The boys were fighting all morning long so when Erika text us and asked if we wanted to join them at the Aquatic center I gladly accepted. I still don't like the side so Erika was kind enough to take Parker for me. Thank you again for saving our day.

We have been thinking of some traditions we would like to start with the boys. We came up with the Kaysville light parade, zoo lights, Layton lights ( walking and driving as well as a hay ride). This is my only picture of our outing because at the Zoo lights I forgot my battery so my camera wouldn't work and the hay ride I just forgot it.

 I don't like to put the presents out early because that's how I grew up. But as we would be at other people houses they boys would notice that their presents were out and kept asking us if we could put ours out. We caved in and put them out maybe a day or two early. We won't be doing that again they boys wouldn't leave them alone. At one point they brought their blankets and pillows out just to look at them. One night while playing with blocks they made some guns and were protecting the presents. They had helmets and Parker put on his "motorcycle goggles" on and would have had his batting gloves too if his batting case was inside . After while of protecting they decided to make binoculars out to the block and spy on the presents.

 On Christmas morning I heard them wake up and ask if they could get open their presents. We held them off till about 7:30. All Connor wanted for Christmas was Lego Star Wars. And for Parker he asked for monster trucks, motorcycle, dirt bikes, jeeps and a new baseball with his stocking filled with gum.

 We have a family tradition of having breakfast with Grandpa and Grandma Jamieson. Grandma Jamieson is a fantastic sewer. This year she made all the grand kids blankets. Uncle Brian and Aunt kelly had  our family for Christmas. Connor was so excited to open another gift but when he saw what it was he jumped up and down screaming. Uncle Brian picked out a Lego Star Wars movie that had Darth Vader figurine in it. And Parker got two more monster trucks.

 This year when Grandpa and Grandma Jeppson came up for a visit we gathered at the Church instead of someones house. It was nice to have the extra room for the kids to run around. Grandpa made some spinning tops toys for the kids to play with. They played basketball, threw the football around and used Ally's Chines jump rope to see who could jump the highest as well as how low can you go. We sure have enjoyed this holiday season.

We had great food and lots of laughter but that was going to do for Parker. He wanted to play baseball. We headed home for pie and he had a bite and wanted to go back to play. I convinced him to just play catch but he defiantly needs a baseball field thank goodness dad and uncle Brian have good reflexes that there were no broken windows or car windows. I think I look forward to Thanksgiving bingo more than the food sometimes. I know that you can't tell by the picture but I love it just as much as the kids.

We finally were able to carve pumpkins today. It was a surprise when the boys wouldn't reach in and grab the seeds out. They said they didn't want to get dirty. Huh! They drew what they wanted and James tried his best to crave it out.

We were able to make it to the carnival this year.  I look forward to the jeep rides. I found out that they are not much fun when you are in the back seat with no seat belt. Grandpa Jeppson took us out to see Indian drawings and dinosaurs tracks.When we got back it was time to get ready for the carnival. they boys have been so excited to put on their costumes but as soon as the carnival was over Parker was ready to change back into his normal clothes. We had a great dinner followed by a marshmallow roast. Connor had found a toy sword that he was playing with most of the day and started to attack the corn stock. Parker wanted to play some baseball till it got to dark then he started in on the corn stock as well. Our dvd players stop working on the way down, so on the way home the boys were so bored that they fell asleep an hour or so into the drive. The longer they way were in the car the louder they got.

Connor has started second grade. And you can see by his lunch box still obsessed with Darth Vader. After a few pictures Connor took off for the front door gave a  high five to the principle and went in.

Parker was outside playing then he came in screaming. He was stung in his eyebrow. His eye was swollen for about 5 days.

Just a random picture of Connor and his dog.

 We had a family BBQ  on Sunday. Connor was so excited that there was a family party at our house this time. Its all the boys could talk about and even helped set up. It was a great night.

We had a family trip to Vernal.  One day James and I were discussing which route would be the fastest to take to Vernal, we said  it would be Park City and Parker's eyes got big and said "mine". We packed up the kids and hit the road at 6 am on Saturday. Connor has been watching me take pictures all his life and he as started to copy my love of self portraits. At the dinosaur museum Parker and Lucy would not move from this picture of the dinosaur with a baby in its mouth. It was a fun time being with family.