Season Greetings

"Deck the halls with bows of holly"

"Fa la la lala, la la la la"

I can not believe that the Christmas season is already upon us. Where has the year gone?

I love the Christmas season, but for some reason it seems to get more and more frentic each year.

I am really not sure where to simplify. However, I think the spirit of the season is found in the eyes of my boys. This year as we decorated the Christmas tree, they were singing over and over "fun to do, to do, to do."

They love helping me wrap the presents. Even Kevin is right in the middle of things trying to be helpful.

I am ever so grateful for my boys. I love them with all of my heart-- that includes my hubby. I am grateful that I get to spend so much of my life with them. I hope they know of my love for them. I am grateful this time of year for the Savior. His love must be so great to come to this earth and sacrifice His life for us. I hope that I can teach my boys the true meaning of Christmas. Anyhow, just a quick note this time. I hope this season brings love and joy to each of you.

Turkey Talk from my turkeys.

A little "Nathanism."

Anyone who really knows Nathan knows that he likes to talk--a lot. A week or so ago, Grandma and Grandpa spent the night after watching a football game. They got to our house around 10:00 p.m. I let the kids stay up to see them. So after talking to Grandma and Grandpa for a while, I told the kids that it was time for bed. Nathan said, "Mom, my mouth isn't tired, so I can't go to bed. I can't go to bed until my mouth is tired." We all just laughed and laughed. It is so true of Nathan.

My other little turkey, Kevin, is also growing so fast. He is pulling himself up along all of our furniture. He sits and stands up as soon as he wakes up. He wants to be on the move all the time. I can't believe that he is growing up so fast.

I sure love my turkeys.

Cute Trick-or-Treaters

Ahrgggh! Do you want to give me a treat? or will

I have to give you a trick!

The most darling, I mean "hot" motorcross racer ever.

Sorry but this Tigger is taken.

I am sure that I would want to give an extra special treat

to these cuties!

The Last Days of Summer

This is Nick's soccer team. Sam is in the front right. He

really wants Nick to come play soccer at his house.

What a cutie!

I thought I would share with you a picture of one of the

loves of my life. I am really enjoying Kevin. I think because

I know that he will be the last. Probably a little spoiled!

Another one of my loves. He is trying to keep up with brother.

He wants to learn how to ride his bike without training wheels,but

just isn't tall enough yet. Hopefully, next summer. Doing great here though.

Nick finally mastering riding his bike. I am so proud of him.

Now if I could just convince him that reading is just as easy.

This is one of the last summer days. Winter with a day of fall has

arrived now.

What we have been doing.

So the second weekend in September we went up to
Idaho to visit my parents and to see Kaiden get baptized.
We have not been to Idaho in a very long, long time. It was quite nice to visit with Grandma and Grandpa. Nick and Nate are both still praying that we will go visit Idaho again soon.

On Labor Day our family took the opportunity to visit Antelope Island, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. The state keeps a herd of bison here. We have never taken the kids out here before. It was a nice enjoyable little trip. We took a small hike to enjoy the view of the Salt Lake. Later we visited the Fielding Garr ranch, an orginal settlement on the island. Nick was very curious why someone would leave all those old things there.

Nate took this picture.

Nick took this picture.

So in the meantime, we have been very busy. I am officially a soccer mom now. Nick and Nate are both playing soccer. Nick's team has had many games and practices once a week. Nate's team only has four games and doesn't practice. Thank Goodness! Nathan is not sure he wants to play and has refused to participate so far. I don't think I will waste my money next year. However, Nick is loving soccer. At his last game, he scored 2 goals. Unfortunatly I missed them as I was unable to attend because Nathan was sick.

Nick has finally mastered the art of riding a bicycle. Many of the kids in the neighborhood are able to ride a two wheeler and Nick hasn't been able to. Finally, we bought a small bike for Nathan that Nick was able to learn to balance on, and now that he has seen that he can do it and has some confidence; he is angry because I won't let him practice riding for five hours a day.

Porfirio has been on a fasting diet of sorts lately and has lost about 30 pounds. He is looking really good and feels very happy. I have been a little jealous, but this has motivated me to start moving my big butt and get the baby fat off. I am starting to work out daily and watch my diet. I am determined that I will lose the weight and be able to fit into my prebaby clothes by Christmas. However, this has added and extra hour and a half into my routine that I am having a hard time managing as it is. But I have finally made this a priority. So I have lost nearly 10 pounds in three weeks. Yeah! I will get there!

Anyhow that is what we have been up to. I hope to get picts of Nick riding his bike and soccer soon.