A Little Christmas with the Slades

This time of year is both a curse and a joy! I feel like I get so busy I can't breath some days in December. I really dislike the cold and the shorter days of light; However, there is something about the magic a crisp December night carries with it that is so fun. It could definetely be the visions of sugar plums dancing in Nadalynn and Makayla's heads!

A rare moment we caught everyone together for a picture!

Makayla thought it was the funniest thing ever that santa stepped in the mud and traked it into the house. A family friend of ours told Makayla he works for Santa this time or year and she promptly put her hand on her hip and said "did you leave those footprints all over my entry? Now I have to clean them all up!"

Makayla asked Santa for just 1 specific item this year. I guess she was overall good cause sure enough thats what Santa brought! A pink and purple Toyota F J Cruiser Princess Additon. Apparently "Santa bought it at Walmart, because Christmas costs less at Walmart!"

We stopped by Cody's dads house for a visit Christmas day.

Santa Baby!


Granny Goose holding Grinny Goose!

And here's Silly Goose!





We spent one evening freezing our rumps off at temple square in SLC. It is so beautiful and peaceful there all lit up.

Some of my handy work at my office! I love watching as people look UP in amazement as they walk in! I love bringing the spirit of Christmas into our office!

Temple Square

Nadalynn is getting so close to sitting up on her own! Where does the time go? She is just the funnest baby to be around. She loves to smile and giggle and adores her big sister!

We attempted to build a snowman one evening. All we accomplished was rosey cheeks and cold nosies!

Makayla's turning 4 next week!

It's Holiday Time!

Is there anything better then the spirit in the air this time of year?

Perhaps the look on the girls faces when Cody plugged in the lights on the house tonight. Little Natty thought it was amazing and Makayla kept saying "thanks daddy!"

Makayla being daddy's helper and of corse our little princess in her new dress! She loves her new dress she just got as an early Christmas gift from her great Auntie's and Great Grandma! And yes, it had matching red glitter shoes from them too! Who doesn't have matching red glitter shoes!

Natty was the star of the Thanksgiving party giving out smiles for everyone and trying all the "trimmings" for the first time!

Yep! My first Turkey! I guess I'd have to admit it turned out pretty good thanks to some last minute advice from a patient at work the other day and my mother-in-law's magic roaster! ha ha

Natty and Granny Goose

Makayla's own personal baby doll!

My girls!

My buddies! Carrie (holding Natty), Bonnie, and Camile at the Phillips Chili Cookoff last weekend! Love the holiday parties!

Brianna and Makayla's shinning faces!

Our new house! Loving it!

Oh Natty! Your so sweet!

The Brown's: We love you guys!

Natty and Daddy, they sure do look alike!

Fun at Disney Princesses on ICE!

Yes, bouncing is hard work!

Ashley and Makayla ready for the princesses on ice to start skating already! so cute!

Pirate Island Pizza

Fun with the kids at Pirate Island Pizza!
It was nice to aee my friends too and let the kids all have a fun time.
Thanks for joining us!

Unforgettable Fall

The Happiest Halloween!

After the summer from outer space! It is nice to be having such a great fall! Makayla is such a great big sister and I just love watching the two interact. I think they will have a great relationship as they grow up together. Nadalynn gives most of her smiles to Makayla, but she saved one for my camera! I call it Pumpkin Q-T! It will most certainly go down as a favorite! The other photos are of all things fall... trick or treating.. halloween partys... beautiful fall colors... family... and my girls!