk on that take you through the springs. Its so beautiful up there.
It's funny because Karson always wanted me to carry him but Brooklyn would throw a fit if I wouldn't let her walk. You think it would be the other way around.



Karson getting a ride on his dads shoulders and "Web" getting a shoulder ride from Karson. Karson will ask every Sunday if we are going up the canyon after church! Brooklyn exploring through the trees. This little girl has no fear. She wanted to get into the water all day long. She had sooo much fun exploring! Both kids love the canyon and it's a great way to wear them out!






SO BIG!!!!!
I love this picture...it just shows you how much fun she was having.
Here are some pictures I took while driving thru the American Fork Canyon. This was just as the leaves were starting to change. It's amazing how fast everything changes. I am trying to learn photography and these are some of my amateur photos. I don't really know what I am doing, I just know that I love nature and can't help but take pictures of things I find beautiful.

CHEAP FUN!!

 

 

Brooklyn sat there for about 40 minutes just tearing up the paper...it was so fun to watch

 

Karson rolled out the "white" carpet for us to go downstairs to the toy room.

 

I needed to get some cleaning done around the house and the kids were wanting me to play with them...so I gave them each a roll of toilet paper to play with while I finished up the house work. They had so much fun! I think this is the cheapest play date we've had in a long time.

DINNER TIME!!!

With Brian being gone....I've had to figure out what to do for dinner. It has been a chore trying to find something the kids will actually eat(especially Karson)...I think I found a Winner....ALFREDO!!!!!!

 

 

 

THEY CHOWED!!!