8 Months Old

Mr. Lincoln is already 8 months old! Seriously the first year just flies by. He is always grinning from ear to ear. He really has the best smile.

He eats baby food 2-3 times a day. He loves bananas, prunes, mixed berries and any kind of baby food that has oatmeal already mixed in it.

And sometimes he wears his sisters bibs...

He crawls everywhere. We now have to be careful about what he's getting into. He can hoist himself up onto furniture now. I'm afraid he'll learn to walk soon, I wish he could stay little forever.

He loves to play peek a boo. He giggles the entire time and it doesn't seem to get old to him.

He takes a nap two times a day, but lately he's been struggling with morning naps. He's tired but just doesn't want to sleep. Sometimes I can hear him playing with his baby swing next to his bed.

We all love this sweet little boy of ours. He brings another level of happiness to our lives.

Merry Christmas!

I actually woke the kids up on Christmas morning at 7am. I was shocked they hadn't gotten up themselves. Cambree was all smiles, so excited, full of giggles. Addie just stood their, all shy not sure what to do. They got a lot of fun toys and gifts. They were sure spoiled.

Shortly after they opened their gifts, Tony & Linda had to be on their way to visit other family members. We had a wonderful week with them and are so thankful they could stay with us. Love you guys.

Later that afternoon, we drove to my parents house. My camera sadly died on the way there. The roads were pretty good considering all the snow we had gotten the past week. The drive down Provo Canyon is breathtaking.

We had a wonderful Christmas with those we love. Always missing our Allie. Merry Christmas friends.

Christmas Eve!

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with Benton's family. They all drove up for breakfast. We ate and hung out. I wasn't as good as I usually am with the pictures but I did get a few goodies!

That night we stayed home and the kids got their pajamas. It was nice to stay inside and just hang out together. That's what Christmas is all about, spending it with those you love.

Fly Fishing

Benton's mom and step-dad came and stayed with us for 5 days for Christmas break. While they were here, Benton and I snuck out and went fly fishing together. We've been talking about going for about 6 months, but its just hard to get away without Lincoln tagging along. So while he was napping, Benton and I were able to escape for a couple hours.

I didn't quite know what I was getting into. 20 degree temperatures, walking in 3 feet of snow, and walking in freezing water. Thankfully I was in waders and stayed really warm. I enjoyed every second of our time together. He really has a talent at fly fishing.

And I love watching him do what he loves. It makes me happy he has such a beautiful hobby. I mean it is undeniably beautiful on the river. Who knows, maybe I'll love it too one day when our kids get a bit older?

Winter Wonderland!

It's officially the first day of Winter and we have about 2 feet of snow outside and it's suppose to keep on coming this week. Benton took the girls outside and built a snowman this morning. We are lucky that Benton has the rest of the year off of work! We're loving all the time we get to have with him.

Linky just watched us all on the front porch while they all played in the snow. Next year I'm sure he'll be in it like the rest of us!

Love the holiday season and spending it with the ones I love!

We've got a CRAWLER!

Lincoln just learned a new trick, crawling! I think we're in trouble!

And here's a few, just because he's adorable and I can't resist myself from taking a thousand pictures...

Happy Birthday Bent!

Benton turned 33 this past week. My mom came up and slept overnight to take care of our girls while Benton and I went on a date. Lincoln tagged along of course since he can't be held by someone else for even 2 minutes. We went and saw "Creed" and then went to a new restaurant in town called Back 40. Let's just say it wasn't the best date ever. Lincoln whined the whole movie, because he was tired. So I held him the whole time, trying to calm him down. I ended up walking the theatre with him. Luckily there was only one other person in the theatre besides us. He cried at dinner as well, not very relaxing but what can you do?

Here's to you Benton. Happy Birthday! We are all blessed to have you as our friend, father and my husband. I'm glad our kids can see what a loving marriage looks like. You work so extremely hard at everything you do and it shows. You have provided us such a good life and we are all so very grateful. I love you very much. Hope your day was good. Hopefully next year we won't have a crying baby on our date with us~ Mr. Lincoln will have to get rid of his separation anxiety by next year!

My girls

The girls are doing great! They love playing with each other, don't get me wrong they argue all the time. But they take care of one another.

Addie is always thinking of Cambree when she is getting food. Always grabbing another bowl, plate or cup saying one is for herself and the other for "Damie". She still can't say her c words, so everything is still a d that starts with a c.

Cambree lets Addie lay on her and will rub her back. They certainly know how to make me smile. I'm glad they have each other.

Love these two girls!