Making Christmas cookies is not as fun without at least one little helper.
He sure was having fun.

He is so sweet.

I'm so grateful for helpers.

( You may have to take my word for this one also). Madison and Landon had an awesome orchastra Christmas concert on friday. They did an amazing job. I loved listening to all of the Christmas music that they have been prepareing.

We have had hours of endless enjoyment this last week.
Right in our very own front yard.

Be jealous!

Lots and lots of trucks and tractors of every sort right out our front window.

Pressurized irrigation is being put in every ones front yard.

I'm thankful I have "a camera". I'm thankful I have "a camera". I'm thankful I have "a camera".
Not exactly the picture I wanted. But I'm thankful I have a camera of sorts. (Smile)


Trenton, Brooklon, and Maron tried out for a play at school last week (Beauty is a Beast). Trenton made it to the call back list. You can't really see his name very well under the Scribe roll. (You'll just have to take my word for it). We are so excited for him.

Wednesday at school there was a Knighting Ceremony. (Brooklon)
There was a little jousting with swimming noodles. (Brooklon)

Mr. Wendling dressed up as a Knight.

Mr. Wendling

Christian we miss you! Doing all of our family traditions aren't quite as fun without all of our family.
Christian usually does the frosting/glueing of the house. The kids kept saying "Mom you can do this".

I'm not sure how much candy actually made it to the house. I tried to take pictures of Jordon. (I miss my camera) Madisons camera has a small delay between pictures and it misses the actual picture I'm trying to take. Jordon was more interested in seeing how many gum balls he could cram in his mouth without me noticeing.

Before shots.

Winner!
Trenton had a wrestling match the other day. I don't usually enjoy going to these because I hate the idea of it being "O.K." to fight. I also hate when as a mother I have to sit and watch sometimes someone beating up on my son. I just want to run out and save him. (I really miss my sweet Christian being here)

Trenton did a GREAT JOB!

This time it wasn't quite so traumatic. Trenton actually won with a score of 15 to 1.

Trenton is a great wrestler and I was glad I got to be with him.

We started off our holiday fun with making orange snowmen and marshmallow snowmen.

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Our table was so nicely set by the girls.

Christian made a great turkey. I'm grateful that he enjoys cooking and he does such a great job.

It was fun to visit with Gloria in the kitchen while cooking and learning about family traditions, distant family etc....

Jordon sure enjoyed visiting with Grandma Brooks and telling her all sorts of stories.

Jenson was sure glad Grandpa Wray was so willing to box with him on the Wii.



Gavon sitting at Grandpa Wrays feet while he (Grandpa) took a nice Thanksgiving nap.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

We were able to have Christians parents - Doug and Gloria - come and stay with us for a couple of days and have Thanksgiving with us. Our family really had a nice visit and enjoyed sharing memories with them. We are glad that they were able to come. (We are thankful that they were able to share their pictures with us too. Thank You! -- We were also able to have my mom share in our Thanksgiving. Our children enjoyed having both grandmas here. We really appreciated the crafts (Endless Fun!) Thank You! -- We were glad Eric, Jamie, and Bailee were able to come and enjoy some pie and some Guitar Hero with us. (Next time maybe we'll pull out the karaoke)

We had our own series of unfortunate events happen this last little while. Where they were and are unfortunate through it all we are blessed to see the fortunate out weigh the unfortunate.--We are grateful for family and the many many blessings we have been blessed with. We thank our Heavenly Father for all of our family and blessings.