Wednesday December 19

This morning Max and Jax were fishing in the TOILET!  They didn't catch any fish but some how found a pair of gloves for each of the boys.  Noah was absolutely shocked when he went to go to the bathroom this morning!!!



Tuesday December 18

This morning we woke up to find Max and Jax riding a motorcycle by the tree.  They even left another note!

Looks like we will be going to Jolly Holiday Lights tonight!

Monday December 17

This morning we found Max and Jax and gotten more Christmas lights out and decided to do a little decorating!



On Saturday I got a gift from my mom!  Check out this cool sign that she made!  I absolutely LOVE IT!  Thank you and Love you Mom!!!!

Sunday Decemer 16

We had a lot going on today!  Started the day off with finding Max and Jax playing around on the iPad!

Around noon we headed to the mall to do some last minute shopping and ride the train!  This was Memphis' first time on the train and he didn't want to get off!  The kid could have just stayed on it all day, thankfully Noah was there to try to help pull him off.
Can't wait to get in!



Yep, Memphis is loving it!  Noah always loves the train ride (I will just hate it when he gets too big for this)

After we left the mall we headed to Tyler and Tori's for a quick Christmas with them.  The kids opened their gifts and we had a nice time relaxing and laughing!

Rigs opening his gifts!

Everyone waiting to open gifts!

Finally!


When we got home from Tyler and Tori's we decided to work on the Ginger Bread Village.  Noah had a lot of fun and Memphis wanted to get his fingers in it so badly!
Instead of helping Memphis got to sit in the chair and watch, this makes him equally excited, he loves to sit in chairs!


Our finished village!

Saturday December 15

Today Max and Jax were busy building a village!


Friday December 14

This morning we woke up to Max and Jax not feeling so well.  Poor elves!  All their hard work must be making them a little tired!  Good thing they can rest up today and hopefully be themselves again tomorrow.


Wednesday December 12

This morning Max and Jax left a paper chain for Noah and Memphis to help them count down the days until Christmas!  The elves left the chain on Noah's door.  This morning Noah asked if I would take care of his paper chain tomorrow when he isn't here!  How cute is that?



Tuesday December 11

It took us a while to the find the elves this morning.  But Noah finally found them in the Christmas tree holding onto some Angry Birds Hot Wheels!  I guess that just shows how good both Noah and Memphis have been this Christmas Season.


Monday December 10

When we woke up this morning Max and Jax were upstairs in Noah's room and had tied up Mr. Penguin.  I think all of the animals and toys were upset with Penguin because he took Noah's Bronco's hat!  I do not think the Penguin will be doing that again!


Max and Jax

Thought we better update on what Max and Jax have been doing the last few days!  Without Noah in the house these smarty elves know that they have to hide in eye distance of Memphis.  He is pretty good at spotting them if we help him along! 
Here are some pictures from Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Just sitting on the shelf watching over everyone

Sent this picture to Noah over the weekend and he got a good laugh and said, "he had been waiting for them to be hanging form there!"

Taking a ride on a wine bottle!  Just wish they would have opened one and had a glass ready for me!

Saturday December 8 - Little Moments

-Randy's turn to write an entry-

Sitting at my desk at work this morning.  I got to thinking... All too often the phrase 'Soul mate' is thrown around in a marriage.  Now days it's almost turned into a cliché.  It seems some people marry and divorce without taking the time to really get to know their significant other.  If people take the time to examine the little things in life, they will see just how precious relationships are.   With this said, I am adding a Youtube.com video that makes me think my relationship with my wife.


I love you Jenny!

 



Well I forgot to take a picture of Max and Jax this morning but I will get one tonight!  I will have more pictures of those crazy elves soon enough! 
I thought today I would share a picture of Memphis!  This little boy is growing and learning so quickly.  On Monday he was playing so hard that this is where he finally crashed for his nap!  Him and Randy were at Great Grandma Palmer's House.

Tuesday December 4

Max and Jax were found sitting on the couch reading a new book!  Noah can't wait to read it tonight.  The book is called The Smallest Elf.

Such brotherly love!

Monday December 3

Today the elves were just hanging around this morning!  Hopefully, Jax can continue to hang on to Max all day.  Memphis was the first to spot the elves this morning.  Noah walked right under them and didn't see them and then Randy is holding Memphis and he starts to points right at Max and Jax! 


Sunday December 2

Today Max and Jax brought a special gift for Noah and Memphis.
Max hanging out in Noah's PJs

Jax hiding in Memphis' PJs

Well here is a picture of the boys in their new pajamas!  For some reason we didn't turn on the lights!  Great pic, huh??

Saturday December 1

Last night, Noah had a hard time listening while Jaycee and Riggins were over playing with the kids.  However, after Noah settled down he did a really nice job of playing with Jaycee.  The two of them were up in Noah's room doing crafts.  Those 2 kids are sure creative.  While they were playing Riggins was back and forth between playing with them and Memphis.  Memphis just loves Riggins and he is always giving Riggins hugs! 

Here is where we found the elves this morning! 

Max left Noah a note!
Jax was just hanging around on Memphis' high chair!


Wednesday November 28

We found Max and Jax racing against Mickey and Zebra this morning in the living room!  I think Max must have found the XBox remote control for the starting line!  Ready, Set, Go!


Tuesday November 27

This morning we found the elves on Noah's stairs!  Noah walked right by them and didn't even see them this morning until we told him he needed to go and look for the elves.  His reaction was funny as he looked at us and said, "how did I miss that when I walked down this morning?" 
I also have to share that Noah has been doing wonderfully at school!  Last Wednesday he got an OUTSTANDING!  That is the best he can get on his chart!  We are so proud of him.

Max rolled Jax down the stairs!  Those silly elves!

Monday November 26

Check out where the elves were this morning!

Friday November 23

Well, we started out the day by doing some Black Friday shopping!  We had a good time and got some great deals!
After a night full of shopping we got some sleep and headed over to my brother's house for Thanksgiving with my family.  Great food!
Memphis did not want to sit still for the picture!

Thanksgiving November 22

This morning we had 2 visitors arrive!  Our elves showed up this morning with a note to Noah and Memphis.  Noah was so excited to meet Max (as last year Max was still getting his magic) but Max brought his little brother with him, Jax!  It is great that we got brother elves.


Thanksgiving Day was so beautiful that we were able to play outside for a while!


Wednesday November 21

Okay, so I know it is not Wednesday but I wanted to get my post on here as I will not be on for a while!  But I do know what we are thankful for and it is for step-parents!  I am lucky that both of my parents have found someone that truly makes them happy.  Today I am thankful for Brent and Tara.  Brent has brought my mom so much happiness as Tara as to my dad.  It makes me happy that both of my parents are truly with people they love and that these two both love me and my family.  Thank you!


Tuesday November 20

Last Tuesday Noah had his music concert.  He did such a great job and it was so much fun to watch.  However, I would say that Memphis would not agree with that.  There were times he had fun listening to the music and then other times he flat refused to do anything but throw a fit!

Today, we are thankful for all of our friends!  We have so many friends that have gone out of their way to help us and just be our friends!  Thank you so much to all of you...yeah you know who you are!



Noah before his concert!

Everyone waiting for the music concert to begin!  Thank you for all coming!

Memphis throwing a fit...concert hasn't even started yet!

Noah singing!


Uncle Chris and Memphis hanging out during the concert.
Random pictures of our friends...well mainly my friends as for some reason we do not have a lot of pictures of Randy's friends...my guess is that he never takes the camera with him...go figure...must be a guy thing!

Mandy, Me, Brandi, Kelli, Ashley, and Kristen

Me, JoJo, Penny, Lacey, and Vonna (my Winterset gals!!!!!)

Ashley, Me, Memphis, Kelli and Liam