Santa!

We went to the annual lighting of our city. We met up with my mom, Taylor, Kaleb, and Sammy. There were reindeer and also Santa was there too. The cool thing was when it was Abbie's turn to sit on Santa's lap she didn't squirm or cry. She walked right up there and just stared at him until he put her back down. Santa gave her a candy cane and that made her happy! Not a surprise, by the time we got home it was almost gone. I really got to not let her hold things like that. There were pieces stuck everywhere on her.

Thankful

I know it has been a while since I posted anything. It has been hard keeping up with two kids, "trying" to keep the house clean, working, and handling my new calling. None the less I am so happy with everything I have, even though I get stressed at times. Crazy it is a good thing because I know I am doing what I should and trying to be a good mother to my kids, and a good wife to my husband.

I can honestly look back at my life and admit that I wasn't the smartest person at things I have done and wasn't the greatest person to be around, especially when I was going through things. You hear people say, " If I could change my past I would" or "I wish I could go back and do things differently." I can say I wouldn't! If you really think about it then the things you would have, people you would be with (family: kids, etc), and things you know now wouldn't be the same and could very well be totally different. Which made me wonder if everything that is/has been going on throughout my life really was as hard as I made it. Yes, some times it was hard to deal with somethings happening but as it is hard to deal with it is also hard to say it was ok, because I know I wouldn't have found Sheldon and therefore I wouldn't have my kids.

I am so grateful for my family, both my little one and my extended family. Both my side and Sheldon's side have helped me through quiet a lot. Especially my hubby, he has been by my side through being moody, pains, illnesses, stresses, and pregnancy (that is in a whole other category). He is always making sure we are taken care of and he is always there if I need someone to talk to.

My kids are so wonderful and I know I have been blessed with such wonderful ones! Both of them are happy kids and have been since they were born. Abbie is such a wonderful helper around the house and especially with Nixxon. She always comes and gives him a kiss when he is crying and says "it's ok." She gets into things and sometimes even breaks them but she always says, "Oh, sorry, sorry!" How can you get mad at that. Nixxon is such a cute little guy! He looks at you and just grins from ear to ear. It melts your heart when he laughs too. I am grateful that Sheldon and I are able to take care of our family and we all get along so well through everything. I know if we didn't things would be harder to deal with, especially in the times we are in now.

I am grateful for the things we have: a place to live, the jobs we have, blankets to keep us warm, food to eat, doctors/medicine to keep us healthy, and gospel to keep us on the right path. Some of the things I am grateful for could easily be gone but the most important things would still be there. I don't know what I would do without my family, my husband, my kids, and the gospel!

Baking with Mom

Abbie and I were making cookies for Sheldon's mom. I decided to try and get Abbie to laugh so I put my finger in some of the flour that fell on the table and put it on her nose. Little did I know what that would lead to. Abbie laughed and in return put some on my face and even more on hers. Needless to say the flour is her favorite part in making cookies now.

Update on the month so far

We got to attend Sheldon's cousin Racey's wedding up in Idaho. Man, was that a long drive! It was worth it though. Surprisingly Abbie was awake the whole time watching movies. Nixxon slept, no big surprise there. Their wedding was beautiful and it was great seeing family! Thanks for inviting us guys.

Sheldon and I got callings in church and I am so excited for mine! Sheldon got called to be a primary teacher for the 8 year olds, and he is nervous but ok with it. My calling, drum roll please....... I am the assistant primary chorister! The funny thing is when I was a little girl I wanted to be the chorister so bad. I guess now I finally got my wish! I will be leading the nursery and the junior primary. When I got the calling all the memories came back of when I was little all the fun games and songs. Can't wait to start and show the kids how much fun it is.

The pigs have come to visit in the Hunt family. Thankful not ours but Sheldon's cousin is in the hospital with H1N1 and pneumonia. It is truly a scare and I know he is where he needs to be to get the best care possible. Our hearts are with his adorable wife and family. Hope you get better soon Dusty!

Pictures at the Temple