Well I never used to think I was a trendy person but looking back at the last few months I would say I fit the definition quite well. I tried the HCG fad diet. (did quite well fyi) and now am going to start the P90X program. Thats two trends in two months. The year is only beginning.

I wonder if I can fit in 1 fad a month. Then by the years end I could be totally hot and popular. lol

Jaren has been into youtube lately. He really wanted to make his own video. So here it is…

Ozzy likes to be just like his big brother.

Doing what they love to do. Hanging out with Daddy (this happens to be during X box time.)

Jaren, Ozzy, and Gordy were playing at our house yesterday. They were in their bedroom playing through all kinds of scenarios. They had our neighbor Matt (who is granddaddy age) over for a play date, went to the monster truck rally, and then at the end this happened:

Jaren, “I am taking my Book of Mormon with me so I can tell people the story.”

Ozzy, “Yea”

Gordy, “I like that book.”

Jaren, “Do you want me to show you my favorite story, its a really good one. Its right here, wait you don’t know this one Ozzy and Gordy let me tell you about it. It is when they are all in a circle of fire and Jesus saves them so they don’t get burned.”

Ozzy, “Yea, Jesus is tough.”

We had a white elephant gift exchange at the Wimmer family Christmas party this year. Bryant and I got a killer idea. We bought a superbly wrapped scrumptious looking box of Belgium chocolates from Costco. Then this happened:

We very carefully unwrapped the present

Hmm…Looks tempting

Just so you know, I am not much of a chocolate fan. Most of my indulgence ended up on a paper towel. What a waste. The end result was well worth it.

Sinful

Can anyone guess what happens next?

We wrapped that awesome chocolate box back up. Looked brand spanking new. We also added some of these pictures in the box of chocolates so the recipient could be jealous, that and it makes for more laughs.  Then we went to the party. Our gift was fought over, hidden, and coveted. When the gift exchange was over and Grandpa opened his prize we all laughed our heads off. It was such a hit that my Brother-in-law and Sis-in-law decided to do the same thing for their party the next day.

I didn’t get pics of the party because we were having such a blast so you will just have to use your imagination.

We did Temple Square this year on Christmas Eve. It was cold and crowded. Next year we will go a little earlier so we can walk around the visitor’s center. We didn’t know it would be closed.

The boys loved running around dressed like Eskimos.

Christmas morning was pretty low key. Jaren got a new Razor scooter from Santa, Ozzy a new Big Wheels, and Ty got an exersaucer.

We got Jaren something called a Bakugan this year. It was by far the best unwrapping of any gift. He was emotionally happy, choking back tears and hugging the life out of his Dad. It was awesome!

Here is Ty enjoying his new toy.

Grandma and Grandpa Wimmer came over for breakfast and to see the kids new stuff. Then we headed over to Grammy and Pappy’s for more Christmas.

Pappy got the boys shirts with their names on them. They were a big hit.

Love this shot of my niece Rya.

The boys got new Star Wars jammies too. They were quite excited.

We went to Grandma and Grandpa Wimmers house that Sunday. That will be another post.

We had a fun and simple Christmas. The boys made it so enjoyable. I love kids at Christmas time, it is magical!

Nothing makes my heart so warm like the story I am about to share. The innocence of children and the idea that I am actually teaching them things that would make Heavenly Father and Jesus proud just make my heart swell.

We are sitting in front of the T.V. this morning watching Disney Channel.

Jaren out of no where says, “hey Mom, do you remember one time when I was in the bathroom and I had to poo really bad? Remember my poo was really big and it wouldn’t come out? I prayed to Heavenly Father to help it come out and He helped me.”

Mom, “Did it come out after you prayed.”

Jaren, “Yep, He helped me push really hard so it could come out.”

This is the first time I have heard of this and thanked him for sharing. Not more than 5 mintues after I am getting ready to write this awesome little story down so it won’t be forgotten Ozzy comes up to me and says, “I prayed for help too Mom.”

Mom, “You did?”

Ozzy, “I prayed so Heavenly Father could help me pull really, really hard to get the wrapper off my candy so I can eat it.”

Mom, “Did Heavenly Father help you?”

Ozzy, “He helped me pull really, really hard like this,” showing me how hard He helped him pull.

I LOVE this little guy. I cant believe 3 months have already come and gone.

He definitely looks more like Ozzy did than Jaren.

When he raises his eyebrows at me and gives me the quizzical look I cannot stop laughing. It is so cute.

The smile finally came. I was worried for a bit because it took him so long to figure it out. It was well worth the wait. Love you Ty-myster!

Jaren showing Ozzy what to do

Ozzy showing Jaren a thing or two. Do you see his tongue stuck in his cheek?

Ozzy is our little stunt man

I’m just waiting for him to fall off the couch but it never happened

The snow was heavy and slippery today. We watched our neighbors across the street get stuck in their big pick up truck and decided that the family van probably couldn’t do any better. We didn’t even dare trek to church for fear of being stuck there all day long (although I can think of a lot worse places to be stuck on a Sunday). I am interested to know what the turnout was like at church and how many people got stuck who were brave enough to venture out. Bryant made a darling snowman sporting a mow hawk with Jaren in the back yard.

It was obviously Love at First Sight.

Look how happy he is to build a snowman with dad. Its just so darn cute. Another side note. As you can see Ozzy is not in the pictures. He is not a snow bunny, must take after his mom in that department.

We just received a ward cookbook. I am excited to try all the recipes from friends and neighbors. I thought it would be kind of fun to vlog about them on youtube. I asked a trusted friend (sister P) for her opinion and she seconded it so I think I am going to give it a shot. If you are against this idea and think it might be a failure please speak now or forever hold your peace. I hope I don’t slaughter, intimidate, or offend any in the process. I just thought it would be a fun project to take on while teaching me some video editing, cooking, and camera skills in the process.  So lets hear your opinions please..