Santa like me

 I took the girls to see Santa last week and even though Carly doesnt seem to excited in the picture, she loved getting to see him. After she got off his lap, she said "Candy please." She has a radar for candy and had pointed it out while we were standing in line to see Santa. I knew that was the only reason she wanted to see him.  After we left, she said "I like Santa. Santa like me too."

Yesterday, while we were getting ready for church, Caleb came into my room and asked if we could go shopping this week for some clothes because most of his church clothes and jeans are no longer fitting him. Which is funny since I just bought him new church pants in September. Sheesh, that kid is growing like a weed. Anyways, I told him to make a list and we would go later this week. Here is the list...

 

Okay, Caleb, sure I will buy you an AK-47. Ha! He sure knows how to be such a funny dude:)

The Nutcracker 2012

This past weekend Mann Dance had their 4th Annual Nutcracker recital. Aubrie had auditioned for a lead role  this year and got the role of Flower Fairy and also a party child role. Her ballet class also had a dance in it and they were Mother Ginger's Polichenelle's. Aubrie had such a great time and worked so hard for months learning all the dances. She looked so poise and beautiful up there on the stage. Aunt Judy refers to her as their next star! I am excited to see where dance will take Aubrie she has such a deep passion and love for it. The one thing that is different for her than maybe some, is that she truly has fun doing it. She definately got it all from Mitch's family, they are all so talented in dance. She has decided to go to competition this year and will be performing a jazz dance there in April. So exciting for her and for us. Aubs, you are our shining star!

Family Pictures 2012

My friend Rachel Tucker came to town over Thanksgiving break and so I jumped on the chance for her to take a few shot of us for our Christmas card. I cant believe how big all of our kids are getting. Seriously I.am.so.blessed.

Important

Brynley: "Hey mom, you know what? When I grow up I am going to be something important. You know why? Because when I grow up I am going to go out on the streets and find homeless people to help and I am going to build a homeless shelter like Grandma Jo."

One of the best, cutest things to ever come out of one of my kids' mouths. Her sweet spirit is so pure.

Smiles, Smiles Everywhere

 

 Last week Aubrie got her braces off! She was so happy and excited, she came bouncing out of the dentist office. She loves her new smile.

 On Friday, I took all the kids to get their haircut. This was Carly's first "official" haircut at a salon. She looked like she was enjoying getting her hair washed. I love her chubby, rosy cheeks.

 Caleb wanted to get all the blonde out of his hair that was still leftover from him dyeing it green last summer. He went alot shorter and we were all surprised at how dark his hair is!
He looked very studdly pasing sacrament yesterday.

 Having four kids, I never seem to get pictures with all of them with me so I do it individually because it just seems easier. I grabbed this pretty girl after church yesterday and snapped a few of me and Brynley. She is such a photogenic little thing. I love that we look similiar in the picture. Usually I never know who she looks like because she seems to look different than the other kids but nope, not here, she's mine. Love my Bini Boo.

A Month gone by....

Ummm. I have been so absent from my blog the past month. I have very busy days right now that seem to always be filled with something going on. The kids, my class, church callings, Mitch working a ton, activities,  zumba, cooking, cleaning, being sick, working out, running errands, grocery shopping, helping others, homework, sleeping, and all the other day to day in betweens are to blame for my poor blog's suffering.  With the holidays approaching and my class final looming over my head, dont expect too much from me on here. Or maybe do expect something from me, maybe that will make me do a weekly post at least if I am knowing others are looking forward to it.Maybe I will do a daily post in Dec on the happenings of our holiday month. Kinda cool idea. I do have lots going on and lots planned for the kids especially when my class is over. Here are a few pictures of the kids. Halloween Pics...

Caleb dressed up as Harry Potter for school when they had Favorite Superhero/storybook charcter day.

                      Man, he is getting so tall too. I am 5'10'', he is catching up to me!

Carly had her first visit to the dentist last week. She loved it. She was so cute, giggling in the chair and she liked using the suction and wearing sunglasses to protect her eyes from the bright light. No cavities too.

Quick Cuteness

 

Aubs was a Super Kid in school! I think she is pretty super everyday:)

I love this face, especially when she is sleeping. So quiet and sweet and quiet....

Mitch and his girl. I know as parents we arent supposed to have favorites but she is his. Shhhhh.

One of my favorite things each day is when I pick up Carly from school and she runs to me saying "My mom's here."  And grabs my legs. She liked to wear her  paper crown on Monday.

 Our little, big giant is growing like a weed! I think by the end of the school year he will be the same height!

The other day I heard the garage door open. I was upstairs doing the dishes and knew that the big garage door was open, so I ran down the stairs to make sure Carly wasnt going out into the front. This is what I found. Her standing there with a plastic bag in her hands, with her "peepee" pants in it. She had had an accident and was trying to dispose of the evidence by taking it outside to the big trash cans. Such a smarty pants. I couldnt bring myself to get upset afterall she was trying to clean up. However, my den smells like pee now.

Tiny Dancer #3

 

Carly started ballet class a few weeks ago. She is too cute! In the beginning she would just run around and act goofy during the class. But the other day she did almost everything that Aunt Becky was teaching and really has made some progress. Her favorite thing in dance is when they get to play with the twirly ribbons that are on a stick. I cant remember what they are called but she really likes it. I love my dancing baby ballerina!