Joys of Children

So we are sitting in sacrament on Sunday, and they are just about to announce the new ward boundries and everything. I look over at our Cutie and she is undresssing. Right there in the middle of church. She tells me she needs to go potty. I quickly pull her clothes back on and take her to the bathroom. I am happy she is potty trained, but wish she would wait to pull her pants down until she is in the bathroom. I was a little embarrassed, but I really don't think that anyone else noticed. Someday I hope she learns a little more modesty.

Merry Christmas

We hope that everyone had a wonderful and merry Christmas. We certainly did. Yesterday, our Cutie and J helped me to make cookies for Santa.
They are both a little sad in this picture, because they were fighting over who got to stand on the stool. Dad and A were helping the Bishop's wife with her computer. Then we did a little last minute shopping and cleaning. Next, it was time for new pajamas and baths.
After the kids were clean and dressed in new pj's, we hung up our stockings. Cutie is getting so independent and hung her stocking all by herself. Thanks to Grandparents Fowers for her new pajamas(the ones I bought were too big). Then we put our cookies and milk out for Santa. J insisted that we leave 5 cookies. We then finished watching Narnia on t.v. and sent the kiddos to bed around 10pm. Then around 11:30 Santa came.

In the morning, A was up way before the crack of dawn(somewhere around 4 or 5 am). He was bored waiting for the others to wake up so around 6 he asked if he could watch tv in our room. They are not allowed to go downstairs until everyone is there. So he watched tv until about 7:30 when everyone else woke up. The kids were very excited to see what Santa had left for each of them.
A got a Star Wars Transformer and a 4x4 Rubiks Cube. J got a Martian Matter Alien Maker and a Nerf gun. Cutie got a doll house. She really liked the little potty that came with it and wanted to go potty in it. I told her it was just for the dolls and if she tried, the potty would be taken away. It was very cute to watch though.
Now off to Grandma Colleen's for Breakfast. We had fresh fruit, Mountainman breakfast, and Mormon muffins. It was so good. Thanks mom. Present time again. Cutie had the hang of it by now and was sad when she was finished.

Next to Grandma Fran's and Grandpa Brent's. We got to see everyone but Kylie and Austin, they were with their mom.
Back to my mom's to see my younger brother and his family. Now we are snowed in here. J is not happy, he wants to be home playing with his new things. Oh well, not worth risking lives. You may have noticed that my kids are in their pajamas in every picture, well either they were so comfy they did not want to change, or they were having way to much fun or just a little of both. Hey, its Christmas, when else do you get to wear pajamas all day?

We also want to thank our Secret Santa whoever you are, your gift was greatly appreciated.

We are grateful for this holiday season and the opportunity to celebrate the birth and life of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are so thankful for the gospel in our lives and for the atonement. We love each of you and hope this finds you all well and happy. Is there room in your inn? Wise men still seek Him.
Merry Christmas!

Work Woes

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Many of you know that Kevin is employed here as well as Hunters, Morris', and Johnsons.
So, what does this mean for us? As of now, nothing changes. They are not planning any lay offs. Thank goodness. Please keep us and the others in your prayers that all will be okay.

Potty Trained

Our Cutie is potty trained. She basically did it herself. She just came to me one day and said she needed to go. Since then she has had very few accidents. She even survived a bout of the runs on Saturday and still made it to the potty each time. We are so happy for her. And glad to not be buying diapers anymore. We love you Cutie.

I Need Your Help

If you have a Pampered Chef can opener, would you please let me know. I need to save the cans opened with this can opener for primary. I want to fill the cans, glue the lid back on and put a birthday label on the outside. We have a large primary and I need one for every kid and teacher. So if you can help me out with this I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your help.

Cutie's New Bed

We moved Our Cutie into a twin bed over the weekend. It is a collection of different beds. The frame is from Kevin's old twin bed, along with the box spring. The mattress and headboard are from my aunt. We painted the headboard to match her room. Thank you Aunt Debby for those items. She was so excited until we told her it was time to go to bed. Now all I need is her green sheets and pink comforter. (She is currently using some of the boys sheets, Spiderman, not good for my little girl.) The good news about this bed, is that when she wakes up in the middle of the night as she sometimes does, I can lay with her until she goes back to sleep versus bringing her into my bed.