Merry Christmas

On Christmas morning Noah woke up at 5:00 am, and I told him he had to go back to sleep until 6:00. Luckily, he fell back asleep, and the next time I heard a peep it was 7:00. I think that's the latest start to Christmas morning that we've ever had (my kids are early risers).

Later in the day, Stefani, Quentin, Haley, and Julian joined us for a ham dinner. It was a relatively low key, quiet Christmas, which suited me just fine! Thanks to all the family members who sent presents to the kids. They loved everything! Merry Christmas everyone!

Just believe...

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Yesterday Isaac came to me and told me he wanted to know the "truth" about Santa. I asked him what he thought and he said that he believed, but he REALLY wanted me to tell him the truth. So... I told him. He felt bad about it and proceeded to ask about the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy. It broke my heart, but I really felt that when he asked me in such a sincere way, that I needed to tell him the truth. We had a nice discussion about Santa representing the spirit of Christmas and about how it all relates to the birth of the Savior. Even though I'm sad that he's reached the end of the "magic", these things are all part of growing up. I'm proud of what a big boy he's becoming.

Tis the Season

... to be too busy to blog (for me at least). I've been a major slacker lately. I was beginning to feel overwhelmed about catching up on my blogging, so I decided to just do one post of all the "picture worthy" moments so far this month (with little to no explanation. The pictures are self explanatory - right?). Oh, and excuse the horrible camera work on the videos. I had a little girl pulling on my arm.


Just pretend Emma isn't wearing only a diaper in this picture. We're not white trash. I promise.


Emma was not too happy about Santa...

Isaac is on the far right of the second row from the top (in the white button up shirt).



Grandma Hubbard came to visit for a few days and while she was here we went with her, Stefani, Quentin, Haley, and Julian to Frisco Town Square to see the lights and ride the train.


Noah was the "bright star" in his Preschool Christmas performance.