Things we do with Dad

Have I ever mentioned what a great Dad my husband is. My kids and I adore him, that's why him working in New Mexico has been so difficult. We are so grateful for his job but sad it takes him away from us so much. He is great when he comes home though...the girls love every moment he is with them and I have to say we cherish every moment as well. We love and miss you Doug!


He just got done feeding the baby. Brynn always likes to get in on the pictures. :)



He bathed the girls for me....


He cooked us dinner. He is always sweet and patient to let the girls help him.



The other day I came into the girls room and found Doug reading to them.


I am so happy that he is all mine! I count my blessings everyday that you chose me. Love you Doug!

These are pictures of our trip to the valley we took a couple weeks ago. Our girls were so good that trip. I felt the need to document it so I can remember that they have the capability to not drive my nuts on a trip. jk They usually are pretty good, they just have had moments in the past that have not been so great. This is probably the 5th time Alise has slept in the car on the way to the valley and she is almost 4. When she was a baby she would scream the whole way. Thankfully they grow up.

Christmas 2008

Dad and Mom holding Ty Tenney. Dad was teasing Mom about his PJ's being too big.



Ron and Rhonda Smith Family...everybody except Brittney's 2 youngest, Talon and Peyton.


Christmas Eve we went to the Pioneer Park Church and had Green Chili. Brett helped his dad Doug Brewer make Green Chili...Yummy! We have been doing this for 4 or 5 years now. (green chili on Christmas Eve with the Brewer Family) I love this tradition and hope we do it forever. It was hard not having Charlayne there with us. I know it was not an easy Christmas for the Brewer family and my heart went out to all of them. We love them so much and they will continue to be in our prayers!

We went to my parents home after dinner and had a Christmas program and then a testimony meeting. It was a good meeting. I'm grateful for the spirit of love that was present. I'm blessed to be apart of such a great family. I love each one of the dearly.

The kids loved opening their presents and were happy with what they got. Christmas was a success and I'm grateful it's over. :)

Decorating the Tree

My husband got home from NM last weekend and decided it was time to get out the Christmas tree.  It wasn't the first thing I wanted to do when he got home (I was hoping for a shower and a break) but I knew he was right and the girls loved it.  We only did the top of the tree instead of the full 6 foot tall tree.  We only have so much time and Doug had to leave for his meeting.  I love this picture of Doug and the girls.  I'm grateful for my husband for pushing me to do things even when I don't feel like it. 

 

 

The way Alise is looking at Doug is so cute.

 

 

Chloe's has a beautiful smile.  It's contagious

 

Chloe's not much help decorating.

Random Pictures

I was downloading the pictures on my camera and came across these pictures that Doug took.  He is such a good Dad.  Our girls love him to death.  I love the pictures of Brynn feeding Chloe.  Of course Doug has them on top of the table doing it...the most dangerous place. hehe  Then the girls watching their morning cartoons...followed by a picture of Brynn and Leesee's "beautiful castles" made with blocks and books.  My girls are such good friends.  I hope they stay that way!

Some of the many reasons I love Doug...he doesn't worry about the small stuff and is always involving our girls in what he is doing. I wish I were as good at that as he is.  I love the way he loves our girls and the time he spends with them. 

  

I love the foot kicking Alise in the face.  Too funny! 

This is Doug's idea of feeding Chloe a bottle.  lol  The girls love to do it but I don't know how much Chloe actually gets in her belly.  I started to wean her last weekend.  I've decided I would like my body back and my hormones to go back to normal.  Under our current living circumstances I think this is best for all involved.  lol  I nursed Brynn for 6 months, Alise for 9 and Chloe 8 months.  It's as good as you're going to get Chloe.  :)

Thanksgiving 2008

This year we stayed in Snowflake and had dinner at my mom's. Everybody but Valee and Dustin (they live in TX and should be here for Christmas yay!) were there. It was yummy food and we enjoyed seeing everybody. We always have many things to be grateful for...especially this time of year. I'm grateful to my Heavenly Father that has blessed me with so much...I try to live worthy of everything He has blessed me with. Happy Holidays!

Halloween 2008

A cowgirl, a baby with a boo shirt on and a cat.  I know I'm a little behind but I say better late than never.  :)