Christmas

This year we had christmas at my parent's house.  All of my brothers and sisters and their families came, so it was packed.  This picture was taken on Christmas eve.
Lauren on Christmas morning with her Santa gift.  

She got a barbie dollhouse, which is what she told 2 different Santas.  Well, on christmas eve, my mom went around the room and asked everyone what they wanted from Santa.  Lauren tells her she wants a cupcake maker.  So she was a little disappointed on christmas morning.  Oops.
Santa brought Chase a spiderman bike.  Chase is crazy about spiderman.  So, he was very excited.  
This is Chase sleeping christmas morning.  He sat on his bike for a little while, and then laid in Marcus's lap and fell asleep.    
I died laughing when I saw this under the tree.  This is how Marcus wrapped my christmas present.  

Lauren turns 5!

I can't believe Lauren is 5!  I want her to stay little FOREVER!  There are so many things that I love about her.  For one, she is quite the story teller, and a talker.  Her stories tend to go on and on, and usually involves a rattle snake.  (I wonder who she takes after?)  She loves to dance and to perform for anyone who comes over.  Her favorite song is "So What" by Pink.  It is really adorable to hear her belt out the song.  She has a great personality, and is so fun to be around.  I am so grateful that she is part of our family.   

Lauren had her birthday party on her birthday.  She was really excited because it was a christmas party.  We played fun christmas games, and made a very messy christmas craft.  I didn't get to many pictures because I was so busy.   
The party was absolutely crazy!  21 kids came. Thankfully I had asked some 11 year old girls from our ward to come and help.  I am still sweeping up sprinkles. Lauren had a blast, so I guess that is the most important thing.   

Lauren's Christmas program

Lauren's preschool put on a little christmas program.  The kids sang us (parents) songs and then Santa came and brought them gifts.  All of the kids were so excited.  Lauren was sitting right in front of Santa, and kept interrupting him (telling him stories) when he was trying to talk.  It was her birthday that day, and she felt extra special when he wished her a happy birthday.  Chase had fun, because he got to sit on Santa's lap and get a present.  

Tagged

I've been tagged.  Here is what you do:  take pictures of certain things exactly as they are, at that moment, without straightening up or changing anything.  Luckily, my kids are in bed, so my house is picked up.

1.  kitchen sink

2.  toilet
3.  what is your spouse/kids doing right now.  Marcus just got home from a dinner program, about to share his dessert with me.  
The kids are sound asleep.

Tagged cont....

      4.   Laundry room (above)

    

      5.  Fridge
     6.  Favorite shoes
7.  Favorite Room.  

       I love this room, because it is the first room you walk into, and it is ALWAYS clean
   8.  Dream vacation...  Greece, Bora Bora, Italy

   9.  Closet.  

            Yikes!! 

10.  Self Portrait.

          Sorry no picture here.  It is way to late at night.

Now I tag all of my Ricks' roomies.

Halloween

I am finally posting the pictures of Halloween.  We had a fun Halloween this year.  Chase was so excited to go trick or treating.  He ran to every house, and every once in a while, I heard him ask for more candy.  Lauren was really cute.  At every house, she would ask if the candy had nuts (she has a severe nut allergy).  I was so proud of her.  We went trick or treating with my brother and his kids.  The picture above is of Chase and my nephew Davis.Lauren was Princess Fiona.  I think her favorite part of Halloween, was putting on make- up.

Bishops Pumpkin Farm

Lauren's preschool went on a field trip earlier this month,to Bishops Pumpkin Farm.  Fall is my favorite time of year, and every year I look forward to coming to the pumpkin farm.  The kids took a hayride out to the pumpkin farm, and picked out their own pumpkins.  Lauren wanted a baby one.   They took a train ride, watched pig races, pet some animals, slid down some big slides, etc.    Here are some pictures of the field trip.
Lauren and Chase did not want to pose for the camera.  They were much more interested in the pumpkins.
Chase, Branson, and Lauren watching the pig races.  
Lauren and Mother Goose.
Lauren and Chase petting a baby goat.