HELP!

Has anyone seen Lego Star Wars fruit snacks?!
I have looked just about everywhere!

Is Santa Coming Tonight?

Last night was Reid's preschool Christmas party and Santa was there. When he first came out, Reid was scared, he didn't want Santa to see him so he hid under the table. (I have no idea why he was so scared). I got Lliam to go up, but he was a little timid and finally Reid decided to be brave enough and go up too! By the end of the night he wanted to make sure he said goodbye to Santa!

And what did they ask Santa to give them?

Reid: A big, real snake
Lliam: Lego Star Wars fruit snacks

(And so now every night, they ask if Santa is coming!)

Christmas Tag!

1. Have you started your Christmas shopping?
Yes and I only have 2 more people to shop for!

2. Tell me about one of your special traditions.
Growing up we always would do a live nativity with the kids and we each could participate in the program on Christmas Eve night. I tried that last year on my side, didn't quite turn out due to the ages of the kids, but we'll try again!

3. When do you put up your tree?
Typically I like to do it around the 1st of December, that way we can enjoy it for a whole month and it feels more like Christmas. However, this year our tree and decorations are still in storage out home (Jed's parents) but should be coming tomorrow hopefully! So this weekend is when we'll put it up!

4. Are you a Black Friday shopper?
I went for my first time this year and it wasn't too bad. There were some amazing deals so if I have someone to go with me next year, I just might go again!

5. Do you travel at Christmas or stay home?
So far it's always been travel. We love our family and do as much as we can while we can! We switch off every year so we go somewhere different!

6. What is your funniest Christmas memory?
From my childhood: My Uncle Brett came dressed as Santa and sat in the rocking chair. He would rock and laugh and eventually tip backwards and fall. As a child, it was hilarious!

Recently: Just last year Reid was so excited about Santa coming. He wouldn't go to sleep. Finally, when everything was quiet and we thought Reid was asleep, we started to bring out the Santa presents. As we were bringing out his present, he POPPED up from behind a couch! We quickly turned around and put down his present so he didn't have a chance to see it and I snatched him up and took back to his room. He told me that he was hiding so he can see Santa!

7. What is your favorite Christmas movie of all time?
It would have to be A Charlie Brown Christmas.

8. Do you do your own Christmas baking?
Since we are always at parent's home I haven't had to do all of it before, or be in charge. But I do always help!

9. Fake or real tree?
Unfortunately fake right now. We can'T afford a real one every year so we were blessed with a free fake one last year. Hopefully one day we can go back to real.

10. What day does the actual panic set in to get it all done?
Panic? What panic?

11. Are you still wrapping presents on Christmas Eve?
I would be all done, but I may be helping someone else get theirs done!

12. What is your favorite family fun time at Christmas?
Just being with family and not having to worry about the cares of the world. I enjoy standing in the kitchen munching on the goodies, chatting and dancing with everyone at the Burton's. And playing with the kiddos and enjoying the loudness and craziness at the Gentry's.

13. What Christmas craft do you like the best?
The ones my children make. We decorate our tree with their ornaments, so nothing is really matching but it still looks good to me!

14. Christmas music, yes or no? And if yes, what is your favorite song?
Definitely YES! I love Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians, Rudolph version. This is a group my dad listened to growing up and he passed it down to us and now I'm passing it down to my kids!

15. When do you plan to finish all of your shopping?
Before we leave for Grandma's and Grandpa's house...hopefully!

So now that you've read this, TAG your it! Copy the questions on your blog and answer them! It's so fun seeing what everyone's traditions and favorites are!

Merry Christmas!

Another Interview!

Although we don't have an acceptance yet, things are looking better. Jed has another interview in Pamona, California at Western University.
On January 7th he'll be at UNLV and then the 9th at Western.

Up To's!

It's been such a long time since I've last posted and I know I've promised pictures, however I am not at the computer that has all of my pictures, so you're going to have to sit through a boring post again!

Lliam: Turned 3 on the 28th of November! I can't believe he is growing so much! He loves his brother and continues to copy him as much as he could! He is fully potty-trained (no more little accidents! Though he does still wait till the last minute!)

Reid: Absolutely love preschool and does so well. He is such a good friend, especially to the girls! He's starting out way too young to have any kind of girlfriends! He is a good big brother and includes Lliam in his playing!

Leona: Is busy as ever! Has taken 3 classes for her Bachelor Degree so far and has gotten all A's! Still is a Nanny for 6 kids and tries to do preschool for Lliam and Nolan ever now and then!

Jed: Is stressful as ever waiting for replies from dental schools. We've received a couple more rejections but are on the wait-list for 4 schools. There is still hope, but we still have to wait!

We are excited to be spending time with family every chance we can. Thanksgiving was wonderful in St. George with my family and we are anticipating Christmas in Upalco with Jed's family! We love you all and wish we can spend some time with everyone! We hope you have a Merry Christmas!
(This may or may not be our Christmas Letter...we'll see how much time I can find!)

We're Back!

Just a quick post while I have a couple of seconds to let you all know that Jed and I are back and had a great trip! EVERYTHING went well, no car or weather problems during the whole trip! The boys did exceptionally well with my aunt and their grandparents.
A big THANK YOU to my
Aunt Rachel and Grandma and Grandpa Burton
for watching the boys for us!
And a big THANK YOU to
Nathan and Sarah and
De and Kat
for letting us stay with them!
A more detailed post will come as soon as I get back to normal!

No Posts For Awhile

Starting on Monday 2nd, and ending on November 14th, we will have traveled 5265 miles (and then some, I'm sure)! We're off on our road trip and are super excited to celebrate our anniversary (back in July) with just the 2 of us for 2 whole weeks!
(I am sooo going to miss my boys)!

Another Interview!

Jed just received another interview request! This one is to
UNLV (Las Vegas).
He hasn't yet set up the date yet, so we'll see when that road trip will be!

House For Rent!

Hey guys, my friend is renting her house out and needs renters ASAP! SO if you're looking for a beautiful home, check out the link!

4 Bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms for $1500/month!

Rent My Home

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Our latest adventures! BeWaRe, post overload!

Back in September we were out to Jed's parents house for Dad and Jed's birthdays. We went up in the mountains to celebrate. We brought 4 wheelers and fishing poles and tin foil dinners. Not much luck with the fishing, but it was still nice to be outside. The weather was pretty good, not too cold until the evening.

He may be Grandpa, but he can still pop a wheelie!!!

The grasshoppers we were using as bait!

Lliam loves to eat apples, but only if they are whole!

Swimming in October!

Jed had an interview in Mesa, Arizona last week so we all piled in the car, leaving at midnight so the kids will sleep through...worked pretty well. We stayed at Jed's cousin's house...

THANKS EMILY AND DARREN!
And were able to play with Ben, Emily, Charlie and Myles as well. We had so much fun...especially when we got to go swimming.

Lliam sneaked some more cookies and now has a big belly to show for it!
Not to mention the chocolate on his face :)

4 Babes in the Tub

All the boys wanted to take a bath, so we piled them all in (except for Myles and David).
They had a blast!

The Grand Canyon

On the way home we thought it would be fun to stop at the Grand Canyon...I'm sorry to say, but stopping for 10 minutes and looking out is NOT worth the $25.00 we had to pay. But we were to the point where we had to or turn back around and waste time and money. So we just wasted money instead.
But the sun was setting and it made for a pretty sunset and pictures.

Uncle De!

For our last adventure...so far...we went to Moon Lake. Uncle De is visiting and he missed the mountains. So we all bundled up and drove out to Moon Lake and had some yummy dutch oven dinner! It was a little chilly, but the fire and hot chocolate made everything great!

WHAT?! Where am I?

What? You don't see me in any of the pictures?! Trust me, I was there... (Didn't you see me at the Grand Canyon?) somebody had to take the pictures. And since I'm the only one who does...I'm never seen. :( At least it works out on my bad hair days though!