Letters to Santa

Last week Jackson wanted to write Santa a letter. He loves to mail letters. So we sat down and all the kids wrote a letter to Santa. Jackson helped Kamrie write her letter and I helped Karly with hers. I let them put three things on their list of toys. They had so much fun. Well, yesterday a package came in the mail. It was addressed to all three kids. Jackson was so excited he could hardly stand it. It was from Santa, he could read that much. Inside were three letters and some bells for the kids. This was thanks to my sweet sister and her very thoughtful husband. The kids loved their letters. I didn't realize just how happy this would make them. I love this time of year. Thanks Amy and Russell for your help.
Merry Christmas!!

Happy Halloween!!

Halloween is finally over!! I know that sounds terrible, but as a parent it seems like more work than fun. Loading and unloading kids in costumes, taking off wings, putting them on, trying not to lose anything or anyone. Needless to say, we did have a great day. We had Kamrie as a devil, so not her personality, Jackson was Optimus Prime, and Karly our little fairy princess. Funny thing is, the mood Karly was in that night my niece said "You should have switched these two." Meaning Kamrie and Karly. She was being a devil. We made stops at grandma Vincent's, Kmart to see grandma Jackie, then went with my sister and her husband and their 5 kids, my brother and his wife and their 4 and my other brother and his 1. Lots of kids running crazy, but having a blast. Then we went to see grandpa Blaine and eat dinner. The kids had a blast and so did mom, we will be doing it again next year!!

Pumpkin Patch!

Thursday for fall break we decided to do something fun with the kids. My sister, Amy and her family go to the pumpkin patch every year and this year we were able to go with them. Amy had 4 of her 5 kids, I had my 3 and my sister-in-law, Nadine had 3 of her 4 kids. That was a lot of kids! They were all so good! This picture is of the kids patiently waiting for the wagon to come get us to take us to find our perfect pumpkin!

Kamrie loved the wagon ride. I think that was her favorite part. I think she could feel all the other kids excitement and that made her happy. She giggled and laughed the entire ride to the pumpkin patch.

Jackson and Karly on the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch. Good thing it wasn't too long, they could hardly stand it they were so excited!

Jackson found his pumpkin. He said "I'm super strong to carry my pumpkin." As soon as the picture was done he said "Mom, I'm not super strong now."

Karly found her pumpkin and she could even carry it, for a little while.

Jackson making sure Kamrie found her pumpkin and Karly was so tired she decided to take a rest on the pumpkins.

My three pumpkins! Even if you can hardly see their faces! We all had a GREAT time. See you again next year!!!

Just Like Daddy!!

Karly comes to me the other day and says, "Mom, look I'm just like Daddy." I look over and she has her sun glasses on and her cell phone to her ear. Just like dad! In fact she was pretending to call him. It was so cute. It was also a reminder to me about how much, even at 2, kids take in that we as parents forget.

Summer Fun

A quick rundown of some things we did this summer.

We went camping up Payson canyon with my family. Jackson and Karly had a Blast! Just check out their faces. That was only after part of the first day!

Jackson and Karly love to help Kamrie jump on the trampoline. Kamrie loves it! You can't tell from the picture, but as soon as they stop moving, she starts moving her legs for them to bounce again! They, all three, just giggle the entire time.

Dan and Jackson went fishing with Grandma and Grandpa Vincent. Look at the amazing catch. That doesn't include the ones they threw back. Jackson was so excited to eat the fish. Karly loved it! She ate two fish by herself. I say have at it.

In Loving Memory

Our family lost a great man this week. Dan's grandpa Orval died this week. We all knew it was coming, but that doesn't help the saddness. We are so grateful for the knowledge that this is not the end. We know we will see him again. Thanks grandpa for all of the fun memories. We love you and will miss you.

Nap Time

So, Jackson started soccer last week. This is his and our first experience with a child in sports. What fun! He had his first game last week and he was so excited. He loved that he got an entire uniform. My favorite part was when he came running across the field about midway through the game and said "Mom, it is almost nap time." I was a little confused and said "What?" He repeated it and it clicked. Nap time was half time. I laughed and explained half time not nap time. He didn't care all he knew was that he got a snack and a chance to take a rest. Dan and I could not help but laugh through the entire game, Jackson was hilarious! Go get em' Jack.