The Incredible Hulk...

Thursday Marin came home from school just dying to open her Christmas present from her teachers. So, not thinking anything about it, I let her, only to see Jace sad and pouting beside her since he didn't have a present to open. Well, that's all Matt needed. He ran downstairs to get these for Jace to open. Matt has been wanting to give these to him since we got them. And well, Jace loves them. His Incredible Hulk Smash hands. They make noises when you hit with them. He is in heaven. Jace too. Seriously, I don't know who loves this toy more, Matt or Jace!! Jace is a huge Hulk fan, so when we saw these at the store, we knew they had his name written all over them. He hasn't stopped pummeling us with them since!

Hulk, SMASH!

Christmas lights

We hit Salt Lake this saturday with a mission! We went and saw the Body Exhibit at the Leonardo library. It was pretty cool. Marin learned there are 27 bones in your hand and 26 in your foot (something she's been repeating ALL day!). We had a wonderful lunch at The Spaghetti Factory and then headed to Temple Square to see the lights. We haven't been down to see the lights in quite a few years, so this was really fun. It wasn't too cold and the kids had a ball. Matt's mom came with us and I think that's how it should always be. One adult per child! Sure makes things a lot easier. So thankyou San for coming with us, we had a blast!!

Inside the North Visitors Center...

(thanks for taking the picture gma, the rug is beautiful! he he he)

Marin and Matt admiring all the lights...

Lil' Macey did so well on this trip! We hardly heard a peep!

The Christus at Temple Square...

Nothing like a hot cup O' cocoa...

Birthday/Christmas Party...

Goodies from Santa!

Marin with Santa...

Jace telling his Christmas wish list!

Marin and Saddie danced the night away at the Ward Christmas Party!

Misti and Easton, picture perfect!

Party Craziness and

Madness!!

Posing, one of her favorite past times!

The Birthday Boy being crazy with his kids!!

Getting ready for the Ward Christmas party...

about ready for the party...

Still waiting to go to the party...

And yes, Mom makes us take ONE more picture before we head out!

Friday was Mateo's 32nd birthday! Happy Birthday Matt! You are such a good dad, a wonderful husband and a great friend!

It was also our ward Christmas party. We had alot of fun. We have gotten to know so many wonderful people here in this ward, it is a great place to live. Santa even made an appearnace before the night was over, so much fun!!

Crazy kids...

Jace LOVES having this tree in his room...

Marin and Jace's room getting into the festive holiday spirit...

I had to capture this sad face... (I'm not sure why he's so sad either)

I walk into Macey's room looking for my kids and this is what pops out at me...

They're playing Marin is the mom and Jace is the baby... (o boy!)

It's Official...

Well, she did it. Marin got her ears pierced! I always ask her when we go to the mall if she wants to get them pierced, and she always tells me, "Maybe when I'm 16." Or "Maybe when I'm 80." Putting off something she really wants because she's terrified of it! Well, while we were doing some Christmas shopping yesterday I asked her and she said, "Well, maybe when I'm 6." and I said, "Okay, but it sure would be fun to have them for Christmas." She thinks a minute and then looks at me and says, "Okay, let's do it!" I was like really? But she said yes so we went. There was only one girl working so she had to have them pierced one at a time and that did cause a bit of trouble. After getting her first one done, she jumped almost across the room and cried and cried. I felt like such a terrible mother, persuading her to do this. Well, after a minute, she calmed down, let the lady do her second ear as she squoze my fingers off and cried some more. But afterwards, she has just been in heaven. She keeps telling me she loves her earrings and every time she walks by a mirror or window, she tilts her head so she can admire them. She ran to her teacher at school today to show them off. She is quite pleased with herself and frankly, so am I!

Baptism...

Our good friend Allie got baptised on Saturday! We love Allie and are so glad for her good example for our kids. Way to go Allie!!

Breakfast with Santa...

My friend Angie hooked us all up with tickets to Breakfast with Santa. The kids loved it. Santa made the rounds going to every table as they ate and then after they got to hear a story by Mrs. Clause. They got to talk to Santa and Marin even drew a picture and gave it to a very grateful Santa at the end. Macey was there but she basically slept threw the entire show and really, that was just fine with me!