Merry Christmas!

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas. We sure did! McClain had such a ball opening presents (her's and everyone else's). We went to Grandma Myrl's for Christmas Eve for her annual pajama party. That was fun, but kind of crazy! Then on Christmas, we had so many place's to go. McClain was so worn out, but she had fun with all her grandma's and grandpa's. And, needless to say she was spoiled. We had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks everyone, We love you!!

"Christmas Extravaganza!!"

This weekend we went over to the mall to see Santa Claus. We went with The Robinson's and they took their little girl, Taylee. We thought maybe if Taylee went first, then maybe McClain wouldn't cry. That didn't work. Taylee started screaming and then it was McClain's turn and she started screaming. Long story short, we got pictures, but they were both screaming in them. Then we took the girls to the playground to let them re-cooperate. We capped it off with a trip to the Festival of Lights. The girls loved it! McClain kept saying "Oohh, Wow!" and Taylee kept saying "Love you" to all the lights she saw. It was pretty cute!! Mac going down the slide.
They loved this globe .
Watch out, this is them in 15 years. Scary!!

Mac admiring the lights!!

Jalyce and Taylee, enjoying the lights.

Flash Game and Christmas Party!

This weekend we got to go the Utah Flash game. We got floor seats and we were super close to all the action. It was so fun to sit so close. It's kind of funny what you see when you sit that close. McClain did so good, she loved it!! Thanks Mike and Amber. Then on Saturday we went to Steven's family annual Jex Christmas party. We have dinner and then Santa comes. We knew it could go either way with Santa, either she would love him or hate him. She hated him!! She started crying immediately after she sat on his lap and didn't stop until she was a safe distance away from him. But, she loved her present. It's a good thing she won't have to see him on Christmas Eve... Front row action!!

McClain loved to watch the dancers!

This is not the face of a kid who loves Santa!

Still too close for comfort...

She loved her puppy though!

If I would have taken this a few seconds earlier, they were playing together.

Making sure he's really leaving!!

Thanksgiving and light parade!

This year we had Thanksgiving dinner at my mom's house. It was the first time all the kids have been together for Thanksgiving since we all got married. It was kind of crazy with all the kids running around. McClain loves to play with her cousins. My brother and sister-in-law came up from St. George and we got to see their baby, Braylon, for the first time. He is so cute! He is perfectly round! McClain had fun, but she was grumpy from having no nap! Then when we got home we put the christmas tree up and got all of our christmas decorations out. We do that every year on Thanksgiving while watching Elf. On Friday night, we went to the light parade in Spanish Fork. McClain loved it, but it was freezing. We had fun! I love this time of year.

Twilight...

I know this will be the most current post on everybody's blog, but I couldn't help myself. I LOVED this movie!! It was seriously the best movie EVER. I am slightly obsessed. I for sure will be going again before it leaves theatres and for sure be purchasing the DVD. I can't wait for the next one. Guess I'll have to read the book again to keep me satisfied...

Jessica, Libby and Shaylie
Me and Crystal (Not my best picture, but it was Midnight!)

Vistit from Grandpa and Jazz game!

This last weekend I had the opportunity to see my Grandpa Dan and Joan. They live in Arizona and we only get to see them about once a year. They always stay at my parents house and we love to go visit when they come. In fact, this was McClain's first time meeting her great-grandpa. My camera was on the fritz though, and of all 5 pictures we took, this turned out to the best one. Terrible, I know. But, it was fun to see them. We love you guys! Also, I had to take this picture of Steven and McClain watching the Jazz game the other night. If she's not a daddy's girl...

Joan, me, Mac, Grandpa Dan and Steven.
Steven and Mac watching the Jazz game.

Trick or Treat!!

Halloween was fun this year with McClain! She didn't really understand what was going on, but she had no problem with everyone giving her candy!! My mom and dad came over and saw her in her costume. Then, we took her around our neighborhood. After that we went to Grandma Kathy's and then to Grandma Myrl's. Grandma Myrl had sloppy joe's ready for dinner. Then we walked around her block to trick or treat. We did a really good job of not giving McClain too much candy. She didn't get wound up at all. We had fun, and we can't wait until next year when she may actually be able to say "Trick or Treat!"Our little bumblebee!
McClain is waiting for her friend Nash to get to the door.
McClain and her cousin Trayven.
McClain and her cousins, Ryder and Rhielyn.
Trick or treating!

Don't take my candy!!

Halloween Fun!!

This weekend was so fun! We've had quite a time. On Friday night, we went to our friends Halloween party. McClain loved running around with everyone their, especially the kids. Then, Saturday afternoon, we took McClain to Trick or Treat on Main Street. Saturday night we had a birthday party at Aunt Leslie's house. We had yummy homemade soup and ice cream sundaes. We finished the night with a little rock band. I love that game. On Sunday night, we went to Grandma Kathy's and had our traditional pumpkin carving night. I love Halloween! I can't wait until next weekend, to take McClain trick or treating!

Miss Fix-it!

The other night Steven was lowering the mattress in McClain's crib. For whatever reason, she thought it was so entertaining. She stole the allen wrench from him and decided she would do it herself. She played like that for about 20 min. until we had to pry it out of her screaming hands! She would have kept busy for hours. Kids are funny!!McClain playing with the wrench.
This was Steven with the wrench (before she stole it!)

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to The Big Red Barn in Santaquin and took a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch. It was fun. McClain loved the tractor ride and loved the pumpkin patch even more. She had fun roaming around looking at the pumpkins. She even got to pick her own. We'll have fun carving the pumpkins we picked out. Thanks for the idea Amber!

McClain waiting for the ride to start.McClain sitting on the hay. This is McClain's very own pumpkin that she picked out.

So many choices!! Roaming the pumpkin patch with Steven.

Thriller!!

This weekend we went to Thriller. For those of you who have never seen it... I highly recommend it! We've gone almost every year for the past 8 years. They had a performance in Provo this year, so we decided to see what it was like down here. It was still fun, but we all agreed it doesn't have the "magic" that it has when you see it at Kingsbury Hall. We ate lunch at Applebee's first and then went to Thriller. It was a fun Girls Day Out. Thanks, Mom!!! Can't wait until next year! Becca, Jalyce and my Mom
Me, Becca and my Mom

Harvest Moon Hurrah!

This year we went to the Harvest Moon Hurrah with some friends. There were lots of things that the girls couldn't do still, but what we did do was fun. We sat in line for 40 min. for the pony rides and McClain would ride, but Taylee didn't have so much luck (she hated the pony!). Then we went on the wagon ride and that was fun. They had music on the ride and McClain was just jamming out. We had fun though. I love this time of year!!

McClain watching the road on the hayride.

Steven, McClain and I on the hayride. McClain on the pony ride.McClain loved riding the pony. Maybe we'll have to get her one...

Birthday Fun!!

McClain had so much fun on her birthday. She started the day by sleeping in. Then we went to the zoo. It was perfect weather and the animals were fun to watch. Then we had a party for her at the park. We had cake and ice cream and McClain got so spoiled!! She got lots of clothes and toys. But, by the end of the day she was so tired!! It was a long day!

Camping!

This weekend we went camping up Wanrhodes with my mom and dad. We had lots of fun! McClain loves to camp. On Saturday, we rode to Scofield to fish. We didn't catch anything, but McClain had fun playing in the sand. She played so hard that she was completely worn out. Thanks mom and dad!!McClain wearing Steven's sweatshirt.
Steven teaching Mac to fish.
Chillin'.
No bites!!
She loves to mow!!