Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

This was our Christmas card this year. I really miss actual cards that open. The way I display them in my house, looks way better when they open. Next year Im going back to the classic card.

This is from a family Christmas party where the REAL santa and Mrs. Claus showed up and suprised us. I know they were real, becaue they already knew what we wanted and what we were good at and what we needed to do better this next year! One of these days, Im hoping Maddox will stop that crazy smile does when the camera is out.

We had such a great Christmas. We are blessed. Especially with so many amazing family members and friends. W love you all! We are so grateful to be able to celebrate the birth of our Savior with all of you (even the ones that are far away)

My Happy New Year list of resolutions is well under way. Its almost a page already. I haven't decided if Im going to post it for everyone to see. Last year I only resolved to do one thing... Be better every day. LAME. I like a good list to look at. I like to cross thing off. I am a list making freak.

Maddox is 4!

Maddox had his 4th Birthday on November 23rd. Its been crazy around here, so Im a little late posting about it. He had a STARWARS party with about 14 of his closest friends. A great thing about Maddox is that he really thinks all those kids are his best friends.

Here are some things about Maddox this year:

he played soccer for the first time

he played T-ball for the first time

He learned all his letters and what sound they make

He loves to try and sound out words

He loves to play computer games

He wants to invite a friend over everyday

He loves to play with his all his toys
His favorite tv shows is dinosaur train and electric company on PBS

He grew a ton. He is much taller than many of his 5 year old friends

He loves church when he is there, but every week he tries to get out of it with a fake illness

He graduated from a princess mini bike to a cool boy bike

He started Pre-School with Miss Linda (who is awesome)

He learned to ride a scooter

He became a gentleman and is proud to be one. He loves to open the doors for me and his sisters and let ladies go first.

Maddox makes me laugh everyday! He is sweet and smart and we feel so blessed to have him for our son