Christmas Cheer

I never thought for a moment that Landon would not like Santa. We had our ward Christmas party on Friday and when Santa came into the room Landon looked toward him with curiosity. His older brothers climbed onto his lap with confidence listing off their wants and wishes this Christmas. When we added Landon to his lap for the group pictures instead of joy, tears came to his face and he covered his face so Santa would disappear!

 Most moms would pluck their baby off of the scary man with a beard's lap but I'm not most moms. I love the classic picture of a child screaming on Santa's lap so I asked the brothers to leave so Landon could "enjoy" Santa on his own. I love it!

 My three boys, too sweet! Love each of them so much.

 Shane got pretty serious on Santa's lap and added some things he has never said he wanted. Later he told me he was nervous and didn't know what to ask for!

Shane's Christmas Wishes 2011:

- PS3
-Killing video game AKA Call of Duty
-Scooter
-mini gumball machine (this was on Trevor's list at first but has now made it's way to Shane's)

 Mr. T had an entire list of things for Santa and he kept going and going!

Trevor's Christmas Wishes 2011:

- Dog (he won't be getting his but now says just a toy dog)
-DSI games
-Scooter
-Dinosaur

 Me and my sweet little baby. I don't want too much for Christmas because all my wishes have already come true; a beautiful family complete with my little MoooMooo. I wouldn't mind a new camera, but I'm not sure if I've been good enough for that!

 My biggest baby of all, Damon. Seriously, he HAS to get his picture with Santa every year. He waits and waits for all the kids to sit on Santa's lap and then finally gets his turn. This year he even convinced some of his favorite ladies (I was last) to join him in pictures too but I will save those pictures for myself! I'm not sure what he asked for but I'm pretty sure he has earned COAL!

Merry Christmas!

Following in his footsteps...

Alright, I'm going through some pictures and come across this. I don't remember the day but it got me laughing! Is this what he sees his father do while I'm at school?

I think we have another officer in the making but now I just need to work on his uniform!

Mastering this Love Business

 Being the third born Little L is extremely lucky that I've already mastered this love business. I mean look at that face, what is not to love? It's funny what little babies do to my heart. Sometimes I wonder how I can love someone who has been in my life for such a short period of time but then he flashes his sweet smile and my heart fills up even larger.

 While this sweet little guy was growing in my tummy I had a reoccurring dream about him and my sweet Granny. Each time in my dream she would tell me to drink orange juice.  Sounds funny, I know, but she always told us this for our vitamin C so I listened and never got sick while pregnant. In my dreams she would also tell me how special this new baby is. She would tell me to protect him and he would bring love into our home. I already knew my Granny was an amazing woman, but now I see how right she was, even in my dreams. Little L is special beyond measure. His brothers continue to adore him and smoother him with love daily. His Daddy and I can't seem to get enough of his kisses and attention and usually end up trying to out do each other trying to persuade him to come to us!

 With 3 boys in tow I am always asked if I'm going to try one more time for a girl. My answer is always the same, Landon was my try for a girl and it didn't work. Besides, when you master love and babies I'm pretty sure you need to stop when you hit perfection so here we are done. Landon will forever be my Little L because he is the love who completed our family.

Happy Halloween!

I promise we had a good Halloween and Landon did enjoy it, but he did not enjoy his owl hat. I tried for weeks putting it on his head with cheers and clapping but nothing helped. He went to Trunk or Treat and Trick or Treating without his hat.

 This mean mama thinks it's incredibly darling to see his grumpy little face in the owl costume. The drama of a one year old with hands to the face and all!

 Happy baby without his hat on.

 Sadly, this was my first year that the boys did not match. I decided it was time for Shane to finally get a costume he'd love and nothing themed to match his baby brother. I wanted them to be characters from Harry Potter and Landon could have been the owl but the big boys were not game. Instead we had a ninja and a vampire.

 Trevor was the cutest little vampire I've ever seen! I tried to get him to say "I vant to suck your blooood!" but he
thought I was crazy!

 

 He loved being spooky and scary but I'm thinking he just looks darling!

 He wanted to be a vampire so he could suck people's blood. Scary, I know!

 Trevor loved having a Halloween parade at school and lunch with his friends at his class party. He is still my sweet tooth boy because when asked what his favorite part of Halloween was he responds with "getting lots, and lots, and lots, and lots, and lots of candy!

 The joy in this boys face to finally have the best costume ever, a ninja!! He did crafts in class on Halloween along with a party and parade too. His favorite part about Halloween is the candy too.

Our Halloween traditions were still in full force this year. We had families over for a little Halloween party, Trunk or Treating a Church, Booing various families leaving goodies on their porch, school fun, and trick or treating. Oh and they even Trick or Treated at Dumont! By the time the real Halloween rolled around they were tired and already had enough candy for a lifetime so they didn't last but a few streets trick or treating!

peek-a-boo

This little guy has begun the get into everything-know what I want-screaming at a high pitch-crazy-on the go stage. Little L goes from one place to another trying to find destruction. He isn't remotely as bad as the brother before him but I don't think anyone could live up to Trevor's crazy baby business. I pray his poor wife does not have to go through what I did when he has children! Although Landon is calm he is still a Young and determined to get what he wants which consists of pretty much everything he shouldn't be getting into!

 He loves opening the pantry and finding the various treasures awaiting him in there. On this day he found a coke box which provided him entertainment. I love how babies find joy in the smallest things! He played and crawled around the kitchen as I cooked dinner. Although this was just a few weeks ago so much has changed. He is now a pro at walking with only a few falls as he goes and the weather is finally starting to cool off. Well, cool off to me means under 100!

Little L is the best baby. He loves playing peek-a-boo and giggles when he hides himself with something like this box.

Mommy of boys

When I was pregnant with Shane and found out he was a boy I cried. I cried because I didn't want the nasty stuff that went along with boys. I didn't want snakes, farts, dirt, and pet lizards. I wanted pink and bows with everything sweet. I thought I knew what I wanted but thankful Heavenly Father knew me better.

 I knew I'd love being a mom. I knew they would bring me joy and happiness, but I never realized that my boys would bring me so much love and happiness on this level. Shane is my leader, which goes with being a first born. Other people like to be around him because he is confident and kind. He finds the kid no one wants to play with and makes sure they have a friend. His heart is full of compassion just like his dad.

Shanners made me a mom. He was the first little guy that stole my heart the instant I laid eyes on him. He is the first little guy to call me mommy and give me sticky kisses. Today he makes me proud because he is growing up and growing up to be a wonderful child. Although having little boys means dirt, sports, farts, pee on the seats in the bathroom, and snakes I would not change being a mom of all boys for the world. They make me laugh, feel loved, and make my life complete.

How did this happen?

I don't know how it has happened but my little Trevor has turned into a full grown BIG boy! I feel like life has turned into a blur and going on fast forward!  I should still be watching Mickey Mouse each morning with my little Trevor and holding his chubby little hand but instead we are rushing out the door in the morning going to school making sure homework is done and lunches are packed! 

 Even though Trevor is growing up he is still my lovey. He still takes care of me and wants to make sure I feel loved. I love how Trevor is protective of me. At school there is a running program before school that the boys like to go to. Trevor ran 1 mile the first day and loved it. However, the next day he didn't want to go because he would leave me alone in my classroom. Just like at home he likes to make sure no one is alone.

Mr. T continues to keep me on my toes. He is still grumpy yet fun. Calm yet CRAZY! Right now he loves dried mangoes, cheese balls, games on the iPad, and reading to me. I love my Trevor. He blesses our lives and makes us happy!