This week

Last week and this week we have been battling sickness in the house. The 24 hour virus went through each children one by one and now I have some kind of cold/flu. I am glad we are all getting better now. The best part of last week was a really cool email I got from church asking if everyone needed a bunk bed. I replied very quickly and was the first, so we got it. Devin has been VERY HAPPY for his new FREE bed. He has a new dresser and a little desk under it. Perfect spot for a little boy. His room is still messy because I have been to sick to organize anything.

Devin had a project at school to make a paper quilt timeline. I had no idea how to make one, so I looked online. So this is what we made.....

We put age 3-8 year pictures in each quilt square. It was a lot of work but fun. We got our inspiration from a quilt Dane's mom made for us. Of course Jarom only wants to be in the picture when I do not ask or when it is a Devin picture only. Silly boy :)

Happy Happy Happy

We are very happy because it looks like we will be able to stay here at Fort Benning for another year and a half. Dane was able to get command here!!!! Perfect place to stay for a long time (in Army life)!! I can not believe Devin will be able to almost finish 2 years in the same school. Of course we do not have our orders yet, so I am still a little worried it could change but the big boss called Dane and told him so sounds good to me :)

Below here is Devin with his "Robot bug" an elective for cub scouts! It vibrates and moves!!

We were super excited to get a special gift from Grandma Nichols just for Jarom, a wonder new quilt she made for him. Jarom loves it. It is even great to hide under when mommy wants to take a picture.

Lastly, here is Ammon socializing during church since he will not sit still for sacrament. I love that smile. I am glad Dane got it on camera.

Trip to Atlanta

These pictures uploaded very weird, so we will see how they look. Last weekend we took a trip up to Atlanta with Grandma. Dane and I were able to go to the Atlanta Temple which was nice. The next day we went to the Georgia Aquarium, lots of fun!

See Devin and Jarom through the fish tank???

Daddy and Jarom with a little friend

Today we went to Hobby Lobby and saw this great bench. It was so cool, I would love to have it only $400.00!

The best picture of all, Who wants the dog bed more, Ammon or Shmoo????? Shmoo always wins. Shmoo will drag Ammon around until Ammon gets off or fells off. SO FUNNY!!

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!