All she wants for Christmas...

...is her two front teeth!!

I love that Kya lost her two front teeth so close to Christmas. We have a classic home video when Jordan lost her two front teeth (also just before Christmas), and she was so upset that she could still say "Merry Christmas!"

I'm the only one left!!

A couple weeks ago I watched Mike (along with 3499 other people) become an American Citizen. As I stood there (Jordan and I stood for probably 2 hours straight!!!) and watched everyone recite the pledge of allegiance and heard the song "I'm proud to be an American", I said to Jordan "I really feel just as patriotic to America as I do to Canada." As we talked more, she asked me "If you had to choose to live the rest of your life in just one country and you couldn't ever go back, where would you live?" I admit, I had to say Canada...I just had to. We love living in California though. I am grateful for all the opportunities we have had here in the USA. Even though I am not officially an American (like my hubby and children), I really am proud to be an "American" (or at least a permanent resident of America).

Here's my hubby with his proof that he is now a citizen. Doesn't he look like a foreigner holding his American flag?:)

We know it's December because...

...Kya is wearing sparkly things in her hair

...We are lighting a candle and reading Christmas stories every night

...Tyson is dressing up like Santa (and Kya is Mrs. Clause)

...Stanley, the elf, is visiting again

And I am wearing my slippers every day--and trying to pass them off as shoes:)

My Temple Art

I have been searching for years for a picture of the SLC temple that I LOVED.
(because that is where we got married)

Finally found it!!

I just put it in the frame and it is waiting to be hung.

Here is where I found it
(I just followed the shutterfly link and ordered it that way, but I kinda wish I had forked out the cash to get our names printed on it).

Isn't it beautiful?!

We don't get out much

Saturday night Mike and I went on an exciting date (something more than dinner and a movie). We went downtown to Club Nokia and saw Jim Gaffigan--our favorite comedian. I don't know that we have ever laughed so much!! It was HILARIOUS!! Click here to get a little taste of his humor:)

Take Two

The kids won fish at the Fall Family Festival again this year. Tyson and I picked them up on Friday. Hopefully they'll last longer than a month this time.

~Crystal and Emboar~Tyson admiring the fish:)

Miley "admiring" the fish. Just like last time

It's a Miracle!!

Kya FINALLY lost her front tooth!!
We were beginning to think this day would never come.
I have never seen a kid so excited:)
Welcome to the awkward looking teeth years Kya!

Before...

After...

Novermber {Sigh}

As we start this month of gratitude, I can't help but feel thankful that October is over:) I am excited to slow things down after all the crazy fun that was had the past few weeks. I LOVE this time of year, when we step back and remember all the blessings we have....oh and start preparing for Christmas!! Seriously, bring on the festivities!!

This was us LAST November...
(I guess that means it's just about time for some new family pictures!)