Thank You

My mom was a good example for me. She always wrote thank you cards and showed how grateful she was for things. It was something she passed down to me and I hope to pass to my girls.

This was too cute. Let me present to you:

Allie's thank you card to Santa

Christmas

These are out of order but it's all good. We hope you had a memorable Christmas. We had such a great one with Doug's family. We didn't have to travel which made it nice. The girls were so good and loved every minute of it.

Allie showing off her presents. Lucky girl I'd say! In case you're wondering: she did get "lipstick." It's Santa Dora lipstick, cherry flavored! Not pictured: Play-doh Ice Cream Maker, Outside Kitchen, her stocking, and a Zu-Zu Pet.

Allie opening her Christmas Eve present...a book.

Sweet Katelyn and Mommy

Look at those buff Green boys and Katelyn's reindeer bum!

And the cute Green girls

Christmas Eve before bed snuggling with Dad

Katelyn opening her Christmas Eve present...also a book.

We got pictures of the cousins all together in their PJ's from Nan and Pa but we didn't have our camera. So we will post that one when we get it. I'm sure it's good :)

I actually updated my craft blog. It's been awhile to say the least. Hopefully I'll get back into my groove. :) Go check it out!

Merry Christmas Everyone, Ho, Ho, Ho

That is what Allie has been saying all month. Doug had a work party a couple of weeks ago and Santa was there with Mrs. Clause. We pretty much knew she wasn't going to sit on his lap. I explained in the car that she got to ask him for something that sh

e really wanted. So I let her think for a few minutes and then asked her. Her response, "Lipstick." I'm sure that jolly old St. Nick can handle that one. So we get to the party and she watches kids for 30 minutes (no joke) and every time we tell her it's her turn she says, "I'll let them go first." Finally Doug picked her up and put her on his lap. She just stared at him!!! I told her to ask for something and in her softest whisper she told him, "Lipstick." Then she gets down and looks panicked. She started yelling, "Lipstick, lipstick, lipstick." She was a little confused. She thought he was going to give it to her right then. Confusion is over and we'll see if shegets the lipstick she so badly wants for Christmas.

Katelyn was a little champ. She sat on both of their laps. However, she didn't take her eyes off of mama for one second!!

We hope you have all been good this year!

Merry Christmas

Watch Out Jane Fonda

I am a home video junkie. If you grew up with me you know this...you may have even starred in some of my movies :) It's so fun to be silly and it's free, family, fun entertainment. There's nothing better!

Well the other night we got ourselves a good one! We were making Christmas goodies as a family. When we finished we had some music on and Allie grabbed the Boppi (a pillow I use for nursing) and started "workin' out." Who knew that pillow had so many uses!? Allie has a lot of work out moves and you'll be very impressed. You may want to purchase her work out video for your own use!! :)

We had Katelyn in the swing whilst making goodies and she tuckered right out. You'll notice the toy she was playing with is still in her mouth and she has one sock off. She slept through the entire thing. Haha, classic!

Katelyn Things

Katelyn hasn't had her own post in a long time. She is due for one.

She has been eating Rice Cereal. Doesn't like but somehow we force it down her. Yesterday however she tried carrots. Yum, those are much better.

She has been sleeping day and night very well. We took the binky away early to see what would happen. She does great. Now she won't even take it.

She won't eat from a bottle (spoiled I tell ya!) but it's okay for now.

She will be 6 months {that's 1/2 a year in case you didn't know} next week. WHAT!? That makes me so sad.

Sweet girl. {Love you}

Oh Christmas Tree

Doug's parents bought a 12 foot tree to go with their house since it has vaulted ceilings. Because we are living here right now they let us use the tree. It's amazing. It fits in this house so well!

My parents got the girls matching Christmas dresses. They are beautiful.

Gorgeous tree + Beautiful girls = Perfect Christmas pictures.

{Except for the lighting, it was all off. I guess you can't have everything!}

I love them. I love Christmas.

King and Queen of Wall-Sits

They could do this through the whole season and I can barely last a minute. My work is holding a competition to challenge employees not to gain more than 2 pounds during this holiday season. I signed up and weighed in. I partially did it because you get entered in a drawing to win something cool. But I also did it because just thinking about all the Holiday goodies and the amount of time I spend trying to find them and eat them leaves me feeling depressed. So it's not about the weight, it's about the way I feel. I want to feel good this holiday season about the way I treat my body. I am thinking that my plan will be to have a sampling of all the good things but not to munch all day everyday on things that are almost 80% sugar. Yep, they are my weakness. So... wall sits and marpleasehelpmeuseselfcontrol, here I come.

(Mar mentioned that I should say this was Doug and not her writing this. She has more taste and writes about more need to know info)

Happy Holidays!

Snow Fun

Boise had a Snow Day. Yeah, I'm from Wyoming and we could have 5 feet of snow with super strong winds and they would NEVER cancel school. Boise gets about 8 inches and they call it a snow day. Funny. That doesn't affect us, however the snow was very fun. After I shoveled the driveway we made a snowman and our neighbor friend Lincoln let us ride around in his sled. We'll take more of those days please.

My birthday

I mentioned my birthday in the Thanksgiving post but it needed it's own space.

I was so spoiled by my family and friends this year. I am so grateful for the wonderful people in my life. I received many phone calls, texts, messages on facebook, gifts, and visits.

Since I was in Park City my family made waffles for breakfast, Amy and Joe took me shopping, my mom took me to get my haircut, and we went out to dinner that night.

Before I left Doug and I went out on a date! We went to Cheesecake Factory for some cheesecake of course and then we walked around the mall. Again, it was a wonderful way to turn 27!

And thank you again for making me feel so loved. Love you all back :)

I'm dreaming of a purple Christmas...

Yeah, it was that good. And for the price, it better be!!

I got to visit and stay the night with my best friend Lynds and her hubby Tyler. I stole these pictures from her blog. They had a surprise cake for me. They are the best!!! Both girls were very excited about the cake. Oh Katelyn's face cracks me up!

Much Thanks

I left for Park City a week before Doug could join us. On the trip there I stopped to see some wonderful friends, Natalie, Lyndsay and Julia. I guess I had my hands full because I didn't get many pictures. Here is Lynds with little Katelyn Bug.

My sister and her husband Joe came for the entire week from Chicago. My brother, his wife Lisa, and their cutie McKenzie came for the week as well. It was just a party. It was hard being away from Doug that long and I realized how much I need him around with two kiddos. In fact I hit my breaking point on Wednesday night. Luckily he flew in on Thanksgiving morning :) But how blessed I was to be with my family for so long. It was a time that I will cherish forever. I was able to celebrate my 27th birthday with them and they spoiled me like no other! They helped me with the kids, we played games, watched shows, and of course ate great food (magical meals and magic bagel boxes). It's hard to travel with our small children but they did really well. Thanks for everything!! My mom made stockings for Doug, Allie and Katelyn. Of course she made me one but that was 27 years ago :) What talent she has. They are such beautiful, special keepsakes. I love them! I made her do the same stockings for the girls because I LOVE the pattern and I didn't want one to be jealous of the other. She made them different so they would have their own touches. She is amazing!

My girls and my mom

My birthday "pupcake" makers

Yummy necklaces

Beautiful Thanksgiving table

My mom...the Thanksgiving guru. She made an A+ feast!

Everyone together! (Don't be mad Amy!)

My girls with my dad :)

Yeah, they are cute.

Allie is in that stage where her smiles are cheesy. But this is a good shot of the kiddos.

THE STOCKINGS ALL HUNG...

I'm so thankful for every amazing blessing in my life. I have so much. Thank you to all my family and friends for all your love :)

Fall

What's not to love about Fall?

Leaves, Pumpkin Spice, Apple Crumble, Frosty Mornings, Thanksgiving, Crisp Air. Isn't it wonderful?!

While Mom's Away

I was able to go to Idaho Falls to visit my best friend Ash. We had a wonderful time just talking and catching up. It's been far too long. Her kids are adorable and so is she. I took Katelyn of course but Allie stayed with dad.

Everyone had a good time.

Playing dominoes with dad

Madison

Kohl

Yeah we're best friends. We are cute.

Trick or Treat

Here are our little trick or treaters.

They sure are adorable.

I did a Halloween party for our play group. We had a story, made a pumpkin (idea from my friend Cali S.), played a game, and went on a pumpkin hunt (thanks to my friend Lyndsay G.). Then we ate lunch and decorated cupcakes. It was fun and there were tons of kids that showed up. Halloween is just fun!

We went to the ward party and Allie loved saying "Trick or Treat." Katelyn fell asleep in her warm, cozy costume. We made delicious sugar cookies and carved our pumpkin (late I know). We came home and told Allie she could choose a candy to eat and she said, "No, I keep them safe in my bag." Yeah, weird child, I know.

Here is Katelyn with her first pumpkin. She was just fascinated with it. She worked hard on that pumpkin...good girl!