Happy Thanksgiving

We went to my parents house for Thanksgiving this year. It was a lot of fun and very crowded. It was fun to have a Thanksgiving with my family. They food was great and so was the company.
I of course had to make my kids cute shirts for the holiday. I was pretty proud of them and we had fun making them. The boys used their hands and foot to make turkeys, and I made Chloe's. She had to have a Tu-Tu to go with it, so I attempted my first Tu-Tu and loved it! :) Having a little girl is so much fun! :)


We ended up taking off pretty quick after dinner. We had planned on staying the night but the boys were worn out and overwhelmed. So we headed home to get them down and get ready for Black Friday, a family tradition.
Dave's family came up to our place to stay the night. It was fun to have them and have them help us run around all through the night looking for the good deals and things we wanted.
I really struck out with them, but Seth went back out early Friday morning and got just about everything. We was awesome!

I'm Dreaming of a White Thanksgiving...

Last Sunday we had SOOO much snow. It was fun to wake up to the first big snow. It's always me favorite. I have to always take pictures of it.
The boys were up at 6, as usual, and we had to run straight out and play in it. We of course were the only ones out and about, and that made it even better. I love "quite snow", you know, when you don't hear anything else but the soft breeze, the snow falling, and the creaking of it under your feet.
Sam is all about the snow. James, after about 20 minutes, got into it too. He make a snow pile we called a snow man! I think he was still very cute, even though the snow wasn't good enough to pack.
I love that my boys are old enough to go out and play in the snow. They look forward to Dad coming home from work so he will take them out.

Look Mom, I'm Pretty

James decided to make himself pretty on Sunday. He did a pretty good job too! It was cute. He has always been into helping me get my make-up and watches me closely. I just didn't know how into it he really was.
He came into me complaining about how dirty his hands were. He DID NOT like how "sticky" it was. I think he cured himself of all curiosity of make-up because he did not like how we had to clean his eye. It was hard to get it off of him and he still even had one pretty eye at church!
So cute! :)

Grandma and Grandpa T's

I absolutely LOVE that I can say to my kids, "Hey, you want to go to Grandma and Grandpa T's house?" and all we have to do is hop in the car and go a short way!
I love having my parents close. It has been fun to hang out with them and have my kids get to know them better!
Already they love the marbles and blocks that they get to play with at their house. (They love their yard and chicken, but that has phased out a bit with the change of seasons!)
Here's some cute shots to their fun at their house.

Here is cute Chloe in my mom's cradle. I love it!

But my absolute favorite thing about them being here is how my kids say their last name. It is so cute. I never want them to change it!

I Have a Secret...

...I love you!
Our boys LOVE secrets. So Seth started a family secret that the boys just love. He tells them he has a secret. They run up to him giggling and he whispers to them, "I love you."
They love it so much that now they tell us they have secrets. They run up to us giggling and whisper, "I luff you."
It is so sweet. I love when they just do it randomly. It makes me smile. I also love it when they tell each other "the secret." I have the sweetest little boys! :)

Chloe's Special Day

Today was Chloe's Blessing Day. It was a beautiful fall day. We had our families, and a few close friends, at church with us and then over for a little celebration for her. We got all spiffed up for it. We even had little tuxes for the boys!

We of course had to do "guns". What's a tux with out a little James Bond action?! :)


The blessing was so beautiful and spiritual. Seth did a great job. I am so thankful to be married to a man who is worthy of the priesthood who uses that power to bless his family. The testimony meeting was especially great as well. Many testimonies of the plan of salvation, eternal families, and the atonement. I guess that's what you get when there are 5 baby blessings on one Sunday, and another at someones home!
I had a great time decorating for Chloe's party. I LOVE hosting things and decorating for them. Especially since this is the first "girly" thing I've decorated for.





Our families and friends were so great. They were so generous is helping to make this day special. From great food, decor, company, to a beautiful dress....This day wouldn't have been so wonderful without each one of them.

My mom, if able, makes each blessing outfit of her grandchildren. She made the cutest little suits for Sam and James when they were blessed, and now she has really out done herself with Chloe's dress. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. She worked so hard on it and kept at it when it was giving her so much trouble. I love her for her service and talents and for the fact that she chooses to spend them on her family.

Early Morning Smiles

What can I say. This little girl wakes up so happy in the mornings and is able to show us just how happy she is. I love these little smiles! It almost makes it worth having to get up so early after being up so much at night! :)