The kids didn't' get naps so they grabbed a quick one on the drive to Salt Lake
All the cousins on the Parrish side
Some beautful pictures taken by my amazing husband, Bret
A couple of days later Coulson had his preschool field trip to go and meet with Mrs. Clause. It was an incredibly cold day but he had a great time and patiently waited in line for his turn to tell Mrs. Clause what he wanted for Christmas ; His request was a T-Rex for him and his friend Porter. He was so excited for her to tell Santa! I love this age!Deep in contemplation as to what he wants for Christmas
Aly wanted nothing to do with Mrs. Clause no matter what she offered!
For Christmas this year we spent it here with our very own little family. We had so much fun with old traditions from both families and making our own new ones. Bret and I took the kids to the store on Christmas Eve day and allowed them to pick out whatever cereal they both wanted to eat whenever and however they wanted. I used to do this as a little girl and it was the only time we ever got sugary cereal so it was a BIG deal. We then got the kids dressed in their Christmas pj's, read our Christmas stories, including the ones poppa read to them on skype, did some other fun stuff and put them to bed. The next morning the kids each made haul, but sadly I can't seem to find any of the pictures. Cole got a variety of things including books, a laptop, a dinosaur, cowboys and indians, a monster puppet that you make yourself, and some other items. Alyson got a new chair like her brothers, and lots and lots of dolls and accessories for them, books, and some other items. Bret and myself also got some great gifts that included Wicked tickets for me, and a watch for Bret. It was such a wonderful day for us. We are so thankful for family and loved ones that help us to share the true meaning of Christmas.
Alyson LOVES fruit and recently received the name Aly Appleton because she ate a whole apple uncut by herself. The funny thing is that she only has her two front and bottom teeth and neither set is all the way in!!
All dressed up for church.
How can you not just love those little faces!
My own sweet dolly with her dollies.
My handsome little man playing with his toys from Tia
The loot on Christmas morning
I also got a suprise from my mom and sister - tickets for my and the kids to fly out and spend new years eve with them! Keri's foster kids were being prepped to go back to their mom and her little boy, Evan, wanted more than anything to see Coulson again. They had become VERY good friends over the past year of visits. So off we went, sadly leaving Bret behind because he had to work. No worries he was able to go to his families house for the New Year holiday. We had so much fun with my family and Keri's kids. We went to the zoo and just spent time with family and playing lots of games. I can't post any pictures because they all have Evan and Alex in them and I can't post pictures of them on the internet but just know that we had so much fun the week we were there. It was also nice to see my little niece again. Aly was quite the bully to little Audrey and was found sitting on her and pinning her many times but before too long Audrey with be the same size as Aly and I'm sure they will be the best of friends.
1 comment:
Thanks for finally posting a picture of Cole and his cowboys and indians. Also I adore the picture of Aly will all her dolls. Especially since she is eating the head off the doll I gave her!
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