Dish Washer

I'm cleaning up around the house getting ready for Santa and that includes cleaning up my pictures and desktop.
Found these pictures from October, my little dishwasher:

She does this for fun, not punishment just FYI.

Yay Christmas is Close:

I've procrastinated some of these Christmas crafts but here they are, some of my festive decor, including Emma's special tree decorating talents *smile*

Side A

Side B

This just makes me happy. 10 of the same ornament less than inches away from each other...only a 2 year old.

Family Photos

We were given a family photo gift last year. My best friend has in-laws in the business. It took us almost a year to work out the details but we finally got it done and I couldn't be more excited! Barrus Photography is fantastic and all we did was play at the studio for an hour :) I just love photography, it's visual poetry and perhaps someday I'll find the time and money to get involved myself. 

Here are a few of the 'bloopers' I'll post a few of our favorites when I have more time.

Enjoy

 So Daddy has bigger handfuls than me and Emma.

 Naughty or Nice-you decide

 This is only a blooper because we were doing 'Shane & Erin' photos, Emma kept running in and had to join.

Again with the not being left out... 

 Jenny would 'bop' heads to get Emma to smile, she thought Mommy and Daddy needed to smile more

There's that toy again

 I'm not sure what she was thinking, but it makes me smile

'CHEESE'

What December really feels like:

If it's not the crazy drivers during the holiday season it's this:

Christmas Wishes

Lame I'm sure, but every time I see that silly Hallmark commercial about Jingle the Husky pup (some new interactive book toy) I can't help but think Emma would LOVE that. Unfortunately it also reminds me of that silly Giggling Elmo toy that was all the Christmas rage several years back. Boy do these fads come and go quickly; and boy do those commercial dudes know how to make you want to spend money!

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It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!

My family had the opportunity to visit Baby Max for his baby blessing. I didn't get a single picture of the blessing (silly me forgot the camera). But we had an excellent time, the spirit was strong, Maxwell looked great, the food was fantastic and the company even better.

While in Utah we took a little family time to visit Temple Square and see the beautiful Christmas lights. This is one of my favorite places to be. I love to feel the spirit of Christmas and remember the reason for the season!

All bundled up! Emma LOVED it, she loved snuggling in her blankets, she loved wearing socks on her hands, she loved the brisk air while looking and the pretty 'kwismas twees'

Emma, some day I believe you will bring your children to this beautiful place, please remember your Mom and Dad know the temple is a House of God, that God is a loving Heavenly Father, and that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the Good News.