Painting

I have a blank wall in my kitchen and haven't known what to put on it. So, for Christmas I bought all of the kids a canvas to paint on and then hang up. I really love how they turned out!

Dawson admiring his masterpiece~

What a talented little boy.

Maybe we have a Van Gogh on our hands?

So here is my wall now, with three original works of art!

Thank you Grandma Laura

Mom, can I read this?

This book is from Grandma Laura in California.
She sent it to you for Christmas.

It looks like a funny and good book!

She added a sweet message just for you in the front.

I LOVE to read!!

That was great book!
Thanks Grandma Laura!

It's about time

Here are some pictures from the Christmas season. Not in any particular order.

DJ found a small shovel at our aunt's house during a Christmas party. It was just his size, he loved carrying it everywhere.DJ drinking from his sippy cup.

Mommy and Dawson Jay

DJ got a piano for Christmas.

He enjoys it, we have a Beethoven in the making I think.

I LOVE this picture.
DJ is actually hitting Jason's face, but I love how both of their faces are all squished up!

DJ and Daddy. DJ has a bow from a Christmas present on his head.

No, we usually don't put a bow in his hair, but he makes a pretty cute little girl!

Christmas day with Great Grandma and Grandpa

Jason and Kimberly on Christmas day. Jason wasn't feeling so red hot.

DJ and Mommy on Christmas Day

DJ at a Christmas party

Opening his Christmas present. He got a toy boat for the bath.

Happy 7th!

7 years ago today I was able to marry my best friend and sweetheart! I am so grateful that we were able to go to the temple. What wonderful memories I have of that special day, and so many amazing memories during the last 7 great years together.
I LOVE YOU JASON!

Standing in front of the Temple doors.

and of course, there has to be a kissing picture!

Christmas Party

We had a family Christmas party on December 3rd. We met up at my aunt's house to eat dinner and see Santa. My aunt set it up as Christmas around the world, so everyone was to bring a main dish and dessert from a different country around the world. It was fun to eat a variety of foods instead of the traditional Christmas food. It was also fun to see all my cousins, it has been awhile!
Here is DJ and Santa

Marah with SantaKailee sitting with Santa

Miss Madison with Santa

Brayden

DJ with the Jolly Man

Jason and Santa (He had to wear his Brazil shirt because that is the country we brought food from)

Grandpa Earl and Santa - They look like old friends, huh?

Grandpa Earl and Santa

Bret

Grandpa Evan

Kurt

Shaileen

Janica

Grandma Sue

Grandma Alice

Grandma and Grandpa with all the grandkids

Kurt and Shai

I LOVE this picture! My grandma and grandpa with Ol' Saint Nick~

I love this season!

Memories

One Year Ago

A friend of mine's baby was born the other day, and I am super excited for her! I have been thinking about her a lot because she was in the same boat that we were in. I was thinking of all the memories they are making right now so I thought back to a year ago for us. We had DJ for about a month and the holidays were such a fun time. I looked back at the pictures I posted during Christmas time and got all teary-eyed. Dawson was a little over a month so he was very dependent. Now, he walks, babbles, dances, and loves to get into things. We have really had an amazing year!!!

2010