Holiday Break Fun

During our holiday break, we were able to go on quite a lot of adventures. Some fun pictures came from playing the snow and sledding and our visit to the Hill Air Force Museum. Enjoy!

SLEDDING

We have two die-hard sledders and one who goes down the hill a couple times and then just prefers to build and play in the snow. It's quite a surprise to me who was who, but Boston in our "rather be playing" boy and Kayden and McCoy are the ones who giggle and laugh down the hill and then the second they are down, they start making their way up to do it again.

Kayden catching some air over a jump.

McCoy getting setup to go. We'd try to sit him down on this sled and he would immediately flip to his stomach. Not sure if it was because that's how Kayden rides it, or if it really was more comfortable.

Boston hanging out at the bottom of the hill just playing.

This is just an extra picture from one of our trips out to the snow in the backyard. The boys could spend hours out there - but only when the sun is shining.

HILL AIR FORCE MUSEUM

We finally made it to the air force museum that is only about 10 minutes away and we were surprised how big and fascinating it was.

They have two huge buildings of planes and air force items.

There was a cute kids area where they have dress-up outfits, flying simulators, computer games, toys, etc.

Kayden pretending to be a pilot.

McCoy is ready for take-off (as always!)

All the boys outside the museum.

Christmas 2009

Christmas was spent at our home with visits to my sister's home for Christmas Eve and visits from my parents who were staying with my sister. We also had plenty of visits made to and from our neighbors and nearby friends. It was a very calm, peaceful, perfect Christmas and all the kids were smiling and excited - except when being pulled away from their new toys so they could eat something.

Christmas Eve program at their cousin's. Kayden was an angel, Boston a wise man and McCoy was Joseph.

New pajamas

Santa came!!

(Notice our tree is only decorated from halfway up thanks to a curious 1 year old.

Made setup and cleanup easier though.)

Boston playing his new Star Wars video game that Santa delivered with Kayden dancing in the background and his Erector set that Santa brought nearby.

Expecting Boy #4

30 weeks pregnant

As my shirt continues to appear that the ball inside it is getting bigger and bigger, I thought it only fitting to make a blog post about the pregnancy as it seems it will be over soon.

My first three pregnancies have been very smooth - no issues. My first delivery ended up being a c-section, but I was able to deliver the other two without any issues. So along rolls my fourth pregnancy and things have been a little different.

I have placenta previa this time around - that has only become more severe as the weeks have rolled on. Basically, it means that the placenta (the baby's lifeline) has attached at the top of the birth canal and if I were to go into labor, I would deliver the lifeline before the baby. Thus, it means that I am to take things easy and that the baby will have to come c-section at 37 weeks - so I do not get too close to the end (40 weeks) and go into labor.

Today we set the date for the morning of January 26. If there are no issues before then, that means that will only be 5 days before McCoy's birthday!!

In terms of me feeling different this pregnancy, I don't. I feel perfectly fine and frequently enjoy the kicking and moving of the baby. Kayden has especially taken an interest in my belly and lays on it frequently to talk to his brother and feel him kick. I've tried to get Boston to feel the baby, but he is not interested. He is however interested in stuffing a ball up his shirt frequently and running around bumping into McCoy. McCoy sees my belly as just being in the way. It is a little harder to cuddle after his nap, but after we find a comfortable holding position, he is satisfied.

Chad is as giddy as ever. He loves little babies! He is a bit worried about what to expect with the condition and has been a huge help jumping in to take care of things that I cannot/should not do, but all and all he's just excited to have another little boy wiggling around here soon.

Pregnancy is an exciting time and the anticipation of him coming is even more exciting. We are hoping for a smooth final 6 weeks and just enjoying the time we have together during the holidays.

Visit to Santa

Santa came to our local grocery store for a visit and the kids put in their requests for the year. It took some coaxing to get Boston to go talk to him and was done so by me dragging him up there screaming, but when Santa asked for a high-five, all fears seemed to shatter and the request was then happily made while sitting on his lap.

Kayden kept trying to get McCoy to ask for something, but he just happily sat there and then got his candy cane. Who needs more toys when you have an entire house to destroy!! Come on!!

Boston asked Santa for a Star Wars video game.

Kayden asked Santa for an Erector Set with motors.

(Have to note that he is wearing his dad's childhood "California Raisin's" t-shirt that he picked out of the drawer and told me that he thinks he looks like a teenager in it.)

Gingerbread and Snowy Days

It has definitely felt a lot like Christmas here! We've had lots of snow and been able to go sledding (sorry no pics - I just have enough hands for sleds and kids) and play in the snow almost every day. There have been fort making with the neighbors that then led to a fun snowball fight, days just wandering through the yard filled with snow and making tracks and enjoying some sunlight, and of course the shoveling of snow - all done by Chad this year due to my ever-growing belly.

McCoy's favorite part of playing in the snow is eating it. I'm not sure there's a whole lot else he could do when bundled up like a marshmallow.

Boston shows off his ninja moves with a racket.

Simply just the weapon of choice for the day, as no sticks could be uncovered.

To also go along with the holiday spirit, we decorated a gingerbread house and then it was promptly devoured. We kept trying to convince the boys that it could be a decoration for a while, but they wouldn't have it and because the roof kept slipping off, I quickly gave up the convincing.

Thanksgiving Celebrations

For Thanksgiving this year we stayed at home. In months leading up to the holiday, we had thought we were going to have visitors, but all plans ended up changing and we then decided to have dinner with my aunt and uncle that live nearby and their family. It was a really relaxing day and we all enjoyed the food and games.

Thanksgiving weekend continued with Chad doing the Black Friday shopping this year. After standing in one line for 3 hours last year, I opted out and Chad graciously took over. Friday night was also a light parade in Kaysville that was perfect and calm and not crowded at all. It was a bit short, but was the perfect length for kids in the cold.

Saturday night we headed to Ogden for their light parade, fireworks and turning on the lights in their cute Christmas village. Ogden was a bit crowded, but we managed to find a good spot for the parade and really enjoyed the fireworks.

It was a quiet weekend, but filled with fun times and memories. Pictures below are of the Ogden Light Parade.

The boys at a train in the Christmas Village after seeing the fireworks. They were all so happy - even McCoy being strapped into the stroller all night.

We saw this Layton City float at both parades.

The Nutcracker

Had to get this one of the local Star Wars lovers. Boston was especially excited, but honestly all of the boys loved it.

The Dinosaur Park had a Flintstone's themed float.

Basketball

We signed the two oldest up for community basketball on Saturdays during the fall/winter. They both absolutely love it and fun is all that matters at this point. Here's some pics to enjoy.