The Christmas Spirit

There is nothing like getting a tree to really help the season come alive. We cut down our tree last weekend and I have been loving it. I love turning out all the lights except those on the tree and just relaxing. It is one of those things that I really look forward to.
So, this year for Christmas, we are spending most of it with Wayne's family. We are really looking forward to hanging out with his siblings, especially those that live away from us. We will be spending a couple of days out at the coast all together so that should be a lot of fun.
We are going to have a get together with my family as a few of them that don't live in Salem are going to visit for a few days. I am looking forward to that as well as we don't get together very often. There is nothing that compares to family, and I especially miss family around the holidays. This year is so different with Mom being gone on her mission.....I am sure the holidays will be hard for her as well. But one of my sisters is actually going to Brazil and will be there for Christmas. I am sure they are both looking forward to that. Being a senior missionary sure has some nice perks!!!
We are so thankful for our friends and family and just want to wish all of you the happiest of holidays. We love you and Merry Christmas.

Daddy's favorite

Dad sure does dote on his little guy. It is so fun to watch them wrestle and play together......it is something that only a father and son can do. I play with him but not like his Dad does. I feel so lucky to have such a great husband. I love you Wayne!!!

Classic pics of Jackson

Issac Garners baby blessing

We loved being in Utah with the Browns and Garners....it was a short but very fun trip. We wish that we lived closer to our cousins!!!!
Jackson loved the hammock.......he was laughing and lovin life!!

Highlight of our trip to Utah

So, on our way home from Utah Jackson had a HUGE blow-out. Poop had seeped through the diaper and onto the car seat. It was so gross!!! So, we did what we had to do.....we striped him down naked and watered him down. It was a two person job to say the least.
This is one of my favorite pics....letting him air dry!!