It didn't last long but Addy really thought it was fun and learned the word snow. Well we took a really quick trip to Salt Lake to support this gorgeous girl!
go through this gorgeous place.
It was my first live session so it was interesting and the temple was gorgeous. And I loved getting to be there for Ace. Afterwards we met her and her parents and a friend at the Cheesecake Factory (which was our first time) It was so yummy definitely a go back, Daniel was so funny after we left and were driving to go get our kids (who were being watched by Daniel's nieces at Uncle Johns) we were talking about how yummy the food was and he said he didn't know it was on his list but he could cross that off his list (he wants to eat at several places). Anyways we had a great time we love the Proctors and were glad we could be with Ace and her family.
OK, now to the cutey kiddos that are running around here
Addy and Liam are getting so big and they are becoming friends. We're loving the little moments of them showing interest in each other. Addy loves to make Liam laugh and he is more than accommodating . It is so cute he loves her and loves watching everything she does. Bryce is home and Addy loves him. I love these cute long john jammies she has on, and Liam's cute shark jammies.
This picture is so cute to me because Addy is doing ring around the rosies and she gets so excited about it.And finally I wanted to show off this boy. Several people have commented on this boy's "flirty eyes" He does seem to talk with his eyes and they're sparkly and no kidding when a group of girls come in the room he turns on the charm, I sure love this little guy!
P.S. Oh yeah the news so.... while we were up in Salt Lake we took up some of our tax return and bought us a car. It's an older Toyota Avalon but it's going to be great for us and hey $2400 isn't bad for something that should last us quite a few years and save us gas. And the biggest news is We're moving out, we're going to be renting a townhome. The opportunity came so suddenly I wasn't sure what to think but the papers are signed and in a few weeks we are moving into a 3 bedroom one car garage townhome (still in hurricane) it is bittersweet, I have never had my kids in our own place and it'll be strange but great, but I'm going to miss Roma Ann so much and it's going to be hard without her she has been fantastic and so easy to live with we love her so much, but as much as we'd love to stay there is just something about having your own place, with your own stuff out of storage, for Daniel it's also a sense of pride though that may sound bad. While we were here we were able to pay off our truck, have 2 kids, save up some money (which will shortly go to all those set up things you have to do to even get into a home :) and the best part was getting close to Roma and her family WE LOVE THEM, and I am sure I'll be over here daily because Addy (and me) will need a little Roma time.
(addy insisted on wearing her hat and she had an oreo for her treat) I'm sick of wasting diapers so I think I might start her in a few weeks after our company leaves and I can spend some time on home. Another new thing is no more binky. She lost her last one and wouldn't take another so I said good riddance and let her cry to sleep it's been 4 days and though naps are a little shorter all in all she's done great. I actually get more sleep because the binky was becoming a problem about 6 times a night she'd lose it in her covers or under her bed and cry until we came and found it so now that that's over things are back to normal... with her anyways Liam on the other hand is another story. Both the kids go to sleep great and Liam needs his binky back in 1-2 times a night so nights have been pretty awesome, naps Liam fights and he's got quite the pair of lungs. This week I felt like between the two kids trying to get them to sleep and stay asleep I was up and down for the entire nap time, if one was sleeping the other was crying about something! Same nap time is crucial for me, because I can rest, do laundry or dishes or anything else without Addy at my heels. 
(look close for gigantic tooth)Anyways Liam's tooth has gotten so big and he knows how to use it, Grandpa Stout had to have a little chat with him and said he better be careful with that thing or his mommy will quit feeding him... I'm hoping he listened because it hasn't been fun. Liam is also crawling really well which makes picking up after Addy a full time job to keep Liam from choking on her "mess". All in all things are good but I am excited for this transitioning period to be over.
It was really fun. Daniel's been working hard putting his truck back together so fingers crossed it will be done in the next couple days. The kids were sick for awhile which wasn't fun especially since Daniel was on his 24 shift when it hit and Roma Ann was gone so I was alone and had no Tylenol to help their colds. I finally called Lillie at 4:30 am to have her bring me some. I really don't know what we'll do without Lillie. She has been awesome these last couple months and we'll be sad when she leaves to Rexburg. Daniel did good on his finals so we're excited about that. Liam has been sleeping great, trying to talk (doing that fake coughing thing) smiling lots, and can sit up for about 20 seconds straight. He is a cutie. Addy is going through a "stinker stage" she likes to hit and push (mostly just mom, gaige, and lincoln) and is in time out a lot, yet she can be extremely sweet and give lots of loves. She mothers in the nursery I'm told and is always giving kisses. She is still as clumsy as ever and is usually sporting one or two bruises
She loves dolls now and carries hers around everywhere, we are excited for her to get a different one for Christmas.
Well we've been Christmas shopping and are done except for one last minute gift, but it feels good and we didn't go overboard at all so we are happy about that. Now just a family Christmas eve dinner and then Christmas to go! Merry Christmas everyone!!
she is gorgeous and so incredibly sweet, I've really enjoyed getting to know her. She also bought this cute outfit for Liam and an adorable skirt for Addy.
Well we also had Jordan and Miranda's wedding (the couple I matched up) everyone came so we had a lot of family here I think we squeezed about 90 people in the sealing room. It was a funny story because we were waiting in the temple and there was 2 parties of people for 2 different sealings there. We were in the chapel and it was completely full, anyways they came in asking for the "christensen party" and only 9 people stood up. The temple worker then said oh, are you all here for the hastings wedding? We all said yes. He chuckled and said well the sealing room seats 45 comfortably and has been known to squeeze 100 standing. Anyways it was crowded but I don't think there was a dry eye in the room it was a beautiful ceremony I just wish Daniel could have been with me but he was working. These next two pictures 
are of Addy and little Andrew (who is my cousin-in-law Gena's sister's(Tami) toddler who is Miranda's nephew.) Anybody followed that confusing intro? Anyways Miranda and Jordan told me that this is who Addy should marry when she's older. He is pretty adorable. Miranda looked amazing!! Jordan wasn't half bad :)
