Early Christmas Round 2

Although we didn't get to spend Christmas with either of our parents, my parents made it out here a week early to celebrate. Now that Britt and I are both out here we're hoping to see even more of them!

Along with them came presents from Great Auntie Connie and Great Uncle Doug. Great Grandma Verna, and Uncle Jake and Auntie Britty.

Jack got to play Wii with the big boys. Mason got to go on a "train ride" with Jack and their new stuffed animals. We did a lot of cooking together, and just enjoyed all being together.

Christmas Morning

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. The day started with Jack and Mason playing with their new gifts, followed by a wonderful breakfast made by Matt, then naps for everyone, more gift opening, and lots of great treats and snacks. It was fun to have Britt and Brian here to at least have some family to celebrate Christmas day with.

The boys were seriously spolied with gifts from all 3 sets of Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts and Uncles, and Santa. In case we haven't told you all already, Thank You so much for all the awesome gifts. The boys are currently in toy heaven.



Here is a link to our Myspace channel for more Christmas Videos: www.youtube.com/user/missjessmc

Christmas Pics

Last week my mom and I took the boys to the mall for some Christmas Pictures. It was a big challenge to keep them both happy, facing the camera, and in the frame, but we got some good ones that made it worth it.

Vist from Grandma D and Glenn

Lately our lives have been super chaotic, and I am VERY behind on blog posts, but here are a few pics from when Matt's mom and stepdad visited last week.

We took Jack sledding in Breckenridge and he LOVED it. The first ride down he had tears in his eyes, but when he got to the bottom he turned around and said, "More Mama"? So Glenn, Matt, and I took turns pulling him back up and letting him fly. Before the sled would come to a full stop he would ask for more every time.

Jack loves his "Fiffer" (Swiffer), he thinks he is helping clean.

Mason is still scooting and not using his knees to crawl. He is super speedy though. His new nickname is "little scooty".

Jack and Mason are both super excited to open presents. Mase just likes to pound on the boxes. I don't think he has any clue that even better toys are in the boxes. Jack gets it though, and is ready to open gifts.

Diane and Glenn loved getting some quality time with the boys. Diane loves that Jack calls her "D", just like the rest of the family. Every morning while they were here he would come to my room and ask, "Deeeeee?????????"

Computer, Diapers, and Trains

The other Auntie Britty let Jack play on the computer, and rather than stopping him, she took pictures! I couldn't believe she encouraged this! But... the pictures were so cute I couldn't help but post them.

We also snapped some cute pics of Mase playing in his diaper.

Jack loves to play "trains" with laundry baskets (all 5 of them), and make Mason his passenger. Mase has no clue what's going on, but when Jack gives him a toy, he's knows that Mase will be a good passenger for at least 15 minutes. Jack loves that Mason is starting to get old enough to "play" with him. 

This Year I'm Thankful For...

Although Thanksgiving is 3 days past, now is the first time that I have sat down with more than a second to spare.

Lately I have been overwhelmed by working 10-13 hrs a day while still not feeling like I am accomplishing enough. Mason who seems to get into everything, Jackson who requires constant attention, and feeling like even when they're being difficult, that I never get to spend enough time with them. Our house and the level of perfection that I never seem to attain. Time with Matt and how I never feel like there's enough of it. Friends and how I lately I haven't been able to be the friend I want to be.

When I started to pity myself and my minor frustrations, it was impossible to not think of all of the things that I am SO grateful for.

-Matt and absolutely everything about him (There are so many reasons that I could make a list of just the reason's that I am thankful for him)
-Two healthy, happy, adorable boys
-My salvation
-Amazing Parents
-My siblings and their spouses
-Wonderful In-laws
-Grandparents (Matt and I still have 5 between the two of us)
-My job (and a boss and peers at work who are wonderful)
-Our cozy perfect home (whenever it's clean I tell Matt how much I LOVE it)
-The opportunity we have to give
-2 reliable vehicles (and 1 with automatic start!)
-Our stocked pantry and freezers
-My bed that is SO comfortable
-Pictures (especially all of the ones that Brian has been taking of the boys)
-Time off (My 2+ weeks a year, which bumps to 3+ in May!)
-Great friends (even when I feel like I can't be a great friend back)
-My DVR (pathetic, but I love being able to catch up or get behind on tv shows knowing that they are all saved there).
-The mountains that I wake up to every morning
-and SO MUCH MORE

Photos

A few weeks ago we had some outdoor photos taken. Here are a few of our faves: