Tis The Season

This has been probably my favorite December in a long time.  It must have something to do with being a Mom and the exciting real starting of our Christmas traditions.  And I've finally figured Pinterest out a little more.  Christmas Time + Pinterest Finds = Good Times.  We've been having a blast this past little bit! 

For Family Home Evening on the 3rd we got our Christmas tree (overland and five mile, nicest LADY helped us, I suggest buying from her if you were wondering).  After decorating it we took a picture with our advent calendar from Shane and Jeanette.  "Day three- Now here's an idea for FHE, take and post a snapshot of your cute family!"  I did have jeans on at one point in the day, I promise.  Aleah just looked so comfy in her pajamas and I thought she had the right idea. Ha.    

I love taking pictures of Daddy with his little girl

For another one of the days on our advent calendar we were told to pass out as many candy kisses as we could.  Sorry Jeanette, we probably failed on this one, we only made it to one house- Kami and Rogers.  I played a candy kiss matching game with the boys, actually re-pinned this from Jeanette's Pinterest that day.  Had fun.  Landon won, Riley could care less after the first kiss made it into his mouth (and all over his mouth for that matter). :)  Kiss wrappers everywhere and a couple of hyper boys was the result of a fun game.  Poor Ryder had to play alone on the floor because Aleah was showing Aunt Kami how she likes to throw a good fit.  Little did she know that Kami had bought her a cute Christmas onsie that says, "I'm on the nice list".... :)

With Kami.  LOVE these two kids together!

And my all time favorite pin so far!  How to make an AWESOME Gingerbread house out of Graham Crackers.  I have NEVER been able to make my graham cracker houses stick before.  This did the trick.  I already want to build another.  Feel free to steal!  http://pinterest.com/pin/52565520622507117/  

Cade used frosting (stubborn guy), I used chocolate...I think mine stuck better with less :)

So much fun making such a mess!

P.S. Careful not to burn your chocolate on the stove, we found best success microwaving it...thank goodness Cade and I bought way too much chocolate and were able to save the little mistake. :)

Love this picture

Thanks for the good time Asay's!

 AND just because I can't get enough of this cute stinker....

Thanks for the shirt Aunt Kami!

Also...
Aleah in her crib!! 
IT'S A MIRACLE!
Ok...so this is deceiving..  She's hangin in the boppy sucking on her giraffe.  She won't actually sleep for more than five minutes after laying her down in here and even if she did, "they" say not to leave a baby unattended in the boppy.  Bummer.  So if she does sleep longer than five minutes here, I get to sleep....none, still.  Hm...shoot.  BUT!  She's in her crib and I think it's a step in the right direction.

Old and New Pictures

Aleah's Friends... 

At the Hospital- Jenny and her sweet girls with Aleah (arranged best friends)

Briceida and I had our babies four days apart!  

Here they are with their daddies

Going on seven weeks

Cousins Aleah and Ryder- They are so sweet together!

Both blessed on the same day

Just Hanging Out..

The BEST Dad!

Thanksgiving and Aleah's Blessing

Thanksgiving weekend was especially sweet this year.  We really did have so much to be grateful for this year!  Aleah is such a blessing to us.  We can't get enough of her.  (Even though she is just about the fussiest little thing EVER! Don't let the happy pictures fool you! :)  We LOVE her!!  Cade gave her such a sweet blessing and then we spent the rest of the day with our families. Perfect way to end that week!

Four Generations Picture!

  Grandma and Grandpa Koyle

Grandma and Grandpa Hansen

Another picture of a picture- My Mom and me.  Aleah was blessed in the same dress that I was, given to me by my Grandma Koyle.