Aspiring Author

Ok, Ok, I'm really not an aspiring author. But there is a story behind the story. About six months ago while we were in Delta with Jake and Ann Marie and Magnus, we had a adventure. Magnus has this cute little stuffed steer named Stakey. Magnus cannot sleep without him. So it was nap time and we couldn't find Stakey anywhere! We looked and looked and couldn't find him. So Ann Marie tried to get Magnus to sleep, but he was just bawling in the other room. It was so sad. So finally Ann Marie had  a thought, and she found Stakey in the washer. We think it was left open, and Magnus thought it would be a good idea to put him in there, and then someone closed it.

Ok, I have had this story going through my head for six months, and I decided to try and illustrate it and give it to Magnus for Christmas, cause like most children, he LOVES books. So this is the finished product. We gave it to him Christmas Eve and Justin's family party. It was my talent, and Justin read it. It was super cute.

A Little Before and A Little After Christmas

Christmas Eve is spent with Justin's family. Good food plus good family, always equals a good time. 

We had a great dinner prepared my his Grandma Stella. It was delicious of course. Magnus had a fun time with his new toys. We also got spoiled with a new waffle maker, movie gift card, and an awesome rug. (Penny, if you read this, I need another one, I love it so much.)

We then spent a few days after Christmas down in Delta.We had lots of fun playing with Magnus and the puppies. And Magnus loves spending time with Grandpa!

Merry Christmas!

We had lots of fun this Christmas.We are so blessed to have so much family around that we can share the holiday with. I got some cute pictures throughout the festivities.

 Christmas morning, before church, we opened our presents. Justin got an X-box 360. He has wanted one ever since we started dating, and because he graduated from Masters school I got him an awesome prize:)

As most know, I'm a nerd. So I got a printer! yea! I can know print out my cross stitch patterns that I make in color. I'm pretty excited about it. And of course PEZ! I love PEZ, and if it was the only candy in the world, I would be happy. Justin also spoiled me with a set of pearls. This was the best present!

The evening of Christmas was spent with my parents, Mark and Gretel, and Ana and David. It was so fun to watch and help the kids open up there presents. David liked his cute little lion back pack, when he opened it up he said RAWR! it was really cute. Ana got lots a clothes and a fun Mickey Mouse Club House bowling game. Grandma, Ana and I had fun bowling in the long hall way before dinner time. And of course the best part of Christmas is playing in the big boxes the presents came in!