Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

Giving each other hugs.

I don't know why this picture ended up sideways, but I'm too tired to fix it so oh well!

This one is my favorite. Their personalities shine through. They were so much fun this Christmas and we're already talking about when the next Christmas will be here. I'll post more Christmas pics later.

Singing with Uncle Tanner

First Gingerbread Houses

Grandma Arnold came over and did gingerbread houses with the boys. They loved it, especially the older two. Elijah just shoveled the candy into his mouth. After they finished the houses and Grandma left, they were already trying to eat the houses. I got them to wait to show Daddy that night and then they started eating them. The frosting is a great glue though because they could hardly get anything off:)

Can't Hardly Wait for Christmas...

The boys are watching the train going round and round the tree.

Elijah's new favorite thing to do is clean, which should be nice, but usually he makes more of a mess doing it!

He wore this hat all night. (I don't know why he had his passifier, it should have been in his bed)

Here's Eli with his glasses

Elijah got glasses on Monday. He's amazed me at how well he has kept them on. The first day all he wanted to do was read cause he could actually see. I have to clean them 20 times a day cause he's always touching the lenses. We have to go on family searches through the house at least once a day looking for his very expensive glasses that he has just flung somewhere. He's doing way better than I thought he would and I can really tell they help. We've also been potty training the last couple days so it's been a big week for my grown up 2 year old.

Thomas the Train

We went on the last rain ride of the year, they shut down for the winter. It was so much fun. Our friends came out and did it with us. They take you on a 20 minute ride thru the woods over and under bridges and thru little "towns". The boys can't wait until next year to go again. I think we'll be going several times next year.

Some Random Pictures from the Last Couple Months

Eli at the fair, getting ready to drive the monster trucks. They're already talking about going to the fair next year.

A walk to the lake with Aunt Hayley and Grandma.

We got a Wii and brought it over to Dad and Mom's to play. The boys love to watch and play. Clay and Jeff are playing baseball. One is pitching and the other is hitting.

Eli's and cousin Matthew's combined birthday party at Grandad and Nana's house.

Blake the photographer and Bry and Dad being silly.

I am WAY behind!

Here's some pictures Kara took in July, I think, of our family. They turned out awesome even on a rainy day!

Our Baby Turned 2 on Monday

Aunt Hayley made Eli a cake and her, dad, and mom brought it up while we were camping.

Papa and Grandma also got Eli his own bike, which was a huge deal

He's already spent several hours on it. He also opened up his other presents. We decided we should make this a tradition, go camping on Eli's birthday.

Lots of Camping Pics

Jeff likes his fire big!

Can you tell my boys love popcorn???

This is the other side. He's triumphant!

Blake has no fear, we have to keep a close eye on him. He made it across the log to the other side.

What is out of place in this picture? (I'll give you a hint: a starbucks cup)

Blake and Jeff are the only ones that like marshmellows

This is Bryson's picture face, he's saying "cheeeese"

Jeff made up some fun card game that kept the boys entertained for awhile