Christmas Photo Session

The last couple of years, I have tried to take some pictures of the boys in their nice Christmas outfits. This year, the boys were very good, but the camera (and maybe the photographer) was not. All of the pictures turned out a little blurry, but I think you can still see how dang cute these boys are!

And the three wise men rode in to Bethlehem on their T-Rex

I was showing Vance my in-laws nativity scene, and pointing to the various figurines, asking him what they were. He was doing pretty well, until I pointed to the camel. When I asked him what that was, he replied, "A T-Rex!"

I know that birth of Jesus was a long time ago, but not that long. :)

Let there be light!!

We had a really bad lighting problem in our living room, and it was obnoxious every time we tried to read in there, or have any sort of gathering.

Jordan, who is completely addicted to Craigslist, found this beautiful light on that site. It was only $65, and Jordan talked them down to $50. It was new in the box, and had never been opened. It was probably $400 when it was first purchased.

Jordan and his dad managed to install it the same evening we bought it(it's SO great having a handy husband), and now our living room is as bright as the mid-day sun! We love it! I'm a little worried about the wattage the thing is using, and the effect it's going to have on my power bill. So I have become a total light nazi, turning lights off all over the house!

Better late than never, right??

I have been a huge slacker lately, and totally neglected the blog. I had a ton of stuff from the last month and a half that needed to be posted. Today I finally sat down at the computer determined to catch up. I think I'm finally finished. Enjoy! Sorry it took so long.

Mason's 8th Birthday!!

Mason turned eight years old on the 27th of October. Where does the time go???? He had a great birthday, and he got to celebrate it with both sets of his grandparents there, which made it even better.

Jordan's mom made this awesome cake! Thanks Mom!

Mason's Baptism

Grandma and Grandpa Bryson came all the way from Utah to be there for Mason's baptism. It was so nice to have them there. Grandpa was the one that did the confirmation after the baptism. That was really special for both of them.

On October 31st, my sweet little boy (who is not so little anymore) was baptized. I was excited that he got to be baptized on Halloween, because that is the same day I was baptized many, many years ago. It was a great day, and I am so proud of Mason for the choice he made to be baptized. He is such a sweet boy, who always strives to do what it right, and we are so proud of him. Love you, Mason.

Halloween

Here are some of our Halloween pictures. Mason and Miles decided a whole year ago that they wanted to be Mario and Luigi for Halloween, and they were very determined to make it happen. Grandma Miller searched second hand stores all year long to find the right things for the costumes, and she found all the right stuff! They were so excited about how their Mario Brother's costumes turned out.

Vance was a very cute Bob the Buidler

Miles and Vance with Grandpa Miller

Jordan had to work, so I took the boys out with Grandma and Grandpa Bryson. After a while, the Mario Brother's declared they were tired and wanted to go home, but Bob the Builder still wanted to collect candy. So Mason and Miles went home with Grandpa, and my mom and I got to take Vance around. It was nice to have that time with him. He kept going strong for a long time!

Cute picture of Vance

Daddy's Little Helper

I think that Vance is going to be a very handy man, just like is dad. Whenever Jordan has to fix something around the house, Vance is right there, waiting to help (usually with a toy tool in hand). Here he is, being Daddy's helper while Dad fixes a car. Way to go, Vance! :)

Poor Bambi

Last year, Jordan took up bow hunting, and ending up getting only one small doe. He had bigger goals this year, and ending up getting this big boy. It is a 155 pound, eight point buck. Our freezer is now very well stocked!

A Whole Ten Years!

Yesterday Jordan and I celebrated our 10th anniversary! It's amazing how fast it's gone, and all that has happened to us over the last 10 years. I could get all cheesy, and say how much I love Jordan, or thank him for the everything he does for me and the kids, how happy I am that he picked me and that he still loves me, or mention how glad I am that I have eternity left with him... but Jordan doesn't like all that lovey dovey stuff, so I'll just post some pictures from our big day a whole ten years ago. :)

Us on our 10th anniversary

At the Pumpkin Patch with Miles

Time to catch up on the old blog! October was a very busy month, and I have a lot to post. I'll probably do one or two a day.

Earlier this month I went on a field trip with Miles' kindergarten class to a pumpkin patch. I had a great time with him. And I have a lot more respect for those that choose to teach a gigantic group of five year olds for a living. I would not have the patience to do that! Thank goodness for those who do. Miles has a great teacher this year, and he is loving kindergarten.

Checking out the antique tractor. Miles is such a handsome boy!

The pumpkin patch

Doing the straw maze

Going on a hay ride

Random silliness

I let Mason play the Wii Fit the other night,and when I came into the room, this is the sight that I found. At least they are getting their exercise!

Vance's haircut

I took Vance in for a haircut on Friday, and he was sooooo good. I was very proud of him. And he looked so cute that I just had to take this picture!

Uncle Andy comes to visit!

We had a great visit with my brother Andy this last week. He just got back from his mission in Germany, and it was very nice to see him!

I did a terrible job remembering to take pictures, but I did get this one of Andy driving our boat. He went tubing for the first time.

I pulled the camera out at the very last minute to take some pics with Andy and the boys, but unfortunately Mason was at school, so I didn't get any with him.

Vance's hair is once again getting to that wild and crazy stage. He really needs a haircut, but I don't want to do it in fear that the curls won't come back!

Cute Pictures of Miles

I bought the boys some ice cream when we were out a couple weeks ago. As they were eating in the backseat, I heard Miles say, "This ice cream sure is good!" I turned to look at him, and he was most definitely enjoying that ice cream!I didn't even know about this picture until I downloaded it onto the computer. Miles informed me that Vance took it. Not too bad for a three year old! He has managed to figure out how to use the camera on my iphone. It amazes me how quickly my kids are picking up all the new technology!

School is back in session!!

I sent two of my boys back to school today.  Mason is in 2nd grade, and Miles is in Kindergarten.  I put them on the bus this morning, then headed over to the school to watch Miles go into school for the first time.   He did so well!  He didn't look back when it was time to go in.

They both had a great first day at school, and I hope they have a great school year!

Miles taking off the last link on the kindergarten countdown chain

Getting off the bus at school