A Very Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays... hope you all enjoyed yours- we certainly enjoyed ours. I think was our most relaxing and exciting one yet. The best part is how excited Brecken was... we were constantly reading Christmas stories, playing out the nativity, or singing Christmas songs.

Christmas Eve was at the Foulger's with all the family. Our little girly-girl had to wear her beautiful Christmas dress, of course!

SoOo excited- look at that face! Priceless!!!

Someone was excited to see all the presents!

Grandma Delpha made all the grandkids pajamas... Grant and Deacon's were Ninja outfits- AWESOME!!! The best Grandma ever!

Grant stricking some intimidating poses

Londyn got a babydoll from Aunt Jeanie and wouldn't put it down- adorable!

Dustin and Deon made these awesome marshmellow guns for Vaughn and his boys- they were a hit!

Christmas morning we opened presents and then went out for breakfast at Shari's (our new tradition!). Look how excited Brecken was when she saw what was under the tree. Note: She is wearing the nightgown Grandma made for her- isn't it cute?!

Brecken opened a Sleeping Beauty dress (pictured below) and exclaimed, "I wasn't bad!!!" Santa brought her exactly what she wanted, along with pink sparkly shoes. She must have been a good girl!

Our little family

I couldn't resist this picture in her new Tiana pj's.

Trying out her new scooter... not quite got it down yet!

And for my favorite presents...

Lane and I finally found a chandelier we both liked... and my handyman husband installed it himself.
Framed the vintage cowboy pictures Lane inherited from his grandpa for our little cowboy's room...
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My favorite... David and Delpha gave each of their children a painting. See what we got?... I absolutely LOVE it!
How gorgeous it this painting? David- you are very talented and we are soo spoiled. Thank you

And now... every one have a wonder New Years!

So, I see Jenn Goldthorpe has updated her blog with her wonderful new arrival and she just had her baby two days ago... so now I know I have no excuse. Soo, deep breath and here is a quick update...



November 23rd... had our ultrasound and WoHoO... we are having a mini- Lane


To clarify: we are having a BOY!!! and we are soo excited. A little brother is just what Brecken wanted, so she is thrilled! Here's us before the appt.




I am now 23 weeks ( over 5 months!) and this little boy is very, very active! Love it!


On November 26th... drove to Sacramento for Thanksgiving. It was great, and the weather was amazing! I packed 4 different jackets for myself and did not use one- it was mid-70s. What a change to the cold in Oregon (why did I ever leave?!!!)

My little sister Robin had her farewell the following Sunday and is now in the MTC waiting to report to Salt Lake City Temple Square. Sorry, no pictures- they were all taken by everyone else (note to my family: please email me some of those pics!) The only pictures I have is of Brecken loving playing with her cousins... so sweet.

December 1... day after we got home from Sacramento, Lane decided to wake up with stomach pain and had to go to the ER. Thank you Nate for taking Lane to the hospital! (you win best neighbor and friend award for even answering the phone at 4:50 in morning!!!) Lane was diagnosed with appendicitis and had surgery later that morning. He has recovered quickly and is doing well. Highlight: the funny, sweet, and CRAZY things he said while all drugged up. He doesn't believe half the stuff I tell him he said- we've had some good laughs.

We have had colds. Rough month!

Lastly, last saturday, after Brecken patiently waiting since June, we took her to see "Princess and the Frog", the new Disney princess movie. It was soo fun! We made it a double family date with the Knapps and the girls loved it. Aren't they adorable?!!!

And now... on to Christmas! I can't believe it! Merry Christmas