That's right, Mary Christmas! Last week in church Dallin colored a picture of the Christ Child and his Mother Mary. When asked by his Grandma Jan who the picture was of he replied, "Jesus and Mary, Mary Christmas." How fun it is to have little ones as we celebrate the birth and life of Christ. We wish you all a wonderful season.
Across the street from our home is the Elementary School, and a community park. The boys loved exploring their new surroundings! Dallin loves to play on the see-saw, and Reed loves to swing!
It's now Thanksgiving time around our house until we've actually made that pumpkin pie. The boys were great help this year, Dallin was especially good at cutting out our leaves. We also started a new tradition this year. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving we set our table with a new clean table cloth. On that table cloth we wrote our names, what we are thankful for, and the date. I look forward to getting it out each year and hope it will become something the kids look forward to each year. 
The first snow fall of the season was a beautiful one, with it's large flakes and peaceful air. Dallin had fun throwing snowballs at Ross while he tried to make a snowman - which of course was Dallin's idea. Later that week as the snow started to melt, Dallin came to me and said that the snowman had an owie, as all snowmen do once they start to melt, and that he needed a band aid. Needless to say we went out side and tried to fix him up by putting his arms, nose, eyes and buttons back on. Of course our job wasn't finished until we placed that band aid on.
Halloween already, Reed's costume was easy, the traditional German Attire from Ross's mission, Dallin is another story. He wanted to be a Jelly Bean Ghost. So there you have it.
After many requests, here are a few pictures of our home. I just have to say that the boys have been so good through the washing of walls, and unpacking of boxes. My Mom came and spent a week with us when we first moved in and it was great having her here!
Dallin had his first sleepover with his cousing's Kolby and Kevin during Hailey and Jared's wedding. These boys are going to have so much fun growing up together!!!
