Back to life, back to reality!

Well, our Thanksgiving week has come to an end and we are back home.  I always hate coming home and having to face LIFE!  I just want to live in cabin land where I have no responsibilities and I get to accomplish projects.  I love having my Mom to help me with the boys.  She is so Awesome!  My boys love her and think she is the coolest person on earth.  Brody and Case often ask if they can move in with Sugar.  I guess I should be offended by this but I'm not, I love that they love her so much!

 Brody is starting at his new school tomorrow and the guilt I am feeling is overwhelming.  I hope that he will be happier at his new school.  I hope he will make lots of friends who he can play with after school.  I hope this is the right place for him! I've got a crazy busy day tomorrow so I'm off to bed (with alligator tears in my eyes).  Good Night! 

The Countdown Has Begun!

Well, Thanksgiving is over and it's time to start thinking about Christmas!  Today the boys made Christmas countdown chains. Here is how they work:

 Each night after good nights are said,

 tear off one chain and hop in bed. 

 When only the star is left to shine, 

then you will know it's Christmas time.  

The boys are so excited to start the countdown!  I'm a little less excited because I already feel behind and it's not even December yet!  I'm trying not to think about it because I want to enjoy my last few days at the cabin.  This Christmas will be lots more simple around our house!  Anyone else out there feeling worried about this unpredictable economy?  I know I am! Without family and ward parties to host, I'm looking forward to a calm and enjoyable Christmas holiday!

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

Guess what we did today? Actually I should say, guess what Jim and my boys did today?  They went out into the freezing cold and built this snowman cutie!  The snow is really wet but that didn't stop these wild boys from rolling snowballs out back! They all have runny noses but loved being out in the cold! What did you do today?  Any Black Friday deals out there?  

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Thanksgiving was so good thanks to my Mom's yummy cooking!  The snowy weather continued throughout the day which was fun.  It was a small feast this year.  Just the boys and I, Mom and Jim, Michel and Chris, Christian, Emily and cute Paisley.  After dinner, Brody, Case and I hopped in the car and headed to the lovely White Mountain Cinemas to see the movie Bolt.  I actually got to sit and watch the movie thanks to my awesome mom who let Ledger stay at the cabin with her, Thanks Mom!  It was a cute movie. The boys loved it (even though Case cried at the beginning when a bad man captured Bolt and put him in a doggy kennel).  Hope all of you are good and stuffed and enjoyed some time with your family and friends this Thanksgiving.  

It's a Snowy Thanksgiving!

Look what's happening here at the cabin!  It feels more like Christmas then Thanksgiving!  I've never had a snowy Thanksgiving but I have to say, "I Love It!"  We are shooting for a 1:00 Thanksgiving feast and I can hardly wait.  Brody and Sugar made pies yesterday and the turkey is cooking right now.  The cabin smells so good.  I love it here!