December 2013

Here are some fun pictures from December. Crue loves his music class and he really loves when he gets to be a green and speckled frog. 

Crue is my first child to REALLY LOVE the swings!

We hung out with our Hill friends a few times.  Kellan loves Ty! These boys have been friends since they were little little.

Crue loves to take baths and showers!  He strips down and hops in at all times of the day!

He also loves to wear other peoples clothes.  One day I found his wearing one of my night shirts... he said he being a princess.

Caleb started an obsession with skateboarding.  After breaking my face after a skateboard accident I was not thrilled!!! But he's too cute... 

Before Christmas break Calebs class was given an extra credit assignment to write a book report on any book they wanted.  She gave a list of projects you could choose for your book report and one was "Create a timeline to go along with your book report of a historical, non fiction book".  Caleb saw that and immediately said, "I'm doing it about the Titanic!"  He wrote an AMAZING and detailed summary of a Titanic book and then wrote a very detailed timeline.  He also drew a picture of the ship. I was impressed because I didn't have to help him much at all.  He would read 1-2 pages at a time and pick out what he thought was important before writing it down.  He even put it in his own words without me saying anything. I love how he ended his report: "BOOM!"  He's got brains and personality! 

My boys have always been extremely cuddly but ever since my surgery they take EVERY opportunity to cuddle with me.  One day we were all watching a show but as soon as I sat on the couch they ran over and sat ON me.  They were all comfortable on the other couch but decided to cram right next to me.  It has happened several times since and I think it is hilarious and awesome.  A little claustrophobic but awesome. 

The boys were super excited to decorate for Christmas this year! 

They loved going to stores and looking at all the decorations. 

We were all most excited to pick out our real trees. 

The boys like having a "kid" tree.

They wanted this one in their room... maybe next year.

It's always a good time at the tree lot.

We found a good one to go in our family room.

A few days later we went back and got a HUGE, GORGEOUS tree for our living room.

We named it BEAST

This year Caleb helped his brothers write their Christmas lists!  He helped Kellan last year too, and like last year he added his own ideas.

We had a successful visit with Santa this year!  No tears, no fears!

I LOVE this picture!  I want to keep it up all year long!

In December Grandma and Grandpa Brewer came home from their mission in Russia. The boys were excited to see them.  They got a little shy there but they were also exhausted because it was 8:30 at night!

We're glad we got to welcome them home and see some other family!

We went to our annual light parade this year. Caleb and Crue LOVED it!  I think Kellan enjoyed it but sometimes it's a mystery with him. 

We're glad Nana got to join us!

Chris and I threw our annual Christmas party. This years theme was a "White Out!"  Chris and one of his besties, Brent, dressed alike.  So cute.

I was super happy that my Jojo got to party with us! He came in town a couple days before.  He is so fun I wish he lived closer!!!

Always fun with the Faivas!  Even if Rich does boycott my white out and wear gray!

Jones and Obrays!

I thought I'd end this post with a picture of our award winning Christmas lights.  Chris does a great job!  He won our neighborhood contest again this year! I'm so proud of him.  But now this means bigger and better for next year! Yikes!

Thanksgiving and randomness

One day I'll be caught up... so in November I had to have surgery.  I don't know what else to say except that it was awful.  Anyway, Crue gave us a little scare that morning, we were sure he had a kidney infection so instead of going to the babysitters he came to the hospital. He was so sweet.  I'm glad I had my buddy with me. 

It was a long, awful recovery and I wouldn't have survived it without this woman!  Grandma Penny came to visit and help with the boys!  She did sooooo much while I was stuck in bed. We are so so grateful for her.

The boys loved having her!

Crue spent a lot of time with her and really missed her when she had to go home!

Crue was my little doctor during my recovery.

It was hard on the boys to have mom down and out. Caleb was a really big helper too!  Crue didn't always like his methods though.

Crue would pretend his random toys had surgery and he would take care of them... pretty much treat them like babies. haha

The boys entertained me by putting on lots of shows and performances.

Dad's birthday wasn't too fantastic this year because it was only two weeks after my surgery but we tried to make it as special as we could.  Nana made it possible by running around getting balloons, presents and helping make a donut cake. 

I think he was only expecting to come home to a messy house, crazy boys and a wife curled up on the couch! SURPRISE!

Nana and Papa spoiled him with a HUGE, this means business deep fryer!  Oh the possibilities! The boys got him a special christmas light hanging tool.  Yay!

Caleb was excited for Thanksgiving this year.  In class they had to make turkeys dressed as service workers.  Police and Fire fighters were taken pretty quick so we tried to be creative and designed a lifeguard. 

Kellan did Thanksgiving projects too.  He came home with this sad Indian.  I asked why the indian was sad and he said, "Because white man killed him."  Uhhhhhh..... After a few discussions I have decided he was just making connections between Thanksgiving and Pocahontas. I guess we won't be watching that movie for awhile...

Kellan was super excited for Thanksgiving because his favorite baby cousins were coming to visit! He went straight to Emerson and wouldn't leave his side!

A few days before Thanksgiving we were at Nana and Papas to see baby Emmy and we did some baking and cookie decorating.

We can't get enough of Baby Emmy!

We were so excited when Rhett came! Another cute baby to ooh and ah and play with!

So we had dinner and Nana and Papa's the day before Thanksgiving but when we were driving home this guy said he was STARVING so we hit up Taco Bell.  It really is mind boggling how skinny he is with how much he eats!

Thanksgiving Day! Sissy picture! 

Yummy herb brined and buttered turkey.

Abby gave the boys their christmas presents early so she could watch them open them.

Ninja Turtle awesomeness.

Nephew love

The boys have welcomed Fernando into our family!

We always love Uncle Ryan

and Auntie Nelly!

Nana got everyone socks.  The boys got superhero socks.  They have capes on them so they had to test out if they could fly.

Nana took this suuuuper cute picture of Kellan roasting marshmallows.  I love him. 

We hit the zoo lights before everyone had to leave! 

Emmy was my wheelchair buddy for a bit. 

The next day we went to the aquarium. 

We thought we'd finish off our sea-ful day with some seafood. Joe's Crab Shack!

That was some delicious lobster! November had a yucky beginning but an awesome end!