Christmas 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We opened presents in the morning and then went to the Ashtons for the afternoon. They were nice to remember us since we don't have family nearby to spend the holidays with. We hope everyone else had a fabulous Christmas.

Jory's $$$$$$mile

Jory T. finally got his braces off after a whole year and a few months, lucky kid! Now maybe we'll see his smile:) Actually he smiles all the time, just not for the camera! Here are the before and after photos..... I know, his hair is really long. I actually like it. It looks like Zac Efron in 17 again. And he takes care of it! We had some freezing rain the other day, so my kids enjoyed the ice and no school day. So did I:)

Happy Birthday Cody

Cody turned three years old on Thursday. I think the older kids enjoyed his birthday more than he did. They made me wait to have Cody open his present after they were home from school. He was playing the Wii when we were ready. We brought out the big box and asked if he wanted to open it. He said no, he was playing video games. Jory made him turn it off and he threw a big tantrum. He finally calmed down and actually looked at the box. Then, he attacked the paper. He tore and tore and tore and tore. It was pretty funny. He loved the train. Jory T. and Dallin helped set it up. Then, Cody had to fight to play with it. Dallin and Camri kept "helping" him. I think this birthday was more for us celebrating him as a part our family for the last three years. Cody really enjoyed the spanking machine. He went through about ten times! But he loved the cake the best. Jory decorated it as Star Wars with two light sabers. Cody wanted the piece right in the middle where the blue and red crossed. I caught him later that night on the cupboard having seconds:)