Our Holiday season, PART TWO.

Wow, it's about time I got this done. Geez......it's only February. I don't really have any good excuses as to why I'm such a slacker, and if I did, you probably don't really want to hear them anyway. So one with the show.....

The last two weeks of December was crazy, but fun. My brother and his cute family drove up from California to spend the Holiday with us, which leads to many late movie nights, last minute shopping trips, and lots of great memories.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Michelle and me....being silly.
mother and daughter!
My family is such a blessing, I'd honestly be lost with out them, they help me keep sane. Loooove them so much!
Mason is getting so big! He looks just like his daddy.

Hugs are one of my favorite.

*happy* happy* happy*

Yay for Captain America! Love that show. Also love Thor, and Iron Man! Yes, we are so very excited for The Avengers movie!!

Love you mom and dad! Merry Christmas :)

B-I-N-G-O! B-I-N-G-O!

And Bingo was his name-o! :)

It took me forever to win my prize, I think I've used up all my luck when I was a kid. I won lots of coloring contest and drawings back then. If I knew luck could run out, I'd of saved some for later! (which would of came in handy about right now...."sigh.")

My prize! It's so soft, makes me happy.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Nice. Thanks Ryan.

We are on a Smallville kick! I found season 1-4 for a steal! This present is what you call a boomerang gift, it benefits me too! We are currently on season 3...soon to be season 4! We are just speeding through the episodes, I guess that is what happens when you watch 4 a night! Don't judge us! We have no kids and it's cold outside!

Ryan's big present! A PlayStation 3! We're moving up in the world. (little by little, we still don't have smart phones, dang it.)

Katie's thoughtful gifts....

to: Jeppie, from: me :)

A new Camera! Its so cute and little, easy to keep in my purse so I can take pictures whenever I want! Maybe I'll give my sister a run for her money with this picture taking craziness, but I doubt it.

Katie lasted edition to her old camera collection.

JEFF AND VANESSA'S SEALING DAY
Dec. 27, 2012
Manti, Utah.

What a beautiful day!

Now this little family is forever!

NEW YEARS EVE

Par-tay! Happy 2012! Here's hoping for a better year....

Uno + family and friends= good times!

Addi just couldn't make it till midnight....

THE DOUBLE BABY SHOWER!

news years day!!

Since my Sister and sister-in-law were both prego at the same time, why not kill two birds with one stone and throw a double shower. They were only 1 week apart and both boys!

The guests of honor, the mommas.

My Ryan. How did I get so lucky to snag him! He is so handsome!

The cake! I wish I could say I made this! But, hopefully that day will come soon, I want to learn how to make cute fancy cakes! I even got cake pans and cake tools for Christmas!

A bumbo! Jen loved it, we did good!

My brother loves (I mean LOVES!!!) Star Wars, and I know his sweet son will love it too. So I had to make him this. I can't believe how cute they turned out! I am so very proud of them. I saved enough material, so that one day, I can make a little wookie for my baby too.

He loved it so much, it made my heart feel all warm and fuzzy.

One of the THOUSANDS things I love about my Ryan is that he plays guitar. I just love it! He is so talented! He can listen to a song and 10 minutes later he can play it on the gutiar. And just for me, he learned how the play the Buffy theme song. Isn't he so cute, he loves me so much.

Janurary news!

And I'm happy to annouce, there's two brand new babies we added to our family. Both my Sister and Sister-in-law had their babies! Little Ryker and little Asher! I love them both so much!

I can't wait till we have another baby, so they all can play together. I pray that day comes soon, so they won't be that much older than him. I just have to have patience, everything will turn out(I hope, I hope, I hope.) I have to believe there is a brighter future for us. I hope and pray 2012 is our year. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

Our Holiday Season...Part one.

I hate being behind, it kinda stresses me out a little. But it's my fault I'm behind when I keep putting it off. But in my defense, you all know, from Halloween on, life starts getting busier and busier by the day. Sometimes I wonder why I keep doing this blog, I don't think I have a huge following, and it actually takes a lot of time to upload all the pictures and put in all of my commentary. Maybe one day I'll make this blog into a book? I do have to brag, one thing I am good at is keeping Journals. My whole life is basically documented, I've had a Journal since I was 11 years old and still write in one regularly today. And on top of that, I'm a scrapbooker, so that also is documenting my life! I might be a little overboard with it all, but it's good to know my babies, and their babies, and so on...... will know me, know about our family....and hopefully learn from our mistakes and the trails we go through. So, bottom line, I guess that's why I'm still plugging along with this blog, it's in my blood to keep any kind of Journal, even electronic ones. And for my little following, I'm thankful for you for letting me feel loved.

Since we ended last with our Halloween, I'll now start with our Thanksgiving. It went just like every Thanksgiving has in our past: it was a full house (about 30 people were there, Yes, I have a big family:), it was lots of fun, and I ate too much. I just can't get enough of those candied yams and that banana cream pie!

awww, sweet.
I'm sandwhiched between two weirdos....

The whole bunch of us!

The two Julies...and cute baby Mason :)

Later that night, Me and Katie (after days of begging and whining, Katie finally decided she'd come with me so I'd have a partner in crime) headed out for all the Black Friday craziness. My battle plan: Go to Wal-mart at 6pm and wait in line till 10pm (4 HOURS!) to get a PlayStation 3 for my Ryan. I was expecting the worst! How was I, a wimpy girlie girl that can't even put on chapstick while walking, fight off all the obsessed crazy "gamers" out there trying to get a steal on one of the 18 PS3 on sale! I was quite shocked when I found myself the 4th person in line and while waiting, making friends with those so-called "Obsessed crazy gamers". It was actually the easiest and most pleasant black Friday I've ever experienced! To top it off, I got everything I wanted and only had to wait in line 15-20 minutes (last year I was in line for over an hour)!!

It's been years since I've been to the Festival of the trees, the last time was when I was in elementary school. I have always wanted to go previous years, but still, never did. This year, there was a special tree that I had to visit.

On KSL, I read about a little family that lost their baby girl, just like how we lost our baby boy. The family started a foundation called "Flutterby IzzyJane" that helps others who have lost their babies pay for a headstone or funeral costs. They also provide the family with a bracelet that says "Forever" on it, so you can always remember your baby is with you. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful family and great friends, who helped us out. But I know other's aren't so lucky as we were. I just bawled when I read the article, and have started following her blog as well. I don't even know this girl, but I know exactly how she feels and the heartache she has to bear everyday, cause I feel it too. In a way I feel connected to her, so I had to go visit her special tree, made for her sweet Izzy, and made for all other mommas who have their own Angels.

My bestest buddy.

At Home.....

Ellie and Katie's bum :) hehe.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.....I love my tree! And I love it even more because of this little ornament:

For our baby, our sweet Jason.

I will admit, this Christmas season has been hard for us. I had a few meltdowns. Even with all the fun activities and family outings, I still couldn't get past the pain, will I ever? It never goes away. When I was pregnant, I daydreamed about our Christmas together. Even if he was too small to know what Christmas is, there would be presents wrapped for him, his socking would be hung, and he would have a special ornament. It hurts to know I'll never get to wrap presents for him and I 'll never get to fill a stocking with candy and toys for him. But, I do have a special ornament for him, hung right in the front center of the tree. I don't know who's it more for, him or me. Anything that has to do with him brings me some peace. I just love him so, so, so much.

Who doesn't love Temple Square at Christmas time?!?! I do! Even if the parking is RIDICULOUS!! After an hour of driving around the temple trying to find a FREE parking spot(we're cheap), we gave up and parked in front of the Capital building, like 4-5 blocks away!Look at that cute family!

I love him so! So happy we will be together forever :)

Away in a manger....

Happy Birthday to the best dad ever!

We watch "A Christmas Story" every single year (ever since I can remember, that is). I especially love to watch it with my dad. He always laughs at the same spots, makes the same comments about the mom's hair-do, and tells us how he needs to get one of those leg lamps! So, I got him one :)

Look at those doggie eyes! How could you not love that little dog!

Do you like my snuggie?
There are so many things I love about this time of year, but I'd have to say one of my most favorites things would be all the feel-good CHRISTMAS MOVIES! I love snuggling up to my honey (and Ellie bellie too), eating a goodie or two, while watching a good movie! I could do that every night! I love my little family....I would be lost without them.

More to come, keep tuned for PART TWO!