Snow, snow, we love the snow!

So we have had snow for weeks, but I finally braved it yesterday with the kids. Mostly it was because I kept hoping for Parker to be home to stay indoors with Keagan, because I had forgotten that my sis-in-law had given me this snowsuit for Keagan. I am glad I remembered, because she had so much fun playing with us.

Before we braved the cold. Don't they look excited?
I pulled the kids around on the sled for a while and then I ran in to get my camera and came out to find Easton pulling his little sister.

They didn't get too far...

My little guy

My sweet, baby doll

Easton was trying to feed Keagan the snow.

I hope they will be good buddies when they get older!

Am I Ready?

Many, many years ago a small red-head didn't walk until she was 17 months.

A little over a year ago, a little blond boy didn't walk until he was 19 months.

Another little red-head is 15 months. Am I ready for her to be walking? (Not when I see the toddlers running in the halls and up and down the aisles at church)

With Easton, I honestly didn't mind him walking late. People probably thought I was crazy to not be worried that he wasn't walking yet. I knew he could do it if he wanted to, but he just wasn't ready. (my kids tend to be very cautious) He was never a big baby, so carrying him when I needed to wasn't a problem (even when I was 8 months pregnant) and he crawled around the house and got into anything on his level anyway. And I knew I was a late walker, so that added to my patience.

Keagan is a tiny bit more brave than her big brother, not much, but a little. Am I ready for her to be climbing, walking, running, and everything that comes with that? I don't know yet--will get back to you....... But, this is a cute video, so enjoy!

Naughty, Naughty Keagan!

Now let me start by saying the water is orange because we used some fun bath fizzies that Santa brought and the wall is multi colored from some bath paints from Santa.

I had just gotten Keagan out of the tub and lotioned her up, brushed her hair and put on nice warm jammies. I went to hang up her towel and came back to find this!
She was so pleased with herself. It was such a pain trying to peel the soaking wet jammies and diaper off of her.

Don't worry, she always turns into my little sweetheart. This is how she has been since Grandma and Buddy gave her this new baby for Christmas--she always has to be holding it.

Easton's new superman/batman cape. (I made it--well, the girl at Enrichment really made it--she saw me having major troubles with the sewing machine and jumped in to help me--but I did cut the fabric out!)

Check out the extreme bedhead!

Easton and George

Easton loves George and this is him opening his new George toy. He was so funny.

Christmas Eve and Morning = Craziness

Christmas Eve

at my folks house for the 2nd Annual Swedish Smorgasbord.

My aunt and uncle and their kids came this year, which was really nice, because half my family was gone to their in-laws.

My cute cousins, Taylor, me, Paige

Christmas Morning
Santa's elf, Jules, made this tutu for Keagan.
This was the first attempt to put it on her--doesn't she look excited?
She decided she liked it a little later.

Easton's new favorite friend, George. He loves George and Santa's elf found this on EBay and a couple of George books.

My two rock stars.

Oma and Opa sent this cute "ba-tar" to Easton. He loves it and loves it when Daddy gets out his so they can play together.

Can I sit down now???

So, this past week and a half has been so crammed with Christmas things to do, that I feel like Christmas should have happened a few days ago. But, we have had fun doing everything and I am so looking forward to Christmas morning with Parker and the kids.

Ward Christmas Party

Santa came at the very end and Easton was so excited because Santa knew his name. It was so cute. He kept telling me, "Santa said, 'You Easton,'!!!"

FHE at GG's and Grandpa Gordon's
On Monday night we went up to do a family night with my grandparents. We have tried to make this a tradition because they live a couple of hours away and we don't get to see them as often as we would like. I think they might rethink inviting us with the craziness of this year!
Saylem and Keagan -- Keagan usually just looks at Saylem, but is starting to take a hands on interest.
Naked Saylem and Keagan. Don't worry, Saylem is 10 months younger than Keagan and probably will catch up to her in a couple of months for weight!

Keagan and Buddy (my dad)

Shelley and Keagan (Keagan is pretending to blow a harmonica)

My cute Grandpa finishing his Christmas harmonica songs

Girl's Night

Tuesday all the girls went to Gardener Village. We left the boys at home (yipee) and it was so nice to go out without big boys. I think Keagan loved being without Easton--she loves him, but he demands a lot of attention. She was hilarious at dinner, she loved all the girls paying attention to her!

Me and Keagan, Ashley and Saylem (Go Moby Wraps!)

Sundberg Christmas Party

Wednesday we had a family party because Shell and Deven left on Friday for their Christmas.

Easton opening a present from Grandma and Buddy

Parker helping Keagan

Extended Sundberg Christmas Party

Last, but not least, we had a big family party last night, Sunday. We had dinner and then a little program and then Santa came!! It was so fun to see the little kids get so excited.

Santa's elf, Lollipop. (if you can see, check out her ears!)

These four were probably the cutest with Santa--the perfect age.

Gray (a little nervous), Gage, Easton, Halle

Keagan and Santa

She was not happy to sit on his lap--until he gave her a present...

Easton with Santa

He was so cute, he is so much fun this year with Christmas.

He tells everyone "Be happy, Santa's coming." My favorite, when I am getting mad at him for something--"Mom, be nice, Santa's coming." He also likes to tell Keagan all the time when she is sad about something. What is going to happen when Christmas is done....???

Breakfast With Santa!

My sister had extra tickets for Breakfast with Santa, so my mom took me and my sister and our little ones. It was so fun, kind of hectic, but worth it. Easton is at such a fun age with Christmas and he loved all the characters that were there.

At first he was nervous to see the Grinch--he was curious, but nervous. This was the first picture.

He warmed up pretty quickly. This picture was taken about twenty minutes later.

All the cousins with Santa.

Easton loved the Sugar Plum Fairy. He even danced with her.

Laura, Saylem, me and Keagan

He got Jack Skellington painted on his hand and wanted to show everyone--especially the Grinch.

Mrs. Claus with Easton and Keagan

Did you know.....

Bananas can also be used as hair gel?

Thank you, Keagie, for teaching me another random fact!

Girls Reunion

Thanksgiving weekend I was able to get together with some girlfriends from high school. Some I haven't seen for a while, so it was so nice to go to dinner and catch up.

Thanks girls for coming and making me remember some good memories--and some crazy ones!!

Marina, Tara, Me, Audrey, Jessica, Shannon, Maren, Lindsey

turkey, gingerbread and a whole gaggle of geese

For Thanksgiving we went up to my parents condo and stayed the weekend. It was nice to get away from home and the kids loved being spoiled by Aunt Shelley and Grandma!

The pictures are all out of order....

Doing gingerbread houses at Aunt Teri's. (All modesty aside--my kids are so cute!!)
Who knew Teri's chairs could be so fun?
Max, Easton, Keagan

The gingerbread man that Easton did all by himself!

Our gingerbread house

licking the whipped cream spoon after the pies were dolloped

My sister, Shelley, helped Easton and Keagan make cute turkey hats.

Then she helped Easton model--this is her rendition of a turkey--Easton thinks she is crazy! :)

Keagan tried to master the stairs at the condo--we don't have stairs at our house, so she doesn't quite know what she is doing, hence the head first move....

King of the mountain at the park

There were probably a hundred Canadian geese outside the condo everyday. Easton always wanted to go chase them and loved to watch them fly away.