Anniversary

Eric and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary yesterday. We were party animals this year. We had a very cute third wheel on our date with us. Went to dinner at Cheesecake Factory. During our 2 hour wait we headed to the mall and did some shopping. It was fun to hang out and talk together. Blake was AWESOME at the mall. As soon as we got seated for dinner he started crying. One of us was walking around the restaurant half the time with him. He did take a 15 minute nap right after we ate our appetizer and then woke up when dinner came. His timing was awesome. Can't win them all!

Idaho Trip

Eric was gone all last week for work so I took off to Idaho to visit my family. I slacked on taking pictures but here are the ones I got.

Bateman Cousins.

My sister Beth and I enjoying a late night movie...and a symphony bar.We saw Footloose. Which I totally loved!

This was my first road trip by myself with all three kids. Coming home was alot easier. Blake slept the entire way.

On the way home I stopped and met up with a mission companion of mine....Melanie. It was so fun to visit with her and meet each others kids. We each have three boys.

Grandpa Bateman

We love it when Grandpa Bateman stops by for a visit.Today we went to the Museum of Natural History. It was free day Monday. Then we went to Wendy's for lunch. The fun continued and we went to the Mall. My dad wanted to check out watches. The kids had fun playing at the toys and riding the escalators.

Comparision

All three of the boys. Same outfit. Same age. JACK

KYLE

BLAKE

There is no question on who our biggest baby is.

New Year, New Classes, New Goals

Kyle is now a Sunbeam.He was very happy to find out that his new teachers bring a snack. Which was his biggest concern about leaving Nursery.

Jack loves having Kyle in primary with him. Or maybe he just likes knowing that he gets the opportunity to boss him around not just at home but church to.

New Year Goals: Stop having Diet Coke for breakfast. Not be the mom at Walmart with the kids running up and down the isles. Beat my kids up in the morning.....ya right. Sleep in (Jack, Kyle and Blakes goal). Read my Young Womans lesson before Sat night. Do more dishes (Eric's goal). Keep the van cleaner inside. Less yelling at my kids. More dates with my hot hubby. Loose the rest of my baby weight. Have a girls weekend. Check. Going to see Amy in Feb! She promised me a pedicure and dinner at my favorite restaurant when I come. Happy New Years!!

Christmas in St. George

We went to a Christmas party at my friend Kelsies house.It was fun to see everyone again.

Rachel and I with our new babies.

On Christmas Eve we went sledding at Kolob Mountain. Got the van stuck on the way up.And Heather and I built an awesome igloo.

On the drive home we saw a ton of deer.

New christmas pajama's with Heideman cousins.Christmas morning was SO FUN with Jack and Kyle. They are old enough to get really into Christmas and Santa Clause.

The boys with Great Grandpa Heideman.He is 91 years old.

Eric's little sister Hilary came home from her mission on Dec 27th. All of the family went to Las Vegas airport to welcome her home. The cousins had a fun time making and holding the signs.

We also blessed Blake at Eric's parents house. This was the first time we didn't do it in our home ward. It was very laid back and pleasant.Blake did great and slept through the entire thing.He has been such a great blessing in our lives. We are so grateful to have him in our family.

WE HOPE EVERYONE HAD A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Blake-2 months

They say the camera adds 10 lbs. Not with this guy!He really is chubby. Blake had his two month check up yesterday and he is in the 90% for weight(13.4lbs) and 50% for height(23 inch). He is doing great. Eating good, sleeping okay and starting make the cute little noises. We are enjoying him starting to smile. Jack and Kyle still love to hold him. They ask me all the time when he will be able to play with toys.

Weekend Fun

We finally made it to Temple Square to see the lights. We put the boys in their snow gear and they stayed warm. Our camera was having flash issues so we didn't get a good family shot.

The boys LOVE wearing their snow gear. Even during meal time. They have not had the chance to play in the snow yet. Which I am totally happy about. This winter so far has been mild. I'm sure they will get their chance soon enough.

Isn't this picture so adorable!!? Kyle brought it home from nursury today. For christmas gifts to the parents they dressed up the kids as Mary and Joseph and put it into an ornament. Love it!

Bunk Bed Launch

Last night was the first and final attempt to get the finished beds into the house.They fit! We had to go up through the balcony using a rope.Then when they got them inside the beds wouldn't fit in Jack and Kyle's room that is across the hall from ours. But they DID fit in the other bedroom. So, we have to switch the boys over to the other room.No biggy.We are just happy they fit.Thanks to our neighbor/friend Nate who had the privilage of helping Eric get them inside.

Eric did such a good job on these beds! They have character and I know they will last a long time. Nice work babe!

Ward Christmas Party

The kids had a great time sitting on Santa's lap. They have been looking forward to this for the last month.

Eric, Blake and I were Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in our Ward Manger. Blake was awake the entire time and didn't cry at all.Jack was an Angel with the primary kids. It was fun.