Monday, December 27, 2010

Family Pictures.

We had our Family pictures and the Lilos 2 year pictures taken, I know there a couple months late, I love the way they turned out. The lady is here local and very reasonably priced. If you are interested go to www.ashleyelicio.com and check it out. Enjoy!

















Merry Christmas!!!

This Christmas did not go exactly as I had pictured. We had sick kids so things were just sos, so at our house on Christmas morning. Jer has been super busy at work and it seem like we had stuff going on every night, so I feel like the holiday season has come and gone without really getting to celebrate and relax. With that said, we still had a good Christmas. The kids were fun with opening their "presnets" and talking about Santa bringing gifts. They were really good about not opening the gifts under the tree which surprised me. Christmas morning was quiet. Landon was our gift retriever and every gift that was opened Leah would say "oh my sakes". We stayed in our PJ's all day and had a movie marathon. Hopefully next year we will all be healthier for Christmas. Here is a look at the highlight of the holidays.

The kids are big helpers in the kitchen. Helping make goodies for the neighbors.

Our cute neighbors brought the kids some early Christmas gifts.

Christmas eve we acted out the Nativity with friends and then had some yummy deserts.
(Cars were a part of the nativity...right)

Leah and Crew enjoying the goodies.

Landon with more cars...the kid can't get enough!

We opened our Christmas PJ's when we got home. Leah was having total meltdown. That's why we are on the bed and not out by the tree.

The Lilos and their stockings.

Landon getting the gift for everyone.

The bug and her Dad.

She really didn't feel good. Poor baby sister.

Landon getting the ones at the very back.

Helping dad open his.

The bug and her doll house. "Oh my sakes"

Landon and his Mack Truck "Totally Awesome!'

This is really what our Christmas looked like. A lot of cuddling on the couch.


Merry Christmas!!

Monday, December 6, 2010

UTAH!

We spent the last two weeks in Utah. We were able to pack quite a few events into the two weeks. Lynn's 57th Birthday, Grandpa Nielsen's 80th surprise party, and Meridee's 39th birthday. We also were there for Thanksgiving, Kristen coming home from her mission, record low temperatures, and three feet of fresh snow. We were able to catch up with friends and the Lilos loved playing with cousins. We made a trip out to Cabelas, experienced the children's museum out at the gateway, and enjoy the holidays. I love being back in the warm weather, but I always hate leaving family. So, if you are still reading this I apologize for the overwhelming number of pictures. Let's all be honest...we would rather look at pictures then read...right?

The Snow!!!


Making the Welcome home sign for Kristen.
My kids hated putting their hands in the paint. Miss Leah just wanted to color.






Waiting for Kristen at the Airport.



Grandpa Nielsen's 80th Birthday Party.





The Children's Museum at the Gateway.












Making Thanksgiving Turkey's.





Cabella's






Bowling with Aunt Mer.








Lynn's Birthday get together.
All the boys and their facial hair.




Mer's Birthday Get together.




Dinner and gingerbread houses at the Buchi's.






Playing with cousins and Aunts and Uncles.