LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!

Here comes the Snow Plow!!!
We woke up this morning all anxious to hang up our Christmas lights----but instead we found a beautiful blanket of snow to play in! The boys gobbled down their oatmeal so they could go outside and help daddy shovel! Mace was the first to get out there and the last to come in! He loved playing in the snow and can't wait for skiing and snowboarding with daddy! Keston was without a coat----so I layered him up and let him stay out a little while and went shopping today so he can play longer next time. The snow was perfect for snowballs and sledding really fast on the slick sidewalks and don't forget the cool snow plow---too much fun---wish you all were here!

Potty Time!

I hope I don't offend anyone with this potty talk---but thought it was too hilarious not to share! A couple of weeks ago when I put the boys in the tub---my little guy Keston, said "potty" and proceeded to climb out of the tub, stand in front of the toilet, and pee all over it! Mace was disgusted as he yelled---"he made a big mess mom!" Keston was just so proud of himself that he finally got OUT of the tub to pee. Well, on Monday night as I was bathing the kids---Keston again said "potty" and I helped him get on the potty and we all (Mace and I) waited with anticipation-----until we herd the sound---"he did it mom!" Mace was so proud of his little brother---so I had to quickly dash for the camera to capture the moment. I put Keston back in the tub as Mace stands up to double check that Keston really went and says,"MOM HIS WATER IS YELLOW JUST LIKE MINE!" It was a great laugh for the whole week and I guess it is time to start potty training boy #2!

Little Buddies!

...Keston John and Kooper Matthew...

I just had to give this picture its own post---love it! This is Keston's favorite little buddy---Kooper (Matt and Roxy's little guy)! Both of these little guys have their Daddy's name for their middle name and are just a couple months apart. Both of them have the same girlfriend---Grandma Susie (Kooper is a little more territorial over her though----or I should say a lot more territorial!) They both are little cuddle bugs too! We just get a kick out of their looks though----completely opposite---but both as cute as ever! We sure love you Kooper and wish you lived closer to us!

Time For Turkey!

Mace and Keston with their UNCLE BUBBA!

We had a wonderful time in Burley for Thanksgiving this year! The food was delicious as always and it was just fun to be with our family. John enjoyed getting away from the computer for awhile and helping Papa Dave at the feedlot----he came home a new man! It is amazing what that IDAHO air does for a person! Mace and Keston loved playing with their cousins and finding all of Grandma Susie's snacks. I just loved being home:) John even got to carve the bird this year---he was excited! Papa Dave worked on the ham---but note that they were under Susie's direct supervision!



I just had to get a picture of the WAIT...isn't it ready yet!?! Oh and take a look at my nephew Brody----no smile right------

HE CAN SMILE! Wow---had to capture this one to share with his mom----see Jami---you didn't think he had it in him! Love ya Brody!

The beautiful cook---LOVE YOU MOM! Thank you for a perfect Thanksgiving!

Frames! Frames! Frames!

Well, I just thought I needed to post a little tribute to my sister Jen! She is a crazy busy mother of five and I have no idea how she does everything that she does. A little back ground on these photos-----when I started designing stitchery patterns we needed a way to get our frames cheaper---so Jen decided she would make frames for us and it would be a perfect job for her kids to help with during the summer! Well, she does amazing work with frames --- as she does with everything else in her life----so needless to say she has been keeping very busy. I had to stop by on my way to Burley for Thanksgiving to pick up frame orders. Jen came to the door all bundled up in hoodie and stocking hat---since she is cutting frames outside in the cold! I told her she was crazy! The house was quiet, so she directed me downstairs to find the kids watching a movie as they painted frames together! What troopers---notice all the SMILES! I love you guys---Jen, Larry, BreeAnn, McKayla, AuBrey, Jaxon, and KarLei --- (notice that Jaxon is the smart SUPERVISOR sitting on the couch watching his sisters work!)