The First Tooth was Lost.

Lance came home from school on Tuesday all excited because he had a loose tooth. After he wiggled and jiggled it for a few day it finally came out with one final pull from Dad. The second tooth is well under way and I think that Lance will have to ask Santa for a new set of front teeth for Christmas.

With Wondering Awe

Can you remember what Christmas was like as a little child? The magic, the excitement, the anticipation of it all. The wonder of seeing things for the first time. All of the twinkling lights, the snow falling, the music, the houses all trimmed in lights, the treats, and all of the wrapped presents under the tree just tempting you to explore them. Well last night while the movie was playing Reese stood by the tree fascinated by the way it looked in the dark. She kept touching the lights wondering and admiring how they worked. It brought me back to when I was little and reminded me of why it is that I love this time of year.

Late Nite.

Zack had a Scout camp out last night (even though it was 10 degrees) so the kids and I had Lucky Charms for dinner and ate popcorn while we watch "The Night at the Museum:Battle of the Smithsonian." We invited Kade and Sydnie to join us and made it a full fledge pajama party.

A Visit From Germany

Zack was on Face book a few months ago and came across an old friend from Germany. They got to conversing and of course Zack invited him to come for a visit. Much to out pleasure he accepted. Though he is married and has two children he traveled by himself, stating that his family had been to the US and he has not. So after much planning Sven arrived tired and jet lagged on Thursday evening. He is a joy to have around and gets along with the kids really well. Claire talks to him non stop and Lance is anxious to share everything with him. He spoiled us rotten with all of the yummy treat that he brought us. I believe even for a chocolate lover like myself I am stocked piled for a good 6 months, okay maybe 4. He excited to see all of the sights of Utah and Zack has taken a few days off to spend with him. Really all he wants is to experience what life is like for a member of the church in Utah.

It is Christmas Time Again

Just like every December 1st I put up the Tree. This year however most things on it are edible. We strung popcorn and cranberries, baked some gingerbread men, and hung some candy canes (of which most are gone). The girls helped make some paper chains to hang and along with a few glass bulbs I think we have one of my favorite trees ever. I must say Zack to a great deal of care fluffing the trees and wrapping it with lights. Thanks Zack that is the part I hate most.

Ready or Not

So come Monday morning Reese was determined to wear panties and go "pee on the potty." I was determined to fight the whole thing, but finally broke down and put some purple panties on her. The whole thing last 45 min. until she pooped. When I got her cleaned up and went to put on a clean pair of panties she refused and brought me a diaper. I won. I am just not ready to got through the whole potty training thing. If there are any volunteers out there I will send her your way. (Yes she is eating Chex Mix while she is using the potty. What goes in must come out. Claire insisted on being in the picture.)