Have you ever had one of these days?

So a couple of days ago I was heading out the door to a baby shower. I was a little flustered because of my boys and the errands I had to run so I was just in a hurry to get out the door. I had to run over to my mother-in-law's to get something and when I walked in I automatically wiped off my shoes. As I looked down to watch my feet, I noticed this . . .

Wow - did I feel sheepish. I walked out of the house in two different shoes and didn't even realize it. I didn't have time to go back home and change and I was so torn of whether I should just go with these shoes or what. Luckily my mother-in-law and I wear the same size shoe and she was gracious enough to lend me some of hers. I was so grateful because among all the running around and craziness I had going on, I was not ready to be embarrassed about what I was wearing too. Thank you Mom Ulrich. Needless to say the night got better, but don't you just hate it when you have days like that?

Once There Was A Snowman . . .

Once there was a snowman, snowman, snowman.

Once there was a snowman . . .

Tall

Tall

Tall!!!

Then he fell over! :(

Yesterday Scott and Austin went out and decided to build our first snowman of the season and did a great job except it was a little too unstable to stand for very long. Scott got it to be about 10 feet tall, but then about 5 minutes after he had finished with everything, it fell right over. It was really disappointing for the boys. Luckily we got pictures - Scott was so proud of it!

First Day of Sunbeams!

This was Austin's first day of sunbeams. He was so excited to go to the BIG primary class! He was a little disappointed he doesn't get to have snacks and play with toys, but he has done great so far! He's such a big boy.

His teachers brought over a paper before the first sunday in sunbeams and the paper talked about riding the primary bus (figuratively speaking). Austin still asks when he gets the ride the primary bus. He think he's a little disappointed that he doesn't really get to ride a primary bus.

Winter Fun!

It's too bad the snow has to look all dirty and gross after awhile. The kids loved playing in the snow for the few days that it was nice enough to. We had Annie's kids over one afternoon and Scott decided he was going to go out and shovel the sidewalks, so we let the kids play while he worked. The kids loved it! This happened before Christmas, but I thought it still needed to posted even though it's a little outdated. Sorry!!!

No longer than 5 minutes, did Scott have to fix Austin's boots so snow wasn't going in them.

Austin was way more into the snow this year than in the past. Good thing!

Austin & Belle making snow angels!

When Scott came around the corner with the snow blower, the kids all ran, but Belle didn't run quite fast enough and Scott ended up shooting her with snow. She was not very happy about that.

Front: Addison, Caden, and Belle (Annie's Kids)

Back: Austin

The kids loved playing in the snow and have wanted to more and more, but the snow keeps melting. I'm ok with that though. The snow is getting old. I just hate that it is brown and nasty now from all the salt. It was sure nice to have a white Christmas though.

Christmas has come and gone!

Well, I guess now that the holidays are over - it's about time for an update. We had a great Christmas with lots of family and lots of laughter and food. We were able to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning with all of Scott's siblings and families. We started the festivites off with some great food and then the traditional Nativity story and home evening that Scott and I were in charge of.

A few of the kids in the Natvity. The picture is a little foggy on the outer edges because I left my camera in the car and it was freezing cold outside.

The boys sang "Let Him In" from the Forgotten Carols.

Leisja, Mom, Dad, and Cassie in their matching Blackfoot Bronco jammies. (Austin tried to sneak in the picture)

The girl grandkids in their polka dot jammies from Grandma & Grandpa.

The boy grandkids in their jammies from Grandma & Grandpa.

Leisja thinking she is "all bad" :)

The stocking were set on the couch with care

in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

Austin had a hard time waking up seeing as he was up until 11PM. We tried to wake him up when everyone else was up.

Scott: "Austin, Santa came - do you want to go see what he brought?"

Austin: "In a minute, Dad" (as he rolled over on his blanket)

Katie: "Austin, come see what Santa brought - all the kids are out here."

Austin: "But Mom, I'm so tired - in a minute ok."

We finally got him to get up and he was so excited to see all the things that were brought.

He was mostly excited about the candy and cereal he got in his stocking. Whenever anyone asks him what Santa brought - he says, "Candy . . . oh and Cereal". I guess that was the highlight of his Christmas.

Koen loved his little phone he got in his stocking.

Scott's favorite thing in his stocking was the FunDip. Wow - our family gets easily excited don't we?

Koen playing with his Dump Truck from Santa.

Koen also got a couple of potato heads from Santa. He might need a little help with these!

Austin's favorite present was the cars racetrack from Santa. He loves to make Lightning McQueen win every race.

Scott loved Santa's taste in basketball shoes - he was so pumped.

Santa brought Katie an MP3 Player. Very pumped about it. She uses it all the time.

We had a great holiday and are so grateful for the many gifts we received and for all the time we were able to spend with family. What a great time of year to reflect on the birth and life of Christ and the many things he has done for us. I hope you all had a great holiday and may we all be able to remember Christ not only just at Christmas time, but throughout the year.

Happy New Year!!!