Christmas 2009

Cookies, Cookies and more Cookies

Tyson, Grandma, Grandpa, and great grandma Murmur, all had fun decorating cookies for Christmas. Tyson loved to taste test the cookie dough (who wouldn't), and the frosting. They sure were yummy!!!

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Ben doesn't like to decorate the tree too much, so he played photographer while Tyson and I put things up. She's not in these pictures, but Tyson personally invited Ben's grandma, Murmur, down to join in the fun. She loved to watch Tyson's excitement as he helped me.

November moments

Here are a few pictures that were taken in November. I am way behind in my posting so I am trying to get caught up.


I LOVE MY HUBBY!!!!!!!!!!


Karissa and Murmur. We have had so much fun with Murmur while she has been staying with us. She and Tyson are buddies, it is pretty cute!


Tyson buried in the Mega Blocks.


Tyson LOVES his sister. He loves to tickle her and give her kisses. He can really make her laugh!

First Snowman

Tyson's made his first snowman or perhaps more appropriate, snowbaby, with Daddy and loved it. He insisted on kicking it over once mom was done taking the picture. He thought it was pretty funny!

Costumes

We had our ward Halloween party and everyone, except me of course, dressed up. Tyson was Buzz Lightyear, Karissa was a flower girl of sorts and Ben was a full blown nerd. None of these pictures have him in full costume but it was pretty funny. He had his pants hiked up to his armpits almost, glasses with the tape, high-waters, black shoes with the white socks, the awesome part in his hair and yes, he even had toilet paper sticking out the back of his pants. Boy am I glad he doesn't look like that everyday.

For Tyson's costume Ben and I were too cheap to buy the WAY overpriced, poor quality things at Walmart so I happened to find these Buzz Lightyear pajamas at Penny's. They were less than the Walmart costumes, they looked better plus he gets to wear them the rest of the winter, all for $10. I think we did pretty good, although I don't think we will be able to get away with something like that next year.

Tyson would not take his coat off the whole time.


Thanks, Mandy for the tutu, I was so excited to use it! She looked soooooo... cute!

I LOVE MY FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!

Catch-up Time!

My blogging has not been the biggest priority as of late, but I am finally posting some pictures of our sweet little girl and boy! It has been a busy couple of months. Karissa's blessing took place last month and my parents and one of my sister's, Elyse, were able to visit for the occasion. It was sure nice to have them here, it makes me sad that I don't get to see them all that often, but I'm grateful for the times that I do! Thanks mom and dad for the sacrifices you made to see your new little grand daughter (and favorite oldest daughter, wink wink)!

Other than that life in general has kept us busy. A new baby is always labor intensive and time consuming, but so worth it! We have our good days and our better days! Tyson is adjusting well with his sister. He loves to give her hugs and kisses and likes to sing I Am A Child Of God to her, it is the sweetest thing!

Aside from the baby and Tyson I have also been trying to get a few embroidery orders done. It has been very stressful and I just look forward to being done with these orders!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, we hope you all enjoy the pictures!

August 2009 favorites:


Too CUTE!


"Strike a pose...Vogue!";)


Tyson's new bike. Notice it doesn't have any pedals. It is a special bike that is supposed to teach balance and steering before pedaling. We found the idea online, children as early as two years old master these things and even continue to ride them even after getting a pedal bike. We thought training wheels were more of a crutch than a help so we decided to try this approach. So far Tyson isn't too interested and now that it is cold we may have to wait until spring to try again. I wish they made them in my size!

This picture just cracks me up!!!


AAAHHHH!!!

September 2009 favorites:


Blessing Day!




These pictures of just Karissa in her blessing dress were actually taken a few days ago. We forgot to get them on the actual day and then time just seemed to slip by. I finally got them though and that is all that matters!


Our family with my parents and sister, Elyse! So glad they could come!!!!!!!!!


My little angel! I LOVE it when she smiles!!!


October 2009 favorites (more to come):



The cutest and sweetest kids EVER...of course I'm biased!!!


Such a big smile, I love it!