We had the most fabulous Christmas and New Years! We enjoyed our favorite things: Family, Games, Traditions and Food! One of my favorite moments was Christmas eve all of us singing around the piano to wonderful christmas songs. Oh what fun! Two days after Christmas we were able to attend my cousins wedding in Richland, and also my youngest brother Colton was able to go through the temple (a sacred place of worship) for the first time. It was fabulous to have all of us brothers and sisters there except my brother Judson who is currently serving a 2 year mission for our church in Colorado. What an incredible opportunity for all of us to be there together! We are so proud of you Colton!

Almost Christmas

Bentley loves caroling to people! He especially LOVES his santa hat! Every year we have so much fun spreading Holiday cheer and visiting people.

Our ward Christmas party......Bentley loves Santa! However, not the talking, moving, real santa! He was so excited until he saw santa move! All of our Santas at home do NOT move.

This is the best picture we could get....he was not letting go of mom for the life of him! Gosh, he's sweet.

OUR ELF DANCE

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Our good friends Jared and Christine just e-mailed this link to us! I was dying and had to share it with our other friends and family! I know you'll get a GREAT LAUGH! eNJOY! Oh, and we love you Potter's!

Everyday Magic

Lately I've been pondering on the blessing of children. Everyday there are messes, memories, crying, hugs, poopy diapers that make you gag, tickles, discipline, and kisses galore. Some things are not as pleasant as the others----but boy sweet times are truly magic. There is something incredible about the unconditional love your own child has for you. As a parent you may not always be nice and sometimes you get busy with other things and forget to just get down on the floor and have a tickle fight with your child, and laugh until you snort; But they still love you, and when you later remember to play with them-they love you just the same. I consider motherhood a great priviledge with incredible responsibilities that I am honored to embark upon with my children.

1st day of dress up in mom's closet

Thief in the cupboard when mom wasn't looking-now hiding to enjoy the goods! UH-OH! Bentley's famous words were right on the dot when he got caught!

Fall Walks

This is Bentley's new pose......he likes to pretend he's shy and doesn't love the attention----underneath that hand he is grinning ear to ear, and laughing.

We love going for walks in the fall. Especially when we can hold dads hand.

Oh my goodness----I just eat his little face. I can hardly believe this is my little boy!

BOY: (noun) a noise with dirt on it.

An Addition

Dearest Family and friends.....we are EXPECTING another ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY! I just found out I am pregnant with our 2nd!!! We are so excited. Oh my goodness!

Happy Birthday and Anniversary!

My sweet Bentley is giving me kisses. Thanks for the open mouth B! He doesn't have it figured out yet. He is so precious. Byron and Bentley came to visit me at our holiday Bazaar we held. It is always fun to see them. I truly feel I could not be any happier, nor more blessed.

November 4th was our 3rd Anniversary. My mother watched Bentley for us for a few hours, while Byron and I went up to Leavenworth and had a late lunch and skipped down the street hand in hand-literally. A girl our age drove past us on the street smiling ear-to-ear-because she was jealous that her man was too proud to be silly with her! I LOVE that about Byron-there is no one to impress but me-so if I like it he's great! *we have to thank our family for the very thoughtful and tender cards they sent! We so appreciate your love and kind thoughts! We love you too!

Byron's birthday is 6 days before our anniversary. He is 26!!!! I had Jared and Christine Potter surprise him and meet us for lunch at Red Robin. It was so fun! Byron and I love Jared and Christine to death-and of course Carson too! That evening my sister Stacia came over to our house with her two daughters Brielle and Sicily, as well as my parents for some icecream cake. We had a fabulous day just being together-Bentley and I never get enough of him!