Christmas

Christmas was pretty low key this year. I actually didn't even put up any Christmas decorations. Kenzie made a few and I borrowed a little tree from Jerica so at least we had something to put presents under.  This year Jerica and I made homemade stockings for our kids this year. I thought they turned out pretty cute. I hope the kids cherish them for ever. They took a while to do haha!!

This year I decided to try something new for the kids on Christmas Eve but it didn't really work because we had Ashleigh and Jackson this year but Tyler let Alicia take the kids for a while to do something with her and her family and they didn't get home until almost 9:30.I made a box with there Christmas Eve pajamas in them with a movie and treats that they were suppose to watch on Christmas Eve but since they didn't get home until late, they just opened it got pajamas on and went to bed so Santa could come. I will try it next year and hopefully it works out. We woke up and the kids were so excited they couldn't wait. 

Myleigh was still sleeping

Kenzie and Braxton got new bikes

Ashleigh helping Myleigh

Mesmerized by all 300+ Lego's

Wants to ride her bike

Loves his guitar

Present from Braxton

Myleigh just chillin

Guess what she got??

That's right the Naked 2 pallet

Still loving her bike

After we dropped off Ashleigh and Jackson we went to my parents house and had Christmas dinner and opened more presents. This year Mikey and his girlfriend came down with Robert.

Toy cars from Grandma and Grandpa

Josh opening life savers

Tea set from grandma and grandpa

Kitchen set from grandma and grandpa

what person doesnt like money (robert)

grandpa got life savers too!

This year I got my parents a ornament that has a picture of our family and a picture of Mike, Jessica and Melissa on each side of it. I also got it engraved with families are forever!!

Kenzie at 8

8 years ago I gave birth to one of the most amazing girls ever.  I can not believe Kenzie is 8 already time has flown by so fast. She has been such a delight she has grown to be a little young lady. she has made me stronger and for that and I thank her.  I am so grateful that she is still with us and we are able to celebrate her birthday. We didnt do a birthday party this year since she is getting baptized in a few weeks. So she got a present and a cookies and creme pie!!

Makenzie at 8

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?

Cardiologist. Because I want to help people

What is your favorite T.V show? Why?

Austin and Ally. Because I think Ross Lynch is Cute

Favorite color?

Pink

Favorite subject in School?WHY?

Science because it's fun

Favorite thing to do?

Watch T.V/ride bikes

Favorite book?

Diary of a wimpy kid

Happy Birthday baby girl. Here is to many, many more to come!!!

Makayla's 4 month check up

Makayla had her 4 month check up she is 10lbs even. She is still tiny but on the charts at the 5%. She got a few shots but did really good. I cant believe how fast she is growing. I just love all the stages kids go through.  She smiles and has a little chuckle her and there. She is so special and helps complete this family.

Makayla's blessing

We finally did Makayla's Blessing. Shontel did Logan's the same day so we went to there ward first. Then went back to grandpa Madsen's house since there were 3 hours in between.
We went to our church Tyler has been a little nervous and was having a hard time figuring out what to say, but he did such a great job as always. The spirit was their.  I am so thankful for the priesthood he holds and that I can call upon him anytime for a blessing either for the kids or myself. Grandma and Grandpa Lehwalder, Grandpa Madsen, Grandma Jones, Tanner, Shontel and Amorim, Neal and Jerica, Dustin, Shauna Quist came. After we had a little luncheon to end the special occasion.