Winter Fun

We went to my in-laws cabin a few weeks ago. We had a blast! I love chillin' by the fire and playing games and just relaxing. We took Boston sledding and he thought it was the best thing ever. He kept saying "faster, faster".


We took Boston to the car show. He wanted to get in every car. We would have to drag him out of the car and tell him there was another one we were going to see.

Here are a couple of other cute pictures of Boston. One of him on the tractor and the other one wearing my crazy sunglasses.

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas spent with family. It was busy going to see all of our family, but fun. We of course ate a lot of yummy food and played some fun games. We even got some great gifts from Santa.


We went to a family Christmas party. Boston got to sit on Santa's lap. The most impressive part was that Boston didn't cry.


Every year we make cookies for our neighbors. This year Boston wanted to help. It was so cute.


We had a great Christmas party. The kids always do a nativity. Boston got to be a cow this year. He looked so cute with his dirty candy cane face. Santa also came to visit before his busy night and Boston didn't want to sit on his lap but we got him to sit.



I think one of the best parts of Christmas was my new pj's. Darin and I always joke about footy pj's for adults. When Darin saw some in the store he couldn't resist buying them. All of us were laughing including Boston.

Holidays

We have been so busy with Thanksgiving and Christmas Shopping. That's right I was one of those crazies that went out on Black Friday. I got some good deals though, like a new Christmas Tree for 50 bones. I also ran into a few friends while I was out. I was glad to see I wasn't alone in my adventure.
Last week we have a snow day at school, so I got my Christmas Card done. Here is copy so that all of you that didn't get one in the mail can still enjoy it. I hope you enjoy!

Happy Halloween

This year I decided it would be fun if my costume went with Boston's costume. I am the witch that turned him into a frog. I found these ridiculous spidery eyelashes and an awesome witch hat. Then I made my costume. I had fun sewing the costume. I had to try and figure out how to make a corset and add eyelets to material. I have used eyelets on paper, but never on fabric. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I was going to make Boston's costume, but I couldn't find a pattern I liked for him. I decided it would be easier just to buy him one.
We went trick or treating around our neighborhood. There was one house that was really decked out with creepy decorations. I started taking Boston toward the house and he started bawling. I told him we would not go to the house. As we were walking away he was crying and saying "bye, bye." It was so sad. I felt so bad for him. It took him two houses to start having fun again.
He would say trick or treat when we were walking to the houses, but once we got to the door, forget about saying trick or treat. There was no way he was going to say Trick or Treat to the people. He thought it was awesome that everyone was giving him candy. After every house he would say "Trick or Treat candy?" I had to keep telling him we would go to another house.


We also carved pumpkins today. Darin carved a spooky looking skull pumpkin. I carved a Mickey Mouse pumpkin.

Second Birthday

Boston had his second birthday at the beginning of the month. He got a hat at daycare for his birthday. We wore it for three days straight. Finally when he wasn't looking I threw it away, so he won't wear it anymore.


I decided to be all crafty and make him a Lightning McQueen cake. I have been watching all these cake shows and was inspired to try to use fondant. I made marshmallow fondant. It tastes better than normal fondant, but it is still really sweet. When Boston saw his cake, he loved it!


We got Boston a bike for his birthday. He thinks it is so cool! The bike doesn't have petals and is supposed to help teach them how to balance faster. We will see how it works. Everyone decided they needed to give it a try.

Australian Brother

My brother got home from his mission a few weeks. He went to Australia and now has a cool accent. Here are a couple of pictures I took at his homecoming.

Boston and I waiting for dinner.


Kyle and Boston


Boston playing in the bushes at grandma's and grandpa's.

Rough Week

Poor Boston has had a rough week with accidents. On Monday he put his hand inside the car tire and touched the brake pad and burnt his little fingers. I felt so bad, because he was screaming and I couldn't figure out why. I thought he pinched his fingers or got stung by a a bee. By the time I figured it out he was starting to get a blister. He cried for two hours and I had to keep it in cold water for a long time.

On Saturday he was coming inside from playing outside and slipped on the steps and got a scratch on his face.

On Sunday he was playing on the Lovesac and slipped off and bonked his forehead on the windowsill. To top things off he is supposed to be getting his two year old pictures soon. I guess we will have to wait until he is healed.