Polar Express 2009

We went on our 5th annual Polar Express Ride this last weekend. We were so happy that papa and G mamma could come oh and the Weavers too! The train was delayed an hour so we hung out inside and colored. Nixin didn't cry when she sat on santa's lap! I have to scan the picture on here. The train ride was so fun and I think the babies has a great time together.

Here are the kids getting ready to face the cold weather. I think the starfish jacket is just hilarious! Cote was an awesome brother like always and was letting Brexton listen to his ipod

Before we headed home, we went and visited the deer farm, its always a big hit! The boys had a blast and Brinton put the food on Nixin's tray to feed the deer.

Sun Devil Alumni

Brinton graduated from Arizona State University on December 17th 2009. What a great day it was ! He put so much hard work into school work and family. He worked full time and the last few semesters went to school full time also. I am so proud of him and love him so much for all he did. Now we are excited to have him around more ofen, well that is until the next chapter of school....

Prep For Party

I was kind of lazy for Brinton's graduation party I didn't make all of the food like I normally do. But, I did want to make these little cap suckers, they took a lot of work but in the end it was worth it. Nixin was such a good girl while I finished everything up for the party in the morning she just sat on the couch for an hour watching the entire episode of sesame street! Thank you Nixin!

Ginger Bread Houses 2009

We had our monthly family dinner at Rhonda and Steves house and then decorated ginger bread houses. This has been a tradition since Brinton was a little sprout and our kids sure love it. Thanks Rhonda and Steve for all the hard work putting it all together so we could have such a nice time we love you! Nixin was not feeling well she is cutting some chompers so she is a little dazed and confused. Now 6 more days unitl the beloved Polar Express 5th annual trip or maybe 6 I am not sure but I know we haven't missed a year since we have gotten married.

Nixin World

Nixin is getting to be a big girl and a big handful! She likes to walk around on the furniture. She does not play with her toys because her brothers' toys are so much more exciting. She also loves to push the chairs around in the kitchen and climb the stairs. We had to put up the gates. She is starting to smile when I take her picture which is so cute! I had to literally tackle her today to do her piggy bumps in her hair. She tries to mess it up right when I go to put the hair ty in. She was being naughty about sleeping for a little while again and I found out why the other night when I brushed her teeth. She will now be known as moller mouth for her first moller is coming in on the top left. I sure love her though, she is a handful, but we love her very much.

Christmas Tree

We put up the Christmas tree on Monday night for family night. This is a really hard thing for me because I am a control freek and I don't like how they do it. But the last two years I have let them help me decorate it. As a matter of fact this year I let them do most of it. Cote loves to put the tree up and decorate, he laughs the entire time and in turn so do I. We make fun of Brexton for putting all his ornaments on one branch. Cote use to do the same thing. We trapped Nixin in the tree box and she was happy about it and played witht the fake ax. Brinton did a great job putting the tree together and the lights on I love when he helps me put it up. I love the holidays, they make me happy!

Thanks

These are pics from another fun zoo trip with Whitney and Drake. They came down to help me with the kids while I was down this week. Thank you so much. Now a little thankfulness for Thanksgiving. I have to say that we have been very blessed this year and I am so thankful for

-Family that is always there for us and always does kind things just at the right times when we really need it and don't even know it. Heaven sent!

-Friends that are so dear and sweet to us and will help us in any way possible(even if it means getting the flu while you are here)

-Kids that are healthy despite the flu shots I paid for and didn't work, nobody went to the hospital and we are all healthy

-A husband who works so hard so I can have a great stay at home mom life and encourages me to grow in all aspects of life

-A super fun partial career as an aerobic instructor and personal trainer it is so rewarding to see people succeed

- A house we can keep warm in and that we are able to keep it with out difficulty like a lot of others right now

-2 cars that run great thanks to Ryan and Gunnells Tire always making sure we get the help we need.

-The Gospel and a testimony of it's truth fullness.

I know those last ones were a little materialistic but I am thankful for them!

On a side note last week while I was recovering from hernia surgery, Nixin got the flu wed. I got it thurs, Brexton Friday. Then I stayed really sick until Sunday and got way better Monday. Last night Cote and Brinton got it finally. Not to anyones relief. So I got to clean up vomit from the boys bedroom walls,floor,bed and door. Then the Bathroom. Brinton only got a mild case of it but I guess thats ok because he had to go to work today. We are all alive I am 8lbs down, wich is so strange, I look like I am from Ethiopia. But all in all Happy Thanksgiving I hope everyone has a great day!