Monday, December 27, 2010

sledding at grimes creek

being a pack horse ~ all day
shaydon & andi having fun together



chad and kelli

rory


love this pix of andi & kemper

what a fun afternoon in grimes creek
doing this again, soon!!!!
waiting for more pix from the other girls
shaydon was asleep before we hit the hwy. about 5 min in the truck

i never heard once from the kids:
i am tired
i am cold
i am hungry
i am bored
it was more like:
my turn
i want the tube/sled
more campfire smores
fix my glove
i am hot
help me
carry me
higher
take turns
lots of laughter

Saturday, December 25, 2010

CHRISTmas

little brother waking up big brother it's 8:30am
all done

merry christmas papa


trying out his new sleeping bag, can't wait for a campout

so sweet
what a morning!!
We headed over to my brother Juston's house for breakfast. Deliciouse egg scramble, bisquits, sausage and OJ. It was a fun to spend time with the kids too. Shaydon loves his remote control car & Slater loves his fire truck!!! Thanks!!!!

It was nice to have my dad with us and for us not to have to travel anywhere. We just came home and hung out the rest of the day. Besides preparing dinner. I made a tradition dinner Ham, garlic red potatos, greenbeans, wheat rolls, jam, jello, wassil and chocolate cake for dessert. (with the help of costco)

What a GREAT day!! Not only was it the birth of our savior, but so much to be greatful for. I have the oppertunity to teach tomorrow in Relife Society. It's from the Oct confrence The Divine Gift of Gratitude by President Thomas S. Monson. I am or we are working on that attitude of gratitude. I hope to be more greatful for the little things in life. The past few months have really made me think what is truely important in life. Bring us back to the important things that money can not buy. My family, friendship, happiness, love. A part of my gratitude journal: heating pad during the winter, flip flops in the summer, thai Food, my health, green lights when you are running late, working cars, the snow capped mountains, feeling the Holy Ghost whisper truth to my mind & peace to my heart.

I found this quote and loved it!
Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes;
We have plenty of food to eat.
Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry;
We have plenty of nice clothes to wear.
And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds;
They were so warm and comfortable last night.
I know that many have no bed.
My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom,
Complete with all the splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty lavatory;
They are so convenient.
Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so badly;
It has served us faithfully for many years.
It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.
Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today.
It has baked so many things over the years.
The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing,
The lawn that needs raking;
We all enjoy the yard.
Thank you, Lord, even for that slamming screen door.
My kids are healthy and able to run and play.
Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says
You have richly blessed my family.
I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.

Happy Holidays from the Gerratt Family

Friday, December 24, 2010

christmas eve

We started our day off and running with a morning at monkey business with our cousin LANDON. How excited we finally got to see him. It's been way too long, but we are very excited. So excited that when Shaydon saw him. He yelled his name so LOUD and then said come on an play!!


Our traditional pizza lunch

pictures by the tree


i love this little boy

cute smile

good bye hugs

thanks mimi and nana!!!
opening his christmas eve present
Fun PJ's

santa came
stockings filled
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVEYONE!!!!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Rocketts come to Bosie


I think everyone has seen the high-kick line, but their Christmas show explores all kinds of stories ranging from the magic of New York City, to Santa, to the birth of Christ.
Loved it all!

Thanks to Lindsey for a fun Girls night out!!!!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

fruitland, idaho

we went on a family trip to the huge town of fruitland. our friends the schnoor's moved out there and we had the opportunity to go and visit them. well ~ we sort of invited ourselves and they said yes!!! shaydon and milo had a blast together. they get along so well!! they played with all of milo toys, made reindeer ordainment's & reindeer food, decorated sugar cookies, play dough, jumped on the bed all while we visited and had fun ourselves!!! hope we didn't over stay our visit. shaydon fell asleep before we got the the highway ~ LOL!!!
i can't believe i didn't take one pix!!
thanks cara & milo
sorry we miss you kyle

Thursday, December 16, 2010

happy holidays

hope ~ love ~ faith




pretty real santa if i say so myself... that's a real beard


love this one
(he asked for a leapster)


nice work outside with the lights, scott

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

quite time vs naping




it was a little too quite for "quite time" so I went to check on him and found this.....
so precious...
tuckered out i would say...

Monday, December 13, 2010

welcome home from...


vacation we missed you papa!
thanks for the new clothes and shoes.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

solid food








rice cereal ~ guess he liked it after all!!!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

monkey business






We met Milo for a playdate at one of our favorite places.
We miss them lots and love when we come to town.
Thanks for a fun day & picnic.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving


Our crew at mimi's house


aawww!!

talking to grandma and grandpa gerratt on skype for the 1st time


Hinkley & Slater only 1 month apart


Spending time with grandam great


boys vs. girls ~nice forts....


"Frosty pinata"

getting the prizes..... Aunt Brenda spoiled them rotten with crafts and candy!!


shopping the day after Thanksgiving
glasses from the movie Tangled he crashed on the way home after 5 days straight of no naps!!
What a great long weekend. It is so fun to spend time with family!!

Monday, November 22, 2010

3 years

Shaydon's well check went GREAT... he loves to get the bouncy ball at the end!!!

He has had one dental cleaning!

Fighting more with him to eat, maybe he is just not as hungry? Will take sweets anytime.

He takes a nap on preschool days (Mon. Wed.) and has quite time/nap on other days (Tues. Thur.)

He loves preschool and is excited every morning when Kelli picks him up. He says " I am so excited for school today, give me kiss bye" He talks frequently about the other kids in his class. I pick them up and they get a piece of gum or sucker every time.

Knows he need to wear his seat belt when in the car or the policeman will get him. Thanks to mom getting pulled over.
He loves his little brother. Calls him dude, pumpkin, little bro. and skelitor.

He is potty trained both day & night. he wears big boy underwear.... I can't believe i said that!! WOOT.

Funny things he has said.... (i know i have forgotten some too)

just do it mom....
woot and/or man after everything he says or does... thanks dad
it just fell out mimi.... referring to poop on the ground (HIS)
that's how we do it every time man..... potty training
my dad lost his job, but he getting a new one....at the bank
dad was trying to get him up for school and he said "give me a second dad!"
"i am so brave at that" when he says his own prayers....
"will you lay by me, just 3 minutes" when in bed.... stall tactic, but we do every time!!

~his stats~
wt: 31 lbs 25 %
ht: 37 1/2in. 45%
Too bad this hat is (mia) since we got home from Thanksgiving in Burley!!!

4 months

Slater is already 4 months i can't believe it, okay he is really 5 months old, but we never got his 4 months well check.

He is still just nursing about 5 X day

He takes 3 naps a day

Holds his head up and loves to play in the exersauser (sp)and watch the fire place

He loves his Binky too much. I am finding I am getting up several times a night to put it in!!! ugh..

Loves to watch his big brother & smiles every time when he talks to him

He growls when he talks, LOL and smiles when you talk to him

Picks things up and explores them

He skipped over the 3-6 month clothes from Shaydon. Big growing spurt.

Has his dad's personality very layed back & observant

~ His stats ~
Wt: 15.8 25%
Ht: 27 1.4 in 85%
(I think he is going to be tall)

i love this boy

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Happy Boy



This is a typical pix of Slater..... Always so happy...