Lets Start With.....

Our most exciting news lately......... If you haven't heard baby #3 is on it's way! Also, we found out it's another BOY! Truthfully, I was a little sad at first in hopes for a girl but after it sank in I've been really excited about it! Our only problem now is names! Boy names are soooo hard for us so hopefully we can come up with something!

We've been trying to keep ourselves busy lately to pass the time in hopes of Spring. This last weekend we went down to Parowan to spend some time with Justin's family at his Grandma's house. Our kids love it down there and we are always sad to come home!


Eli is constantly finding himself food to eat, searching out a diet coke to chug down, or causing trouble. He keeps us busy and entertained!


We took the kids swimming in St George. Owen is normally a nervous nelly but he couldn't get enough of the big slides. He has so much fun with his cousins!

Owen has mastered riding a big boy bike. He is so proud of himself and wants to show anyone and everyone his new skill!

Owen started Lacross this month and has had so much fun playing it with his cousins Jack and Jamison. We've had a few melt downs but for the most part he has done really well and has had a blast.

Eli of course has to be right in the middle of all the action........

Owen and Jack in action!

Making a goal.....

and passing the ball.

Hardware Ranch

We went up with Justin's Family to Hardware Ranch and went on the sleigh ride. The kids loved seeing the elk so close.

Here are my cute nieces Libbie, Eliza, Landi and Addy.

Christmas & Birthday..

These pictures are in such a random order, but here is our December in a nutshell.
We had a great Christmas this year and I can officially say I am depressed it's all over! We loved being able to spend time with family, eat, and lay around enjoying the season! We stayed at my moms this year and luckily Santa found us there. The boys got way to much and have spent hours playing with all their fun new things!

Eli loved his Tonka truck. The kids pushed him around in it all morning!

On Christmas Eve at my parents they have a little talent show where the kids are welcome to share anything they want with us all. Unfortunatly my kids had nothing to contribue but they enjoyed watching all the cousins.

Owen LOVES dogs. He would not let go of poor carmelo.

Here's my cute Grandpa and Eli. Eli is such a funny kid and his laugh is sooo contagious!

The cousins all had a snowball fight and Owen had a blast.

My Dad and Grandpa Hooked up the Horses and Sleigh and took us all on a ride. It was freezing cold but the kids had so much fun.

Last but not least.........Eli Turned ONE! This year has gone by so fast. Eli wasn't interested in all the presents but he sure loved cake! I've never seen a kid shove it in his mouth so quick. I should be sad that he's grown up so quick, but I'm not.....I love this stage.....He is so fun and Eli and Owen play together so well!

An Update?!

Owen just turned 3 and thinks he is sooooo big! He was really excited for his birthday and couldn't wait for all his cousins to come and sing to him.

I think we sang and he blew out the candel aboout 10 times! He tries so hard not to smile.....

Eli is so much fun lately! He is such a fireball and keeps us on our toes. He is always getting in trouble and Owen is right behind him saying "Eli that is not FUNNY, Mom is so mad right now!"

Owen got his first black eye. He thought it was great. I wish I would have taken a picture when it happened cause it is almost gone here. I think Justin was jealous....he's always wanted one!

Eli is such an eater so you can only imagine his excitement when owen dumped out his trick or treat goods. He could hardly stand it!

Owen went trick or treating with Lily. He wanted to go "until the sun comes up!" :)

HOLIDAY PARTY!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

At Linda Simkins Home
Monday, November 2nd from 2:30 to 6:30

This is a GREAT way to get your Holiday shopping started!


*Art and Jewelry by GLITZY GLASS STARS *glitzyglassstars.blogspot.com*

*Skirts and Purses by JUST BE *justbefun.blogspot.com*

*Children's gifts by DOGWOOD CLOTHING (dogwoodusa.com), CADE AND CO(cadeandco.com), and SQUEAKY SHOES (heidishoes@gmail.com)

*Shirts, Hats, and Hair Accessories by LADY BUGS AND LILIACS

*Trendy Purses

*Name brand JEANS, SHIRTS and more by SIMPLY SASSY BOUTIQUE

There is going to be A LOT of great stuff! We would love anyone who want's to come to COME!!! If you need Linda's address or directions on how to get there just let me know!

LABOR DAY!!?

I GUESS BETTER LATE THEN NEVER.....
WE ALWAYS SPEND LABOR DAY WEEKEND DOWN AT JUSTINS GRANDMAS IN PAROWON. WE LOVE IT DOWN THERE AND SO DO THE KIDS! OVER LABOR DAY THEY ALWAYS HAVE A PARADE AND A CARNIVAL THAT THE KIDS LOVE. HERE WE ALL ARE...

THE KIDS ALL HAD SO MUCH FUN AT THE CARNIVAL.

OWEN ATE AN ENTIRE BAG OF COTTON CANDY. BETWEEN THAT AND SPINNEY RIDES I DON'T KNOW HOW HE WASN'T SOOOO SICK!

JUSTIN WASN'T AS LUCKY! HE WENT ON ONE RIDE AND CAME OF GREEN! HE WAS SICK THE REST OF THE DAY!

I THINK OWEN THOUGHT HE WAS REALLY DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE! :)

LAST BUT NOT LEAST....OWEN LEARNED HOW TO RIDE A PEDAL BIKE ALL BY HIMSELF!! I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT! WE GOT HIM THAT STRIDER BIKE THAT HE CRUISES AROUND ON AND I THINK THAT HELPED ALOT! JUSTIN JUST PUT HIM ON TO SEE WHAT HE WOULD DO AND HE DID IT!