Turkey Day pictures

Thanksgiving Day... a lot of food. family. fun. crafts and PIE. I love our family so much. We had a great time this year and I am so thankful for each and everyone of my family members. I am excited for Christmas this year in our new home.. I think its going to be a great change for us, I feel so at peace with it and am excited to start a new chapter! Here are a few pictures from the crazy Nye Thanksgiving... My sister cooked a lot and the rest of us just brought a few things.. my mom and sister are the cooks of the family, not so much me! I am so thankful for them.. and as always, for my little Parker. He was a great kid during turkey day, being the only small kid there is hard at times, he managed to fit in with the girls and crafts and the guys and the Wii games.. he is a funny boy, always entertaining us. Can't wait until the next... Nye Family gathering ;)

Random pics..

Parker loving the snow all over his bright red cheeks.

George being held like a baby... after his trip to get shaved!

This is what Parker calls "helping his mom"... he is sitting in a toy bin that is filled with stuff animals, playing his DS, and watching ME clean his room!

Parker is my life. LOVE him to PIECES.

Changes.

Well it has been a busy week.. Parker and I have decided to actually buy a town home! We are so excited to know that we will be living in a place and truly be able to call it "ours". We have loved living in the Wood's home and will miss a lot of things about this home and our little neighborhood, but are excited for this big change. Of course, we are still close to home, just moving down the road actually... People that I work with think I am silly to not have bought a home closer to my work, but I just simply can't. I love that Parker is close to his grandparents. I actually would be so sad if I couldn't just drive over to my parent's within 5 minutes.. they are my comfort and I am so thankful for them in our lives. Parker also has an amazing day care provider, Kelley, who he has been going to since he was 15 months old and has all the same little friends there! North Ogden is home. We love this area and so I can drive the short 20 minutes a day to work to keep our lives simple. We have been packing up odd and ends and sending a lot to the DI, it feels so good to clean house like this.. but also makes you realize you have a lot of JUNK.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am happy for my life and for Parker.. we are so thankful for all of our trials that we have been through, because it has made us happier in the long run.. What in the heck would I do without my family. I love my parents. My mom and sister are my true best friends. My dad is my role model and Parker's hero. My brother's, well they are not the most affectionate guys but I know without a doubt they would be there for me and Parker.. and we love them so much.. the list could go on and on.. I love this time of year and am so excited for the changes in mine and Parker's life!

Parker's Love, Winter.

His eyes were so wide and his smile was so BIG, as he ran around the house finding his snow pants, hat, gloves, coat and boots! He absolutely LOVES when it SNOWS! I really believe that we were the first family to go sledding and build a mini snowman.. the snow could not come down fast enough for this kid! I love seeing him get so excited about things and watching his cheeks get redder and redder, it just makes me happy to be outside with him pushing him down the hill and taking pictures.. I just need to be better prepared so I am not FREEZING the whole stinking time! I love that he enjoys winter, I just need to learn to enjoy it as much with him! Thank you Parker for being my joy... I am sure this won't be the last winter wonderland post!

2nd Grade Report

Parker has fully enjoyed and LOVED this year in school. He has been excelling in so many subjects. I love to see him excited about math, reading and spelling! We met with Mrs. Bates on Wednesday night, she was so kind and positive with Parker. He goes into class every morning and sets up all of the class computers.. she said he is the one she can count on to do this, so he has the password and gets them all loaded and ready to go. She said he participates when no one else will and is so willing to help! I love to see him be so proud of his work and tests, it makes me so thankful that he learns easily. I took a couple pictures of his Turkey art work and of Parker..he was so happy to go to parent teachers.. I am crossing my fingers and toes that he will ALWAYS be happy when grades come around! I love him so much and am thankful that he loving 2nd grade!!p.s Notice the black scribble marks around the turkeys feet and head.. well he drew guns that were shooting the turkey, apparently that's not really acceptable in 2nd grade art class.. I love BOYS!

Girl Shopping... while the boy is in school!

My Mom, sister Wendy, Aunt Margie and I all went shopping this week! We went down to Gardner's Village.. it was a great day. I love spending time with my family.. we all just laugh (mainly at the crude things I say) and enjoy each other's company so much! I fell in love with a furniture store there, it was MY store 100%.. it was then when I realized I DO need to get married and make him RICH! We had a great day shopping, eating and spending time together. My sister and I tried on these fabulous Christmas hats... we had to get a picture of us so we could start spreading the Holiday Cheer!! I love my mom, sister and Aunt all VERY much and am thankful that they are all my best friends!

New Record

This past Sunday my mom made our favorite cookie, peanut butter with the kiss on the top! We were in heaven! My mom walked in the kitchen later on that day, while Parker was playing Lego's and said, " Who ate six of the kisses of the cookies!!" with a smirk on his face he said, "I DID!" she then said.."Parker I have never had a child do that!" my cute innocent boy said, "Well, Now you got a NEW RECORD!" The way he says stuff you can't help but chuckle!