Happy Valentines Day

The kids and I had a great Valentines Day together. We woke up and made delicious pink heart-shaped pancakes for breakfast. Brooklyn wanted her hair in a heart...so we figured that out. Later, Brig and I gave Brooklyn and Jayson new slippers and Cayden received more kisses that one could count. Happy Valentines Day!

Future Dr. Stanley

At the beginning of the year Sean and Amberlea headed overseas to England so Sean could begin medical school. We miss them so much! Before the headed out we had a little farewell party in their honor over at Amberlea's parents home. We had dinner and played a little ping pong. Brooklyn had so much fun she is already planning their welcome home party!

Snow Fun!

Merry Christmas 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. On Christmas Eve Brooklyn sprinkled oats and glitter on the lawn to help Santa's reindeer find our house. Just before bed the kids opened their Christmas pj's from Mom and Dad. Then we read the story of the birth of Christ to remember what the season is all about. In the morning Brooklyn was so excited to see what Santa brought her. Jayson was old enough this year to enjoy opening presents. They were spoiled this year (because they deserved it ;) Brooklyn got a scooter, Jayson got a new trike, and Cayden got a gym mat to play on. Of course, Brooklyn helped her Dad put the trike together. Later in the morning Bubbbe came over to visit see what the kids got. In the afternoon we went to Mimi and Pappa's for Christmas dinner. My mom makes the most delicious food! What a fabulous day. Merry Christmas!

Santa 2010

We saw Santa at our ward Christmas party. Jayson just wanted his candy cane and then was ready to go. The kids also sang Christmas carols. Good times :)

Cookies with Bubbe

Brig and I love the Harry Potter movies and in December Bubbe offered to watch the kids so we could go to the movie for a little date. While we were away Brooklyn and Jayson got to help Bubbe decorate her Christmas tree and bake gingerbread cookies. Brooklyn had lots of fun decorating those cookies.

A New Tradition

Last year my Mom heard of a great Christmas tradition that we have now adopted in our family. For 12 nights before Christmas we get to open a wrapped Christmas book and read together as a family. The book wrapped for Christmas Eve is the scriptures to open and read about the birth of Christ. The kids love this new tradition.