These are a few of my favorite things.....and my favorite people!!

I am finally recovering from my Christmas hangover!!  It all started with this late night that I never caught up with.... but it was so worth it.  Thanks for being a great hostess Glow- always a good time.

Kar it was so fun spending time with you- we miss you so much!  Sorry for my tears- really I am ok, but I suppose we all have our moments....  Kar- I hope you made it home safe and sound, and I hope you and Al are still happily married..... ha ha I think traveling with 3 babies would put me and Tom over the top!  (we can barely do it with just us, then add the stress of our kids and forget about it!)

My toes have never been so warm, my eyelashes so curly, my shower so clean, my whites so white, my hands so soft, my face so clean, my nails so pretty, my tummy so full of salsa and my arms so free thanks to my new bag!  Thanks everyone, that was a blast!!  Love you girls!

Vegas baby!

Earlier this month me and the kids when with my Mom down to Vegas to see the Kershaws.  It was a quick trip and I hate that I didn't take more pictures but, we had such a good time.  My kids got spoiled with gifts and most of all attention!  Its crazy how much stuff and effort it takes to travel with kids.  Every time I get back from a trip I tell myself it will be a while before I attempt it again :)

Santa's Galore!

 This year we had many encounters with the Big Man- Santa!  Ellie did great and DD didn't know what was going on so it was better this year.  The kids saw santa 4 times this year- 

Santa # 1- Daddy!!  Tom played santa for some pictures we had done at Thanksgiving Point- but there was also the "real santa" there too.  Ellie was taking him all her toys and giving him tons of stuff it was cute- this is where she started warming up to santa.

Santa #2- Santa showed up to a Proctor family dinner!  It was such a fun surprise for the kiddos.  He read them a story and taught them about the true meaning of christmas.  Then all the kids got to sit on his lap and get an early present.  More on this night in another post.

All the Proctor cousins

 Santa #3 -  Ellie goes to a toddler gym class and they did a big christmas party that included: Santa, Mrs. Claus, making cookies, singing, crafts & Ellies favorite- bouncy houses!  Dad got to come with us and they had so much fun.

 Santa # 4- not pictured :(  But we were having breakfast at kneaders one morning and santa showed up to see all the kids- we were surprised to see him.  

When your tired.... your tired

HO! HO! HO!

Tom & the kids.... yup, thats Tom dressed as santa.  No wonder they are not freaking out!?!

Let Christmas begin!

Its only the first day of December and we have been out to see lights twice.   1st up we went to the Ogden Electric Parade, and christmas village lighting.  We went with Grandma Paula- it was chilly but Ellie had so much fun!

 On top of the parade and village lights- they did fireworks too.  It was awesome and sure to be a new tradition.

\Few nights later we went to temple square with the Proctors- again chilly but so worth it.

See that grey bundle in the stroller?  

Thats Dylan.... he may not of seen much, but he was there!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was great as always!  We had great food.... (and of course ate too much), and great company- what more could you ask for??

MMMM.... wish I still had leftovers.  Favorite- Sweet Potatoes....

 Ellie LOVES when Tom throw her up in the air- she just keeps saying "GO" wanting it over and over.

 Dylan & Owen- They will be little trouble makers together-
they are only 6 weeks apart.

 The "men" enjoying some football time.

 Ellie and her cousin Alex

 Even with all the great food we still ended up making.... mac and cheese!  Classic.

 Best way to eat... ha ha. I love this picture!