My Birthday

I had this long written out blog about my stressful Birthday thanks to Devin and the Internet stopped working. So here are some picture.

Here are my boys on Sunday in their suits.

I got Devin's suit for $10.00, my lastest bargin!

Just 2 weeks ago Ammon was not strong enough to sit in here. How they grow so fast. Thanks to my neighbor that moved gave us this for FREE!

Here I am attempting to like the very snowy birthday.

Here is a picture outside our window in the house.

Jarom kept saying he liked the snow!

Santa at the PX!

Since Thanksgiving is over, time for Chirstmas!

I think I like Dane's camera better.

I can take a picture of Ammon without the flash scaring him.

I get the smiles now!

The kids were wondering how Santa was going to get to the PX. They thought he would land on the roof. They were very surprised when he came on a fire truck.

Devin said, "why is he coming on a fire truck?" He was very confused.



After crying over the snowman sweater, this is as close as Jarom was going to get to Santa! Ammon and Devin were great! This was the second picture actually.
The first one has Jarom picking his nose!

Snow Snow Snow

Last night we got our first snow! I am not ready for it. Our vacation to Florida just needs to come that much closer now. It has over a year and a half since being in the States (an eternity). I am ready for 70 degree weather and getting out the summer clothes again!

I told Jarom Santa is going to take his "night time" pacifier away and replace it with TOYS!! He seems to be okay with that. I hope he does not have bad memories of Santa the rest of his life.

This year is the first Devin has asked me if Santa is real!! I don't want to lie, so I turn it back on him. "What do you think Devin?" He thinks he is real!!!

We have all our Christmas stuff up, tree and all, mostly because of a eager 7 year old.

December hurry up, I'm ready for you!!!

Updates

So, my most recent bargin!!!!

I found a 1900 German wind up clock with a double chime for 60 euros (which about $85.00), solid wood!!!

Everytime it chimes, Jarom saids, "MOMMY'S CLOCK."

Ammon's new bumbo seat. Yes, he is man enough to sport a purple seat.

You take what you can get here in Germany!

Ammon's happy to see Daddy even though he is leaving again this week!

Ammon ready for church

Daddies home from "vacation/work"

Venice at dusk

This area floods every year in Venice






This is near the Austrian and Italian border where Dane had lunch

Now does this look like work to you?????

Shipley's

I'm not sure why the pictures are so small, but here is my brother's family. They just got their yearly pictures taken. Love them!!

Our Relief Society!

Here is a picture of most of the woman in our ward. We took this on Sunday for a sick sister. We are in a Military ward, so most of these women deal with the same things as I do, Army life!

PS- No snow yet, THANK YOU!

also, Ammon does not realize he is a 3rd child....demanding!!

What happened to sleeping all day!

Weather

I see tomorrows forcast is due for some snow!! I am not ready for that. I like seeing the ground when I walk.

I am a "single mother" this week. Dane gets to vacation, or I mean work in Italy this week. No kids in Italy, I consider a vacation! I will miss my lunch buddy :(

ESPN here in Graf!

On Veterans Day, ESPN Sports came all the way over to Germany to do a special on our soldiers and training area. Below is the start of it, with 3 helicopters flying very low and one landed right in front of us. Of course the big guys came out, and into the tent on TV. The kids loved it of course.

Here is our back view of them on TV. Since we have kids and it was crazy inside, I opt to stay out.

I found it very interesting to see what all they do during commercial time and rush around like crazy people.

Here are the ESPN Sports anchors

Happy Vets Day!

Since I will be spending my Veterans Day with my soldier, I wanted to post this a little early.

I am so thankful for my best friend!

He works so hard for his family and his Country.

As the kids and I go to sleep tonight, he is leaving again for "Duty" after working a full day.

He never complains.

He does it with Honor!

I love you

3 Months

I am 3 months old today!

I am getting big and love watching my brothers

Mommy can't even get the new clothes out fast enough. I am growing so fast!

I love kisses! I love meal time also. Can't you tell by the look of my tummy!

This weekend we went to a resort in Garmisch. We got to go for a Marriage retreat, so everything was free! I liked that. Even childcare was free. Devin got his face painted in this picture.

Love the smile Daddy!

I am so happy to say that Jarom is completely potty trained, even at night!

I am amazed! He even moved up to the "Big potty."

I am so proud of him!

My little helper!

Devin is such a little helper!! Ammon had one of those "diaper explosions," but I was in another room and did not hear it. Ammon started to cry, so Devin goes to get him. You might think that is a good thing but....... Devin did not see that Ammon's back side was not a pretty sight!!! Where did Devin put Ammon???? On my bed!!!!! So I had to clean the swing, blanket, MY BED, and an outfit! It is not easy to get out. Thanks Devin for being my little helper!!! No more explosions please!

Our Family

Here are our wonderful pictures our friend did for us!

I think this is my favorite even if Jarom is not smiling!

This is what Jarom did everytime you say, "SMILE!"

We got a little smile here.

My boy is growing up!

Try not to look at the camera or smile!

Love thoughs eyes

No smiles here either

Looking at his silly parents trying to get me to smile!