New Years Goals

Usually my blog is about my kids and what they are doing. But today I want to write down some New Year's resolutions and so I can look back and see if I fail miserably or accomplish them!

1. Read the scriptures every day. This is one that always helps my life so much when I stick with it. Even if what Im reading isnt applying to my life at the time, I always feel closer to the Savior through studying and praying.

2. Enjoy the moment. Sometimes I get busy with daily tasks, or try to think ahead too much. But the happiest times are when I just sit down with my kids and play a game or read a book. A pile of laundry will always be there, but my children are growing so fast, I dont ever want to look back and wish I would have enjoyed them more. They really are my best little buddies.

3. Be as unselfish as I can. I feel the best when I am helping someone else. I also know that Chuck works really hard and he needs all the patience and love I can give. When I am paying attention to my marriage and making it my top priority, everything else falls into place. Sometimes it means asking for help too. I have a hard time telling Chuck what I need because I dont want to be a burden, but communicating is the most important thing.

Christmas morning!!!

Santa made it to our house!

Christmas Eve

The best part of Christmas is the night before and the anticipation. With new jammies and a plate of cookies for Santa... we were all ready!

During the day Chuck had to work so we just hung out and baked cookies. Cole wasnt in the mood for his picture, so he isnt in as many.

They liked eating the dough better than the cookies. I do too!

Coles Preschool Program

Cole had his first preschool program for Christmas. It was seriously the CUTEST thing I have ever seen.
The best part was Cole was totally into it singing every word and doing all the actions. I wasnt sure if he would do this or not, because sometimes hes shy. But he did GREAT!
Here is a photo of his fan club... Ali and Libby.

How do you cheer up a 2 year old girl?

Aliyah has been a bit upset today (getting into things, screaming at Cole, etc.)
She was up coughing last night and just didnt feel to good. So I was trying to think of something to make her happy. Then I thought about what a girl ANY age would love......



A manicure and pedicure! We filled up the sink with warm water and bubbles, I rubbed her feet and painted her nails.



I think it worked!

Utah Adventures

Here are some of the highlights from my Utah trip:

HaLlOwEeN

Ali was a princess and Cole was spiderman, they had so much fun trick-o-treating!

HoGLe ZoO

We always love going to the good old Hogle Zoo! This year there was the cutest baby elephant and giraffe... so Cole thought every animal should have a baby and would ask me "where is this animals baby at baby, mom?"

TeMpLe SqUaRe

We headed downtown on one of the days, Ali loved the big statue of Jesus. And Cole... well he loved the water out of the reflection pond apparently.

Cole also loved being with uncle Brian - they were pretty much inseparable.

After a great trip to Utah now I am back to 17 degree weather and 5 inches of snow... and SO excited to start the holidays!!

Disney on Ice

We just got home from an amazing trip to Utah to see the family. I will be posting more pictures and details of the trip later on. One really fun thing we did was go to see Disney on Ice. My kids love Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs... so that was Coles favorite part. Ali would have loved it too... but she slept through it! She was terrified of the loud noises and made me cover her ears, then the next thing I knew she was sound asleep. Cole was completely intrigued. We didnt tell Cole it was the Disney "Princesses" on ice. That would have made him not want to go. There was enough boy stuff (Aladdin, the Beast, etc.) to keep it entertaining for him.