December

With December more then half over I decided we better go and do some fun Christmasy things with the kids.

We took them to a fun toy store to look at all of the fun things Santa could bring.

Ella so badly wants a real turtle. I think it might be a few more years before Santa would even think about that.

Of course Ryan and Jacob spent just as much time checking out all of the toys.

Jack wanted to ride this horse so badly, but then became a little embarrassed about it.

Finally to meet Santa!

It was a last minute decision to run to the mall. I guess I didn't look to closely at how the kids were dressed, they look a little homeless.

A few days later we made the drive up to Salt Lake to see the nativity and Christmas lights at temple square.

Sami, Tyler, Abby and Jacob came along.

Our little family!

I remember a couple of years ago having our picture taken at temple square around Christmas time. At the time I was thinking- there's someone missing in this picture. I glad that Lilly was with us this time! (See here)

After hanging out temple square we decided we wanted to try and take the kids to do something they have never done before.... ice skating! It was just a short walk, a couple of blocks away.

The kids were beyond thrilled!! Ella had only gone ice skating once before when she was very little and didn't remember.

Within just a few minutes Ella was so GOOD! She loved every second and never stopped!

The girls were so silly

Jack had a little harder of a time. He wanted to hold someone's hand always the whole time.

Having Lilly with us I decided not to skate and just sit on the sidelines with her. She was pretty mad she wasn't able to participate. Anytime I set her down she ran to the ice.

Ryan slid Lilly around on her shoes for a little while.

Jacob and Ryan finally helped Jack figure out his skates and by the end he was pretty good on his own too!

Tyler, Lilly and I tried staying warm by a fire.

Sami and Jacob especially had a lot of fun being dramatic.

Jacob might just have a future in figure skating!

It was SUCH a fun night!! One I'm sure that none of us will forget. I'm sure from now on it will be a tradition for our family.

December

December 1st! 

Christmas time is my favorite!

Jacob was totally right, having a real tree is so nice. I love walking into the house and being able to smell it!

The kids have been naughty the last couple of days. Chris mouse wrote the kids a note. I hope it helps them remember to be on their best behavior!

I got these beautiful flowers from Ryan for our anniversary.

I was glad that we were able to go out for our big 10 year! I keep hoping we will be able to go on a cruise or something big and exciting. Looks like we might have to wait until our 15th!

Love you Ry-ry! Happy 10 years!

November Instagrams

Grandpa on the farm came to visit us!!
1. Toasting with the season's first eggnog
2. Eating lunch at Temple Square
3. Temple Square
4. Lilly finally warming up to Grandma
5. Visiting Ella at school
6. Jack showing off his early birthday present from Grandma as we are at the Chocolate store!!

1. Jack's birthday present from the Reeds
2. Jack LOVES pudding
3. Lilly loves Adam
4. Ryan
5. Me, on a date. Thanks for babysitting Mom!
6. Jack rocking out!

1. I always said I wouldn't have kids who only ate french fries.....
2. I voted. Too bad it wasn't enough...
3. I had the whole neighborhood over for lunch
4. Lilly eats ice cream with a cookie
5. Eating at Olive Garden at Jack's request... in an Iron Man costume
6. At least Lilly was dressed normal

1. Again in the Iron Man costume, at Cabella's waiting to pick up Ella
2. Lilly first time in snow!
3. She needed gloves
4. The kids with neighbor kids
5. Finally enough snow to make a snowman
6. Everyone comments on how cute Lilly is when we're at the store. She can't help it people!!

1. Jack tells me he's going to be a "cooker man" when he grows up
2. Jack looking so dapper!!
3. Not being revrent at the primary program practice...
4. Playing at the mall
5. bored with life... and that yogart
6. Sleepy. Needs a passy every time now

1. Almost time to share the big news
2. Getting a hair cut from Lisa
3. Jacob= lazy butt
4. Eating crackers in my bed :(
5. Getting ready for our trip to Arizona for Thanksgiving
6. Jack.. AKA Woody

1. Cooker man at it again- his specialty, peanut butter and jelly!
2. Lilly in her new sweatshirt
3. Jack showing off his new Nike's
4. Lilly dancing to a street band
5. Ella practicing for her big school play!
6. Lilly loves to draw

1. On our way to Arizona!!!
2. Loved the blue sky
3. Finally there, just in time for bed
4. Ella, the only one brave enough to get in the pool
5. Ryan with his BFF
6. Family hike

1. Grandpa showing Ella everything from his Paris trip
2. Visiting Grandma Sandy's grave
3. Dinner with cousin's
4. Lilly is putting everything in her mouth!
5. Ready for Thanksgiving!!
6. Everyone decked out for Thanksgiving dinner

1. Grandpa Rick with the kids. I wish we had some as a family, I was covered in turkey juice.
2. Family outside chatting
3. Jack being crazy with a cell phone
4. Lilly loves pie
5. and baby Skye
6. Sleeping pretty good in a bed that isn't hers.

1. Jacks says it's too hot in Arizona to wear a shirt
2. The RIGGS!!
3. Sweet Moms
4. Not so sweet
5. Buddies, sad to say goodbye
6. One our way home the kids went to jail

1. More driving
2. VEGAS!! They already had Christmas decor up
3. Kids love staying in a hotel
4. Lilly's first taste of Lemon
5. Out to eat- so over priced!!
6. Jack's spaghetti

1. Morning in the hotel
2. It's not vacation without a hot tub
3. Visiting cousin's in Vegas- sweet Isaboo
4. I can't believe how old Cosette is!!
5. This drive is taking forever. We need in-and-out!
6. Lilly thinks she can drive

1. Jack's birthday breakfast
2. Preschool is awesome on your birthday- presents, a crown and cupcakes!!
3. He's got web
4. watch out Dad!
5. Spiderman!!
6. I have superhero children!

1. She's too little for that towel
2. It's cute anways
3. Watch out!
4. He's armed!
5. How
6. Lilly
7. Eats
8. Her
9. Oreo's... that she stole from Jacob