Babies! Advent calendar! and Santa!

Just too cute!

I made this Advent calendar this year.  I think it turned out pretty cute.

Seeing Santa at the ward party.  Jared had a political meeting, so he wasn't able to be there.  What a treat it was to meet Santa!!

More Christmas Pics to come.....  One thing at a time..... 

Joshua turned 9!

He wanted a Phineas and Ferb cake.  We all love that show!  I think it turned out cute!  

 And of course..."Perry the Platypus" Cupcakes.

 We did lots of fun things for Josh's party, but one of the activities was to make our own contraptions, or "inators" as they call them on the show.

 We also did some experiments.  And made a balloon blow up with chemicals.  Cool.

 Some of the presents this lucky boy received.

I got to go to Josh's school and do a little thing about him!  Plus he passed out his favorite treat of Mint Oreo's.  

We love Joshua!  He does such a good job at being "the big brother."  I'm sure it can't always be an easy job to fill.  But he sets such a good example.  He is so helpful and kind.  I can't believe he is already nine!  Time just flies.  I remember bringing my sweet baby home on Christmas Eve nine years ago.  It feels like yesterday.  Happy Birthday Joshua!  

Scott turned 4!

 He wanted a Boots Cake.  I think it turned out cute.

Then he had a "Cars" party, and these were the cupcakes.

 At the party, the kids colored the car, then we got pics of each one behind it.  

 Some of the presents this lucky boy got.  He had a fun birthday!  This is only a fraction of the pics I took.  But for the sake of time, and the attempt to get caught up, I'm only picking the best of the best to post.  

Anyway, we sure love this guy.  He is the comedian in our house.  And is always good for saying something funny and clever.  I wish he could stay 3 forever!  It was a good year.  But I know he will be just as enjoyable as a 4 year old, and can't wait to see what he comes up with next.  We love you Scott!

ThanksGiving 2011

Breanne wanted to make these hats to wear for Thanksgiving.  Good thing for Google.  I was able to make them quickly and they turned out cute!

The meal with the Mortensen's.

The meal with the Jardine's.