MY BIG SUNBEAM

Owen had his first day as a sunbeam last week. He sat in his chair and raised his hand! Way to go big boy. We love how big you are getting.

CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED

We had the best Christmas ever! It has been so nice to have Tate home from school. Her and Owen have played great together giving me lots of time to get closets cleaned out and reorganized. Every year on Christmas Eve we get out the video camera and watch all our videos of the year and lots of old ones. I can't believe how much my kids change from year to year. That night we open new pjs and read from the Bible. This year Grandma and Grandpa Wood came down and spent the night. It was great to have them here for Christmas morning.

The kids in their new pjs.

Owen and Tatumn went to bed surprising early. We couldn't believe that they went up and right to sleep. But they did. Tatumn woke up at 4:00 and was reading by the night light. We told her to go back to be till 7:00. Owen was so excited and couldn't wait to go down stairs and see what Santa had left out.

The mad dash to see what Santa left. Tatumn and her load of gifts.

The Skate Boarding Guy. (That's what he makes us call him)

After seeing what Santa had left we opened presents. Clint got me a lot of odds and ends. He picked out great clothes this year. He really spoils me. After all of us were done Clint had me close my eyes for one last surprise. He had gotten me a new Lap Top. I still can't believe it. We had the best day ever just hanging out all day in our pjs and playing together as a family.

CLINT'S BIRTHDAY BASH

This year we had a little party for Clint. On Thanksgiving weekend we were at Clint's parents house, so we had Clint's family and friends meet us at the bowling ally. The Boys and their Balls

What a bunch of Old Men!

Some of the kids

Tatumn is in the blue pants

Tatumn's New Hobby

Those of you who know Tatumn well now of her love of reading. She tells me things about people and about 10 mins later I realize I've never heard of this person and I find out it's someone out of her latest book. I my point in telling all this is her new hobby. About 8 months ago Tatumn read a book where one of the characters fenced. So she has begged since then to take Fencing Classes. I thought it was a something she would forget about. Well she has been so persistent that we finally found classes in Orem and signed her up. I thought she would hate it. Tatumn is a soft hearted girl and very much a drama queen. But she has love it!

TATUMN IS DOUBLE DIGITS

Tatumn's Birthday was on the 9th. She was so excited to turn 10. All day she kept telling everyone that she is now double digits. She wanted to go and eat at Olive Garden and then to Build A Bear. Olive Garden was quite an experince. Owen slid on the rolling chairs and fell to the floor, in the process taking my drink and spilling it in my lap. Then he faked sick and we spent 5 mins. in the bathroom until he decided that he felt good again. I got sick that night and spent the next 2days sick in bed. I had to miss going up north to her little party with the grandparents.
I was kinda sad to think she is so big that she is picking to eat at nice places instead of just the golden arches. This last year she has really started to grow up. She is turning into a great babysitter. She still loves to read, but we are now at the point that she doesn't think mom and dad are the smartest people in the world. Tatumn is turning into my best friend as we share books and shopping and music. Happy Birthday Baby!!! I love everything you are becoming and everything you already are!

My Baby is a Big Boy!

So I am the worst mom. Owen's birthday is on Sept. 11th and I am just now posting the pics. His birthday was so fun we celebrated as a family on the 11th and then had the whole family at Chuck E Cheese on the 13th. It was the best day. Most of our family made the trek down for the party! Owen loved it and still cries everyday for his Birthday. I just wanted to tell some of Owen's cute things, so you'll all know why we love him!

The other day after Owen's bath he comes downstairs with his towel around him and asks clint, "Dad wanna see my new costume?" Clint says yes and Owen drops his towel and yells "TA Da Da I'm a naked Power Ranger"

When Owen is in time out and yells at me "Mom I'm not gonna play Baseball with you now!"

Owen loves to tell me "that's not the point"

Or when I am trying to explain something and he says "what you say?"

Owen is my Devil and My Angel. He is so sweet and every morning and night wants to NUGGLE. But Boy he is naughty and can charm anyone out of anything. He really knows when to just smile.

I LOVE YOU OWEN!!!!