PreK Christmas program round 3.

Cool as a cucumber. 

I was a little concerned that Kingston wouldn't be the performer that Mc was BUT, he did awesome! He sang, did the actions (my favorite was "We Wish you a Merry Christmas") and followed directions like a champ.

His wish list included a "racetrack and a remote control monster truck" and for once, both items will be delivered this year (Mc's were always a surprise of what she thought Santa was bringing). Daddy, Mommy, Enzo and Alex came to cheer him on! A lunch at Chic fil A after was a nice reward for everyone.

Darling little Rudolph. 

I got this. 

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Coolest baby in town.

This little chubster is five months old! 7 oz bottles, rice cereal, still sleeping through the night, sitting up, and a TOOTH! We went through 4 different kinds of formula and have settled on the Soy which seems to help with your spit up. The million dollar grin is still my favorite! You are now at the stage where you are in never in the position we left you in and you LOVE to take off your socks because you can. You seem to like your binkie a little better than before- mostly to chew on. You love to pat things over and over, kick your chubby legs and sit in your bumbo.Kissing your cheeks has become our new past time and we wondered how our family survived without your edible baby thighs.

Loving the rice cereal. Most babies don't know what to do with food/the spoon the first time. You were a pro- like you had been eating solid food your whole life (all five months of it).

You love your Seahorse. Right next to your face, licking it, biting it. A must have for nap & bedtime.

Sub for Santa

Brayden left early, Alina was working, we missed Tyler and the newest addition (outside of Lorenzo) was Brittnee's boyfriend Garrason. 

As is customary, we met together as a family to support a few kids from the Adoption Exchange of Utah. This year, we had 4 (two sibling groups). One boy stood out to me this year. He is 19 and based on the system will be "aging" out before he finds his forever family. His "wish list" was nothing more than things to help him to get out on his own- blankets, shower curtain, toilet brush- things that a normal 19 year old kid wouldn't be asking for but in his case, are necessary. He doesn't have parents to get him all ready for college. He doesn't have a college fund. His little brother surprised me by asking for the Maze Runner series and we were happy to oblige. The other sibling group was a set of twins. Darling kids that had the typical wants of an eight year old. We ate pizza, went shopping, had delicious oreo cake (Thanks, Bree) and get to think about these kiddos on Christmas morning as we remember what Christmas is all about.

Name them one by one

Thanksgiving 2014 was very reminiscent of Arizona. We had one turkey dinner (2009)  outside in AZ in the Cosseboom's backyard. I ran a 10K in the morning, wore shorts and short sleeved shirt while we feasted. It was awesome! It was unseasonably warm this year in Utah- no coats for the kids, no snow. We ate at Mom's house with the Lindquist side and had a pretty awesome turn out. Sunni brought the Corn Pudding which was pretty much all I had on my plate. Dessert at Mary Ann's and home to snuggle with the babies.

There was much to be thankful for. Health being #1 on the list this year. We all wore shirts for Ashlee- "Team Ashlee". She had gone in the day before to have her port put in so she could start chemotherapy today. I missed her. Some of the fondest memories I have are from spending Thanksgiving at the kid table with her. The gumdrops with our names that Grandpa had so beautifully caligraphied. We all took pictures that day in our pink shirts to show our love and support. We truly take for granted all the stress, exhaustion, bad eating and scars we put our bodies through and they just keep going. Ashlee has really helped me to take a moment to stop and think what is truly important and to notice small things (the mountains that are right outside my front door, hot chocolate, a warm bed, that I can run).

I am thankful for the opportunity I have to work from home. Since we moved back, I have yet to miss a milestone with my babies. Kingston and Enzo rolling over right next to where I work and Mc growing every day before my eyes. I get to volunteer in Mc's class, go to all the Dr appointments, lay with them on the couch and work even when they are sick.. It's a dream and I am truly blessed.

Mr Williamson. I am honored to be his wife and so grateful that I get to walk this journey with him. He is the best partner and companion. His kids love him to the moon and so do I.

I love my kiddos. All THREE (wow!) of them. They are all such special spirits and I am so indebted to the Lord for giving me these babies. They all have such unique personalities that bring different things to our home.

I am grateful for our cars, our house, heaters/AC, tampons, chocolate, Hawaii, Paris, The Walking Dead, Grandparents, the Temple, eternal families, the B of M, journals, soup, hair spray, dryers/washing machines, Ipods, disposable diapers, hair dressers, nail polish, jeans, U2, a bank account, Peonies, warm socks, Christmas, Hello Kitty, best friends and my Savior.

Kingston came with me to finish my shopping before the rush. He was thrilled to share, "look mom, I'm holding a bum". 

Happy Thanksgiving from our Butterball to yours!

Grandpa Donut holding Enzo who appears to be in a Tryptophan coma. 

The Williamsons rocking the pink for Ashlee. 

The whole crew showing our muscles. We love you Ash!