Temple Square

Last night we met my grandpa for dinner at the Garden in the Joseph Smith building, and looked at the lights on temple square. My grandpa also brought his girlfriend, Elaine, and her grand-daughter, Melanie. It was so fun and good to chat with everyone. Thanks again for dinner, grandpa! (my camera's batteries were dead, of course) I wish I could have taken some pics...I have missed some good photo opps lately. I'm still not used to taking my camera with me everywhere I go!
I was explaining to Hannah last night, the real reason for Christmas. I told her that Jesus died for us, and took away all of the bad things that we do. She then replied, "Well, Trevor put his toys in the wrong bin, and now Jesus is going to die!!". Trevor is a little boy that is in her preschool class...it was just so funny the way she said it. The kids are so excited for Christmas this year. They had stomach flu last year on Christmas, so they weren't that excited. Hopefully we won't be sick this year, esp with stomach flu!!

So cute!

SO last night while we were at the Festival of Trees, Hannah said something so cute. She was having her nails painted, and the lady who was doing it said to her, "wow, you have such pretty eyes, where did you get those from?"....and Hannah's cute reply was, "FROM JESUS!!" I think she is right because neither Tom nor myself have such blue, beautiful eyes like hers!!!
We have been trying for quite awhile now to get Ian to say his name. For some reason, he won't say it. Usually when we ask him what his name is, he says, "ummm, Hannah!" I think he's known for quite some time now how to say it, he just won't. Lately we have been trying to get him to say his name by asking him to say "E" "UN". He is finally saying his name now, but when you ask him what it is, he will say "E--UN". Too cute!! Ian's favorite song right now is "Shake It." THis has been his favorite song for quite awhile now, and we are pretty sick of it....but as long as Ian likes it, we will continue to put up with it! Kids are so cute sometimes! I love it!

Spread some Christmas Cheer

I'm so mad because tonight I went to dinner with some friends, but forgot to take my camera with me. Also, we went to the Festival of Trees last night with Tom's parents, and of course, I forgot my camera! I have kind of been a slacker at blogging lately.
Last weekend, I put my Chrismas decorations up. I have to admit that I HATE putting up the decorations....I LOVE them once they are up, but I hate doing it. Usually I am a nervous wreck, trying to keep the kids out of the boxes, and keeping them from breaking everything. Also, my house is always a HUGE mess while I am doing it too...boxes and lights everywhere....I am in such a bad mood while I am trying to decorate for CHristmas!! I am enjoying ALL of it now, though....just so you know!
Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure....

Our family at the Greenbelt in Idaho Falls

My silly Mom

My cute Grandpa