Everyday shots

Such cute boys if I do say so myself.

He looks so adorable sleeping like that.

Christmas!

Brody Christmas morning.

Zach Christmas morning. He slept in!!

Love stocking stuffers

James Chillin in his Christmas Eve PJ's

Brody's Stash

Zach's Stash

Mom and Jodi

Everyone but Pam we missed you!

Most of the grandkids, what a cute bunch of kids

Raquel's fam in their pj's

We had such a wonderful Christmas this year. We are so greatful to our families who let us crash at your houses, eat all your food, and party until late in the evening every night!! : ) I don't think I've recovered yet. While at Raquel's house we got to ride motorbikes that the kids got for Christmas, and now I know what I would like for my birthday since that is closer then Christmas. Riding those bikes brought back so many memories. . . I loved it even if I couldn't feel my legs because of the cold. James took Brody out and he smiled the whole time, or so that is what I am told. Maybe his face was just frozen like that!! : ) Anyway, it was good times and good laughs (thanks Raquel I will forever have your facial expression on your way to meet the pavement imprinted in my head).
I feel bad because we didn't get to spend as much time with James's family as we had hoped due to sickness. However, we are grateful for the effort everyone put in to stick around and see us while we were there. Hopefully everything will work out and we will see everyone in July healthy and happy!! : )
Brody loved his present from Santa. . . he couldn't even open anything else he was so enthralled with his train set. He played with it for two days straight and slept with his trains. He did take time out to open and play with a helicopter he got, but not for long. Zach got a little light up lion with music, balls, and a hammer from santa and loved it too. So Santa scored this year. Both boys had a great time playing with cousins and I loved having everyone take care of my boys. I should have brought them all home with me!! : ) Thanks again to everyone for making our holidays the best ever.

Family Pics.

Here are a few pictures of our family. Thanks so much to Pam and fam for helping us out.

This is the only picture I could get of the boys together. Brody didn't even want to touch Zach let alone hold him.

Best picture of Brody and dad. . .both were struggling, but close to smiles!! : )

Catch up

Brody's snowman

Our neighbor next door is such a cute lady. She invited Brody over to her house to make this cute little half melted snowman. She owns trains so he wasn't too interested in making the snowman so I had to help. I thought it was a super cute idea and the kids had fun making them.

The finished project!!

So this year we bought a gingerbread house kit thinking it would be a great FHE activity. As you can see Brody and James had a good ol' time. James is in the construction business so the house stayed together. . . but the decorating/icing part needs a little bit of work!! : ) There is always next year. It was fun to watch the two boys decorate the house Brody loved it especially eating the candy while working.

One on the house.. . one in my mouth!

Zach 4 mo.

Zach is such a cutie what can I say. My little boy is growing up way to fast. He had his 4 mo. check-up and weighed 14lbs 8 oz and was 25 1/2 in long. He had to get 3 shots and didn't like that at all, but he was a trooper and didn't cry for long. Zach has the cutest smile and shows it to most people. He always has to have something in his mouth whether it be a toy, blanket, or his fingers as long as it isn't a binky. He tries to grab at everything in reach and it's so fun to watch his face when he grabs my nose or mouth. He's got super strong legs and is always kicking which is hilarious in the bath, but gets me all wet. We tried cereal for the first time this week, but he didn't seem to like it with the face he made so maybe we will try again when he is 5 mo. We love having him in our family and Brody is super cute with him now. He is always concerned when he cries and asks him whats wrong. Brody is interacting with him a little more and wants to hold him, but only for a second. I love it!! I can't wait until I can actually get a picture of them together. Such a proud mom!

Checking out his rings.

He always has to have something in his mouth.

Trunk-or-Treat/Halloween

Our trunk-or-treat was a lot of fun this year because we actually dressed up. James has never wanted to before, but he was a trooper and got all decked out this year. I'm not sure what he went as, or even what I went as, but it was fun. Brody was our construction worker which was super cute even though he wouldn't wear the hat. We just collected candy in it since I forgot his sack. Zach was our little ghost. James had the option of putting him in a giraffe outfit or the ghost guess he liked this one better. James was such a sweet heart to get everyone ready, make the sloppy joe mix, and get the candy all together while I was gone with the activities committee preparing for the party. Thanks love you are the best. It was great to have Kiana, McKenna, and Jon there with us too.

The fam.. . . don't even ask about James.

My baby ghost!!

Brody cheesing it

Halloween this year was super fun. We had Steve and Heather's family over to go trick-or-treating with. This is a cute picture of Heather and her kids I made her put on James's afro wig and she looked awesome!!

Anyway, this year James rigged a tv outside so that he and Steve could watch football while handing out candy. We pulled the grill out front and had a little party at the same time. It was actually a lot of fun and you could see all the dad's out with the kids straining to watch the game as they went by. Very funny. .. Some even had to come over and ask scores etc. While the guys relaxed Heather and I took the kids out trick-or-treating. Brody was a natural he went right up to the people and said trick or treat and thank you. I was blown away. One lady had some toys in her living room so he invited himself in to play. He has no fear aparently. . . he didn't get that from his mom. We didn't go to very many houses, but I think the kids had a good time. When we got back to our house they had a great time passing out candy to other kids. Over all it was a successful night besides picture taking. Brody wouldn't let me take his picture so that is why one isn't posted.

My boys.

Zach 3 1/2 mo.

Here are some everyday pics of the boys. The boys are both growing up so fast. Brody loves to play with trains, trucks, cars, etc. He is talking more which is nice and says some cute things. When he says I'm coming it sounds like "I'm hummin". He says "On mars, set, go. He asks us "where goin" when we leave a room. He's not one to sit for very long doing one thing unless it's watching a movie! He gets so excited in some of the movies and talks a mile a minute. Then he gets up and dances if there is music and makes sad noises if someone gets hurt etc. It is all very entertaining. He always makes me laugh and gives the best hugs. . . I love you buddy.
Zach is a smiley baby and has smiles for everyone. He has the cutest little laugh that is contagious and you can't help but laugh with him. He loves his hands and always tries to eat them. I try to substitute a binky for his hands or a toy, but that doesn't last long. He is a total drool baby like Brody was so we go through many bibs a day. Zach always wants to sit up and loves to watch people especially Brody. When he looks at Brody he gets a huge grin on his face very cute. Zach is such a lovable little guy we are so happy he is ours.