{Santa Baby}

Christmas this year was unforgettable indeed. It was the twins first Christmas. It was magical and absolutely perfect.

Christmas eve was crazy for sure, party hopping isn't my favorite thing to do.. especially with two babies. But I'm really glad we put forth the effort this year. We were able to spend quality time with each of our families. (Divorce does not make that easy..) But both families were very understanding in knowing that we had limited time at each gathering and we were able to do everything and visit those we needed to. The babies were spoiled to say the least. They got lots of fun gifts and toys! It was fun to see them smash every stuffed animal and the wrapping paper into their little faces. They loved it.

Christmas morning I woke up first, I was so excited for the babies first Christmas I couldn't stand laying in bed any longer! Both babies slept for what seemed forever. I felt like a kid again.. laying in my bed just waiting for Brent to wake up and say okay lets go see if santa came.. ;)  We enjoyed each and every moment that day. It was a perfect morning to say the least.

I should of just given the babies a box of wrapping paper! 

They had a blast with it!

After we ate our traditional christmas crepes we packed up the twins still in their pjs (we were in them all day and it was fabulous). We headed to my parents house for our sibling gift exchange. It was so fun to get
together with my immediete family and this year it has grown by not just two but four people. Both of my sisters got married this year, It was so fun to get together to exchange gifts and drink smoothies and just enjoy eachothers company. My youngest brother Jamison is the sweetest kid I know. He drew my new brother in-law jake's name for christmas. Jamison was so excited for him to open his gift, you could tell the anticipation was killing him.. as jake unwrapped the gift, jamison was hanging right over his shoulder. Jake opened the box and pulled out this paper book.. made out of toilet paper... Jake looked at jamison and said.. coooool.. and Jamison quickly told him it was a journal and that he made it all by himself. The smile on his face just showed how proud he was of it, while the rest of us kind of snickered. But his gift was made with alot of thought and really what more could jake really ask for. ;) Its gifts like this that really actually melt my heart.

please notice... To: Jake From: Jamison, I made this

traditional.. matching pjs! yes. we all just put them on over our outfits.

Merry Christmas! 

{5 months}

{Happy 5 months my babies}

T & B grow so much each and everyday. They love to giggle and smile. They are jibbering to eachother and are starting to grab everything they can get their little fingers on. 

They met some new friends. 

They are starting to like tummy time.

and they like matching outfits ;)

They love to play in their "fort"

They just love to be cute.

Have you ever tried to get 2 babies to smile at the same time?? geez.. its tough.. one day..one day!

To snuggle

and to play with eachother

We love them so much! We are blessed to have these two sweet, sweet babies in our life.

..We love you to the moon and back Tanner and Baylee.. 

{Happy 5 months}

Holiday fun!

(yes, that is a sideways pic of my tree.. due to the fact that my photos will NOT turn.)

advice?

Christmas time is here, The tree is decorated, The stockings are hung.. (over our couch)..
There is a chill in the air and a little bit of snow on the ground. I love all the family parties and snuggling with my family and reading Christmas stories in front of the tree. But most of all I love the reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. The birth of our savior, I love to read the story of Jesus's birth in Luke. I am eternally grateful for our savior, of all the sacrifice and love he shows us throughout the year. At times, I feel overwhelmed this time of year because of our family situations, we are just pulled in so many directions I don't even know whats when and when is what. Is it really worth all the hustle and bustle of the season.. ? I love my old family traditions and I am excited to begin my own traditions with my children. With this being our first Christmas with children, Brent and I want to make sure our children learn to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, As they grow they will know that we celebrate it because of the birth of our savior. This is a special time of year, and I cherish the time spent with family and friends. Here are a few pictures of our busy holiday season so far.

The Hale family Christmas party was wonderful. There was a video that my cousin and his wife put together of a few pictures of what happened throughout our family this past year. It was perfect and I am so thankful for it. After my grandma hale stood up and told us how proud she is of our family. My Grandma Hale is an amazing woman,

 I love her so much and as she stood and expressed her feelings, It brought me to tears. She had raised 8 children, and to stand back and see what her and my grandpa have accomplished together, is simply amazing. Our family has expanded well over 100 people. And the fact that we all are so close to eachother, I have no problem calling anyone in my family and asking for help or advice. Each Aunt and Uncle, and Cousin is an example of love and service, and I do not know where I would be without them and their never ending support.

The babies also got to meet Santa Clause for the first time.. You can tell they were so excited...

All the children loved santa and suprisingly nobody cried or whined when they sat on his lap.. well, maybe the teenagers.. haha!

We also had our 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Party, We had so much fun with our friends and its something we look forward to every year. We enjoyed eating spaghetti and drinking hot chocolate and of course decorating gingerbread houses for the contest.


 It was tough this year, but Scott and Marie took home the prize for making the best house. It was HUGE..

can you see it?.. really.. do I even need to ask you?

          Thanks to everyone who came!

The Babies of course had a great time to!!

..Until Next year...

Merry Christmas!