Preston's class was learning about hibernation and had a hibernation day where each child wore pajamas to school. He was so excited and tried on a few different pairs to find the right ones to wear. I love his skinny legs in these striped pajamas with his big shoes.

 

We celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary last Wednesday on January 14th. Happy Anniversary Patrick!

Build a Bear

One of the gifts the boys got for Christmas was a giftcard to build a bear. We had never done this before, so I didn't know what to expect. They loved it! Preston already knew what he wanted when we went in because we had looked online. Once Gavin saw this black dog he knew he had to have it. I really loved how the people helping them create the animals made it individualized. It was cute to see them stuff the dog and pick out everything they wanted for their animal. Preston wanted the soccer uniform as soon as he saw it. Gavin wanted everything and had a huge pile of stuff his dog "needed". We were able to talk him into a hoodie and jeans for his dog and promised next time he could buy it something else. Preston named his dog Sparky and Gavin named his Good Dog. Gavin wanted to name his underwear, but I told him I thought his dog deserved a better name, so Good Dog it was.
Preston stuffing his dog

Giving their dogs a bath


The finished dogs


Thank you Papa and Nana!

We had a great Christmas! Santa was very good to the boys this year, and so was everyone else! Here are some pictures of Preston and Gavin on Christmas morning-

Gavin looking cute with his monster truck


Preston as Batman

Preston with his k'nex

Gavin loves his "Bella" dog

They got the airport and bridge this year, so we had to build a really cool track for all the trains and airplanes. I think I had more fun with it than they did!
I am trying to catch up on all the things I have missed the last month, so watch for a few more quick posts in the next few days.

We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Happy Birthday Gavin!

(a little late)! Gavin turned 4 on Monday Dec. 15th. I have been so busy I haven't had a chance to post about it until now. Gavin loves animals, especially dogs and cats, so of course we did a dog party. I made cupcakes that were decorated to look like our dog Bella,
we played pin the tail on the dog, had dog party favors and each child got a bag of "puppy chow" to eat. He loved all his gifts- Preston and his cousin Jadyn helped him open everything and they went crazy opening them. I couldn't get a good picture of him opening anything because they were moving so fast and tearing into everything! I love this little boy- he is very attached to me right now, and I can't help but like it! He won't go to primary alone or even on the other side of a store with my mother. We spend everyday together and he is such a sweet and good boy. I am glad I get another whole year with him until he starts school (if he will let me leave him then)!
Schuyler made balloon animals and swords for everyone.

Here is a picture of Gavin when he was born

and a picture from his 1st birthday

and a cute picture of him as a baby

Silhouette Auction

My cousin Laura works for the company quickutz and they are auctioning off a silhouette cutting machine package for a good cause. I have had if for a year, and LOVE it! Go look at her blog for all the details and to place your bid.