Boys and Snow

Mom and Olive, don't have a hard attack at this post. Yes, Mike is doing "donuts" in the road with all the boys on and going up a big snow mound. After living with all boys for the last 13 years, I've learned that their idea of thrill seeking is much different than mine. For me, a good sale at the mall or lunch with my good friends. Not scaring myself!

Look at all my boys! I love them so much! So glad they have a dad that is so much fun and loves to spend time with them!

Christmas...Finally!

This year was fun and memorable as always. We went to Grandma Cleo's for dinner. There we opened gifts. She always stuffs stockings for the great grandkids and all those boys have fun geting their chapstick (or "asskick" as Brock calls it) and bubble bath, socks and fun stuff like that. They also get matching pajamas. And, sadly... this year my Payton was too big to have matching PJ's like his cousins. I was soooo sad that he's getting so big!



After dinner we went to my mom and dad's to open gifts. My mom was worried the kids wouldn't be too excited about boots and gloves. But, Brock...the 3-year-old, couldn't be more thrilled. It's January 8th and he still likes putting them on! Brock was so excited for his boots, hats and gloves.



Then we were headed home. The boys were sure to put out the reindeer food, so Santa could find his way to our house. They also stayed up with their dad and tried to "catch" Santa on the roof! Eventually we all went to sleep and Santa did come. Grandma and Grandmpas and Uncle Steve came up to watch us unwrap the goodies! We had a wonderful Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to wish you all Merry Christmas! It came and went so fast... I can hardly believe it. Here's a cute picture I snapped at my Grandma's house on Christmas Eve of the boys. Thank you Grandma for a wonderful dinner! More photos to come...

Clayson Family Christmas Party

We got up early and rushed home Sunday from Vegas. Mike's parents were having their annual Christmas Party that evening. Everyone came and we had a good time as usual. Although, I was so tired and still having some car sickness! Oh well, good times. You'd think I'd get used to it!

Anyway, Mike's mom usually has something up her sleeve every year. Well, this year was no different. Through the years, her kids have always joked about who's "#1" and who's "#2" and so forth. Usually #1 is Steve or Charlie the bird! At least, that's what Mike thinks.

So, this year Olive had a hat made just for Mike. It says, "Mike #1". We all got a good chuckle. I hope Charlie and Steve don't feel bad! :) Just kidding. Sorry, Mike... I know you look goofy in the pic, but the only other one that showed the #1, you were showing me a gesture that I wouldn't want any children to see! Hehe.

Brockie loved the sled that Aunt Mary Ann gave Tate!

Payton

Tate on the Sled

Tate did wake up!

Brock and Cousin Colton

One Tired Tate and Daddy!

The Hat! MIKE is #1!

BYU and Las Vegas

We had to stop in St. George for the guys to eat at In and Out Burger. Of course, I dropped them off and I went to Del Taco! (I'm not a burger kind of girl.) We also had to stop at Children's Place. Sadly... I was disappointed for the first time. Usually I walk out of there with a bag I can barely hold. But... I didn't buy one thing!

We headed into Las Vegas. We stayed at the Gold Coast. We ate there and gambled a bit. The next day we spent shopping. I got lots of pink and purple! Yay! Then we went to the game. Sadly, they lost. I'm horrible luck...always!

I only won 48.00 this time... but managed to play it all and lose. Steve on the other hand had a very lucky night. Don't know how much for sure, but he was counting hundreds.

We had a great time. I'm still dang tired, but fun none the less!

FHE...The Lights!

Last week we heard that our favorite place, Jaxie's was having a hot chocolate sale. So, me... being triggered by any sale, thought it would be perfect to go down and get us some White Hot Chocolate and drive around and look at the lights for FHE. So, that's what we did. Even though the lights are just down the hill from us and we get to hear the carols playing from it every night and see them everytime we drive down the next street, my kids still get so excited to see the lights. Brockie and Tate get enthralled by them. Eyes wide and amazed. It's so fun to watch them!

Friends, Food and Fun!

For the last 9 years, our "Game Group" has had the tradition of a game night in December and a white elephant gift exchange. Of course, we've developed traditions through the years, such as the returning fruit cake and if any clothing is given... you must try it on! One poor guy gets to do it every year!



The night is a full of laughing to tears and lots of treats and goodies! I look forward to it every year, as I do every time we get together for game night. We have been blessed to have such wonderful friends! And, I've especially been blessed to have friends that will play games with me! I love games, but I also love to win! (Although, this night I wasn't so lucky!)



Until next game night! Love you guys!