Levi's Rocket

Well, Levi got a present that he wouldn't put down... (okay, he eventually did when he opened the Hungry, Hungry Hippos game, but that was like 2 hours later). It's this rocket thing that you pump the bottom of it and it shoots into the air. He loves it!!
Everything else didn't quite matter (except... "more presents? okay!)
Christmas is super duper fun with kids!!

Merry Christmas!!!

From our house to yours... Merry Christmas!!! We love you!!

Christmas Cookies!!!

One thing I have always loved about Christmas (and I do mean always, because my Grandma Meservy used to make these when we lived with her as kids) are Cornflake Christmas cookies. They are supposed to be holly wreaths or something. Every year (and I am not kidding) I overdose on them. I make two batches... one for me, and one for everyone else. About the time my mouth tastes like butter and sugar, I am done. But up until that point....YUMMY!!!!

Levi's "Big Boy" Bed

Well, my darling little son finally has a "big boy" bed. Translation: a toddler bed. The circumstances that set into motion this act involved him successfully climbing out of and into his crib for a week. Then, after fearing he would fall on his head one morning due to not being fully awake, Matt changed the crib into the toddler bed. Granted, in a few months he will need to be moved into a twin size bed so our little baby, that is going to join the world in March, will have a place to sleep. We'll let you know how that goes. Anyhow, Levi is rather proud of his big boy bed and does not give us any problems going to bed in it or staying in it. Naps, on the other hand, are an entirely different story....

While we're on the subject of Levi, let me tell you about his new favorite saying... "I don't want to". He says it about everything. It is sort of driving me nuts. He goes through these phases where he is super cute and just adorable as can be, and then WHAMMO, he's a definite 2 year old. It kind of kills me. His other saying that is equally challenging is "No say no, mommy". It's quite adorable when he says it and he says it with such sincerity as if it is a matter of life and death or something, however, it is just a little obnoxious. That is part of being 2 I suppose. Regardless, I wouldn't trade him for anything and I still firmly find Levi to be a joy in my life. We are hoping that baby Dylan will be calmer though...

Congratulations Seth, Amanda and Maren!!!

My brother's wife had a little baby boy this morning!! He has yet to be named, but here are pictures!!! Maren is the little girl holding him and looks a little hesistant about being a new big sister!! Congratulations!!!!!! We love you!!

Let Christmas Begin!

We went on a hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. Due to technical difficulties, it took a few days. Levi's favorite part has always been the lights. He just loves them!
Matt, Shannon and Levi are decorating the pretty tree.
(Little side note: I am 25 weeks pregnant)

This year we got a train to go under the tree since Levi just LOVES them.

He's got the moves!

Levi LOVES music (always has). On this particular day, I was able to turn on the dance music channel on cable (love it!... the cable part) and for an hour he sweated up a storm running around and dancing. The little girl on the couch is our neighbor whom I was watching and she was the "photographer". I think Levi is absolutely adorable!

My Mama would be proud!!

We have this really big window that really needs a curtain. Well, I had this up there, partially done, with the thread all hanging out at the bottom, yadda, yadda, yadda... it looked tacky. However, I wasn't really feeling motivated to finish the curtains until we considered putting our tree in the corner by them. I knew that if we did that and took pictures, my laziness would be evident in every photo and we would look kind of trashy. So, yesterday I finished them. I think they look beautiful!!! (You don't have to think so, but I do, and it's my window and curtains). So, there you have it. Now that room looks just so lovely! Yay!

Matthew continued...

So, since I love to look at my husband, I thought you might too.

About MATTHEW!!!

Karen tagged me with this one. I think it's a cute little tag. Why? Because it's all about my fabulous husband, Matt (mostly)!! I will add pictures of Matt when I get home.
How long have you been married? 1 fabulous year and 22 glorious days.
How long did you date? Wellll... that is a tricky question. We have known each other for 14 years and we had a lovely long distance friendship that started at the beginning of 2006. However, our first official date was in June 2006 and then we were married in November. So, I guess we dated for 5 months. (I'll count the dating from the first kiss... that was quite memorable)
How old is he? 29 He's older than me (I love that! Even if it is just by 8 months)
Who eats more? I do for sure. We'll use the excuse that I am pregnant to explain that.
Who said I love you first? That would be me... Although he initiated it. How can you not love Matt???
Who is taller? Matt. I am short and stubby.
Who is smarter? Hhhmmm... I think we are even. I may have a big ole degree, but that simply means that I was persistent and did a lot of work. If he had the time, money and energy, I am sure he would also have a Masters. When talking with me you surely can't tell that I am so educated. Matt is brilliant on a variety of subjects and is constantly learning knew history things and other fun facts (learned on "How it's Made"). He also has an incredible knowledge on the scriptures that far exceeds what I know. He's a smart guy. He married me! :-)
Who does the laundry? We each do our own. It works out well.
Who does the dishes? Whoever cooks, doesn't have to do the dishes. Eventually they get put in the dishwasher.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Our bed is in a wierd position. I think Matt is considered to be on the right side. I'm confused....
Who pays the bills? That would be Matt. I just spend the money.
Who mows the lawn? Someone is supposed to do that???
Who cooks dinner? Matt cooks. I warm up stuff and assemble things that are microwaveable. So, if you want a good meal, come on a night that Matt is cooking. He is fantastic!!!!
Who drives when you are together? Matt... Always. I love it!!! I think I give him a heart attack when I drive, so it's a good thing.
Who is more stubborn? Hello, my name is Shannon.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? I think we are about even. Matt's a good guy. We rarely have arguments, however, I am wrong a lot and I will admit it. I think Matt admits it too. Ya... we are even on that.
Whose parents do you see the most? Both sets are in Chino, so when we see one, we see the other. However, my dad comes up here sometimes and we see him, however, Matt's parents come up to visit us a lot more.
Who proposed? I asked him during an instant messenger conversation, but then he proposed with a ring and everything. It was super cute. We'll count his! :-) I love my Matt!
Who has more friends? I do. (although Matt and I share a few common friends... the good ones)
Who has more siblings? Me.
Who wears the pants in the family? Definitely Matt. I fully support him in whatever he decides. We pretty much discuss everything. He looks good in pants too.
Who's tall, dark and handsome? Oh, that would be Matt.