A BIG Day for Our Boys

This is the 1st book, Aiden read to us! I can't believe how fast he is learning, it is amazing! I had to help with a couple of the longer words. But he was able to sound most of them out on his own. I am so proud of him. And also, Owen learned how to do a perfect somersault! He was so excited about it!!!

The Polar Express

For Christmas, my wonderful MIL bought us tickets on the Polar Express train. Also known as the Heber Creeper. Jon and I didn't say a word to the boys about it. So when we showed up at the train station, imagine their shock! Owen especially, because he is a train addict. Anyway, we had 1st class tickets, so we were in the 1st car hooked to the engine. Which, btw, is the only running steam engine in the United States. We got seated, then the fun began! Mrs. Claus showed up and gave all the moms and grandmas her "secret" cookie recipe. Then we were served chocolate chip cookies, and hot chocolate. We got to keep the mugs the hot chocolate came in. Then the conductor came by and punched our special Polar Express tickets. Then they had an announcer guy, who read the Polar Express book to all of us. Once we reached "The North Pole" Santa appeared! The boys were so excited! Santa gave each of us, a bell from his sleigh. On our way back to the station we all sang Christmas carols. It was so much fun, and I think that will become a family tradition for us.

A Letter to My Wonderful Husband

Dear Honey,
I just wanted to say how excited the boys and I are to have you to ourselves this Christmas break. You have been working so hard, and I am glad to see you have a break. I am so happy that you are finally living your dream, and that you are loving every second! This is what you were meant to do, and I feel so lucky to be able to share my life and love with you. I know you will want to relax, and you will, but just remember our boys will probably be climbing all over while you try. :) They are so excited to spend time with their daddy. Especially Aiden, it seems like that's all he talks about lately.
I also wanted to say good luck this week, with finals. I know we won't see you much, and that's ok. I just want you to know, that we love and support you. And we can't wait to start this holiday break! Hopefully you can handle 3 weeks with us!!!!!

Love,
Me, and the boys

Snow!

With all this snow, I remembered that I never posted about Owens first time sledding. We took him and Aiden last year with my brother, his wife, and my 2 nephews. It was so fun. I was worried Owen might be afraid, but like his older brother, he has no fear! Aiden wanted to go by himself (head first) of course. Hopefully we get the chance to go again this winter. It is by far our favorite holiday sport!

5 of My Favorite Guys

Here are my 2 boys, and 3 of my nephews. From left to right it goes: Aiden, Owen, Spencer, Gabriel, and Chandler. Christian, and Oliver weren't born yet. I love these boys. They always make me smile, especially when they are together. This was also taken about 2 years ago. So I think they all still look like our babies!

Another Oldie

I guess its the Holidays, but lately I've been feeling sentimental. Especially about my boys. They seem to be grower faster than I expected, and I love it. But it makes me sad.
So here is another picture of Aiden. I took this for 2 reasons. 1- because his umbilical cord had just fallen off, and 2- because he is already sucking his thumb. At 6 weeks old. That is a habit we are STILL trying to break. He doesn't do it much, just when he's tired.
Anyway I love this picture, so I wanted to share it with everyone!

Love this

I was just going through some old photos and I found this one. It was the first time we took Aiden swimming. Jon looks so young!