On Christmas Eve, Ty and Gracie opened their first gift from us which was their Christmas pajamas. Then we got all packed and headed to the airport to catch our flight to Bozeman, Montana. It was a late flight and ended up being delayed about 25 minutes, but the twins did well. I was surprised but Gracie didn't clunk out until the last half hour of our flight. We got there at midnight and it was cold! We woke up in the morning to a beautiful white Christmas. The snow falling made the day feel even more magical. We had a great Christmas with my mom and stepdad. It was nice and relaxing. My camera's batteries died, so I don't have great pictures, I am still waiting for my mom to send me hers.

Ty and Gracie love Grandma's books and enjoyed Daddy reading to them.


Gracie enjoyed the bows on her gifts and of course loved the paper. She has a fascination with eating paper lately.


Ty enjoyed helping me make the sugar cookies. He also enjoyed tasting them after they were baked.


Daddy helped Ty open his gifts and then Ty helped Daddy open his! Thank you Grandma for Ty's much needed new clothes.


Ty became a Grandma's boy very quickly. He tried destroying everything in her house and even tried to eat and drink out of Maggie and Bob's bowls. (the dogs)


We played lots of games, watched movies, and ate lots of yummy food. Kevin and I got to go out for our anniversary since we had babysitters. We even did some after Christmas shopping, finding great deals on things for this next year. Our first Christmas with our little ones was so fun.

Christmas Adventures

I thought it was time to do some catch up on the holidays. So excuse all the posting, but I need to record these memories before I forget them. The weekend before Christmas, my dad came up and we celebrated Christmas with him.

Ty and Gracie were in heaven with all their new toys from Grandpa. I had to get this picture quick while they were kinda sharing. Ty always seems to want what Gracie has.


We love you Grandpa! Thanks for coming and playing with us!


Gracie loves her Tickle Me Elmo from Grandpa. She couldn't stop laughing once she got it going.


Gracie girl in her party outfit from her Auntie. It was the first gift Gracie got to open. I think she loves it!


It has been so hard getting a picture of Ty since he is so mobile. So when I get one I like I have to share it.


We had a great weekend with my dad. I don't have a picture but he got me my Rose Bowl shirt supporting our Ducks. The Rose Bowl didn't go the way we wanted but I love my shirt. We also had a delicious dinner with him and I almost beat him at golf on the Wii. It was fun to have him up and we so appreciate him coming.

My lil' sis...

Dear Auntie, Thank you so much for my cool hat and awesome shirt! I love you and hope you have the best birthday because you are the best auntie! Love, Ty


Dear my favorite Auntie, Thank you for the best princess party outfit ever! I can't wait to go shopping with you. Happy Birthday and I love you the most! Love, Gracie



Happy Birthday to my sister Melissa! She is the sweetest, most thoughtful, and giving sister! Thank you for being such a great sister and the best friend anyone could have!

We love you Lis! Happy Birthday!

Six years!

Happy Anniversary to my sweetheart!


Kevin and I have been married for six years now. There is never a dull day, being married to this guy! We have had some fun times.


We realized this year that we have celebrated every anniversary in a different state! 1st- Utah, 2nd- Oregon, 3rd- Florida, 4th- Idaho, 5th- Washington, and now for our 6th we are in Montana! I told Kev that it would be neat to keep this tradition going. Even if we don't hit all 50 states, I sure look forward to that anniversary in Hawaii :) Someday! I love you Kev and am so happy I get to spend eternity with you.

"Baby it's cold outside"

It has been so cold here the last few weeks. We got a few snowflakes this last weekend but nothing really stuck. I wouldn't mind getting a couple snow days. However, I would appreciate it if it didn't come on Christmas Eve when we will be flying to my moms. I still feel bad for all those people who were stuck at he airport last year due to the severe snowy weather.

It was cold, but we still managed a little walk to the store.


I love this girl and putting cute headbands on her head is so fun even if they only stay on for a minute.


What a stud!


Such a sad face, she was stuck and crying for help. So mean of me to stop and take a picture first.


What a happy boy in the morning! Awake and ready to play.


My babies turned 9 months yesterday! I can't believe it. They're so big!

Miss my Granny...

We were so lucky to have my Grandma come stay with us for the last few weeks. She lives in Texas and we haven't seen her in a couple years. We had so much fun with her. Ty and Gracie love their great-grammy. My Grandma has always been a big part of my life and I so appreciate her. She is one of the most kindest, sweetest, loving and giving people I know. I just can't believe her energy and stamina. She did so much for us and spoiled us with the best cooking. I am so glad she came to visit and was so sad to see her leave. We already miss her.

I love her to pieces!


It was so neat to have us altogether for Thanksgiving.


As soon as she saw Ty she said he reminds her of my brother Chris.


She amazed me when she would get down on the floor and play with Ty and Gracie.


My Grandma has always been good at spoiling and now Ty and Gracie got to be spoiled by her with some great new toys.


What a little piggy!


Ty and Gracie with their only living Great Grandmother.


We hope she comes back for another visit!

Tis the Season

I enjoyed reading so many things that people were thankful for on their blogs, here are just a few things I am grateful for...(in random order I might add)

A beautiful new house with lots of room to have family and friends over.


Traditions like making Thanksgiving rolls with my sister.


My Dad for not only carving our delicious turkey but for being so giving.


My Grandma for being the BEST ever! She does so much for us.


My favorite girl! Love my sister.


I love my family and are glad they came to visit.


I love my sweet, little family. I am so lucky to have them.


The cutest, sweetest, wildest boy! I love my Ty-Man, my Tiger Ty, my Ty-Ty.


The cutest, sweetest, softest girl! I love my Gracie girl, my Gracie Grace, my Angel baby.


We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have so much to be grateful for.