Happy Hoilday's (part 2)

, When we got back from Utah we immediately got into the Christmas Spirit. Mason is in a preschool program called Joy School where three other moms with children 3-4 years of age rotate weeks and teach two time a week. Mason enjoys it somewhat if it were no so much sitting and more running around it would be perfect for him. I keep him going for the fact that he needs to learn to sit and listen so he will be ready for school. I also love the Joy School program and the criculum that comes with it. There is hardley any time spent on ABC's or 123's, it just concentrates on the love of learning, manners, and morals. I know that reading and writing will come (it already has started). So after that long intro as part of his Joy School we had a Christmas Program and it was centered around the Nativity. Mason's part was Joesph and he was so cute (sorry you'll have to indulge me I think that he is about the cutest boy out there;-)

Here are is a short video:

We spent Christmas here. We were worried that santa wouldnt be able to find us in Idaho so we left for Monroe's Mom's place the day after. I was sure gald that we decided to stay because Christmas Eve Madelyn threw up and was not feeling well all day. Christmas day was good, we all were well and enjoyed our day playing with our new toys and eating lunch at our friends house. The next day however was miserable for me, the wonderful stomach flu found me. We still drove to Idaho and by the time we got there I was feeling better. All in all it was a fun Christmas and we are so blessed.

Happy Holiday's

Our hoilday's where wonderful and started in Utah at my sisters house with all of my family including my Grandparents. It was wonderful to see and spend time with everyone. Thanks for a great Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving dinner (yum)

Mason and Madelyn enjoying a story from thier Great Grandma Hurst.

Coloring activity thanks to Grandma and Grandpa.

While in Utah we enjoyed a stroll around temple square and looked at the beautiful lights. It was pretty cold but we survived and were uplifted by the beauty

Mason at this point was tired, cold and ready to go home, Maddy was still in good spirits.

Me and my sisters Michelle and Megan.

Happy 4th Birthday Mason!

On November 15th four years ago Monroe and I's life was turned upside down with the birth of our first son Mason. From that point on our life has been so enriched with happiness, love, and sleepless nights. Sorry for this post but if you will indulge me and my sappiness I sure would appreciate it. I would like to write a post to each of my children on their birthday, after all this is our family journal.

Our week started out on Sunday with Mason's birthday and with a quiet family party at home. We started off with opening presents except Monroe and I were not involved. Mason opened his presents while we were still in bed because he was so excited about them. It was pretty funny and I really can't blame his, I was the same way as a child. We then went to church and came home and had Masons Meal of his choice Ham and cheese sandwiches with butter. We all enjoyed and walk to the park while Mason rode his new Scooter from his Grandpa and Grandma. After our walk we went to the nearest Red Box (which was one of the best inventions) and Rented the Movie Up, it is so cute and I highly recommended it. We then had Root Beer Floats per Mason's request. Then off to bed. It was a fun day and I think Mason had a good time.

We also celebrated again on the next Saturday with a party with all of his friends. It was a good party and I think that every one had a good time.

Anyways I think Mason liked turning four. It is absolutely amazing to me that he is four already. He is such a special little boy and brings so much joy to our family. He defiantly has a special spirit that he has had since he was born. We sure do love our Mason.