my HUISH family

Lillie took these of our family over Thanksgiving...
I'm Obsessed!

this picture melts my heart

one big happy family

Christmas

The night before Christmas we spent at BJ's pizza as a family. Its somewhat of a tradition for us. And it did not disappoint. The kids were nice and easy as a present to Tyson and myself. Then we watched the new Robinhood movie after the kids went to bed. I put together toys and opened boxes so that I wouldn't spend my whole Christmas morning trying to figure out how to get Sawyers presents open and unscrewing things to put in batteries...Boy do I hate kids toy packaging!

not the best pictures with a scary flash from my phone.

Sawyer was great, and slept in until about 8:00 so we could lay in bed and get ready for our lazy, tummy stuffing day!

Santa brought...
Sawyer: Star Wars guys, Darth Vadar and Hans Solo, because Santa couldn't get Luke Skywalker anywhere. A Harry Potter doll. A collection of little horses. Candy. And, a Rocketship!
Magnolia: Books. Cell-phone. Ball toy!
Tyson: Freezer Mugs. Socks. Candy. Work clothes. A Laker Ticket.
Brooke: Workout socks. Candy. A beautiful new setting for my wedding ring.

it all came and went too soon.

Christmas Party at Carolyn's

My favorite night of the year... Carolyn's Party. It was so fun this year because Sarah's whole family was there, and Anne and John came too. Normally we are a little light on numbers from my Dads siblings. We had the traditional prime rib for dinner. Popped the much anticipated poppers that held a 100 for me this year. Listened to the Polar Express and the Scriptures. Watched a very simple tie exchange. And, opened gifts. Sawyer had a very Star Wars Christmas. Carolyn got him a big tent, and a clone commander helmet that talks and changes his voice. He was more than excited! He slept in his tent the whole time we stayed at my parents. The only thing missing was Tyler, Kim and Benton.

showering Lillie

Lillie is having her little baby in the morning, so this shower is a little old news, but I still thought I would blog it anyway for future memories...
We did a western themed shower that was so fun and yummy. Chili, Cornbread, Cowboy Caviar with Chips, Texas Sheet-cake, and Berry Cobbler were there to enjoy. And then Caramel Corn for a take home.

Rachelle was planning on coming out from AZ for the shower, but last minute she couldn't so she came out the next day for a little girls weekend. It was so much fun to sit around and chat all afternoon like old times. We went to dinner and then shopping one night.

celebrating Christmas

We have been trying to take advantage of anything Christmasy that comes our way this year, but our luck has not been the best with it.
One night we went to the Marriott to look at lights, get some hot chocolate and ride on the boat. Well, apparently it was a slow week so Starbucks closed early, and there wasn't much there in terms of lights. Luckily they felt bad for us and let us ride the boat even though it was past hours. Mags loved it and made little noises the whole time.
We have been to the mall to sit on Santa's lap (the picture of Sawyer), and Old Town La Quinta did a Christmas tree lighting where Santa was also.
We tried to go to the desert lights one night with the Biesingers, but we got all the way there and it was closed to the public for a private event. I was so sad, that is my favorite thing to do each year.

my new little nephew

Owen Homec was born on Thursday night, so Tyson and I got to go visit and hold him last night for date night! Oh, he is so cute and little. Magnolia feels bigger than ever all of the sudden. Sarah looked amazing for just having him, and they are already back home. I can't wait to go over everyday and get my fill of a baby again. And, Sawyer has never been so excited. Its pretty much all he has talked about for the past 2 days. He thinks they are going to start playing together in forts right away...

This little doll is already eight months. Seriously does it only go faster with each child? I feel like my time went a little slow with Sawyer, but I feel like I was just in the hospital holding her as a newborn. I totally understand why people think they are done having kids and then change their minds. Not that I said I was done, but I am sad how fast she is growing up and it makes me feel like I need at least 2 more.
Mags started crawling about a month ago. She is obsessed with the stairs. She doesn't actually crawl up them, but she goes over to them and plays were her toys in the bottom stair. Its like her own space away from Sawyer. She is saying mama and dada all the time. I doubt their is any meaning behind it, but there are still words flowing out of that mouth of hers. She loves to clap when we say yay, and nod her head when we say no...or when she is done eating food. She loves my dinner so much more than her own. I think I was much more regimented with Sawyer. She gets so excited when Tyson walks in the door at night, and when Sawyer walks in her room first thing in the morning.
I just love her. She is my little girl!

day of Thanks

We had such a nice Thanksgiving, my whole family was together at my parents this year. The morning of...the boys played croquet (which they normally do on Christmas Day), and the girls started cooking. Kim and I tried a new recipe for stuffing from the Pioneer Woman that I was obsessed with. It wasn't as much of a hit with everyone else, but if it was up to me it would be in the rounds from here on out. After dinner we all just hung out.
The rest of the weekend was spent doing our usual... eating, shopping, and watching movies that Collins has gotten somehow. We also watched a whole bunch of episodes of the buried life, which is my new favorite show. I LOVE the boys!

Some pictures of the family

Kim took the picture of my Mom and I, where I was pretending I was showing off our table-scape, as if I am Martha or something.

A proud moment in the Homec/Huish family. Sawyer ate his first Hot Wing. I think Tyson was more excited than if he won an award.