Snow time

We got some snow last night and today. It may be the first time it stuck to the ground this season, but I don't remember for sure. Anyway, it's the first time we've played in it. It may possibly be Ivy's first experience with it EVER.

The kids had a great time making snow angels and attempting to make a snowman. The snow was a little too powdery (is that a word) to stick together though.

Ivy had fun until she got cold, so she and I didn't stay out very long.

I made the boys some hot chocolate (Ivy had apple juice) and then we all sat down to watch Mickey Mouses Once Upon A Christmas, and Ivy got all tuckered out.

For me being someone who does not like snow, it was a pretty awesome day.

Thanksgiving and putting up Christmas decorations

We decided to have Thanksgiving at home this year. We counted how many times we had to travel to SLC in the last year, and it was a lot (I think it ended up being 8 or something crazy like that), and we just didn't feel up to doing it again. We stayed home and I cooked. It probably wasn't the greatest meal, and we were kind of sad to not get to see any family, but it was SO NICE just to be home together.


I grew up with the tradition of putting up Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving, so I've kind of tried to keep that going with my own family. I just can't do black friday shopping, because of my tendency to have a panic attack in such large crowds, so it was nice to stay home again. This will be Ivy's first real experience with Christmas. Technically, she was around for Christmas last year, but being stuck in the hospital did not get to see a single christmas light or anything, so she really enjoyed playing with the lights and trying to take bulbs off the tree.



Scott spent pretty much the whole weekend outside putting lights on the house. In the pictures it looks warm, but it really wasn't, plus the wind was blowing and making it even more cold. So Scott is a real trooper. The perfectionist in him spent hours making sure no chords were showing, and that everything was straight and symetrical, but the results are amazing!

School Pictures

This being our first year with a child in school, its also our first experience with school pictures. Corbin's preschool offered to let siblings get theirs taken also, so we jumped at the chance. I'm a firm believer that school pictures are not meant to be perfect, so I love the results. Here are our adorable kids.

Corbin's turkey dance

Corbin's preschool put on a turkey dance the last five minutes of class yesterday. I ended up getting to the school a little late and walked in just as they finished. I couldn't believe I missed it! Corbin came up to me with his little turkey hat and said, "Did you see me do the turkey dance?" and I said, "No buddy, I missed it, I'm so sorry." ANd then he gave me the saddest look I've ever seen. His bottom lip started to quiver, "But mommy, I wanted you to see!" My heart broke right then, I felt so bad. Luckily there were a few other kids still waiting for their parents so I asked them to do it again, and they did. So I still got to see, and Corbin was happy. I still felt like the worst mom in the world. Anyway, for your viewing pleasure......the turkey dance.

Once again, if it doesn't work click turkey dance

Corbin's slideshow

I forgot to put in Corbin's slideshow. Pictures of his very exciting life.

Corbin turns five

Corbin had his 5th birthday yesterday. We had a Toy Story day, filled with watching the Toy Story movies and playing with his new Toy Story toys. He became obsessed with it about a month ago after seeing it for the first time at Grandma's house. It reminds me of when my nephew, Jeff, who is now 14, was obsessed with Toy Story and asked Santa for "a big Woody" for Christmas. That was at least 10 years ago, crazy.

Anyway, we went out to IHOP for dinner (his choice), where the employees sang a birthday song to him and gave him some free ice cream (plus kids eat free every night from 4 til 7 or so, so it was cheap). We came home had sang to him and had cake. It was a pretty good day. Happy Birthday big guy.

Showing his presents (and being a good sport by sharing with his little brother)

Having breakfast with Buzz and Woody

Blowing out the candles

Birthday Party

We had a combined birthday party for Ivy and Corbin. Ivy turned 1, Corbin is turning 5 on the 16th. Thanks to everyone that came to the party. We had a lot of fun!

Ivy's ladybug cake

The mother-load

Corbin has been asking for a remote-control car for weeks!

Yay! Food!

Ivy enjoyed a plastic spoon ALMOST more than her toys!

A collection of Curious George books. Corbin is in heaven!

Ellie breaking in the doll stroller

A new doll

Checking out the ladybug cake

Goin' for the antennae

yummy

playing with her new dolls

Chasing the hummer while daddy drives