Macey's Birthday

My brothers

Russell and Anna got married and it was a beautiful wedding. I was glad to be able to help and be there for their special day. 

Moving in February

Moving is not fun. We sure loved this house and all the memories there. Macey and Connor were so little when we moved in and we brought both Albany and Zoey home after they were born here.  Many laughs and holidays, birthdays happened along with fights and growth and tears. Thankful for good memories and neighbors that made our years here wonderful. 

Building A House

Working on Building our house was a special experience. 

All of the decisions would eventually give way to a real standing building

where we would live and cook and eat and play and sleep. 

The process could be overwhelming at times, but I really enjoyed it. 

Knowing that each element would add to the whole feel of our home. 

As long as I stayed in budget Tom didn't have certain opinions about things

so I had freedom to do what I wanted and it was SO FUN. 

Our builder is a friend and it was fun to do this with him. 

He always supported my wishes and liked my Pinterest pictures. 

A girls dream come true!

I LOVE OUR HOUSE. 

It is ours, 

It is exactly what I wanted it to be like.

It is just what our family needs. 

Its perfect!

Christmas Day

This was our little Christmas tree. Since we would be moving soon and a lot of our stuff is in storage I did not have the heart to get everything out. So the kids are excited next year to make this tree their own upstairs in our new house.

Macey got some cute outfits and things for her American girl doll. 

And a new scripture bag since her old one fell apart.

Connor was super excited for his FIFA Xbox game and Legos!

Albany really wanted a Frozen Barbie castle but since we already have a Barbie house and several doll houses we couldn't do it. She is pretty easy going was happy with what she got. Lots of Shopkins! 

Poor thing still hadn't  eaten much for over 24 hours and was still super pale. 

I found this on Craigslist and was so excited to see Zoey play in it. 

Peek a boo!

Zoey loves monkeys and babies. So a baby monkey?!! She was thrilled.

She loved unwrapping presents so much. 

Since we were almost done building our new house Tom and I only did stockings for each other. 

But since he knows I LOVE surprises, he got me tickets to see Adele in Seattle this summer. I was so shocked! And very excited. His thoughtfulness makes me so happy. 

We celebrated at the Blaisdell's with brunch and presents with all of the cousins. It was fun to be together. Since Albany had been sick we didn't stay long and went home and relaxed while the kids played together. Over the next week the horrible stomach bug Albany had spread and lots of our family got sick. It was really, really bad! No fun.

Christmas Eve festivities

Papa and Grammys Christmas Eve party is a favorite tradition. We had delicious food, had a Santa visit and sang carols together. 

Poor Albany caught a stomach virus and was sick the whole day. 

We tried to keep her contained but it spread. And it was bad. 

We all got it except Tom and then most of my family got it and some of the Blaisdells. It was a pretty bummer way to spend Christmas vacation! 

So not many pictures were taken of the Christmas festivities.  

Ward Christmas breakfast

We have a wonderful member of our ward who always dresses up as Santa and does a wonderful job. Zoey left the party early because we've learned she does not like crowds and therefore behaves horribly.  Plus the likelihood of her sitting on his lap is zero. 

The primary kids did a wonderful nativity that was darling with a real brand new baby.