It's Christmas!!!

Chatterton Christmas 2009

Rusty on his very own 4-wheeler!

Bryce excited to try his out!

Lacey spotting her baby stroller!

It's a baby for my baby!!!

Rusty

Bryce

Rusty trying out his wheeler. You can't even see his mouth but can tell has a huge smile under that mask!!!

I have such a hard time keeping secrets from my kids. So it is all I can do to wait until Christmas! I can't wait to see their little faces light up and all the excitement. I did think I would keep myself under control with spending this year and just get mainly what we needed. But you know how that goes!!! What was I thinking?

At first Santa was just bringing one 4-wheeler for the boys to share but when it came right down to it Mrs. Clause thought it would be so fun for them to have their own!!! How does that happen?!?

Lacey was happy with the bows and boxes but she sure does love the baby and stroller she got. She wasn't sure what was going on but very glad to be a part!

It was a pretty relaxing day we were able to enjoy all the new stuff with the kids. And have a yummy dinner. (Ham and potatoes)

When the day was done I was glad Christmas only comes once a year!!!!

Holiday Fun

Playing games!

Travis got into making the prizes! Ornaments for the Christmas tree!

Note: They were all intended to be trains but with Trav's creativity we had unique ornaments!:)

If you really know me you would know that having a party stresses me out! Having a spotless house, entertainment, great food, and happy kids all at the same time is overwhelming to me! Don't get me wrong I love to party, just not be in charge! I know it's crazy. Maybe I'm the crazy one!!! (Kirby would tell me I stress to much about the little things that don't even matter!)

Anyway I overcame my stress and had a party with my family!!!

And as far as I could tell everything worked out and it was a great time!!!

I loved watching the kids and enjoying the holidays with nothing better than---

FAMILY!!!

Holiday party

Tree Festival

The girls! Me, Natalie, Haddie, and Mom.

This was so awesome this is a huge bubble around Haddie and then you can blow it to make another bubble!!!

It was my very first time to go to the Tree festival in Sandy It was amazing! I couldn't believe the beautiful trees and decorations. We had a girls day out and it was a great time my little niece Haddie is the best shopper she loves it! (And can I mention she's only 7!)

The spirit was so strong as you could read the story behind the tree you were looking at. It was so touching to feel the love that families had for their loved ones. I was reminded quickly of all the blessing I am blessed with each day and so grateful for my healthy family.

I couldn't ask for more.

Bryce putting the finishing touches on the tree.

This year I decided to put our Christmas tree upstairs. We had a great time decorating and finding the perfect place for the ornaments to go. I cherished the ornaments even more that were given to me by my grandma Kingsford. (she passed away in October.) She taught me to love Christmas and how she loved to give.

Here is the finished product.

Hunting!

Here's the gang Bryce, Rusty, Kirby, Haddie, Luke, and Papa. Grandma and Lacey stayed in the truck.

Papa Lynn proud to find his tree!

Kirby dragging ours to the truck. The boys were so excited.

Rusty, Haddie, Luke.

Each year when it gets close to thankgiving everyone starts getting antsy to get their tree permits and find that perfect tree. I don't want to make anyone feel bad but we get the "PERFECT" tree every year! (don't give up dad!) :) I love to go as a family and be all snuggled together in the truck. It is just a good feeling.

This year we got to enjoy the cousins too! It was Haddie and Lukes first tree hunting experience. It was a great time just like every year!!

Bryce surprised us and followed Kirby threw the snow, mud, trees, and rocks. He was right on Kirby's trail. Why do they grow up so fast?

P.S. Natalie your missing out!!! We'll get you their one of these years!!! :)

33 years!!!

Trifle!

Make a wish!!!

Yummy!

Kirby had all the help he needed when it came to opening presents!!!

Happy Birthday to my man! He requested a trifle instead of a cake! This was his favorite dessert when he was on his mission.

He sweetly let me know it wasent the same as the ones he had in England!!!

Oh well, you can't say I didn't try!

Happy Birthday babe, I love you!!!!

Came to Life!

Frosty came to life in our front yard today!!! It was so fun while I was doing the dreaded Saturday house work to look out the window and see the boys making a snowman. The snow was perfect for packing and putting together a snowman. (At least what I could see from the porch!!!) Kirby was such a good sport and showed the kids a great time today. It's funny when you put that carrot nose and broccoli eyes and mouth on how he really seems to come to life! :)

Lacey

Lacey fell asleep in her high chair at lunch. I couldn't believe it!

She loves helping unload the dishwasher. Did you know bowls can turn into chairs?!

Can I just say Lacey is always busy but a very happy little girl. She does really silly things and it makes you wonder what is going through that little head of hers. She is just shy of being 18 months old. I can't believe how babies grow. I will be taking her to nursery before I know it!!!

I'm not sure I'm ready for that!

Halloween

Rusty is Ben Ten, Lacey is a Love Bug, and Bryce is a Ninja.

Cousins.

It was a great time finding costumes this year because we totally let the boys pick out their own. Since their getting older they don't need much persuasion. Lacey on the other hand had a little help from mom. We were able to spend the night before Halloween at grandma DeAnn's. We had dinner together and all got to carve a pumpkin to take home. It was so fun the kids loved it. Halloween night we did the famous trunk or treat and went to the grandparents houses and then headed to grandma Debbie's for another yummy dinner and a lot of cousin fun. What could be better to do on Halloween then P.a.r.t.y.!!!