December is always a fun a full month. This year was no
exception. It started off on the right food. Denali had a dance recital. It was
a fundraiser for the high school. The 5-7-year-old were the biggest group, and
they got the biggest cheers. There was a boy or 2 in each group.
My boys love to see Santa, so we try to do that a few
times in the year. The first Santa sighting was at the library. (sad Greg had
to work, Denali even said mom I am sad dad does not get to see Santa.) Colvin
was being a little stink and did not want to smile or look at the camera.
(there were a million people so sorry if I got other kids). Denali said that what
he told Santa was a secret. Colvin just started talking the moment he got to Santa.
Brake from crazy; this year in the book club we read the book wonder. When the movie finally came out, we (the book club) went and saw it. Greg did not even give me curves. It was so fun.
Brake from crazy; this year in the book club we read the book wonder. When the movie finally came out, we (the book club) went and saw it. Greg did not even give me curves. It was so fun.
One of our favorite things to do is go to Salt Lake. We
ride the train and walk around temple square. The last few years we have gone in the middle
of December, half of Utah has the same idea. This year we went early to kick
off the holiday season. (Greg also had a
3-day weekend) SOO much better ½ the people. The boys thought the lights were ok,
but their favorite part was the family history center. They had toys and this
cool green screen. We stayed there for over an hour. It got a little cold, but
I had bundled them all up. Side note: Holden loves the Titanic, when I saw posters I had to take pictures for him.
I really wanted to get things done early this year, so I
was not a rushed at the end. We did tons of neighbor gifts. We still ended up
doing neighbor gifts all month long. (you can only do so many in one night and
we keep remembering others)
Ok being a mom of boys is always an adventure. I was
putting laundry away and heard the worst noise, and the boys laughing. I ran
out to see a cat in the dryer. (I can laugh at the look on the cat’s face now
but at the time I was not happy) poor froggie. I talked to the kids about what
can and cannot go into the dryer. People and animals NO, blankets and stuffed
animals OK. After I calmed down I asked Colvin why; he said I wanted to snuggle
him warm (the boys put their blankets in the dryer to make them hot, he wanted
to do the same with his cat. Smart but no) A funny thing for me is when I text
my family no one asked what cat or who. They just said we love Colvin and how
is froggie.
The boys love being on my treadmill (they use it more than I do), some times I just have to walk out of the room, and let them be boys. We
have fun together. Greg and I did another face mask. I love doing crazy things
with my husband. Denali loves going to the dentist so have a cavity for him is
almost a good thing. Denali and Colvin sometimes love taking pictures. It
really shows their fun crazy personality. Colvin does have to crash sometimes, it would help if he would sleep at night. (look at those eye lashes.)
The VA always tries to do family things. They sent an
email saying they were doing Christmas ornaments, the boys really wanted to
go. First, we were there way early (I
got the time mixed up) so we went to the park. (yes, the park in December) Then
when we finally got to the VA home the Christmas ornaments were not for little
kids. We just walked around for a few min with Greg’s dad. Denali was so sad,
when we got home Greg had the brilliant idea to do snowflakes. The boys loved
that, I have snowflakes all over my house.
Then there was the ward party (again
Greg had to work, I am getting good at doing things on my own) The party was
nice. I made my first batch of candy for it. (turned out great) Tangent; I
wanted to look nice for the party. I painted my nails, I had to take a picture as
soon as they were done because they don't last long. Took about 24 hrs for me to get a chip. I tried to get out of my shell and talked to quite a few
people. They had the best Santa. The boys keep changing what they want for
Christmas. I finally just told them they will get presents and be happy no
matter what. They liked the idea of presents.
I got be with Colvin for his Christmas party. He was so excited
to see me. We made an ice cream cone Christmas tree. Colvin had so much fun eating
it with no hands. (FYI, we have had candy over load in our house since Halloween,
the first of the year that must change)
The boys and I went to see Darlin and Denim dance. It was
so fun to see Timber. I really don’t go down there enough and now that she is
leaving so I am super sad. The girls did a wonderful job, and they are getting
too big. Blazen thinks it is fun to compete with Denim for the favorite. I am
so glad my boys will have great boy cousin example. If the roads were bad, we
were going to stay at Timber, but we are having a crazy warm December, so I
came home. Greg was so wonderful and stayed up for me.
I finally got to host a cousin party again. (I did not
have a house last year so Julie did all of them) Timber finally made it to a party. I had nachos, we prayed and was getting ready
to eat when Greg asked me about cheese.
Yep having nachos with no cheese.
Took me about 5 min to warm it up.
We did a gift exchange. The little kids did not understand the exchange
part till the end. Then after we were
all done they all wanted a different gift. I finally got my snap and chat.
The next day was the Proctor party (yes December is party
after party and crazy fun). We thought we had Nick the whole time but ended up
having Treyson. It worked out because neither was there, and we had just done a
gift card. (oh, side note, Greg had to get other lease for his camera the cool part
was he was able to find one on Facebook). Tana always does a fun treat decoration. Colvin just ate the candy, Denali really got into his, he put a little of everything on it. Colvin got a bubble train (the sound
cannot be turned off, but he loves it, so mom must hide it after a few hours)
and Denali got a Minnie helicopter (it is hard, but he is good at it). That
night we had an adult dinner. Tana’s kids came and watched my kids. I felt bad because
Colvin had fallen asleep and I had to wake him up. He was not happy; every time
they watch him he cries the whole time.
Something new in Syringa’s life is I got a new journal.
It makes me happy to finish one since I know that I am putting down my family history.
December just going with fun things. We took the boys
through the Spanish Fork lights. They thought it all looked magical. I love seeing
the joy in their eyes. I love the lights but watching them watch the lights is
about the best thing ever. Christmas time is just better with kids.
Denali had his first Christmas concert. By far the kindergarten
did the best. They sang, “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” Denali would not wave
at us I could not understand why. I asked if he saw me, he said yes but my
teacher said she did not want to see my hand. I was so glad that he had listened.
The school did something so cool. They reserved the front row for “Parent Paparazzi”
For part of Greg’s Christmas, I bought him a movie pass.
It is so cool; for $10 a month (we also got a Costco deal for $90 for the whole
year) what it is you can go to a movie a day.
Where was this 8 yrs. ago. We each took the boys on a date. Greg took
Denali to the movies and I took Colvin to McDonald’s. A few days later I tried
to take Colvin to the movies, but it was sold out. It turned out perfect (the
lord really does know best.) We played at the mall for an hour. Talking about
tender mercies. About 8 yrs. ago Greg and I made Christmas stocking. We both put
mom and dad on ours. At that time, we had been trying for a baby for a few yrs.
I remember crying that night about why am I not a mom. This year my 2 wonderful boys made Christmas stocking
to match Greg and I’s. Being a parent is the best thing that ever happen to me.
The lord knows you! Back to the movie pass; mom and dad went on a big trip and
spend the night going and coming. They watched the boys, so Greg and I could
use our passes. We got to see all the new movies.
The year ended on a great note. We stayed at Sonya’s till
about 9 ate and played games. Then the boys got to sleep on our floor. I woke
up at 11:50 and checked on everyone. When I crawled into bed I said Happy New
Year Greg love you, he rolled over with YA me too! BEST MAN EVER!
*Greg and I decided that we did not want to rush Christmas
at the end. We started wrapping at the beginning
of December. It did take a few days, but we were done early. It was so nice to
get to relax.
*One morning I was telling Denali you are my favorite 5 yr.
old. He looked at me with all sincerity and said mom you are my favorite 50 yr.
old. Just wait Denali.
*The last few weeks of the year I no motivation. I did
finish the Book of Mormon made easy. Instead of fighting myself, I went to the library
and got me a few books. I was going to accomplish something.
*The last day of school before brake Denali did not feel
great. However, he was not going to stay home and miss the party. I told him
that if he did not feel good just tell his teacher. The moment the “party” was
over the school called me.
*Talking about the end of school I was over joyed. Greg
said I was more excited then the kids.
*We took the boys to the movie “The Star” it was the Christmas
story told by the animals. I loved it, it showed that it was not all roses for
Mary and Joseph. We all must work at life no matter what.
*This year we did the $5 gift exchange. (it makes me
rethink Christmas – next year we are going to do presents a little different) We
did the gift exchange with Sonya it was so fun.
*We wanted to do things with the kids during the brake. We
took them swimming in Provo, they loved it because they both discovered the
water slide. We also took them to Orem with Tana, but they could not do the
slide by themselves, so it was not as fun.
*Greg finally put his old TV up in our room. I love it
more than I thought I would. It really reminds me of our honeymoon.
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