Excited to see what this year brings

I am having a hard time deciding where to start. I got so far behind so I will just touch on a few things and hope that I can keep it up to date from now on.

Brandon took the kids to Town Square for the tree lighting ceremony and visit from Santa. Of course that night was freezing but the kids had a blast.

Jaelynn had no interest in talking with Santa so Carter helped her out. Again, this year Carter still had a problem with Santa in that he didn't bring his reindeer. He saw Santa three times and not once did he have a good enough excuse for him.

Carter had his Christmas program and did great! Atleast this year he sang the songs. Last year he just sat in a chair swinging his legs. He has a great teacher that he loves. She is wonderful!

I had to add this. This is Carters Pilgrim that he made at school. As I was hanging him up Carter pointed at the Pilgrim's crotch and asked me if I knew what that white spot was. I assumed that he had missed a spot when he was painting but I didn't want to point out a mistake so I said that I wasn't sure. He informed that, that was his Pilgrim's penis. He said that since he was a boy Pilgrim he should have one. All I could say is "Did you tell your teacher that?" Thank goodness the answer was no.

Our little man isn't so little anymore. I can't believe that he is a little over 2 months. He is an angel. He smiles all the time and laughs right along with you. We will lay him down around 8 at night and will sleep until 6 or 7 in the morning. I can't complain about that! He isn't the best at taking naps during the day but I would much rather have a full night sleep. We are very blessed to have him in our lives. The past few weeks have been great. I am pleased to say that I am kidney stone free!!! Instead of doing another Litho we decided to have him take them out one by one. Yes, I was in hell for a week but I am done, that is until one of the ones forming in the wall of the kidneys decides to make an appearance. But again I had wonderful people helping me out that week and now I owe everyone BIG time.

I just wanted to express my gratitude for my Savior. This past year was pretty difficult for me and our family and I always knew that He would take care of us. I have learned that he knows what we are going through and the hurt that we are feeling and will throw His arms around you until all you feel is His love. He provided me and my family with true and wonderful friends that I couldn't even dream of. I am very grateful to have the gospel in my life and the knowledge that I can return to Him one day.