Update on McKay

So we have had an extremely strange last few days. On Christmas I started having contractions, but they were so small that I decided not to worry about them. The next day they got more intense and we decided that we should go into the hospital to make sure nothing was wrong. Well I was in labor and have been here now for what seems FOREVER! I am not going to be able to leave until I am officially 34 weeks along, which is next Saturday. We are hoping for the best. Everything seems to be okay with the baby and we are hoping he doesn't come for another few days/weeks. They were able to give me some steroids for his lungs so we hope he will be better off no matter what. Keep us in your prayers!

WVC Elementary Sing-a-long

Palmer's school had their annual Christmas singing-a-long (although I don't know why it is called a sing-a-long because nobody sings but the kids). It was so fun to go and watch.

Palmer knew both songs they did "Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer," and "Jingle Bells." They did actions and everything. He was so great!

Waving to Mom, Lincoln and Hunter.

Lincoln and Hunter Preschool Christmas Party

The boys were so excited to come with me to pick out their presents for their teachers. We went to Bath and Body Works because I thought that would be a pretty good place to start. Lincoln would not buy anything but the above product. It was hilarious! I am pretty sure it is for kids. It is three in one body wash, shampoo and conditioner. They were so proud of it. Oh well, I am sure each of them are used to getting interesting gifts.

Both of them have Mrs. Jacque as their teacher.

Aren't they the cutest teachers!

Each of the kids brings a small gift to put in a gift exchange. Last year Lincoln got a "Little Pet Shop" and he was so disappointed. Luckily this year he scored a little better with a coloring book and some crayons.

The boys always love their preschool parties!

Palmer's School "Winter" Party

Palmer's school "Winter Party" was last week. My sister-in-law Stacey and I were in charge of it.

I have the cutest niece. She and Palmer have loved being in the same class together.

Cute Josh came and helped us with the party since we didn't have any other parents volunteer.

I was ready with my camera to take a picture of Palmer giving Mrs. Warring his Christmas gift.

We had all sorts of fun stations that the kids rotated to. I think the kids had fun.

Dear Santa

We took our letters to Santa Claus to Maceys this week to be mailed. Palmer was so concerned that they would get there in time and then they wouldn't get what they wanted. Good thing they didn't notice Josh writing in his phone as they told us what was on their lists.

Hilarious pic of the boys.

When I was little "Winder Lane" (as in Winder Dairy) was famous. You had to go there each Christmas. Their houses were always decked out like crazy. I was so excited to take my boys there. Although they aren't done up like the old days, they are still wonderful, complete with lit up cows. When I was young we would got in to the general store and get hot chocolate...

There was an enormous line. Like wrap around the store line. And we are not crazy, so we went elsewhere.

We went to Village Inn and had pie and hot chocolate. Palmer got this pecan pie that was to die for.

I didn't get any pictures of Hunter, he was too busy running around. He hasn't gotten too into "sit still" activities.

Josh Graduates from Utah State University!!!!

Josh graduated last Saturday. It was as wonderful as we could have imagined. At the end of the day Josh said he didn't want to go to be because that would mean that the day was over. Other than a huge blizzard that hit Logan (oh and the fact that I forgot the memory card for the camera. Thanks everyone for sharing their photos and thanks Michelle for letting me borrow your camera!), everything was perfect. It was also wonderful that Josh got to ordain our nephew Alex as a teacher later that evening. It was just fabulous! Congrats Josh!!!!

Josh getting his diploma (or the case that his diploma will soon be in!)

I could not have been prouder of Josh. It was such a huge day for us. He has been working for this for a very long time.

This is just after Josh showed me a little thank you tribute he did to me in the graduation program book.

Our wonderful family.

After we went with everyone to the Iron Gate Grill in Providence. Josh and I used to go there a lot when we lived in Cache Valley. Thank you so much everyone that came and supported Josh and our family on this wonderful day!

Sledding!

We have the greatest boys that live next to us. There are three of them and my boys worship them. They are older than my boys and are so good to include them on a lot of the things they do. The other day they took them sledding at a hill by our house. The boys had so much fun and didn't want to come home. They were there for a really long time! Now all they want for Christmas is sleds.

Christmas Decorations

We were a little late in decorating for Christmas this year because of Disneyland. I love holiday decorations and I hate to say it, that they make my every day decorations look a little boring, maybe I will have to fix that. I love our tree this year, I did it a little different and it has been fun.

This is my very favorite Christmas decoration. We got it on our first trip to Disneyland in 2006. The characters all ice skate around the rink in circles. The kids love to watch it. When I was growing up, my grandparents had one that had Santa and Mrs. Claus skating around so it has great memories for me.

I love our tree all lit up. I could sit and stare at it for hours...I will be sad to take it down.

Disney Trip Day 3

Our last day in Disneyland was very relaxing. It was just our family for the day. We decided to go back and do all of the kid's favorite rides. It was a lot of fun. I also have to say we got a lot of attention with our three boys the whole day. I kept having random people coming up to me saying "are you having a girl." It was a funny day.

This stroller earned its keep while we were on our vacation. They boys climbed all over it and we usually had two in the seats and one on top. It did wonderful. I am so glad that we brought it.

It's a Small World was one of the boys favorites. They changed it to Jingle Bells and have added a lot of Disney characters since the last time I watched it.

Trying to pull the sword from the stone.

The birds in Disneyland are CRAZY! They would come so close to our faces. I was worried about getting smashed in the face with a bird the whole time!

I love these goofy pictures!

Casey Jr. Train the boys showing their wild animal faces.

Haunted Mansion was Palmer's very favorite ride (although he had his eyes covered for the beginning of it. He talked about it straight 3 days and as soon as we would go once, he wanted to go again.

Hmmmm what to buy?

The second sword purchase, and they have definitely used them.

Hunter had to have these Toy Story balls. He loved that he could pick out his own things with his money.

The kids thought it was so fun to have their own money. We cashed in their "Disney Dollars" and got some serious cash. They all earned about 50 of them which Josh and I decided turned into about $30. It was perfect. They found some great things that they loved. They especially loved the Lego Store.

Lincoln was our little shopper on this trip. He wanted to "spend money," the whole time!

For our last dinner in California we went to Johnny Rockets. The kids thought it was pretty fun.

After we ate dinner at Jonny Rockets we came home and played legos, swords, had Oreos and milk and watch The Polar Express. Perfect night to end our trip on.