The Halls are Decked

Wow what a busy couple of weeks we have had. I think our house is now all decorated and most of our shopping is done.

The making of our gingerbread house. And yes our boys were very helpful in the process (note the sarcasm!)

This is how Bennett helps...

And then there is Jax, he is rather helpful as well...

Nothing like table dancing and eating the frosting right out of the bag.

Jaxie's face after gingerbread house making.


Our little family and our gingerbread house. Not too bad if you ask me, especially considering the busy hands we had helping us.

Decorating our tree.

I love this time of year. I love having my house look festive, and probably wouldn't mind if the trend came to leave your Christmas decor up all year long. I love that it brings a little warmth to my home.

Surprisingly enough, Bennett and Jax have both been very good about leaving most of our ornaments on our tree. We have only had one tragic loss of the balls on the tree as well. (knock on wood)!!

Mr Fix-IT

We just may have a handyman on our hands. Gary has been wiring for our television, and Jax has been right there with him the entire time.

My boys may not be the safest when is comes to fixing things. They learn this from their daddy.

Jax thinks he is pretty handy with tools and thinks he knows exactly how to use them. This is him showing me how to use a stud finder.

As Much Fun as You Can Have in Snow

The first big snow of the year! At first the boys were thrilled to be able to go outside and play. They looked so cute bundled up in their snowsuits, hats and boots.

Before...

Our cute eyeless, mouthless snowman.

The after...

The boys thought the snow was great fun until they realized that snow is freezing.

Halloween Festivities!!!

This year we decided to be more festive and go to an actual pumpkin patch instead of getting our pumpkins at the grocery store. The boys loved it.

They loved riding in the wheelbarrow.

Bennett wanted to take every pumpkin home. He kept trying to pick them all up and then would say "Heavy".

What good helpers I have!

Jax was very very concerned about the broken pumpkins that were on the ground. He kept finding them and saying "Uh Oh a mess", he is such a clean freak!

Trying to get a cute picture of them together was impossible. Hence the blurry faces.

Making our Pumpkins into Jack-O-Lanterns

Bennett loved the carving tools.


Jax was so proud of his and daddy's work.

Bennett did not like the slime in the pumpkins.

He did however decide he liked the seeds and decided they make a delicious treat.

Trying to get a picture of the finished product FAILED!!

I know what a pretty expression I have.

Bennett giving his pumpkin a big fat kiss!

Our awesome jello worms!! Seriously they looked disgusting!

This past weekend we had a weekend getaway to St. George. We rented a condo there. It was such a fun trip, the weather was beautiful. It was still even warm enough to go swimming outside. The boys had so much fun playing in the pool.

While there we also went to Snow Canyon and played at the sand dunes and climbed on the rocks.

Imagine that my messy little boys loved the sand. They had sand everywhere.

We went to Zions and hiked a little. It is so beautiful there. I love the red rocks. Jax was really excited because he saw several deer (or deers as he calls them), lizards and horses.

Bennett just liked picking up all the rocks and throwing them.

We had so much fun. I needed a vacation very badly. I am sad to say this did not completely fix me need for a vacation, I now just really want to go back. I love St. George, the weather, and the palm trees. I would absolutely love to live down there one day, I just have to convince a few people to follow me. Maybe one day!!!

Bennett's Curls

I love Bennett's hair. Since he was just a few months old, Bennett has had curls all along the sides of his head. I feel like that is one genetic I passed on. Because of this love, I have had a hard hard time letting go and getting his hair cut. His hair was getting so so long.

Bennett's Mowhawk. Isn't he awesome!!!

Well I finally broke down. His mullet was getting a little to long. We finally took him to get his first haircut.

He did really well. He sat there very patiently with a very concerned face.

I insisted that the hairstylist only trim his hair and try and leave the curls on the sides.

This is the final product. I was very sad and a little angry his curls were gone. Luckily within a few days they returned. He is such a handsome little man!

My Future ROCKSTAR!!

Jax loves to sing. He loves to be the center of attention. For Jax's birthday his grandma and grandpa Lowry bought him a microphone. He loves it. He will dance around the house singing. It is pretty funny to watch.

Jax also loves shoes. He loves to raid my closet and pull out all of my shoes.

Nothing like dancing in high heels.