Christmas Eve!!!!

Yeah it is Christmas Eve! And the highlight daddy didn't have to go to work so he can build a snowman with Kate. He went down this morning and picked up Robbie and Jake and brought them back and is pulling them around on the four wheeler.


Meggie

Jake and Kate

Meggie

Kate

Jake and Kate riding the slide behind the four wheeler

Rod, Meg, Jake and Kate

Robbie

Crazy Fun December!

Kate and I decorated a gingerbread. Well I put the frosting on and Kate was very particular about which and where the candies could go.

The girls playing in the snow. They love it!

Kate making Angels

Meggie

Meg loved seeing pictures of Santa, but as soon as he came into the party she wasn't so happy. I know it is sad but I love these pictures.

AJ bought new long john and this is how he hung out at my moms house...GROSS!!!

Since I was a little girl we have gone to the nutcracker with my mom and her family. Grandma and Grandpa would buy the last two rows of the capital and take all of the grandkids and parents that wanted to go. Well it has since continued in our family and is one of my my most favorite traditions of Christmas. Well last night was Kate's first time to go to the Nutcracker. She was so excited Kate was so fun to go with. She just sat on the edge of her seat loving everything. Although she informed me in the real one (Barbie Nutcracker) that there isn't a Sugar Plum Prince and I had to let her know this is the real one..then she said ok the fake one doesn't have one.

Ellie and Kate

Cathy and Sarah

Mom, Erin, Patti

Ellie and Kate

Ellie and Caren

Update....

I haven't giving an update lately so here I go....
House...we are officially homeless. We signed the papers on Monday and everything is official. Rod and I still talk about how blessed we were to sell our house and in 10 days. In this market that is crazy. We are at my moms house in AF and the girls are loving it. Kate said she wants to live here forever and not find a new house. I think the fact that Grandma is having the 12 days of Christmas done and every night she has been brought some type of Christmas treat. She is thinking it is so great. We are still looking at a house in our old neighborhood and it should be going for sale on Jan. 2.
Me and Baby...We are doing fine. We had an ultrasound about 3 weeks ago and the baby was good. I have been lifted to moderate movement, but still no lifting, pushing or pulling. I have been staying home with the girls during the days and then during lunch and nap time I go up to Rod's parents house and they help me get Kate to school and put Meggie in her bed. I have a Dr.'s apt tomorrow and hopefully we can find out a little more information about what I need to be doing.
Girls...are so excited for Christmas...well Kate is. she keeps saying I can't wait for Christmas. She has some how found out how to figure what she is getting from everyone...she would tell each person one thing to get her. Grandma Adrienne I want a play dog...Grandma Poulsen I want a scooter...mom I want a horse. So now she will tell me what everyone is getting her. So she wont be surprised, but I am sure will love everything.
Rod...he is the man. He was been so wonderful to me and my girls and my mom. She is always helping and fixing and doing everything. I love him so much..
So there is our update....

We charged to Prophet....

Last night Mom, Cathy, Patti, Andy, Jeni and I went to the Christmas Concert at the Conference Center. Our seats were right up front to the right of the stage. We were sitting there and President Monson came walking out the door just next to us. So Patti and I both walked to the end of the isle and up jumps the security guard. He yelled at Patti to stop and then stood right in front of us trying to not let us see or get close to our Prophet. It was amazing that place in a matter of seconds was silent and everyone just stood there watching this powerful man and his family. The concert was wonderful..Mom and Cathy enjoyed a little more because the guest Brian Stokes Mitchell...very strongly resembles Johnny Matthis.

Our tree

Notice the darker picture. I think within a foot radius there are 8 decorations.

This Christmas we are living with Grandma Adrienne. We got our tree this year from Home Depot and it is so pretty. Grandma put all the lights on and Kate got to "decorate it all by myself." It was a lot of fun to watch her and her excitement at decorating the tree.

Biggest Loser!!!

I am not sure if there are fans out there watching this show besides my family , but tomorrow is a big day. Tomorrow on the show that third contestant will be voted in by the public (my family). If you have been watching the show you realize how nasty some of the contestants have been...VICKY...is as my brothers would put it "The devils spawn" Lets all hope she falls below the yellow line and is not voted into the finals....
I know I just made a post about a TV show....

Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees
Yesterday Mom, Patti and Jeni decorated the tree we are dedicating to Rob. I was so sad that I couldn't be there to help with this, but I think they did a beautiful job on the tree. I told Rod that I am going to see it..even if he has to push me in a wheelchair...since needing to be on bed rest. The Festival of Trees runs from Wed-Saturday at the South Towne Expo Center.
Thank you to everyone who helped with donations. We are so proud to do this for Rob and the Primary Childrens Hospital.

Thankful...

I am so very Thankful. I know people love me and my family, but since being on bed rest I have really reflected on how blessed we are.
I am so thankful for:
My husband. He is such a wonderful man. He has just taken over and I know it is stressful for him, but he is just doing it ALL. He is such a good daddy and his girls love him so much.
We have such a wonderful family that are planning their days around taking care of me and my girls. I have wonderful family & friends who check up on my regularly and are always willing to come and help.
I know we should always give thanks to those in our lives we love and are grateful for and not just at Thanksgiving. I hope all those in my life know how much I love them and love having them in my life.
Can you belive Christmas is almost here!!!!