Everyday, really?

What on earth was I thinking when I said I would post something everyday for the month of December? I can barely do once a week sometimes and that's not even when I have a hundred other things on my plate and something going on every night! Really, my husband has only been home one night this month when he was not working or we had some party or something. That was back on the 9th. Luckily we decided to take the boys to the light festival that night or we probably would have missed it this year! And now, my husband is gone at work for three days while I try to finish Christmas cards, neighbor treats, shopping, wrapping everything, laundry and packing for Denver. He will get home Monday morning when we will host his parents for breakfast/Christmas presents, etc. and then we will pack the car and leave for Denver the next morning. It seems like everything I need to do is something that is much better done when my boys are sleeping, so needless to say I have had alot of late nights. Anyway, long story short I have given up on the "everyday" thing and you will just get what you get. (It was really more for myself anyway, since I never scrapbook anymore and I just want to keep track of everything before I forget!) Hope everyone else's holiday preparations are going smashingly . . .

Highlights of 2008 - so many "firsts"

Of course since we have a new baby, this year is all about "firsts", but the other boys had a few as well. So here's the rundown with a few pics, too. :)

First time holding their new brother

Colton's first bath

Colton's first rice cereal. Yum

Corbin's first lost teeth (yes, they were already growing back by the time I took the picture)

Cody's first stitches (see the whole story here)

My first child in elementary school

Colton's first time in the pool

Our first slip n slide

Corbin's first time in baseball and soccer

Colton discovers the Christmas tree

The other day while I was washing the dishes, Colton was cruising around the kitchen in his walker. Next thing I know, I'm looking for him and realize he has made it out of the kitchen, through the living room, past the computer to the front room where our Christmas tree is. He was totally enthralled. Luckily its fake so he didn't get too poked, and since I already have to worry about a two year old, I don't really have ornaments that I can't live without. For a few minutes, Colton was totally intent on getting this little santa snowman . . .

getting closer . . . "If I grab the tree, then maybe I can get him."

"Ah-ha. got it!"
"Now for the taste test . . ."
"Oh, no. I've been caught!"

I figured it out!

So I finally found the right cord to hook up my video camera to the computer, but then, since I've only done it like one time - I couldn't figure out how to get it to compress to the right size so I could actually post it. Ahhh! But alas, I think I have figured it out. It's not the best quality, but you get the picture. So enjoy. (If you missed this post a couple days ago on Corbin's Rodeo Debut, click here.)

Star Student

Corbin was the "Star Student" in Kindergarten last week. He (and his mom) made this awesome poster that told things he likes to do etc. Actually he picked most of the pictures and what he wanted to say and then his procrastinating mom stayed up until 1:30am putting it on the board. Don't worry, I am not setting any precedents here, I will not be doing this for the rest of his school career - really, I promise.
The Star Student gets to be the teachers helper all week. They also get to choose whatever else they want to do. Corbin had me come in and read a Christmas story, his dad went and did a firefighter thing, and on Friday he took treats for the whole class. He loved telling every one about his poster and certainly felt special when his parents came in. Love you, Corbin!

Highlights of 2008 - Bear Lake

There's not much to explain about this, since I already posted a good amount of pics when we went back in July. Click here to see. But if anyone is interested in learning more about Bear Lake itself you can check out this site. It really is absolutely gorgeous and the lake is huge. I think it is something like 1mile wide by 11 miles long. If you are into boating, etc it is great because you can go out and have your own little part of the lake without others bugging you. We usually camp, but one year we went with the Maxwell fam and stayed in a big condo and that was awesome too. Bear Lake is as close to "going to the beach" as my kids get and they think its great (plus no salt water!).

So I wanna know, anyone else have experiences at Bear Lake?