Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

We are off to be with Brent's parents for the holidays. We leave first thing in the morning. So, if I don't get a chance to update the blog, know that we are having a great time and will have lot of pictures when we get back.

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Dear Victoria,

Love the haircut. It's just perfect. Will post pictures when I have some.

Thanks,

Paige

P.S. You were right, the tat down the neck really completes the look.

Ride 'em cowboy!!

Christmas came early for us this year. Since we are spending our holidays with Brent's family, we did presents for the kids with my parents. This is what Tyson got from my parents. I'm not sure he could love it more!!

Wanna good laugh? Watch this commercial.

Dear Victoria,

I've admired your hair for some time now, and so this Monday, I'm taking your advice and copying your haircut. I'm very excited.

Thanks for the idea.

Love,
Paige

P.S. Please stop wearing my pants. You keep stretching them out.

Hello?

I kept hearing Tyson having a conversation with someone in his room so I went into see who he was talking to and this is what I found.

Time to make the donuts

For playgroup this week, we checked out the local Krispy Kreme donuts. We got to watch them get cooked, and frosted and flipped. The kids were then treated to a donut (in Tyson's case, 2 donuts). It was a great time. By the end of it, the kids were running up the walls they were on such a sugar high, so we took them to the local park and let them run wild!!

Making me proud!

So, a few things have happened lately that have made me happy.

First, I know it's way past the time that Avery should be out of her infant seat. They are so convenient and she can lay in her carseat while we shop and feed herself, but she's about 5 inches too long and about 4 pounds to heavy for the seat. So, this was her first time in the cart without the carseat. She was loving every minute of it.

Second, when I get in the car and I was looking for my sunglasses and I turn around and find this. I ask Tyson what I was going to wear and he told me to wear dad's glasses.

Third, when Tyson got to go on the horse. We made a deal before going to the store that if he was really good, he would get to ride the horse. He kept up his end of the bargain, and so did I. It's not every day that Tyson is actually well behaved at the store.


And fourth, when Tyson came home from nursery with this coin. I have seen Tyson in nursery, and have heard stories about how he acts in there, so I was very proud of him when he got this. All the kids probably got them that day, but I was happy that Tyson got one too!!

I love my kids. They bring a smile to my face everyday.

Mmmm, good.

After a week of having Roseola, our happy Avery is back....and so is her appetite. She loves her mixed vegetables and blueberries for dinner.

And this is how we found Tyson when we were wondering what happened to the rest of the cookies!

Just do it

My sister's friend, John, is starting something in December that I'm going to do as well. It's "Make Somone's Day December". Everyday in December, I'm going to try and make someone's day - whether it's with a smile, a good deed, letting someone cut me off without yelling, or something I can see they need.

So, how could I make your day?

Avery is getting some teeth.

I have one unhappy baby around here. Hopefully the teeth make an appearance very soon!!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving weekend filled with great food, great friends, and great activities. My dad, sister and I ran the annual Turkey Trot downtown (this was my first year every to run any Turkey Trot). We had a great Thanksgiving day with fantastic food and company - and of course, bingo with thousands of fabulous prizes! We also hit the Imax, and got bundled up to pick out the Christmas tree. It was a great weekend.

I'm Thankful

This Thanksgiving season, I'm very thankful for family. Brent is such a great father to our kids he's constantly playing with Tyson and Avery and taking care of them. He's such a great strength and support to me. I'm grateful for Tyson, and while he's wild as wild can be, he's so much fun and makes life interesting every single day. I'm grateful for Avery who is constantly smiling and makes me smile and laugh daily. I'm grateful for loving parents, siblings, neices, nephews, and in-laws who constantly love and support me and all I do.

And I do have to say, I'm grateful for blogs that keep me connected to my family, immediate and extended, as well as fabulous friends I have met over the years.

A trip to the firestation

For our weekly playgroup this week, we took a trip to the firestation and had a great time. The firemen are used to having groups with kids a little bit older, but they were so nice and took us on a tour, let them get in the firetruck, and spray some water. Tyson had a great time and will be talking about this for a while!!

And even though Avery was there and didn't get any pictures taken, I decided to throw one in of her. A lady at the store the other day asked Tyson if he liked having a little brother. I guess until Avery gets some hair on the top of her head, it's bow city for us.

I've been tagged

I have been tagged a couple of times now and I'll take the time to do it. I'll do the one I have been tagged with the most and then do another one that is very fun.

What is your husband's name: Brent Jones

How long have you been married: 5 1/2 years - married April 27, 2002

How long did you date: We dated about a year and half and then were engaged for 5 months.

Who eats more: Brent does - he's trying to gain weight and I'm trying to lose weight!!

Who is taller: Brent

Who sings better: I don't have a very good singing voice so I'll have to say Brent.

Who is smarter: Brent, for sure. While I think I am smart at some things, I do ask Brent a lot of dumb questions.

Whose temper is worse: I wish I could say that i don't have a temper, but we all know that's not true. I think this is a toss up here.

Who does the laundry: Me.

Who does the dishes: Me.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: Laying in bed, I'm on the right. I always choose the right.

Who pays the bills: Me.

Who cooks dinner: Always me (are we starting to see a trend here?) If we wanted frozen pizza every night for dinner, Brent could probably cook!!

Who drives when you're together: Brent.

Who is more stubborn: I think I'm more stubborn. Not something I'm proud of. (Brent thinks he is more stubborn)

Who is the first to admit they are wrong: Brent. Again, not something I'm proud of.

Whose parents do you see the most: Mine - we live about 20 minutes away. I love living by family.

Who kissed who first: Brent kissed me first.

Who proposed: Brent. We were celebrating my birthday in Deer Valley with some friends and we were watching the BYU game - he waited until halftime to propose. Very romantic of him!!

Who is more sensitive: Me for sure.

Who is tighter with money: I am the one who is usually spending the money, but there are things that I am tight about.

Who wears the pants: I think it's pretty equal.

Who has more friends: I do.

Where were you engaged: In Deer Valley

Where were you married: Salt Lake City Temple

Where was your honeymoon: What's that? We got married on a Saturday and Brent started school on Tuesday so we stayed at a Bed and Breakfast for a couple of days.

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Kirby Sequoia

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (favorite ice cream and favorite cookie) Vanilla Macadamia Nut

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) PJon

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)Pink Dolphin

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) McKinnon Boston

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) - JonPa

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put “The”) The Blue Diet Coke

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)- DeMar Floyd

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy)Moonlight Path Sour Watermelons

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) Weed DeMar

To be a kid again...

..and be this easily entertained.

However, if you want to see what I looked like as a little kid, go here and watch a little video!!

Dance like no one is watching

I wish I hadn't finished this book so I could be reading it for the first time.

Happy Halloween

Hope it's a great day. Love, Dash and Minnie Mouse

The Zilker Zephyr and the Zoo

This past week my sister and nephew have been in town visiting, so we decided to hit some of the fun things they have for kids - and we sure did have a great time. Tyson loved the zoo and seeing all the animals. For a small zoo, it has some pretty fun things to see, and you can't be the fun train at Zilker park. We were the fun hogs while she was here - hoggin' all the fun!

More bubbles!

Tyson figured out how to make bubbles in the tub.

You've got to be kidding me!

So, I just posted about Avery starting to crawl, then I posted about her pulling up to her knees. This is what I saw yesterday! I would like to say this was just a one time thing, but once she realized she could do it, she didn't want to stop! And, since I was taking pictures of the event, Tyson kept telling me that he was standing up to so I would take a picture of him!!