Our new dog, "SHMOO"

I almost forgot to post about our new dog, Shmoo. We adopted him from a foster person. He was saved 15 min before being put down at the local shelter. He is very loving and doesn't mind Ammon pulling on his hair or being sat on, poor dog. Ammon must think he is a toy. I think he fits with our family.

Happy Birthday to my Jarom

Jarom wanted Chuck E Cheese for his birthday. I think Dane enjoyed it also :)











Pictures are not in order as you can see. Here is Jarom Showing is Book of Mormon scripture cards he got.

Ammon was very unsure about this ride, very stiff looking. SO FUNNY!

I finally got a smile from Jarom. He would hide once he saw any camera.

This is the look I normally get from Jarom

Here is our Christmas which was spent in Tallahassee, FL in the morning and then back home for the evening to see my mom.

I think I have uploaded enough pictures for now. Hope everyone enjoyed their Holidays. I know we still have more fun stuff to do now that our stress level is lowered :)

Way Behind on posting

I guess I have been struggling to get on my computer and post pictures. Ammon destroys the computer room, so I only get to go in there during nap time. Here is our updates. We have had many fun Christmas things this year. Below is Devin's school Frosty play. He refused to have a part, but he did sing. (sitting in front with Santa hat).

My Ammon LOVES the table, getting on it!!! I have to remove all the chairs to keep him off, that busy little boy :)

Devin had a Classroom Christmas Party. His teacher did so much for those kids. Below Devin is making a winter hat. The teacher is showing them all how to make them.

Of course, all the kids surrounded Dane and he loved it.

Dec 10 we went to a little historic town, Westville. The kids made candles and did many fun things.

Devin's cub scouts went to a Nursing home and sang Christmas songs.

A Happy Day :)

If you have read my other posts, you would read about our stress of possibility of getting out of the Army. Dane has had trouble passing one of the hardest courses. The Army will not keep you if you don't pass. He could not pass the presentations. Dane did his LAST brief presentation today for work and PASSED! I believe it was a miracle and some extra prayers, priesthood blessing, and Temple visit that got him through this very hard expierence. Of course, the class is not over yet. He is worried about a 10 page battle paper now, but he is good at papers. He got through the hard part, so it looks like we can keep the Army as our future :) I am SO HAPPY and proud of my husband!

Crazy kids

Here are some random pictures this week. Jarom and Ammon love to get into Daddies chair. They think they are the king of the house or something. It is cute to see.

On Sunday, I want a good Christmas photo. I was lucky to find matching ties for each (hard to do). Of course, I had to give candy for them to wear the ties, but I was lucky because they kept them on all during church (first ever). You can see how Jarom was trying really hard NOT to smile. At least I got 2/3 kids smiling in one picture.

I am thinking.....about a dog!

I have been thinking about including a dog into our crazy life, but Dane is not agreeing yet. I am planting seeds! I know they are SO MUCH work, but I have very good memories of my dog growing up and I want the boys to experience that as well. I took a dog quiz online to see what would "fit" our family. It came up with a Bichon Frise (see picture). They do not shed and great with kids!!! I just got the picture from online. They are so cute. I really do not know how much they cost, so maybe it is just a dream I want to give my kids. We went to Petland and all the dogs were over $800, crazy! It would be cool to have one under the Christmas tree, just dreaming :)

Jarom's Thanksgiving preschool

I was so thankful to have my mother come and visit for an entire week last week. She got to see Jarom's preschool Thanksgiving. Jarom is still struggling with preschool but getting better. He was very upset in the pictures because he wanted to come to me and not sing a song. Look at that cute sad face!!!

When I saw Ammon playing so good by himself, I had to take a picture. I love to see this because I do not see it much. He normally follows me around fussing at me or getting into something :) Got to love the toddler stage.

Update on our Army status: Dane has to brief in his class next week (??) If he does not get a "go" or pass the first time, he will be dropped from the class. Our life will change completly!

Family Photo Shoot!!!!

I was super excited when I got my photos today!

I am so thankful to have friends with such great talents and serve me with these wonderful pictures.

Isn't this cool!

Even cooler!!!

What a fun memory

I love my family

Veterans Day

We spent this wonderful Veterans Day at the park getting our family photos taken.

At the end, we feed the birds.

Just a sneak peak of our pictures. This was off my camera. Real pictures will come soon. So thankful for church members with great photography talents.

This Week

Devin finished soccer and got his trophy. He was very happy and excited for his last game and trophy party.

The party was at a park, so the kids got to play. Ammon loved it!

Also Ammon really likes the neighbors dog or any dog his sees.

Halloween

I started Jarom into a developmental basket ball for 3 weeks which he really wanted to do. His first day was Halloween, so before trick-or-treating he learned some basket ball.

I love this side picture of Ammon, so cute. He was amazed at the chicken at my dads house.


Devin did tell me, "this was the BEST Halloween ever!"
We really have a great community here.

All my cuties

At my dad's house, the boys really like helping feed the animals on the farm.

My dad did a hay ride for us. Jarom had a blast jumping in the middle.

Some things I learned this weekend: I will never travel with pumpkin pie again and I am an highway type girl. Police just do not like me on the back roads. Dane drives from now on to my dad's house. Also it's just not fun, having fun, without Devin. He is the life of a party! I love him with all my heart.

Ammon Winnie the Pooh

Sundays are the only day we all get dressed up and look nice, so I really like taking pictures. It takes me a good 2 hours to get myself and the kids ready, so my reward is a good family picture.

Well, it didn't happen this Sunday. Jarom wanted to play instead.

I take Jarom and Ammon the story hour at the library each week. This week they could wear their Halloween customs. Jarom refused of course, but Ammon was a cutie. I could not get him away from this little baby for some reason.

Trick or treat around the Library

What is on my head?

The wings and head piece did not stay on long.

Hurry, take a picture before the head part comes off!

I love pictures :)