20 months

Some things I love about Oz...

1-cheesy smile (as evidenced by this picture) 2-silly run 3-contagious laugh 4-swift obedience (most of the time) 5-clear understanding 6-hearty appetite 7-animal noises 8-thought process 9-happy disposition 10-copycat skills (this can be good and bad) 11-hilarious hopping 12-inquisitive reading 13-funny clapping 14-energetic wrestling 15-goofy tickling 16-pleasant playing 17-fearless climbing 18-entertaining dancing 19-sweet kisses 20-precious hugs

Winter Wonderland

 We had a really big snow storm last night, which has not ended.

In the ten years that I have lived here, this is the biggest snowfall I have ever seen.

 There is easily more than a foot of snow.

 Ty being a great helper!

It's good to teach your children the value of work while they're young.

 Ty decided to tread through the snow to get to our front door.

 Allan taking a quick break.

Thanks handsome for humoring me while I capture this large snowfall on film.

Oz was taking a break too.

If only his lawn mower were a snow-blower.

 The enormous snow mound in front of our house just got bigger.

Can you see Ty at the very top?

 Playing outside was very exhausting.

 Oz wanted to drive the car around since the driveway was all clear.

After a fun morning in the snow, it was time for a hot cocoa break.

Snow Time Fun

We went to visit Allan's dad in Malad today. The boys had so much fun playing in the snow! We have had a difficult time finding snow pants anywhere. After searching Target, Walmart, Children's Place and Carters, we finally found a pair at Big 5 that works for Ty. They are pretty big, but they will fit him next year too. Poor Oz is without any until I search online. Apparently, the first big snowfall in November is when the stores sold out of snow pants. Somehow, I feel December is a little early to stock swimsuits, but what do I know?

 Ty's first time sledding.

Being from California, I have never been into snow activities, 

but I think they are growing on me.

Oz playing in the snow.

Merry Christmas

O Christmas Tree!

 Santa brought the boys a dump truck...

...and an InnoTab 2 with a Mickey Mouse game.
Ty loves painting and making puzzles while Oz is happy pushing buttons.

 Allan got cash, clothes, pens and gift cards.

I got a new camera, knives & a fuzzy blanket.

A last minute chick gift has become a popular toy.

Ty loves his doctor set!

Oz is obsessed with trucks,
so he was happy to get one that carries lots of cars.

And they both enjoy playing and drawing in the doodle dome.

Grammy sent the boys two Little People car raceways with lots of cars.
They have such a fun time watching the cars go down the ramps and through the loops.
Thanks Grammy!

Christmas Eve

What a magical night! Santa stopped by to tell the boys they needed to go to bed early (not usually a problem with our kids) so he could stop by with gifts later on. The photo is blurry because Ty was jumping with excitement the entire time Santa was at the door. Thanks Santa for making this Christmas so wonderful!

Cute Christmas jammies from Grammy!

Happy Holidays

I love having a husband who willingly designs our Christmas cards each year; thanks handsome! I love Christmas and I am so grateful for songs that remind me of the true meaning of the season. My new favorite song is Picture a Christmas. Ty and I sing it all day long; he is so good at learning songs.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

We had a special visitor come to our ward Christmas breakfast. The boys were hesitant about getting close to Santa. Oz was quick to get off Santa's lap once he got a bag of goodies.

Ty did not want to sit with Santa, but eventually agreed because he wanted a treat bag. I bet he asked Santa for a circle. Anytime we ask Ty what he wants for Christmas, he says he wants a circle.