Funny things said in our house today

At our ward building they are clearing out some trees to make room for a bigger parking lot. Matt and Andrew went over this morning to get some of the wood to have for campouts. Matt came home and showered. He came out of the shower shirtless to cool off a bit, picked up Delainey who commented,

"WOW! Dad, your pits are really wet!!"


Later I asked Chase a question and the response was


"No, I don't think so Cracker Jack!!"



Where did these kids come from??

Christmas Eve and Morn

Andrew decided to invite everyone into his room for a Christmas Eve sleepover. That way, the first one up could get everyone up together. Delainey was struggling with a cold, so she coughed most of the night away leaving Andrew with, and I quote, "4 hours and 6 minutes of sleep" but who's counting?

Visions of sugar plums??




The line up



Trying things out




Andrew has declared Wii music the BEST GAME EVER CREATED!!! (many thanks to Jared, Mary and company!!)

Christmas Sunday

I had ward council meeting before church on Christmas Sunday. As I was getting everything ready to leave I felt my inner Southern woman coming on in full form. I turned to Matt and said "You know, it's a great tribute to my faith that I'm actually going to this meeting this morning." He looked puzzled and I explained, "Because I'm leaving you at home to get the kids ready on Christmas Sunday!" He did a fabulous job and even got some pictures in!

In their Christmas finery (all the boys, including Matt and my dad) had matching ties and Delainey picked out her dress. (and oh, the height discrepencies...)




More true to life:

One of those streets...

We are very fortunate-we live on "one of those streets." During the Christmas season quite a few of the neighbors put up lighted arches. At last count, our street had 23. It's so much fun to drive through at night. Then, on Christmas Eve, they light luminaries, walk down the street waving and saying "Merry Christmas" to the people driving by to see the lights. Then, a special person comes and brings gifts to the kids! Lots of fun:

A look at the arches:




Our house:




Santa arrived on his "Deere"



Gifts for the kids: (notice the terrified Delainey clinging to mom!)

Work Christmas party

One thing we used to really enjoy when we lived here before was the Harris Christmas Party. They have lots of fun activities for the family-food, pony rides, crafts, rock climbing, the moon bounce activities, a hay ride, battle of the bands, car show....and gifts for the kids!! Delainey was totally stoked when she saw the ponies. We went at the busiest time so we spent too much time in line, but we still had lots of fun.

A great looking foursome:



Chase gives it a go (he needed just a little convincing)



Need I say more?

The joy of Sunday Movies!!

So, since the beginning of our child rearing life we have had a rule about Sunday movies. The usual-10 commandments type, scripture videos, and movies with "real people and songs" (musicals) A week or so ago, Braden, joined quickly by Chase and Delainey, could be heard singing "matchmaker, matchmaker..." Just tonight as he got ready for scouts, he was belting (and he really can belt, and sometimes on key!) "If I were a rich man..." I love it when my children are affected by their exposure to the classics.

Out of the mouth of babes...

So a couple of cute quotes from our house..

After a dinner time discussion about all the new/coming cousins, Chase seemed a bit bewildered by the sheer numbers of people. He then declared "All our family has been born!!" I couldn't agree more.

Braden, after trying to explain something to me "My brain is too complex for my mouth!!" I don't know if my brain is too complex for my mouth but I certainly have a disconnect point from my brain to my mouth!!