Whew!

Okay, I am finally caught up with most of what has gone on in the last few months. It is much easier to just not get behind on things. I better not ever get that far behind again.

Kaitlyn's Baptism

I am so proud of Kaitlyn for making the decision to be baptized. She is such a good little girl and is always trying to do what is right. I am also grateful to have a husband who is worthy to bless our family with the priesthood.

I hope that someday Kaiden will realize that he doesn't have to be a goofball in every picture. I would say that at least half the pictures we have of him have his eye crossed in them.

Daddy-Daughter Date

Every year the base does a Daddy-Daughter date around Valentine's Day and my girls are all over it. We have been doing it for 3 years now and they look forward to it almost as much as Christmas. I'm sure it wears Jason out but he is a good sport and makes sure he buys tickets each year. The girls love getting dolled up for a "fancy" night out with Dad.

The only sad part this year was that Maddie isn't quite old enough to go and she really wanted to. She grabbed her coat and pretty much refused to stay home with me. She finally felt better when she realized that I was going to take Kaiden and her out to eat and then have our own movie party at home. Only another year or so and she will finally be old enough to join in on the fun.

Cookies!!!

Of course we had to make cookies for Christmas. Jason like gingerbread cookies and I'm not a big fan so we did both sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies. Our sugar cookies were absolutely covered in sprinkles by the time we were done but the kids ate them up.

Christmas in a flash...

Kaiden's Christmas Program

Kaiden's preschool did a program this year. Our little Kaiden has a mind of his own and pretty much does his own thing. I had to beg, plead, and threaten him to get him to sing the songs. He had told his teacher that he didn't like to sing so he wouldn't. For the record he did sing, it was just to his own rhythm, as you can see. :0)

Kaitlyn's Birthday Party

I cannot believe that I have an 8 year old. Where did time go? This year we did a big party for Kaitlyn's birthday. Apparently I didn't realize the drama of having 10 extra 8 year old's in a house. It was crazy. I have never heard more squealing and screaming in my life! After cake and ice cream, we headed to the movies. Let's just say that although Kaitlyn had a blast, Jason and I have decided to limit birthday parties to a few less kids. We were happy when everyone had left to go home and we could have some peace and quiet. At least Kaitlyn enjoyed herself.

Putting up the tree

Here are a few pictures of when we put up the tree.

Under Construction

I checked my email today and had 6 emails telling me to get posting on my blog. I do have an excuse as to why I haven't been blogging but it isn't a good one. :0) I am alive and promise to get posting soon.