First big snow storm.

We finally got a big enough storm for the kids to go out and play in the snow. It didn't last long though. . . it was freezing!

And Rusty blowing the snow with his new snowblower. . .men and their machines!??

Jada's Christmas Dance Performance

Every other year, Jada's Christmas dance performance is in studio. They wear Christmas pajamas and only parents are invited to watch. Here are a couple of pics from this year's performance.

Jace's Birthday

Jace's birthday is on Dec. 22nd and I hate that it's so close to Christmas! I want it to be a special time for him, so this year we celebrated it on the 5th. We wanted there to be a little of time between the party and Christmas. Just seems like he gets jipped because he only gets gifts once a year. . . Christmas time. I was due with him on January 2nd and he came 10 days early. Don't get me wrong, we were happy for the tax deduction :), just didn't want a christmas baby. I was happy that he came early though because I HATE being pregnant. He is definitely a blessing in our lives! He teaches us and makes us grow every single day. Being his parent is a huge challenge, but I know its good for us to learn patience!:) So hard to believe that he is 3!

He's way into monster trucks and wanted a monster truck birthday cake. Nobody makes monster truck cakes, so I had to get creative and do it myself. Impressed? You should be!

He uses these tools to 'fix' stuff around the house for mom! So much help I tell ya!




And he's way into trains!

And a grinder. . .more help around the house! Thanks ALOT Michaela and Scott!

More monster trucks!

Grandma Debbie got him a tricycle. He loves it!

"Jace the builder"

So fun to have the Jense's over for the party!

He loves tractors too! He's ALL boy!

Todd and Aundrea gave him the tractor he wanted!

Yikes

Grandma Wanda holding Taleesa's baby. She was a week old here-born on Thanksgiving day.

It snowed that day and Jason had to go plow snow, so Bobbi Jo and the kids hung out with us for a few hours. The kids are bathed and ready for bed!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I cooked dinner for Thanksgiving at my house again this year. We had a house full this time. I always say 'the more the merrier'. Best part was when we all took a turn saying at least 1 thing we are grateful for. (Thanks everyone for participating) It was a great day!

Jace getting some jalapeno jelly. . .definitely a family favorite!

David & Grandpa

My mom & Jada being silly


Bobbi Jo & Jason

Peace!

Jada prettied Jasmine up with make up. Isn't she beautiful?:0)

The kids were starving by the time dinner was ready.

Don't know if you can tell, but David had 2 forks on his plate!

I think he was WAY hungry!

Rusty's mom, Wanda

Mark (pretty much every pic I got of him was with his eyes closed) & my HOT hub! He didn't feel good that day.:(

Grandma & Grandpa

Jada & Lacy

Isn't a party without Guitar Hero! That's my mom's friend Dan on the left.

My mom had to play someone on her level.
Michaela thought it was Halloween.
Thoroughly enjoying the EXCITEMENT!