Carter Turns 8!!!

I can't believe my baby boy is 8! Wow! I feel like this is really aging me:) Letting my kids go to kindergarden wasn't a big deal for me but turning 8 really hits it to me how big my boy is getting. Sooner than I know it he will be driving and dating and then going on a mission! This age really marks some big steps in my boys life.

Carter was very excited for HIS DAY! He decided on what it entailed. Doughnuts for breakfast, the wii all morning, bowling in the afternoon with family, dinner at Chili's, presents, and cake. Don't you love my cake ;) lol!!! I am a good baker not a good decorator.

My baby! Eight! I think I still am in denial.

Surprise Visitor

Aunt Michelle surprised us by a last minute trip to VEGAS, to come and visit us! The kids and I had a blast hanging out, shopping, and playing wii sport (trying to figure out our age). Syndney got spoiled with all of the attention she got from her Aunt Michelle. Wish more family lived closer to us so we could spend more time together. But... I'll take what I can get.

Christmas

The Boys were excited to make Graham cracker houses. Carter in particular. Carter couldn't wait to eat it. And when we let them eat some  if it, Carter ate most of it, causing himself to get sick.

Christmas was a blast. Santa gave them a Wii and they didn't want to stop playing with it. Santa also got them mustaches with they were excited to try on :) We went over Christmas night to Nana's and Grandpa's for dinner and gift exchange. The dinner was supper yummy and hope that meal becomes a tradition. Carter was extra excited for the big lego set he got from them since he is obsess with legos. I can't believe how quick time is flying. It was a nice Christmas.

JJ and Nichole's Wedding

It was such a great day watching my little brother getting married! And now I have a new sister :) Being a girl without girl siblings, my sister-in-laws are the only sisters I have (and I LOVE THEM!!!!)

JJ picked a keeper! I am so excited to have Nicole in our family. We had so much fun spending time with family near and far. Sydney sure got spoiled, Marissa wouldn't put her down. The food was super yummy and everything turned out great!

Thanks Giving Week

Carter's 2nd grade class had a Thanksgiving performace. They were so cute!!! The whole family was able to go and watch him. It was a great way to start out our Thanksgiving! 

Here is a little clip of his performance :)

The day after Thanksgiving we headed up to Pine Valley. We had the boys shooting bb-guns on our handmade targets, they LOVED it! My mom and I even joined in the shooting. We played outside practically all day, then played games at night. It was fun to get away and spend time with the family.

Sydney's Blessing

Sydney was blessed Sunday, November 4th. The boys were very excited to see Sydney all dressed up. It was nice to have most of my family there for the blessing. I was very excited to see my grandparent, that they made the drive down for there great granddaughters blessing. Afterwards we had just a small get together with just family at my parents house. The food and company was great! It was a beautiful day and I feel very blessed.

How Time Flies

I can't believe how time flies sometime. One month makes a huge difference. Looking at how much Sydney has changed made me reminisce over my other babies (ignore me in the pictures). 

Can you tell them apart?