Valentine's Day......

It's always so fun to have different holidays come up....the kids have now figured out that I like to give them fun little gifts for each one....and of course, Valentine's Day is no different.  I found this great tutorial for a 'Bullseye' from the movie ToyStory and knew immediately I would have to make it for the boys.  They absolutely LOVE that movie....all 3 of them!  I did change it a little with the legs, making them soft and stuffed instead of with wire.  Yes, they have slept with them every night. =)  The pattern for Emma's sock monkey I found here.  I have never made a sock monkey and turns out, they are made out of socks....who knew.....I didn't.  I also got them the cute little heart notebooks with their own pens, cute character socks & candy...but not too much.....they already have energy to spare. =) 

Valentine's Pictures......

I always like to take pictures of the kids and then make a cute Valentine card to send to everyone.  Well....this year I took the pictures but never got around to doing the card.  The kids weren't being too cooperative the day of our photo shoot, but I did manage to get some cute ones!

Yee Haw!

A 'Cowboy Party' for the best two boys I know!  Parker and Tucker were so excited for their birthday party this year...I wanted to make it really fun and memorable for them.  We decided that a 'Cowboy Party' was the way to go.  Daddy made the fun wanted poster as our invitation and I did the banner, cupcake picks and root beer labels.  All the guests were given a cowboy hat, bandanna and a sheriff's badge to wear.  We ate pizza, root beer floats, and of course the cupcakes.  The boys each got a new hat, cowboy boots, clothes, money, cap gun, and a set of walkie talkies.  It was a huge hit!  Thanks to all our guests for being such good sports and getting into our 'Cowboy' theme. =)

Growing up....

Parker and Tucker are just getting so big!  They are growing like little weeds.  All dressed up for church they look like two little missionaries....makes me want time to slow down so I can take in every moment.

Meet our Newest Sunbeam....

Emma just couldn't wait until she could go to Primary and be a 'Sunbeam'.  Emma said, 'I've learned everything in nursery and I need to go to my new class.'  How cute is that?!

SNOW

Parker and Tucker could not wait to go out and play in the snow!  We had the biggest snow storm ever......something like 18 inches.  It was sooooo cold but boys being boys they  didn't care at all.  They got all bundled up and headed out....making snow angels, throwing snowballs, eating snow, and trying to build a snowman.  Lots of fun for two adventurous little boys!

Christmas Highlights....

They just had to have Santa hats.......and boy did they wear them!

Making Christmas cookies...very messy, but lots of fun!

Making gingerbread houses & meeting Santa at the Ward Christmas Party.

Christmas Eve program and party at Papa & Grandma's house.....a family tradition.

New Christmas pj's from Grandma  Brenda......so cute!

Finally the day has arrived......& smiles all around!