Santa train

Today we got to go to Boulder City and go on the Santa train ride. Thank you to our friends for giving us their tickets. Preston loved it. Hannah was struggling a bit but she was OK, she just wanted to get down and walk. Preston always get really shy around Santa but he doesn't cry and is not scared. On the way home Preston kept saying "So fun!" It got me in the Christmas spirit!
Brad finished his finals yesterday and he did really well. He said he did better this block week than the last. Glad the stressful week is over and we have time with him. I even got to be a WIFE rather than a mother last night. Brad arranged for his friend to come over after the kids went to bed so that he and I could go out. We went and shared a meal at the Cheesecake Factory, my very favorite restaurant!! Yum. I love going out with Brad. We really need to do it more often...if only time would allow.

Bargain shopping....again

I just have to brag again. Today was Macy's 1 day sale. All of the clearance was an additional 1/2 off and they had a coupon for $10 off $25 purchase. I got all of this stuff for a total of $16.67!!!! My kids need clothes soooo bad and I'm so thrilled with my find. On my receipt it said total savings: $62.44!!! WOO HOO! Not bad eh?

Bragging rights and spaghetti faces

I first must brag about my grocery trip today. I had been saving up Kelloggs coupons and I found a bunch more. Today Smiths had Kelloggs cereal and Keebler stuff on sale for half off. It totaled $140 in value. With my coupons and the sale I only paid $42.65!! Woo hoo! I just get the biggest high over a good bargain! I saved $97 bucks!!! One might think I'm crazy for buying so much cereal but we eat it and I saved and stocked up! I don't usually do crazy things like this but it seemed worth it to me in the long run.

I must also add that Hannah is one of the messiest children I have ever seen! Preston does not like his hands to be dirty and he always wants me to wash them off but Hannah digs right in! On this particular night we had lasagna and she loved it! Can you tell? Cute little thing. After dinner Brad said "I'll get Preston if you get Hannah." Fair trade? NOT!

Catching up

Preston happily eating cheetos.

This one is so cute...blankie and monkey. He loves them and still sleeps with them.

Playing at the children's museum.

Build a Bear.

Hannah at the park.

Another park picture, different day. She loves juice boxes.

Preston on the day he got his new glasses.

Eating chocolate chip cookies...he was pretty happy.

Double rainbow in Utah.

Being silly in the tub.

Another tub picture, different day. Just cute.

Crazy hair Hannah, last winter. Wow time flies!

Preston the day we got his first fishie. He was so excited but just couldn't stay awake!

Open wide! Taking a drink of water...well, at least she thought.

Preston's monkey face.

Wearing daddy's boots.

Eating a tomato...wasn't sure about it. Like Father like son.

This was just taken the other day. She fell asleep eating spaghetti.

This one was taken today. Too cute for words!

I just got all the pictures off of my cell phone! I had a lot on there and wanted to make sure I backed them up. Here are some of the best ones.

Santa

A sporting goods store here in LV has a pretty cool WinterWonderland thing. We went last week with the kids and they had fun. I think they were both tired but Preston was so excited to see Santa. When he got up there he was so quiet and didn't tell Santa what he wanted. So, Mommy helped tell Santa he wanted a train for Christmas. I'm pretty excited about Christmas this year because Preston actually understands whats going on. Well, for the most part. Hannah started saying "Santa" too. It's so cute how excited she gets when she says it. She's saying so many new words now. It's so cute. Preston learns new words daily. I love hearing them say new words. It's so cute.
I went shopping on black friday and finished my shopping for this Christmas. Gotta love that! We might get a few more little things for the kids, if we can. It feels good to be done though. I got up at 4 a.m. and headed out to Walmart which was kinda crazy but I love doing it. I went by myself this year which was kinda weird but I still liked it...especially not having cranky kids like I usually do when I'm out shopping!

My girlie girl

Since we started potty training Preston, Hannah has been so interested in it. A couple days ago she wanted to sit on it so we thought why not? We took her diaper off and she sat down and totally went!! We were shocked! We gave her a potty prize and made a big deal about it. Preston didn't know what to think because Hannah was getting one of his potty prizes! But, he clapped for her and said "Yay Hannah!" Preston is still working on it. He's got a Hot Wheels car waiting for him on the mantle for when he does go.
Hannah has been so adorable lately. She LOVES playing with babies. This morning she was feeding the baby and giving it kisses. I had to take pictures.
Giving kisses.

Some for me.

Some for you.

I must clarify

Preston is NOT fully potty trained. He went twice in one night but hasn't gone again. He fights sitting on the potty. He is a busy boy...sit still he does NOT! BUT we are headed in the right direction. He's a good boy and he'll get it soon I'm sure. He kept getting out of bed so I gave him the option of being a big boy or a baby like Hannah. Oddly enough he chose to be a baby. ha ha ha. My plan didn't work. So, his bed is a crib again. He doesn't seem to mind and I sure don't mind that he stays in bed. Baby steps.