Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween!

I love them!

I love that 2 of the 3 picked their own costumes this year!

I love that they're all mine!


Katie-Tinkerbell John- dalmation Joey- brown dinosaur

The 4th of July

Todd and I were in charge of our neighborhood 4th of July breakfast this year. I must admit I was seriously bummed we weren't going to be able to attend our traditional Huntsville breakfast and parade. I just love it there. I've loved it since I was a kid. It's just so small town and homey! It feels very 4th of July. Thankfully, my parents were able to take the kids Friday night so Todd and I wouldn't have to worry about them at the breakfast Saturday morning. At least they got to enjoy the small homey 4th of July! My parents seriously are great for taking them even though we ended up with two African Dwarf frogs and some random fish from the carnival festivities. ****Seriously, I don't need one more thing to take care of right now and we are now the proud owners of these ridiculous frogs that are so FRAGILE and have such specific needs. More to come on the frogs because they deserve their own post with all the drama they have caused!





































My mom seriously knows how to throw a party. Look at that cute cake she made with the kids. They just loved putting all the fruit on it! She always makes each holiday so special and important. It's probably why I love every holiday! I love her!!!!!































Now let's talk about the fireworks! Sugarhouse did not disappoint this year. And, despite all the warnings and that I'm a pediatric nurse, we did break out the sparklers in a controlled environment for the kids! Katie was a huge fan especially when she figured out she could write her name really fast. Joey was absolutely terrified of all things fireworks. We even tried the snakes to which he continued to scream. I really wish our camcorder could upload to this blog because his reaction is priceless and perfect blackmail someday!

Christmas!

Christmas in Pictures......lots of pictures!
We headed up to my parents house Christmas afternoon for a very fine feast, Christmas treats and fun!
My mom got my dad a Wii for Christmas. We had a ball trying to figure out how to bowl, play tennis and box!
My mom found Todd a portable toilet for out 72 hour kit. It was by far the funniest thing ever. He was so excited. He's already talking about all the places he's going to be using it!

The babies were so cute. Their eyes kept getting heavier and heavier until finally we had this...

Christmas Morning!

"Santa" was very good to us this year! The kids had a ball and I'm relieved my "elfwork" is complete! Joey was just old enough to be very excited about the presents. Poor Katie could hardly stay still long enough for Joey to try and rip the paper off his presents!

Christmas Eve at the Ericksens!

We had our annual Christmas Eve fajita get together with the Clevenger clan. Todd made it just in time for the festivities. I can't believe I don't have any pictures of the girls. They were unbelievable elusive that night.

Wow! If you made it to the end of that post give yourself a pat on the back!!!!