December and Christmas in the Air

This December, came so fast!  We hardly did anything "TRADITIONAL."  But, I think all the traditions are just for me anyway.  My kids didn't seem bummed at all we changed it up! I feel like this December was just kind of chill and a lot of family time.  I love that.

Thanksgiving was the last week of November this year, and that makes for a quick turn around in getting the tree up!  Luckily, I have some good helpers.

Mimi's toys are the best to play with, especially when she's apart of the game.

I feel like this picture of Naomi below looks just like me at 6 moths.  Yay, I get a mini me... I hope! :) Her eyes twinkle.

We can't get enough of her!

This is basically every Sat and Sunday mornings at our house.  Taylor loves when they all climb in bed in the mornings.  I prefer to sleep in peace, but he encourages this behavior!  I really am so grateful for all I have.  This family thing is pretty great.

And, a few more of the Meems.  I love when babies play with their toes, only Nate and Mimi have been small enough to do it out of all my kids.  I grow some chunkers I tell ya!

My boys got a new piano teacher... again this year!  I hope this one will be consistent for the next few years at least.  I was on her waiting list for over a year, so she better be good!!! :)  Funny story, Luke above was playing his piece and when he noticed I was filming, he looked over and gave a head nod.  SO TYPICAL Lukie.  Such a show off. :)  Jake of course forgot to practice his piece, but got it down perfect in the 10 minutes before time to go!  silly boys.

This is Sam's class leading the sing a long in school.  He begged me to come watch (even though parents weren't invited, just for the school) and then he wouldn't even look at me while I was there.  My shy kid, who really loves attention, but would rather DIE than show it.

We get to have Breckon up here again for school at BYU and his family trekked up to get him settled.  Luckily, we had a huge snow storm and the kids were in heaven, building igloos and sledding.  Little lily was Frozen!

So glad Breckon is back up here.  He is the big brother Jake and Luke always wanted!!  He is the best.  And, the little boys love him too.. as you can see. :)

Just a cute picture of my sleeping beauties.

And Heather got Mimi to take a binky for a minute and we had to take a picture!  Those binky faces are the cutest, and I'm afraid she will never take to it.  It's been 4 months now and I still give it to her everyday without fail and she still can't hold it in for longer than 5 seconds.  UGH.  (I like binkies)