If you asked me what my favorite thing was about this past holiday season, I couldn't tell you. Well, I might tell you that it was making this super awesome woodland themed diaper cake for Macey.

 

 I may also tell you that my favorite part was meeting Brice's cute girlfriend Sarah and having everyone over for Thanksgiving.

 

 

 It may be that I got to spend time with this most adorable husband of mine. :)

 

 

 Or, my favorite part of the holidays may just be that we waited in line for almost 2 hours to meet Santa, and as soon as the boys sat down he fell asleep-and could not be woken up for quite a while!

 

 

  It could be that I was lucky enough to throw Macey a baby shower that was woodland animal themed-so cute and fun!

 

 

 However, my one of my favorite moments has to be when Chantz wanted to home-make a Christmas present for his best friend at school. It was a hardcover book--so cute!

 

 

 

 My favorite holiday memory may be when we got to watch Tripp in his school program do a dance as a soldier in "The Nutcracker"

 

 

 Or when this little honey decided to dress up as an elf.

 

 

 If you were to ask me, my favorite memory of the holidays may have just been when Briggsy met his little cousin Lincoln. He loves his tiny cousin so much!

 

 

 Or perhaps it was when I got to first meet little Link! What a doll!!

 

 

 If you were to ask my boys about their favorite holiday memory, it may have been when our family sponsored 2 foster kids for Christmas. It was so fun to shop, wrap and give gifts to those kiddos and it taught our kids such great lessons!

 

 

 Tripp may say his favorite holiday memory was when I got him back out of bed late at night and he and I decorated the tree and drank egg nog. :)

 

 

 Or when he made his first snowman of the season!

 

 

It could even be that he started scouts! Look at that big kid!

 

 

 

 I'm sure all three boys would count Christmas Eve as a favorite memory. We watched the original "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," read "I Believe in Santa Claus," decorated cookies for Santa, and got new pajamas!

 

 

 On the other hand, their favorite holiday memory may be that Chase and Melissa came for 2 whole weeks! We love them so much!!

 

 

As you can tell, I am having a hard time pointing out my favorite memory this holiday season. I suppose that means that we are so very blessed and have had so many wonderful experiences! I hope all who read this know how blessed we feel to have you in our lives-whether near or far, friends or family, we love you!

It's Great to be Eight!

Our Tripp was baptized on his birthday last month! December 5 was quite the eventful day. His Daddy baptized and confirmed him and after that we came home for his birthday lunch and presents. The only things Tripp wanted for his birthday were new scriptures and white shirts/black pants and ties to wear to church. No more patterned button down shirts for him! He looked so grown up in his new outfit. He woke up with a smile on his face and was ready to go! He was so proud that he was the one who was able to make the decision to be baptized. This kid amazes me. He has always been sensitive to the Spirit and knows how to follow its promptings. He tries so hard to be like Jesus. My favorite part of the confirmation was when Bryant said that Tripp will be able to recognize the Spirit in his life and understand the importance of it, and will know how to find the Spirit. Tripp reads from his scriptures daily and says his own personal prayers before bed without having to be reminded. We are so proud of the responsible, kind young man he is turning into.

Right before we left for the baptism:

 Me and my little angels:

 Bryant and Trippster:

 The scrapbook page our ward made for us:

 Birthday celebration afterwards!

We were so grateful that Grandma Trudy came all the way from Idaho Falls to be with Tripp on his special day. Chase and Melissa came too-and we even had Chase give a talk! We also had many of our family members come who live locally and it was so appreciated. Our Tripp is sure loved!