Beckett Turns Three

I am super far behind on this blogging thing.  I am just trying to get things caught up so I can do Christmas.

On November 30th my baby turned 3. I know it went by soooo fast!

 This was my little muffin when he was only a months old.  Love those cheeks and that mouth!

 He was very specific about his cake.  He wanted a Thomas the train Oreo cake.  What? Yeah....this is how it turned out.

 We celebrated at my parents, because we were there already.

 He was so excited about the cake he could hardly stand it. 

 Just goes to prove that no matter how terrible the cake turns out the kids don't care.

 He got lots of trains for this birthday.  He is really into them right now. 

He also got this cool "Cars" race track.  You charge the cars and they zoom around the track.  It makes him frustrated so that didn't stay out for long.  

I love you Mr. Beckett.  You are such a wonderful little boy.  I enjoy watching you grow, probably more than I should.  You are such a monster and so spoiled rotten.  You are super smart, too smart for me.  I love your smile and the way you talk.  We so blessed to have you in our lives, and I thank Heavenly Father for you everyday!

Christmas Tree Hunting

It is now a tradition, as it was in my childhood, to go hunting for a tree from the Mackay Mine Hill.

 On the way up the hill Beckett and Elleree both fell asleep.  I wanted to sleep too.  It is tough work looking for a tree.

 Truman and Dillon both decided they wanted to ride the four wheelers up the trail.

No snow making it possible to go places that would otherwise not be.  Dillon wanted to have a sage brush for our tree this year.  Heaven knows there are always plenty to pick from.

I have never really enjoyed this process, and really don't love the end result either, but the kids and Jason really love it.

It's a good way to spend time as a family, I guess.  It is also a lot cheaper than buying tree, I think that is the biggest reason Jason likes it so much.

On the way back we saw tons of deer.  This area is sooo beautiful, even when it is all gray!

We then went back to Grandma's house for a craft.  My kids love themselves a good craft.  And that folks, is how you spend the day hunting for a tree.

Thanksgiving 2013

Thanksgiving this year was spent with my family.  We ended up going to my parents house the day of Thanksgiving and stayed until Saturday night.

 

 Both Heath and Ivan and their families were there.  Dakota became Beckett's best friend by the end of the trip.  She was willing to do whatever he wanted and that is always the way to his heart. 

 The highlight was the four wheeling. 

 It had not snowed in Mackay yet, so the kids just cruised around.

 My parents got a smaller four wheeler that Dillon and Truman can handle with no problem.

I was in charge of the pies so I made one apple, one cherry, and two chocolate.

We had my aunt and uncle come, and my grandpa Vaden came too. As always not pictures. It was nice to see them.

It was so great to be with my family.  I missed Allison and her family, when don't I.  

I am thankful to have both of my parents.  I am thankful for my mom for doing all the cooking and baking and Emilee for all the salads.  I am thankful for my crazy kids, and my even crazier husband.  I am thankful for my brothers and their families, for making me laugh and have a good time.  Isn't Thanksgiving wonderful!