Christmas Day

Christmas morning started when Madison woke up and went down stairs before any of us were awake to see if Santa had came. We then here her knocking on our door to let us know Santa came and we need to go get Hunter up. Downstairs Santa had brought Madison a barbie house, a Jesse doll(toy story) hanging out of her stocking and a Elvis toy car from (Cars the movie). Santa brought Hunter Cars 25 or more and trunks all from the movie Cars, in Hunter's stocking a Woody doll was hanging out and more cars. We let them play with Santa's toys while I fix breakfast. After a yummy biscuits and gravy breakfast, we open the rest of the present from mommy and daddy and there gifts to each other. Madison got a barbie airplane that came with barbies, lots of games (Life, Operation & Bed Bugs), movies and so much more. Hunter of course got Cars probably another 30-40 more, a play tool set which he loves, and movies. Later that day we went over to my mom's for dinner and another round of opening present for the kids from everyone. Madison was super excited when she open her gift from Aunt Ashley and Uncle Colt it was a pink flower camera, she took so many pictures that night that the batteries ran out. She also got pet shop animals from Uncle Brett, a Barbie car, color wonder and a princess game for her leap frog from Nana. Hunter's first present he open was from Uncle Brett and was a Chick Hicks car, when you shake it and set it down it races across the floor, he loves it and played with it all night. Nana brought him Cars Lego which he loves Mack, Sheriff and Tow Mater. Aunt Ashley and Uncle Colt brought him Chuck the Truck set. We had a wonderful ham dinner, yummy pies for desert, and lots of good snacks all night. We played a fun money game with all the adults while the kids played with all the toys. We really had a great Christmas!!

Hunter glasses are all fog up :)

Christmas Eve

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve. We stop over at Roseann's for her annual Christmas Eve party( Steve sister's mother in law). We had lots of yummy food and treats, and it was nice to visit with everyone. When we got home we read Christmas stories all snuggled under the blankets by the Christmas tree. Madison was so excited to put out the milk and Christmas cookies she had made with Nana for Santa.

Madison being a goose.

Snowman

Madison was so excited when it snowed a few weeks back, she has been wanting to make a snowman all winter. We got Madison and Hunter all ready to get out in the snow and play. We help dad shovel the snow, made snow angels and then started on are big snowman's, Madison wanted to make a Daddy, Mommy, Madison and Hunter Snowman, we told her ok knowing that she probably won't make it very long. Madison and Hunter actually did a really good job, and helped push the snow balls around the yard. After Hunter's snowman was made he was ready to go inside he said he was freezing cold. Madison continued to help mommy push the snow balls, while daddy made a hat for the snowman. The kids had so much fun and she has wanted to go out several times since to rebuild her snowman that has now melted and build 4 snowmen one for each of us. :)

Madison X-mas Dance Recital 2010

Madison had her Christmas Dance Recital this past Saturday, her classed danced to Mickey Mouse's "Jingle Bells". Madison has been so excited for us all to come and watch, she did such a great job, we are all so proud of her. This is her 2nd year of dance and just loves it.

After the recital we went out to dinner. Steve has been asking Madison for her autograph since she is a super star now. Madison then proceeds to autograph a picture for Aunt Ashley, Uncle Colt, Uncle Brett and Nana and anything she can get her hand on during dinner. We love you goose!

Madison and her friends, Chloe and Catlin before they went out on stage.

Ginger Bread House

When we were at Costco the other day, Madison saw the Ginger Bread house that they had on displayed and wanted to make one. So we called over Nana to come help us make it. Madison did such a great job of decorating it, and loved sampling the treats and frosting over and over :) Hunter didn't last long and wanted to watch Cars, his favorite movie. So us girls finished it. Here is the final product.

Madison and Nana working hard on the house.

Hunter laying down to watch Cars, and in his hands are Chick Hick's and The King his favorite toy cars.

Heber Valley Train

My mom took the kids, Ashley and me on the Heber Valley Train to Journey to the North Pole to pick up Santa. Madison was so excited to wear her new penguin pj's and red bath robe Nana had got her. Hunter wore a blue robe and Santa pj's they both look so CUTE! The kids had a blast drinking up there hot cocoa and eating there yummy chocolate cookies. They read us Christmas stories and sang lots of Christmas carols. When we got to the North Pole we pick up Santa, he came in and ask each child what they wanted for Christmas, and gave a toy top to them. The kids had a wonderful time, thanks again mom!!

Family Pictures 2010

The kids have been growing so fast and I wanted to get some updated family pictures. Hunter was such a little stinker, but we were able to get some cute ones of the family and of him. Madison wasn't camera shy at all and was posing every chance she could, she takes such great photos.

Love this picture of Madison she is so funny!

If you know Hunter he loves making his motorcycle noises and revving his hands as if he were on a cycle and in this picture this is what he is doing what a sweetie!