We had a really fun Christmas this year! I thought instead of a long boring post describing everything that we did I would just throw a quick slideshow together. I hope that everyone had a good Christmas!

Best dog EVER!

Possum, a.k.a The Best Dog That Ever Lived, died on Saturday the 13th of December. She had been going down hill for a while and finally there was no other choice but to have her put to sleep. My Mom and Dad had to make that decision. Thank goodness it wasn't me because I don't think I could have done it. But seeing her suffer is harder. We were fortunate to have her with us for a long time. I think I was 11 when we got her as a pup. She was so energetic and fun to play with. I don't think she ever grew out of the puppy stage! She was Andy's shadow most of the time. Probably because He took her fun places where she could get muddy and chase squirrels. She loved to bite the sprinklers and play fetch. I appreciated her tenderness when my baby girls would tug at her ears and pull her tail and she wasn't quick to nip at them. A dog like her comes around once in a lifetime...it's just too bad she couldn't stay a lifetime too. Love ya Poss!

SNEAK PEEK!

This is Allison's barbie bed that I made. Her barbie is always the sassy diva, kind of like Allie is in real life, so I tried to make it a diva bed. Gracie's is almost done but hers is more soft and feminine. I think I will cry if they don't like them because I had so much fun making them. The people at Joann's Fabric look at you kind of funny when you only buy strips of fabric. I guess not too many people make Barbie pillows. But hey for about $7 a piece they turned out pretty cute! I can't wait to give them to the girls. I'm not one for keeping secrets so it has been hard to not show them to them. I showed Olivia and she said "OOOH Mom, My barbie bed?" So I guess I better hurry and make another one for her so she doesn't feel left out!

SNOW!!!!

It finally snowed and stayed on the ground! The kids were so excited to go outside and play in it! Olivia didn't play in the snow much last year so snow is a new thing to her. She thought eating it was really fun. Her mouth was bright red but she kept on eating it. Gracie and I built a snowwoman. I haven't done that in a while! It is a pretty good workout! Your butt and thighs start to burn like you've done a hundred squats. I don't remember feelin the burn when I was little! I am excited for Christmas. I have been working on making Barbie beds at night after the kids have gone to bed. They are turning out so cute and I am really feeling like one of Santa's elves or something. I will post some pics of them as soon as they are finished.

Thanksgiving!

Ok so I uploaded my photos in the wrong sequence. So what! I'm tired. I am still recouperating from Thanksgiving. Last night the girls and I decorated the Christmas tree. This is Allie's favorite thing to do. I have to supress my perfectionism and just let them go to town on it. I admit to moving a few ornaments but that is it! Olivia kept putting the same ornament in different spots. And then she would take it off and play with it for a while. Then she ate all of the candy canes within her reach. It's a good thing she is short because we just moved them up higher!


Ok so here are the Thanksgiving photos. The day started out with the girls in the kitchen and JR and Aaron playing football with a friend of ours. I cooked my first turkey ever! Yay me! It was really fun having everyone there. We missed Andy and Jolene though. They had dinner at home in Ogden.
My Mom and Dad.
JR
Gracie lost her other front tooth just after we finished eating. SHe was really excited to have it out!
Olivia
Allison
Gina's daughter Madison
Madie again
Gina had planned for the kids to make some crafts while we were cooking and getting things ready. They made these cute little snowman ornaments and a christmas tree out of candy.
This is the only picture I got of Gina's baby Ashlyn. She was asleep during dinner. I can't believe how much she has changed since I saw her last! I am sad that they are gone because it seems that I don't get to see them as much as I would like to. It really was a great Thanksgiving!