Christmas 2013

Christmas Eve we usually always open pajamas, but the kids had been saying when we get our pajamas. So we decided to trick them. I put there new pajamas on there beds while chad was reading them a story.

They were way surprised that all that was in the box was a candy bar.

I wish I would have gotten a picture of Gretchen when she was going to her room. She was so sad she didn't get pajamas.

Here they are with there pajamas.

Christmas morning they woke up at 4:30ish. 

Before I would let them go downstairs.

Walking into see what Santa brought.

Easton opening up his DS, he was so surprised.

Kinslee opening something.

Gretchen and Kinslee playing

This is pretty much all you see Easton doing.

 We had a very wonderful Christmas! We are very blessed and grateful for all we have!

Lights at Temple Square

We went to see the lights at Temple Square. I love the lights they are always so pretty!

Gretchen, Easton, and Kinslee

Dad and mom

Graham cracker houses

We made Graham cracker houses this week.

Here are there finished houses!

Dance Recital

Kinslee and Gretchen had there Christmas dance recital yesterday. It was quite the show.

Gretchen and Kinslee before the show.

Gretchen danced great and has definitely improved each year. Kinslee did not dance. Apparently her shoes didn't fit so she came out crying. She stood on stage covered her eyes with her hand and fake cried. My aunt suggests we put her in drama.  At least she is super cute!

The girls after the show. 

Family Christmas Party

The family Christmas party was way fun this year. We had good food, fun games and a visit from Santa.

Dad and Gretchen

Gretchen asking Santa for a soccer ball.

Easton asking for some super hero action figures.

Kinslee asking for Breakfast. She loved talking to Santa.

After Santa left we played some games

3 years old

Kinslee woke me up at 5:15am asking if it was her birthday now.

Kinslee opening the stroller from Easton and Gretchen before they went to school. 

Kinslee and I just stayed home and watched movies for her birthday!

For dinner we went to pizza pie cafe, Kinslee's favorite restaurant.

We came home and opened her presents. This is some Ariel Legos from Easton and Gretchen.

Snow White and the seven dwarfs little people

Here she is with all her gifts.

She played for a little while then we had cake.

She wanted a snowman cake.

Blowing out her candles!

This little girl sure keeps me on my toes. We love her to pieces.

Decorating the tree!

On Saturday we decorated the Christmas tree.

Gretchen putting on one of her ornaments.

Kinslee putting up this years ornament.

Easton and Gretchen

Kinslee's ornament

Gretchen's ornament

Easton's ornament

I love the tradition of getting my kids a new ornament every year. They love putting them on and they will have a fun collection when they leave home.

Gretchen crafting

Gretchen had to decorate a Christmas tree for school. I pulled out my scrapbook supplies. 

She loved using the hammer and putting eyelets and snaps on her tree.

Nutcracker

This year I took Gretchen with me to the nutcracker. She loved watching Noelle and Kendall dancing. We were able to sit by Dianna and Aunt Fran. 

Space Derby

Easton had a Space Derby for Cub Scouts. He had a good time and received a certificate for Best in Show.

Here is a picture of Easton and his friend Austin.

Halloween 2013

Halloween 2013

We had two sheep and a potato head. We went trick or treating in Aunt Andreas neighborhood. Kinslee thought it was the best thing ever.

Pumpkin Walk

We went to the Syracuse pumpkin walk again this year. I only took this one picture.

BYU vs Boise State Football Game

We had season tickets to BYU Football this year with some friends. I let Easton take the camera to the Boise state game.

This is the only picture of actual people I knew. Easton, Vance, and Austin. These boys loved it!

Helping at Grandma and Grandpas

Carmel Apples

Tonight we made Carmel apples

Kinslee and Gretchen unwrapped the Carmel's.

Easton washed the apples.

The finished product.

Easton devouring his apple.

Gretchen had a hard time eating hers since she is missing two teeth. So after this picture we cut it up.

Kinslee had one taste then she kept trying to eat Gretchen.

Kinslee, Gretchen, and Easton.