tidbits

Carter is a huge fan of donuts.

I adore Marlee’s drawings of an elf and gingerbread cookies.

Marlee loves being a big sister.

Laun got me york patties for my Christmas stocking. They are huge and there’s plenty to share.

Christmas repeat

It felt like Christmas again today, since we had some gifts delivered to our home.

The people we rent from live in Hawaii and sent us this awesome bucket of goodies.

We were suppose to have Christmas dinner at the Johnson’s home yesterday, but we didn’t since I was sick. Aunt Julie sent all these gifts for us for Trent to drop off.

The boys got shirts and Legos. Those Legos kept them busy all day.

Marlee got an adorable outfit and the cutest rainy day doll.

Carter got shirts, a hat and mitten set and a really cute bee pillow.

Laun got an awesome jacket and I got baking sheets, I’m super excited about the deep one.

We sure feel loved! Aunt Julie and Uncle Brent spoiled us.

Christmas

I couldn’t sleep last night, I was having so much pain and pressure in my ear. I’ve been sick with sinus issues and I just seemed to be getting worse and worse. Finally I got out of bed and when I sat up my right ear drum burst and then I got very light headed and almost lost my balance. It was the worst. There was blood coming out of my ear. I woke up Laun crying and saying how it was worse than my hip replacement! I just hurt so badly. I was feeling very sorry for myself because our family just keeps getting sick since we’ve moved to Utah and I just feel like my year keeps getting worse. It isn’t good to feel sorry for yourself.  Poor Laun had to go out on Christmas morning to pick up my medicine for my ear.

Laun pretty much ran Christmas, while I laid on the living room floor watching and letting blood run out of my ear. Luckily, he took pictures, because I was in an awful state.

The kids were ready for their stockings and presents.

They woke up to snow for Christmas morning, awesome!

Stockings…

Porter was especially happy to see that he got gorilla hair gel that he’d been asking for. Clayton got body wash that said swagger, because that boy says swag all the time.

Carter was a little grumpy, but just wait till he eats some sweets.

Santa brought Marlee the Frozen sisters.

Getting ready to see what’s under those blankets from Santa.

An air hockey/pool table to go in the basement.

We get a new puzzle each year to work on throughout the holiday. This year we got a Bear Lake one since we are back in Utah.

The kids were excited to get their own fuzzy blankets from their Turley Grandparents, maybe they will quit stealing mine now.

Carter got a fun ball set from my parents and bath toys from Lucy.

The boys are happy that they got soccer balls from Grandma Lucy and their cousins Collin and Michael Turley.

Grandma Lucy also got the boys the Silver Sword book on CD’s- Porter will probably listen to these as soon as he can.

Marlee was delighted that Grandma Lucy got her a Barbie with a horse.

Aunt Cherri got us this fun mug set.

Carter was loving all the new toys and there’s me just laying down while my right ear drains.

Marlee got stamps from her cousin Savannah.

The kids have one sibling that they get a gift for. Clayton got Porter the Frisbee he’s been wanting.

Carter got Clayton a sandwich maker, which he’s been asking for.

Laun and I get the kids:

something they need, something they want, something to wear and something to read

The boys got this for something they need-

The boys were very happy to get sport shirts for something to wear.

Clayton got another book to the series he’s collecting for something to read.

Laun made the traditional Christmas morning breakfast of coffee cake, since I was down and out.

I may feel awful, but I’m better than last night. I hate ear pain, but I love Christmas. Thankfully Laun pulled off the holiday, while I laid around.

Christmas Eve!!!

This cast free boy still can’t decide if he’s liking this new leg freedom.

 

I am liking that he can actually wear real outfits now, with pants! I had to hit up Costco so that this kid had some clothes to wear!

We usually do Mexican sodas with this meal, but there’s no Food City here, so Laun found some other fun sodas.

We don’t even own a high chair for Carter, since it’s hard with his cast to fit. So poor Carter is just laying on the floor on a blanket for dinner.

I look forward to this steak dinner all year.

It’s fun to see Carter without a cast on.

Piñata time- I love how none of the older kids are looking at the camera because they are all too busy staring at Carter. That baby has all our hearts.

This year we have a fireplace to burn the piñata remains. 

Divining out the piñata treasures. 

The kids love the candy straws that make flavored milks.

I’m obsessed with this sweet baby.

The kids unwrapping their presents from Laun.

The boys got sling shots and candies.

Marlee was over joyed about fuzzy socks and candy. 

The kids always get new pj’s on Christmas Eve:

Carter could care less, but I was so happy that he could wear real pajamas. It’ funny the little things you take for granite, like dressing your child in normal baby clothes and not just t-shirts.

You can always count on Porter for a good facial expression.

I love seeing Carter’s little legs.

The small mark is where the pin was sticking out of the leg and the big mark is from the pin rubbing:( Poor baby!

Laun shared the true meaning of Christmas. I’m so thankful for my Savior and for this beautiful holiday I can share with my eternal family.

Christmas pajamas on the cutest kids ever!

They also get their ornaments…

 

The kids all got a doggy bone one since we got our dog Dutch this year and they also got one for Mt. Lemmon since we spent so much time there.

Carter got a ducky and a Santa dressed like a doctor, since he spent so much time with doctors this year.

Marlee got a boot queen one, since she loves to wear boots and a ball that has a light up M on it.

Both Clayton and Porter got a little derby car for doing their pinewood derby. And Clayton got a deer, for his trip with Laun when they got a little deer. Porter got bullets for all the little trips this year.

Laun got the fish ornament in the bag this year since he caught the biggest fish. And he got a dog for his dog Dutch that he loves so much and a Santa dressed as a graduate for getting his doctorate degree!

I got an All Star soccer one because I loved watching Clayton and Porter play on the All Star teams this year.

Adding on the new ornaments.

We love this Carter and his crazy hair. He scoots around a lot, but sadly his right leg moves and he just drags his left one:(

Marlee is all about leaving snacks for Santa and his reindeer.

I’m not feeling well, so I’m just thankful I made it through the day! I couldn’t have done it without Laun’s help.