Merry Christmas!!

Parker opening his first gift!

Grandma and all of her grandkids

The 4 Grandkids

The 3 little trouble makers!!

(especially the one in the back)

Bella and Cole Best Buds~

They have had so much fun playing together!

We just wanted to wish everyone a Merry, Merry Christmas. We enjoyed a wonderful day with our family. We ran a few errands in the morning and then we got ready and went over to my mom's house. We had a blast just hanging out and then of course a yummy yummy dinner. We then started our traditions. We all say what we are thankful for, and then we read a book or poem. This year was some thoughts that my mom heard in a church meeting. It was really good. We then started opening gifts. The kids had so much fun. Parker and Cole at one point even got into a little rumble over Parker's new toy. Parker didn't have to hard of a time taking him down. I laughed so hard that I cried. Good thing the camera's were rolling. We got spoiled as usual!!

Then when we got home as we were getting ready for bed the phone rang and it was a SPECIAL CALL for Bella and Parker...Who could it be?? Well it was Santa calling from the North Pole:) Bella was super excited and had a great time talking. I will post some pics later because I left my camera at my moms. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holidays!!

Let it SnOw, Let it sNoW, Let it SNoW~

Bella of course trying to pull Parker but not to much luck!!

Bella making a snow angel

Daddy showing Bella how to make a snow angel

Daddy pulling the 2 of them. We both got tired fast
Having fun going for a ride

Parker doesn't know what to think at the beginning

Bella jumped right in~

Amazed at all the snow

We got a ton of snow over the past 2 days. The kids were loving it and we were to because we had no where to go or be and we just had a great time playing in the snow and just lounging with the kids. They both had so much fun taking sled rides. Bella had fun running around also but Parker couldn't get the boot thing down so he stuck to the sled.

Ward Christmas Party

Getting ready for their big debut

The manger

Grandma and Parker waiting for the show

More Practicing and getting all dressed up

Our little Shepard

Half the costume off, imagine that. Here they are after singing bell songs etc.

John is still in charge of the Activities in our ward so this year we had the Primary take care of the entertainment and it was so cute. They sang songs, and did a little nativity. They all looked so cute and had so much fun doing it. Linda made choir robes for all of them and cute choir books and they did amazing. Bella of course sat on the side lines for most of it. She wasn't having part of it until they all had bells to ring. What can you do? We had a wonderful dinner and great entertainment and we all got to join in at the end and sing some Christmas songs!

Disney on Ice

John's parents got Bella tickets to Disney on Ice! We have never been before and were really excited to go. Much to our surpirse we all loved it!! It was a ton of fun and really entertaining. Bella was at the edge of her seat the whole time. They had 4 acts. Mickey and Miney of course were leading each one but there was Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and Lilo and Stich. She couldn't wait for tinker bell that was her favorite then the little mermaid. The skating, acting and lights were great. John even had a great time.

Thanks grandma and grandpa we loved it.

So I really haven't had a ton to blog about lately. WE have been busy but lazy a ton lately. I have been sticking closer to home: 1. beacuse it's getting colder and I like being inside. 2. Trying to keep the kiddos healthy for the Christmas Season. 3. I am so TIRED 4. And we have been buys planning craft days, ward parties, Christmas etc and it all requires me to be home. Which has been great. We all like staying in our jammies and lounging. Who dosent'?

I did venture out though for a little while on Thursday with some friends from church. They had an ornament exchange and we had to make 17 ornaments. So here is what I came up with, what do you think? I will have to take some pics of some of them that I got. They were amazing. It was a ton of fun and am glad I went.

We have an Offical Date!

July 11th is when our next bundle of joy is due to arrive! So I am predicitng it will be the end of June!! Lots of summer babies.