Elf on the Shelf and other Dec randomness

Meet Bob - Jayde's Elf on the Shelf who came to us this year from Santa. When we read her the book and explained where he came from this was her reaction:

I don't know if it really made her be less naughty because she is not a naughty kid, but she loved finding him every morning in a different area of the house. It was pretty cute! Oh, and below is our little family elf being festive:

So here are some other random things we've done this last December:

Enjoyed playing with this little dude who just keeps getting cuter and cuter.

Had a blast decorating a ginger bread house with Jayde.

Jayde and Colt met Santa at a Ward Christmas party, and Colt tasted his beard. The only way we got her to sit on his lap was because we told her he would bring her animals for Christmas.

Went to Grandma Nita's birthday party and Jayde stuck her fingers in the cake. This woman is amazing, and we are so lucky to spend some fun quality time with her. 

Can't get enough of our two little kids. I know I'm biased but I think they are adorable.

We went to the Festival of Trees (my first time), and it was really cool!

I won a prize at the Ugly Sweater Contest that our Ward put on.

Jayde was taught how to make Snow Angels with her Papa.

Christmas Card 2012

Thanksgiving 2012

 

Thanksgiving this last year was a blast. We had fun spending time in beautiful St. George with family and friends and enjoyed delicious food. My little sister Jenny was also able to come down and spend the time with us as well which was nice. We did Black Friday shopping, Teri & Darryl took Jayde & Colt to Tuachan to ride a camel and meet Santa! 

These siblings love each other.

Proof that I do Jayde's hair sometimes!

Spent time with Tayli and Hagan Christiansen our old neighbors that we miss!

Scary Santa, but adorable kiddos.

Halloween 2012

This last Halloween was a blast. Jessi, Ryan, and Hayley were able to come up and spend some time with the family. It was fun doing all of the ward parties, and dressing up the kids to match. Jayde got to ride her first Ferris Wheel at Scheels, pick out her and her brother's own pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, and learn how to carve them out.

We also went to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point which was very fun. Jayde loved climbing all over the wooden playsets, playing in the corn maze, trying out all the good food and playing on the bounce houses.

 Colt was a devil and Jayde was an angel for Halloween. They did great in their costumes! Jayde loved walking door to door and learning that when she said "Trick or Treat" she would get candy. She was in heaven!

Happy Father's Day Tyson!

This Father's Day we were lucky enough to spend it with both of our dads who we love and admire. Tyson is such a great father to both of our kids, and we are very lucky to have him in our lives! Jayde adores him and I'm sure Colt will soon enough also. I feel so blessed to have Tyson there to help raise our beautiful children, and support our family.

Happy Father's Day!!

First family picture since the one at hospital.

Gotta take advantage of having someone else there to take one of all of us.

this memorial day we:

 picked flowers,

 went down the slide frontwards and backwards,

 ate lots of otter pops, 

and played in the sprinklers!