full heart

my heart is full.

full of love and gratitude

for our wonderful family, friends and the savior.

we have been given

an outpouring of love

this christmas season.

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white christmas

our dreams of a white christmas came

a little later than expected,

but better late than never.

it started snowing at about 8:00 last night

and continued through the night.

we got about 6".

church was canceled because of the storm,

so we decided to make the most of it.

lots of playing in the snow

and building snowmen.

did you have a white christmas?

magical time of year

"at this magical time of year,

we hope you will all find the time to believe.

it is then that you will discover

the magic and joy that the true meaning of christmas brings.

we love you all and hope you have a very merry christmas.

the kulbacki's"

our Christmas Eve (night) will consist of

polar express

caramel popcorn

board games

and

christmas stories

what will you be doing for Christmas Eve?

traditions

making and decorating gingerbread houses

has been a tradition in our family for many years

but, i didn't know if we would be able to find the time this year.

yesterday after therapy i had a few extra minutes, so i hurried

and mixed up a batch of gingerbread dough,

pressed it into the mold,

and popped it in the oven.

today after therapy and and a few errands,

we had time to make the icing and

decorate our houses.

braxton made 8 reindeer,

ethan made santa's sleigh,

kaden put up the lights,

and landon had fun licking his fingers.

what a great tradition.

what traditions do you have?

santa's lap

yesterday i took kaden & landon to see santa.

i wasn't sure how it would go,

landon isn't good about going to just anyone

and last year, he cried.

as soon as landon sees santa he starts yelling and waving,

"SANTA...SANTA...SANTA..."

over and over until santa looked at him and waved.

he was super excited.

"i sit on santa's lap mom?"

it only took a couple of minutes and it was our turn.

i told kaden to let landon go first because i wasn't sure how

long his excitement would last,

but he ran right over to santa, hopped onto his lap, and started talking.

it was adorable. i wish i had my video camera.

kaden hopped up on santa's other leg and couldn't stop smiling.

kaden tells me exactly how many days are left

until Christmas on a daily basis.

excitement is definitely filling the rooms of our house.

what is filling your rooms?

12 years today

(lyrics to the song SMILE by Uncle Kracker)

You're better than the best
I'm lucky just to linger in your light
Cooler than the flip-side of my pillow (that's right)
Completely unaware
Nothing can compare to where you send me
Let's me know that it's okay (yea, it's okay)
And the moments when my good times start to fade

You make me smile like a sun, Fall outta bed
Sing like a bird, Dizzy in my head
Spin like a record, Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like fool, Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, Buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile

Even when you're gone
Somehow you come along

just like a flower pokin through the sidewalk crack
And just like that
You steal away the rain
And just like that

Don't know how I lived without you
'Cuz everytime that I get around you
I see the best of me inside your eyes
You make me smile
You make me dance like fool, Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, Buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile

see Evan, it is your fault that I dance like a fool.

You are amazing and I love you.

thanks for making me SMILE everyday.

fall fun

today the boys didn't have school,

so for a little fall fun...

we raked our leaves into a great big pile

and we JUMPED & PLAYED in them.

the boys had so much fun,

maybe we'll do it again tomorrow.

what did you do for fun today?

mmm...mmm...good

i love baking during the holidays.

there is something about cooking up delicious goodies,

smelling the wonderful aromas that fill every room,

and of course the occasional taste testing.

what's cookin' in this kitchen?

caramels

almond roca

chocolate & carmel covered pretzels

turtles

pumpkin chocolate chip brownies

cheesecake bites

so tell me what's cookin in your kitchen?

dear santa

i have FOUR very excited boys

that can't wait for christmas

so they are writing you a letter

and sending their love.

From:

a very BLESSED mom

that has everything she needs for christmas,

FULL hands & a HAPPY heart!