It's been a while...

since I've posted anything. Here's what's been happening in the last few weeks. G continues to love on his little brother B. He will seriously hug him and kiss him for 10 minutes straight. That's a long time for a little guy to hold still, but he does it. It's nice because then I can easily get the camera and take a picture before the moment is gone. My only wish is that they'll continue to be this close as years go by...

Whenever my Mom comes to visit she always so kindly offers to watch my boys so that I can run any errands that I need to. THANK you Mom! I really appreciate it because I can't easily go grocery shopping until Jared's home. It's also nice to have some "me" time also. G love his grandma. She is so good at helping him explore, learn, and just be a boy! Anyway, one time she brought my niece S over to play with G. When my sister Holly came to pick her up G couldn't get enough loving in on his cousin G that is 7 months old. I've got a little lover boy and I love it! Just gotta watch out when he gets older...
While he was at it, he decided to start Holly's car with her remote control which she thought he wouldn't be able to do since you have to push 2 or 3 buttons at the same time. Leave it to G!


A few days before Christmas we got together with some friends to make "gingerbread" houses. It was fun to do something Christmasy. [the houses were thrown away the next day so I wouldn't be tempted to eat all that sugar :)]

My cozy cottage...

Andrea's school bus...

and Jared Gunnell's tower with Spiderman...

We are so blessed to have them as friends. G and Caleb get along so great. The games they come up with can be quite entertaining... in fact, all you need is a cardboard box!

My in-laws came here for Christmas where we opened gifts, ate chorizo and eggs (one of my favorite Christmas traditions), and listened to Christmas music all day long. We invited our "rowdy" neighbors over for Christmas dinner to hopefully create some positive relations with them. With two crock pots full of roast, 10 lbs of mashed potatoes, fruit & green salad, rolls, and 5 pies, we were able to feed the 6 teenage boys (yes 6!), their single mom, and us.

G was thoroughly spoiled by Santa giving him a ride-on tractor, B giving him legos, and everyone else giving him books. Thank you! G loves books and I love that he loves them. We've set some special ones aside to take to church with us and hopefully help him to be reverent.

The boys and Grandma Kathy...

Grandpa Gary's boots are big shoes to fill. [I want to know how to get rid of G's red eyes...]

I'm so glad that Becca got to come and meet little B and make friends with G. I just love her. It was also nice to have my sister Tressa and her whole family down for Christmas I just wish I'd gotten a picture of them. I guess I'll have to wait for the pictures that Holly got.

Here's a 4 generation picture that we got. Grandma Verdaun, Gregg, Jared, and the boys. Aren't families amazing?

To cap off a wonderful holiday season Jared blessed baby B by the power of the priesthood. It was a special occasion as family members gathered to witness and participate in the blessing of our sweet baby boy. I am full of gratitude for my husband and the example that he is to me and our children. I am amazed at how the love that we have continues to grow and multiply as time goes by.