A Very Merry Christmas

(All the kids in the Christmas jammies on Christmas Eve)

We had a great Chistmas this year. It was a little crazy, with our move, and all, but, it all worked out. We spent Christmas surrounded by Jake's wonderful family. Although I missed my family, we are establising some fun Washington traditions. We had our Annual Klein Family Christmas Eve Progressive Dinner. I attempted to do Fondue. My cheese sauce left a little to be desired, but, I think everyone appreciated the effort. Christmas day, we had our own little Christmas morning, in our new house, then headed to Grandma and Grandpa Klein's house, THEN onto Great Grandma's house. We ended the night by playing board games, and eating Prime Rib. Jake is taking some vacation days this week, so, now that Christmas is over, we can finally focus on getting our house put together.

The kids got to visit with Santa at our Ward Party. Rohne was the very first one to run up there, and talk to him. He asked for a paintball gun, and mask. Um. . . that didn't happen.

Taylee described her wish of a Princess castle, in great detail.

Santa decided to go in a different direction, and gave both the kids new bikes. They REALLY needed them.

I love the look of sleepy kids in the morning.

Tristan was happy with his drum from Santa.

The hit of the day was the DSI from Grandma Honey, and Grandpa Hamblin. Complete with the Rhythm Heaven game. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Pretty girl, all dressed up, and opening gifts at Grandma and Grandpa Klein's house.

Jake helping Rohne figure out his new Cross Bow.

Here's the babies playing on the floor. Even though Collin is a big boy, it looks like Tristan is being the bully in this picture.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

For Those of you who don't get a Christmas card from us

Here's our Christmas card

Merry Christmas!

I know, I know, I always get annoyed when people just send pictures of their kids, too. But. . . we don't have a timer for our camera, and, I'm still carrying those extra post-baby pounds, and I only bought the kids new clothes. So there. I am sending out a card with one of these pictures on it, (It will be a surprise!) to immediate family. If you are a close friend, or other family member, and really want one too, just leave me a comment, and I will send you one. Otherwise, enjoy. I do wish all of you a happy Christmas. We are so thankful for all of those who have made a positive impact on our lives. Thank you!

New Glasses!

To make a long story short, we found out last week, after visiting the Pediatrician, and then an Opthamologist, that Taylee can't see. I felt so bad, that I'm her mother, and I didn't know this. She has a very strong astigmatism and both eyes. This made me really sad, because I guess I was a little vain, and did not want her to have to wear glasses. She is such a pretty little girl, and I didn't want her to feel different.
We picked up her glasses yesterday, and she already loves them. Thank goodness she is such a little princess, who thinks that her glasses are just another fun accessory!! The world already looks different to her. She says that we are all bigger, and she can actually see Dora's eyes now!! When you see her next, make sure to tell her how beautiful she looks, because I think they fit her quite well.

You Know You're Moving. . . .

When your 5 year old daughter can sing all the songs, word for word, from "Dora's Christmas Carol." I think it only started showing on TV on Monday. Sad. . . Rohne told me the other day, that his brain hurt from resting too much. We'll get through this, right? And, for all those who are wondering. We aren't moving far away. Our lovely landlords decided to give us a wonderful Christmas present by raising our rent significantly. So, we're leaving this HOLE, and moving into a bigger, better house. One that doesn't flood every time it rains. One that lets me run the dishwasher, and turn on the microwave without tripping a circuit. One where I can run a bath for the kids, without it coming out poop brown. One that's not infested with spiders, and rats. Do you kids wanna new house for Christmas, instead of toys? What's that you say, Dad? Turn the other cheek? Well, my neck's getting sore. Some people. . . .

So much to do , So little Time. . .

So, I have to pack up my whole house in 10 days. Yep, 10 days! And, we have been here 2 years. You can accrue a lot of stuff in 2 years! The main problem is my little guy. Like I've said before, he's fine as long as I carry him around with me the whole day. Well, I can't get much packing done that way. (More on this story to come. What a week this has been!)

Sure, he looks happy to be hangin' out in the exersaucer. For 5 minutes, that is!! Then, it turns to this.

I've said that he screams at me most of the day, and he really does. Here's a little dose. What a pill!