Friday, January 20, 2012

Happy 2012!


Jaxson, Paxson, Londyn and Kenny having fun and enjoying some cookies!



Bundled up to watch the fireworks. Both boys were really excited to watch, until the loud noises started and Jaxson wanted out! Next year I will keep him further back and get some good ear muffs for him.


The fireworks were amazing and I think half of the neighborhood showed up to watch


Josh and Houston watching the show


Randy trying to light himself on fire....boys and fireworks!


The aftermath of the firework display

Here's to a great 2012!!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Christmas Time Celebrations


Girls Night Cookie Exchange.....Oh soooo yummy!


Ugly Sweater Fun at Cold Stone


Growing up my family always celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve morning. The tradition has continued and now includes a treasure hunt that my dad puts together each year. Since we couldn't be in Utah for the hunt, my dad decided he would send the hunt to us. He got my friend Robyn in on things and really surprised us this year.

The boys in Robyn's garage at the end of the hunt


Enjoying their spoils


Houston and Jaxson enjoying an amazing Christmas Eve Dinner. I love me some deep fried Turkey!


The little ones relaxing after a good meal


The Adults & Young adult playing a game of Scum



All of the kids by the Christmas Tree


Newell, Harr and Cook Family


The kids decorating cookies for Santa. I think Houston had an inch of sprinkles on his cookie and I suggested that he eat that one and save the others for Santa.


Jaxson making sure to keep his work station clean! He had more of a frost and test technique.


Houston ready for the Christmas excitement to begin!


Poor Jaxson was sick and spent the whole morning opening presents on Josh's lap. It was so sad, but sweet to watch him cuddle with his daddy.


Houston with his gift from Santa. A few minutes after opening this, he was ready to go up to the toy room and test it out.


Jaxson loved his new piano and was singing along with all the songs in his croaky sick voice.

We were very blessed this Christmas and although I missed being around our extended family this year, I loved getting to set up Christmas for the boys and starting our own fun traditions!