Thanks Val and Aunt Kristi

Well I have a little bit of time so I will catch up on a few things. This last weekend I got to spend some time with my Aunt Kristi and my closest pal and cousin Val. We had a great time. I can't really explain this weekend. I haven't had such a learning moment since I was in college. You know those times when it is like..oh this is what I'm supposed to do. Well lets just say I had one. Koby had a really hard time this weekend and I was absolutely amazed he could act so bad. He's never really acted that bad before. Val and Aunt Kristi were so patient with Koby and I. We learned so much about discipline and being consistent. It feels so good to be able to get away for a little bit, to clear your mind and to be able to recommit myself to being a better wife and mother. Val is such a good little mom and it helps to learn from good examples. Anyway, I love you Val. Thanks so much for teaching me ALL the time!

Alright I did it

Ok well I finally got a night light and last night was the first adventure. He actually fell asleep pretty quick and he was on the bed! But....he woke up in the night and was crying and crying for like at least 45 min and I went in there and layed on the bed with him and he settled down. Then when I would try to get up he would start to cry again so I just sat on the floor by his bed and told him to lie down and he did. He would sit up a few times to see if I was still there. Finally he was I guess comfortable enough and I slipped out of his room and he slept the rest of the night. He was awake when I left the room and he looked at me but stayed laying down. I was happy with that. Hopefully it will be better tonight but not too bad for the first night. He took him naps today on the bed too!

I just went over to the neighbors house to introduce myself and Koby and give them a loaf of bread. People are nasty! I can't believe how some people live. The smell of smoke and dirty houses that stink! I'm so grateful I know better! By the way the people were really nice but still...take care of your house!

I just want to type a little post just saying how cute my little Koby is. I don't know what I would do without him. I mean it is alot of work to teach him everything and it is hard to change a million diarrhea diapers but...nothing is better when he looks at me with that cheesy grin that he has. Nothing. Lately he has been learning so much...when I ask him where the baby is he'll lift up my shirt and point to my huge growing belly and he'll even give it kisses. The other day he was sitting on my lap and just put his head down on my belly and just sat like that for awhile. Koby doesn't hold still and he doesn't really just let you hold him so times like this are so precious to me. I know that I won't be the best mom in the world. I'm learning that there is no way that I'm going to be the best at anything but I can show him that I love him more than anything.
Last night I wanted to try the toddler bed so I put all of his stuffed animals on the bed and went out of the room to get some outlet covers when he started screaming. Well he had gotten on the toddler bed and fallen and hit his lip. He had a fat lip...well I still was determined to try it. So I layed him down and we started to read some books. It lasted for a few minutes and then I tried to turn the light out and shut the door. He screamed loud and I realized that we were going to have some serious injuries so I will get a night light so he won't do too much damage to himself and then we'll try again. When I opened the door he was already practically to the door and I only left for a second. I love my little guy so much!

Here are some pictures of cute Koby...He was posing for the camera the other day and I thought it was just too cute! He had oreos the other day and just loved them. He sat on my lap for along time just eating them, watching TV with me. He has been so fun lately. He is starting to copy things that we do and to even sometimes do what we ask him to do. Trust me it isn't very often but it is so fun to realize that he is understanding what we are saying. He has this smile that is just too cute! It is so crazy to think how much I want him to be happy. I want him to be a good boy and I want him to learn all that he can. I am so exited for this newe year and how much he will change. It is so fun to watch him grow. (note: I think that the Biggest Loser is on in the background. I love this show and am so sad that Jerry got sent home...but hopefully next week whats her name will get voted off...the black chick)

Here are a few pictures of Christmas. We spent it in Snowflake with my family. We had such a good time with everyone. The kids are getting so big and they would go upstairs and play with eachother or when the kids would go to bed we stayed up and played cards...even the boys played. We laughed alot and I just wanted to say how much I love my family. This year our gifts for eachother had to be homeade. It was hard to come up with ideas and then it took more work than usual to actually make the gifts but I think everyone would agree that they meant so much more than something you would just go out and buy at the store. Koby didn't really know what was going on at Christmas but he enjoyed playing with all the new toys. He got these sores in his mouth and did not feel well the whole time we were there. I felt relaly bad for him because it looked like it hurt really bad. His poor gums would bleed and he wouldn't eat. Poor guy. but all in all we had a great time. I'm so glad Kaleb was able to have off this year. I know it won't be like that always and I'm just really grateful for this year.

Over Christmas we went sledding up in Pinedale at my Grandparents house and we had such a blast. I actually didn't want to go at first because I hate to be freezing..I know I'm a party pooper but I've decided that it would be a great tradition if there is snow. Grandma Brimhall made cookies and hot chocolate for us and it was perfect. Koby slept the whole time which is ok. He will probably like it more next year anyway.

Josie and Abby

Mom and Allee.

Kaleb and I in Pinedale.

Chad and his kids.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa

We went to the Christmas Tree Lighting in Snowflake on the 1st and had a great time! We waited in line for Santa..which was well hard because Koby wanted down to walk around and explore. Luckily Aunt Allee grabbed a bag of candy and kept him busy for a bit. Once he got up to Santa he was really cute and smiled and was looking at the elves. I didn't get a great picture but oh well I guess. After the lighting we went to my Aunt Bets and had awesome Italian food. We were able to stay the night and then make a session at the temple the next morning. I love going to the temple and just feeling peace. Its the feeling of being where your supposed to be when your supposed to be there. The feeling that everything else doesn't matter. I'm so grateful for the things that we learn there. Every time I go I just feel PEACE.

Heres us! I love the lights and the feeling of Christmas time!

Aunt Allee was such a big help! She just had her wisdom taken out that day too!

Kaleb and Koby...Kaleb hates doing this but you have to take picutres!

It is hard to believe that little Koby was this big a year ago. He has gotten so big and is learning so much!