We always start out Christmas morning by dragging the stocking back into our bedroom and opening our stockings snuggled up under our covers...

Since this weekend we're busy doing nothing but making treats and printing T-shirts I thought I'd give you a rundown of what our Saturday consisted of LAST week.... Jake convinced me that he really needed to build a "small" 3 foot "mini-ramp" in the garage so that he had somewhere to skate all winter long. "It'll fit right at the back of the garage and I'll still be able to park my car inside," He says. I decided this seemed like a reasonable request since he does love to skate and it would mean he could use one of his Christmas gifts I got him (*ahem*) before next spring.

So, we begin...
The Hub, Me & the Tots pile in the 4runner. Borrow a trailer and head to Home Depot.

$76.31 later we return home with a very giddy husband.

I don't really have any explanation for this. Besides the fact that I decided it would be REALLY fun. It was.

(That's a Cocoa face mask. You want it... Get some like it here. Mine was a gift so I'm not sure this is the same, but it sounds like it.)

You want your face to smell so good you could eat it? Use this.
You want your skin to look younger in 10 minutes? Use this once a week.

Whoever said chocolate gives you zits... LIED.

It rocks. Seriously.

It's been snowing all day!!! It's beautiful and I love it. (I'm one of those freaks that really doesn't even mind driving in it.)

Jake is working evenings because of the crazy weather so he's been home with us all day! So, during Ashelyn's nap we all went outside for some fun!

Gideon is totally loving it. He was freezing and could hardly manage a waddle in his winter garb. But, when we brought him back inside to warm up, he quickly picked up his shoes and gloves, brought them to his Daddy and said, "More snow.... doggy." (Which can be translated to, "I want to throw snow at Lucky") So he obliged and brought him out again!

I just love this weather and that it really does feel like Christmas!

That's right.

The concert was last night and it was GREAT. Seriously, the man can still rock. And talk about nostalgia. I loved it. The only bad thing was he didn't allow any cameras at all and he seriously had the camera Nazi's out yelling at people. Strange, because he said the only rule at his show was that there was "No Rules." Well, maybe except the whole no camera thing. Anyways, there's something really great about music that transcends age limits. There was a couple in front of us who were easily in their late 70s and there were plenty of people our age as well as little kids. It was wonderful and I'm so glad we got to go. Thanks again Dad for the great seats!

Oh! Also, Ron & Jenny got to come too because Dad managed to score 2 more tickets. We were pretty bummed that their seats weren't in the same section as ours, but in the end... their seats were even better! So, good times were had all around!

If you get a chance, you should go. You won't regret it.

And that's all the time I have!

(Thanks Tib or Mindi for the image... I don't really know whose it was...)

Okay, so it's Thursday and I've had zero time to blog about anything fun, but since I woke up feeling extra grumpy I decided it would probably be a good idea to stop and think about what I'm thankful for this week. So, here it goes.

-I'm thankful that I figured out that I really won't die if I don't go to Target 4 times a week. (I know. Who would have thought?!)

-I'm thankful that even though I spent too much money on... stuff, I didn't royally screw up my finances.

-I'm thankful for my awesome Hubby. For real. He rocks.

-I'm thankful that Gideon dances all the time and acts like he likes it when I sing Christmas music to him all day long.

-I'm thankful for books. Right now I'm reading The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt. (He also wrote Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.) It's FABULOUS. For those of you who aren't familiar. His books are non-fiction but he writes them like a novel. They're these great, quick reads that are soooo enticing AND educational. This book is all about Venice. It's really... awesome and I'm not even that far into it. I never want to put it down.

-I'm thankful for Hot Cocoa. Even if it has created a cocoa-monster out of my son. :o)

-And lastly, I'm really thankful that I'm going to see Neil Diamond in 4 days. YESSSSSSSS!!!

Hey Gid!

Remember how at church yesterday you snuck away from your Daddy's "watchful" eyes and pulled the fire alarm? Oh, good times.

Mommy was sitting in sacrament with Ashelyn and much to everyone's surprise the fire alarm starts blaring and the lights start flashing. Everyone starts to whisper... "I hope that wasn't one of mine." But I just knew... "I bet that's Gid," I said.

I've never known another child who managed to do this. Everyone was astounded. How did you reach up that high and get through the "child proofing" all with one little hand?

I hope your happy. Because of that stunt you pulled, Bro. T hunted me down and gave me a new calling. (A new calling that makes me want to pull my hair out.) That I'm so not excited for.

Thanks buddy.

Sure Love Ya!!!

Mom

Thank you for being a great example of how far you can come with love, friendship, and a great sense of humor. I love you guys. You are amazing. Here's to 25 more!