I Believe in Santa...

Well it's way past time to post for Christmas but I'm doing it anyways.  Our Christmas was great it was so fun because Marcus was actually excited and looking forward to Santa coming.  Let me tell you Santa is one smart guy he knew exactly what Marcus would like.  Marcus got a Broncos football uniform from Santa...helmet, pads, jersey, pants and even a new football.  It was funny because after Marcus got his new uniform on he noticed one thing... that he didn't have any new football shoes to go with his outfit.  What a character! 

Santa got the perfect present for Marcus but the next day was Sunday and that's when we realized that maybe this present was a little too perfect.  Marcus had a little melt down when he realized that he could not wear his new uniform to church, and not only that but not even every day.   There have been some tears but mostly lots of football playing. 

Marcus thinks he is now on the Broncos team and I must admit that he probably wouldn't hurt the team if he was on it!  He calls the Broncos team on the phone, he practices scoring touch downs and he even got some new football shoes for going in the big boy potty. 

So this new present sure made me a big believer in the big man from the north pole.

Happy Brithday!

HAPPY BIRHTDAY MARCUS!



Wow time goes by so fast I can't believe my "baby" is 3 years old.  It's totally cliche that everyone says that  when you have kids time goes by so fast blah blah blah...but it really does! 

Now that Marcus is 3 he is talking quite a bit and he starting to say some pretty funny stuff.  He loves sports and actually has to change clothes several times a day to match the sport he is now playing.  He's getting pretty into cars now too and will actually do that by himself so I get a break!  He loves to help especially in the kitchen with anything that we are making.  He is so sweet with his brother and loves to give him kisses.  He loves to learn and is so smart he know his numbers and most of his letters.  He has a tender heart and is a good sharer.  He loves to play all day especially with other kids.  He loves to pray and they are always very sincere. 

We are so lucky that he joined our family 3 years ago and we love him so much...Happy Birthday Marcus! 



Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving in Alamosa this year.  Yes it was a terribly long drive with 2 little ones but actually Luke did great it's the terrible 2 year old that made our trip long.

We actually had a pretty big Thanksgiving dinner at my Grandparents house; 21 people ate a absolutely delicious dinner.  It was so yummy it makes me hungry just thinking about it.  Then on Friday the girls of the family made a star craft thingy and it turned out so cute.  I forgot my scrap booking paper so I helped my mom make one as a Christmas gift. 

Then that night we celebrated Marcus' 3rd Birthday.  Of course we forgot our camera but I think that night was the best night of Marcus' short life.  He loved every second of it from running around with little cousin Kennedi to opening presents and of course blowing out trick candles. He was running around like a crazy man the whole night.  He couldn't even go to sleep that night because he was so excited and the next day he asked if it was his birthday again.

Thanks everyone who came and made it such a great night for him.  He Loved all his presents and still talks about his Birthday.

TRICK or TREAT!

Halloween already came and went  and I can't believe it. It's so fun having kids and when they get to that age of getting excited about holidays is so awesome I love it!  Marcus thinks that this is the best holiday ever!  He loves to dress up and all that candy is to die for.  With candy in the house he becomes this crazy whinny monster but it can also be a pretty good bribe too.  Here's some pics of the Friday down town trick or treating and our church trunk or treat...



We are ALIVE!

Yes we are alive here in Nebraska.  I'm sure so many of you were wondering...but alas I have now had the motivation to post some updates. 

Luke aka Luke the Poop or Lukesters - doing great.  He had a fever last week so I took him in and he now weighs in at a whole 17.2 lbs.  He's a chubbers and it's so cute I love his legs and give them kisses all the time.  I think that he'll pass up Marcus eventually because I don't think at 7 months M weighed in at 17 lbs.  He is 7 months but sometimes I think he's still in his newborn phase...especially at night.  He is a bad sleeper but the past 2 night he's only woke up once and that's a reason to celebrate (while knocking on wood).  Trust me you out there saying just let him cry... he has tried to cry it out, how about 2 weeks straight with 1 to 2 hrs each night with no end in site ...crying makes for a super tired and cranky momma after that long. Other than the lack of sleep he's more content while awake.  He not really motivated to roll over (while he can do it) or sit up but we "work out" everyday so hopefully one day he'll just decide to do it.  He is a smiley baby and loves to smile at other people.

Marcus - he's just up to something always that's for sure.  He's still in to his sports and I get a workout in everyday.  (I can't wait until Luke can keep up)  He's so funny he loves to play and watch sports on TV but he hates going to games live except football.  He says they are too loud and covers his ears.  Marcus is talking a good deal now but sometimes I just nod and say ok because he's still hard to understand.  I'll probably regret this one day as he will be asking me some crazy thing.  He knows all his shapes and colors and can count to 10 and now we are working on our ABC's.  He loves to say all the prayers in our house and they are so sweet ad simple.  He has a ton of friends and loves to play with other kids. He is not potty trained  yet I tried a couple months ago but it was a no go so hopefully in the next month I can get up enough patience and courage to try again.  Any pointers are greatly appreciated! 

This summer Aaron and I really just got used to a house with 2 kids it's been an adjustment.  I'm ready for more sleep and Aaron's probably ready for a non cranky wife.  But it's coming around  and getting routine but I'm not looking forward to the cold and flu months coming up ahead.  Hopefully we can keep mr. Luke heathly.  Well I'll post some pics to catch us up and then try to be better at this blogging.

Camera dead pictures coming soon...