This has been a really good year for our family. Asher is 4 and goes to pre-school and loves every minute of it. He comes home with a new letter almost every day and loves to think of words that start with that particular letter. He ADORES his baby sister Avaree. He loves to talk to her and hold her. He is a very sensitive child. If I am mad at him for any reason it dosen't take him long to come give me a hug and tell me sorry for whatever he has done, even when he hasn't done anything! He is such a sweet heart!
Olivia is 2 1/2 and a little fire ball! I am surprised she dosen't have bright red hair with horns underneath! No really she is a lot of fun, but watch out for her! If she is making a lot of noise I don't worry about her, it's when she's quiet that there is a problem. She loves lotion and makeup and anything I have told her not to get into. She, like her brother, loves Avaree. She climbs into bed with her in the morning and talks to her and sings her songs. She loves to hug and kiss her and rub her face all over avaree's face. It's really funny to watch her when she thinks no one is watching. She sings to herself and has pretend tea parties. She has an amazing imagination! She knows that she's daddy's little princess, and calls herself princess beauty. She really has her daddy wraped around her little finger! She won't let me give her her sippy at night, daddy has to give it to her and tuck her in. She really is a fun and bubbly person and we love her!
Avaree is-well-amazing! She is such a good and happy baby! You can tell instantly by just looking at her that she is a happy and content baby. Random strangers in stores-every time I shop- look at her and say "Oh what a happy baby. Oh she is so smiley!" She hardly ever cries, and I usually have to wake her up to eat! She is such a joy and blessing in our family.
Brandon is still working for Desert Door, and we are very blessed to have the boss he has! He has done so much for our family and is so generous to Brandon! He never ceases to amaze me. Just when I think he can't do anything nicer, he does something else.
Brandon is also very lucky, he gets to go to Venisuela in January to help work on the temple there, for 2 weeks. I am jealous, but very excited for him! He says it won't be a vacation, since he will be working 6 of 7 days a week and 10 hour days, but he's going to be in Venisuela! Warm and comfy while the rest of us freeze here in the cold desert. I really am excited for him though. I think he'll have a great time!
We have increadible family members also! Both of our parents are so involved in our kids lives and are always concerned for their welfare it's like our kids have 3 sets of parents! It really helps me out when I need that break, and my kids adore them! I never worry when they are with the grandparents, I can leave and they don't cry until I come back and tell them we have to go home! They do so much for our little family and we are so greatful for them and for all the other family members-aunts and uncles and great grandparents. We love you all!
That's our family for now- We hope everyone has a great holiday season and enjoys the spirit of christmas! We love you all!