Family Christmas'

Last weekend we headed down to the west (A.K.A. wet) side of the state to spend Christmas with family. Saturday we spent the day with the Washington Stenersen's and on Christmas Eve we had the West family Christmas. We came home on Christmas Day so haven't even had our Christmas yet, that will be on Saturday! My two youngest came down with colds and are miserable, I am hoping they feel better by Saturday so they can enjoy their gifts! I will share a few pictures before I go and rock my baby boy!

Konner Lee

Pretty in Pink! I forgot his cup and a bib so we had to borrow some.. :)

Jamen and Brandt waiting to open gifts

He is a whirlwind of activity..always grabbing everything!!

the boys

the girls

Cambree, Sabra, and Ariel sang for us..

Singing...

our "baskets" for the exchange!





Hello, All

Wow, it has been so long since I actually posted I am not sure I remember how... We were without internet for a few months so that really didn't help matters at all. So really not sure what I am supposed to say!! I seem to be more busy with two little guys and always seem to run out of time in my day. I have been dreaming of starting a little side business of making goodies. It all started when I had offered to make some caramel apples for a friend... I made them and then decided to see if anybody was interested in buying any. It was a hit, so when I made my Christmas goodies I offered to sell some of those and made a little bit of money. I would like to get my food handlers lisence so I can broaden my customer base, So far it has just been family and friends! That along with my regular Christmas baking, shopping, and wrapping gifts has kept me quite busy. Not to mention a little fiery strawberry blonde 11 month old who cannot stay still for one minute. It's no wonder I feel like my life is crammed!

A few pictures of my creations:

The apple that started it all..

My goody towers

My chocolates

Not sure if anything will come of my "creations", but hey it is fun to dream and I enjoy doing it! Well... I will hopefully update soon, and I wish you all a Merry Christmas!! 

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!!

2012

Our Family in Rhyme

It’s that time of year, family and friends

It’s Christmas and now I pick up my pen

To tell you all that we have done

Laughing, loving, growing, and who we’ve become

Tyrel, he is fifteen now

In the 10^th grade and learning how

To spread his wings, fly across country alone

Driving a car, my how he has grown!

Kirsten, our only girl, is fourteen

Helps mom out with the babies, or to cook and clean

She loves to draw, read, and sketch

Someday she’ll make some guy, quite a catch!

Laban is twelve, soon to be thirteen

Will half our kids really be teens?

He is a good worker, steady and true

When you need help, you know he’ll do!

Shiloh James, at eleven

Is a blessing, straight from heaven

Looking out for his little brothers

For help with them, there is no other!

Brandt Matthew at two and a half

Always seems to make us laugh

With his imagination and play

A giggle and smile to brighten our day!

Konner, born in January, our baby boy

Brings to us so much joy

But watch out, for his hair has a touch of red

And when you make him mad, don’t forget what I said!

Now as for Tim and I, it’s been 16 years

We have come through many happy times and some tears

But each new day is a blessing from above

As we grow daily, more in love

Now as I close this little poem

Remember you are never alone

For the great God,  we serve and love

Is always with you sending  peace from above

And as this year draws to a close

I ask His blessing on all of those

Who are all our family and friends,

Of whom there seems to be no end!

Amanda

(with family)