Christmas Finally

Chirstmas weekend was so much fun we were able to go and spend it with my family up in vancouver with everyone! Its always crazy but we enjoy it and wouldn't have it any other way.

Friday we drove up and most of us went to check out Peacock lane and see the lights it was fun to take the kids

 Christmas eve morning we always go to breakfast so here is our table for 20!

 We came home and celebrated some birthday in Dec.and then the girls went to finish some last minute shopping

We decided to change up the tradition and instead of going to a movie we went bowling all together it was a little crazy with 9 kids 5and under but I would say it was the highlight of the day!

 enjoying some baby time

 Here is the whole bowling group

 For dinner we all met at the church building so there was enough room for all the kids to run around and get that energy out, we took a little time out to have a sister Pic!

 Nana reading Polar Express so fun they all got their jammies and sat in chairs set up like a train so fun for the kids

 Loving some Nana time

 Christmas morning we all went to my parents Ward and didn't open any presents poor kids but we were happy that we were able to listen to the great Chirstmas music and listent to some talks that were focused on our Savior.

 Family picture before church look at my Handsome boys!!

 After church we all went and put our jammies back on and resumed our tradition on all the kids at the top of the stairs and walk down excited to see what Santa brought them.

 stole this picture from my sister's blog but I love this pic of us

 Finally the start of the presents opening

 and of course the chocolate eating this is always what Payton goes to first

 I was happy with all my bath and Body works lotions and sprays LOVE THEM!!!

Hudson was so excited to get a real remote control car well Jeep  

 Payton kept telling us that all he wanted from Santa was 2 remote Spiders, however Santa already knew that Nana was getting him the Spider and this thing is huge and furry, he was so excited until we took it out of the box lets just say it took some getting used ;)

 We left the next day and Hudson couldn't wait to start building his Legos

 and Payton was excited to build some Legos also.

We had a great Christmas this past year we loved being with family and especially playing with cousins and laughing with siblings we are so grateful for all our family and the blessing we have to see one another. We are so grateful and blessed to remember the Savior during time of year.



Thanksgiving in Utah

We were so excited for Thanksgiving this year because we were able to go to Utah and spend the week with Zac's Family, we haven't been down there for 2 years so it was a much needed trip!

 We love the half way stop in Boise to see My Brother and his Family loved spending time with them

 back in the car both boys had their set the covered their windows and themselves and played their Leapsters and coloring books

 We were able to have a lot of cousin time which we loved. we went and played at Kangaroo zoo!

 Here are all the cousins minus baby Hailey! from left Preston Pay, Kayva, Huddy, and Beau we had a blast!!

 My sister in law and I went and took Payton and Preston and Hailey to Provo Beach Resort what a fun in door game place. Hudson and Zac and his brother Jesse went 4 wheeling/ riding in the razor.

 Mini bowling prefect place for this age

 it wasn't that busy so we were able to bend some of the rules ;)

 We were able to spend time with family we hadn't seen in a while Here is zac's Grandpa Don

 Thanksgiving morning was great we went and took the boys to walk around the Temple Grounds very special for our family.

 love this picture

 This picture just shows paytey to a "T" he loves being on Daddy's Neck

 Thanksgiving with family we went to 2 this year it was great seeing everyone and catching up

 Beautiful Neices Hailey and Kayva

 Ariel and Payton so cute

 all the cousins again

 The day after Thanksgiving we went to see Santa and hang out with Zac's Brother and his family

 Saying goodbye is never fun but we had a great time

So glad we were able to see Wonka and Gramps a couple times in the trip!

We feel so blessed that we were able to come and visit and see so much family, being away from them is not easy but we love when we come to visit. Thank you for opening your homes to our family we love and Miss you all.

First Day of School - Halloween

Okay so almost to the point where I will be all caught up so close maybe 2 or 3 more posts

First Day of Kindergarden for Hudson

He loved his surprise of new "Blue" shoes and Toaster Struddle

 All ready to go!! So Excited

 We were able to go and watch our friend play Soccer in Eugene She plays for the University of Utah Team it was so much fun going to support her. GO Erin!!!

                                                      Our Adventure to Devils Punch Bowl

 Watch out Zac water is coming fast....

Great Day of Exploring

  Hudson Loving Soccer

 Carmel Apples and a Movie

Corn Maze Fun 

 We Love getting Packages from Nana! Thanks Nana

 Thats the way to do it Hudson 2 at one time

 Our finsihed product a Spider for Payton and an Angry Bird for Hudson

 One of my YW came over and used her Make-up on Hudson and her brother

they had a blast Thanks Lara

 My friend had a Halloween Party and I was in charge of bring the drink

I chose Shrunken head Apple cider

 and for dinner we ate the "body" she is so creative is spare ribs and meat load and

bread sticks with Sausage and Alfrado for the brains

 and of course you can't forget the Jello "Heart" it looked so real it was hard to eat it

 Halloween we went Trick or Treating on the Bay Front

to all the shops it was so much fun!

Off they go the Green Lantern or as Payton says "

Green Guy" and Anikin Skywalker

 Later that evening we met up with some friends to Trick or Treat

 Had to get a pic of this HUGE Pumpkin there were 3 of them this size

and after all that walking we are done Payton is asleep on

Zacs shoulders but they both had a great night