Day 82

I am grateful that we could go to Mike's parents house for New years eve.
I am grateful that our kids finally fell asleep. They cried for about an hour.
I am grateful for a new year.

Day 81

I am grateful that I could go to my family party tonight. They had a white elephant thing and Abigail picked the present that we took. It was a princess puzzle that she realoy wanted.
I am grateful that my sister reads my blog everyday. Love you Sis.
I am grateful that I was able to work out today.

Day 80

I am grateful that I forgot that Mike bought me a drink last week and I found it tonight. So I had something yummy to drink.
I am grateful that tomorrow is Friday. I Love the weekends
I am grateful that Mike cooked dinner tonight.

Day 79

I am grateful that we could spend time with family today. We went to lunch for Mike's dads birthday. Then we went to the TSO concert. It was a lot of fun.
I am grateful that my neighbor could watch my kids while I went to the concert. I love living in a neighborhood where we can switch baby sitting.
I am grateful that we are poor, so when the person stole my card number didn't have much money to spend. Jokes on them.
I am grateful that we got the whole thing with the stolen credit crad number taken care of. We are getting the money back and I am getting a new card within 10 days.

less honest person

Mike and I got a charge to our banking account the other day. It confused us, and also made us get an overdraft fee. We called the number where the charge was and apparently someone used my card number. I hardly ever use my card so I was really confused someone named Dexter. We are now in the process of talking to the bank to see what we can do. I hate when people steal.

Day 78

I am grateful that I finally got our cd burner to work.
I am grateful that my kids were good today.
I am grateful for gift cards so I could get diapers today.

Day 77

I am grateful for Mike. I am not feeling well today, so as soon as he walked in the door I went to take a nap. While I was sleeping he took care of the kids, cleaned the kitchen, and cooked dinner.
I am grateful for Xavier, I am trying weaning him and he is taking it good. I only nursed him one time today. He is loving the sippy cup and milk.

Day 76

I am grateful that my kids enjoyed their Christmas. They really enjoyed their gifts.
I am grateful that Xavier was standing by himself today.
I am grateful that my mom got us stuff for food storage.

Day 75

I am grateful that Mike's parents came to visit today. The kids enjoyed getting presents. Xavier just liked ripping the paper.
I am grateful that our Christmas eve dinner was really good.
I am grateful that the kids are already in bed. Even though Xavier is still screaming.

Day 74

I am grateful that my kids slept in for them this morning. It was nice to sleep past 7.
I am grateful that my parents took our family to lunch today. The kids were really good.
I am grateful we have everything done for Christmas so we have no where to go tomorrow. Mike's parents are coming  up and we just have to clean a little.

Day 73

I am grateful that Mike did the dishes today.
I am grateful the kids were good today.
I am grateful that Mike doesn't have to work anymore this week.

Day 72

I am grateful that my kids were good so I could make more treats today.
I am grateful we could take treats around to neighbors.

Day 71

I am grateful that I was able to get some of my Christmas treats made today.
I am grateful that Mike cooked dinner.
I am grateful the days go faster with Mike working days.
I am grateful that Abigail bought Mike a gift tonight and told him what it was as soon as we walked into the house. It made me laugh.

Day 70

I am grateful that we could go to Salt Lake to get the tickets for the TSO concert. We made a wrong turn on the way back and ended up in Magna. At least all three kids napped.
I am grateful that we got a little snow today.

Day 69

I am grateful that my sharing time is over today. I felt that it went well.
I am grateful that Mike didn't hurt himself tonight. We were playing hide and seek with our kids. He decided to try to hide under Abigail's bed. In order to get there he had to climb on Brooklyn's. When he did that, Brooklyn's bed busted. Like we can't repair it bust. Now Brooklyn gets to sleep on the floor on her mattress. Which when putting her in bed she was a little upset about it.
I am grateful that Xavier finally went to sleep. He decided he didn't need to nap today.

Day 68

I am grateful that we could go to Mike's brothers wedding today. It was a busy but good day.
I am grateful for bedtime. I can't wait to get sleep tonight.

Day 67

I am grateful that I found my temple recommend tonight. I was looking for an hour and I finally prayed and found it in the first place I looked. I need it for tomorrow, because Mike's brother gets married tomorrow morning.
I am grateful that I won tickets to the TSO concert. It will be fun to go again.
I am grateful that Xavier is trying to learn how to stand up. Tonight he kept grabbing a ball and would stand up with it and shake the ball.

Day 66

I am grateful that Abigail could go on a play date today. Even though I forgot about it until she was picked up.
I am grateful that I could go get stocking stuffers tonight.

Day 65

I am grateful that Mike is done with school for the semester. He got straight A's. 2 more semesters left and then he is done.
I am grateful that I could go to enrichment tonight. It was good to get out of the house.

Day 64

I am grateful that Mike has nights off now. Bedtime goes so much easier.
I am grateful that we finally got snow.
I am grateful gave Mike gave me a foot massage tonight.

December pictures...so far

 Wreath I made. Not what I wanted, maybe next year I will have more money.

 Xavier playing in the corner.

 Tried to get a picture of all 3 kids this is the best I could get. At least one kid is looking at the camera.

 Brooklyn is so excited for Christmas.

 One morning I was trying to get Abigail off to preschool. I come back from dropping her off and find Brooklyn dressed like this. She said she was done.

 Girls at temple square. Abigail saw people getting their pictures taken and asked for us to take one.

 This is how Xavier looked all night

 Mike and the girls. He took one of me but it was very blurry.

 Girls at the reflection pond. They liked touching the water.

 Xavier for the little bit he was happy yesterday.

 Girls with Santa Claus. They loved going to see him.

How Xavier saw Santa Claus and Mike wearing flip flops crazy guy.

Day 63

I am grateful that I could go grocery shopping today, and did it with all 3 kids. They were mostly good.
I am grateful that we could take our girls to go see Santa Claus tonight, Brooklyn ran up and gave him a hug when it was our turn.

Day 62

I am grateful that we could go to my parents house today for dinner. My brothers were there and it was nice to see them. My brother gave us a snow cone maker for Christmas.
I am grateful that kids went to bed good tonight.

Day 61

I am grateful that we could go to temple square tonight. It was a lot of fun and the kids really enjoyed. Xavier was just happy to be outside. He even lost one of his gloves.
I am grateful that Mike was home today. I love weekends.

Day 60

I am grateful that we could go to Mike's work party tonight. My mom baby sat the kids so Mike and I could enjoy ourselves. I also entered the dessert contest and won the most creative dessert.
I am grateful that Xavier is starting to feel better.

Day 59

I am grateful that I took Xavier to the Doctor today. Found out he has an ear infection. At least now he can get better.
I am grateful that the first cheesecake I made from scratch worked out.
I am grateful I could go to girls night tonight.
I am grateful my kids were good today.

Day 58

I am grateful that Mike got up with Xavier when he decided to get up at 4. He held him until he fell back asleep.
I am grateful I could go caroling for pack night tonight.

Day 57

I am grateful that after this week Mike will be home at nights.
I am grateful that I got my Christmas wreath done today.
I am grateful that Abigail ate dinner tonight, and ate what I made.

Playing in the leaves

The day before Thanksgiving we all went out and played. It was warm for being late November.

 Xavier wondering what is going on.

 Abigail and  Brooklyn jumping in.

 Brooklyn decided to cover Abigail with leaves

 You can barely see her here

Neighbor girls throwing leaves on Xavier. He started to scream soon after this.

Day 56

I am gratefu that my downstairs neighbor fed my girls dinner tonight, I was having a bad day so it was nice to have a break. Plus they got Abigail to eat fish. Which is a huge thing, because she is so picky.
I am grateful Mike bought me chocolate today. I now have a stash.
I am grateful that my kids went to bed good tonight.

Day 55

I am grateful that my sharing time went well today. Also that it is over.
I am grateful that we were able to do our tithing settlements today. The kids loved going into the bisops office and talked to him a lot.
I am grateful that we could sing Christmas music at church today. I love Christmas music.
I am grateful Abigail understands what we are talking about when we do FHE.
I am grateful that I have a busy week, it makes time go a lot faster.

Day 54

I am grateful that it is Saturday and Mike was home today. We got our outdoor lights hung, went to a birthday party, and went to our ward party. The kids were very good all day.
I am grateful my sharing time is ready to go for tomorrow.
I am grateful that my Christmas project it turning out. I will take a picture when I am complete.

Day 53

I am grateful Mike bought me hot chocolate today.
I am grateful that my kids listened when I told them to go to bed.

Day 52

I am grateful that Mike bought me the best cookies that I have tasted in a long time. They are Andes Mint cookies. Everyone should try them.
I am grateful that Brooklyn ate her dinner and then ate Abigail's. At least Abigail tried it.