Christmas and More

Just now getting around to posting our pics from Christmas morning. 
The boys had a great time both here and at MeMa and PaPa's.

Ethan's favorite gift:  his very own clock :-)

Wyatt's favorite gift:  Train set and trains

Ethan was pretty excited about his "motorcycle" too!
This is for both boys, but Wyatt was a little too timid to get on yet.

So nice to have family in town

Nothing to do with Christmas, but these boys looked too handsome in their vests last Sunday, so I had to take a picture. 

And finally, here's the Wyatt...
We are trying to potty train him.  He's a little stubborn, but getting better.  He is pretty cute in those big boy undies, though!

 

Christmas in Kansas

We went to Kansas to visit Grammy and Grampa and had a wonderful time with everyone.
It sure was fun to see these cousins play and have fun together!

Grammy and Grampa loving on the boys...

Ethan and Wyatt sure got spoiled!
 

 Now that we are home, these cute boys are ready for Christmas  at home and at MeMa and PaPa's tomorrow!  Merry Christmas!

 

Officially Old

The husband is back home from the hospital and feeling much better.  People keep giving him the business about how he is falling apart.  And seriously, I think it's true.  In October he was totally healthy.  Now, between the gout issue and the pneumonia, look at all the prescriptions he has amassed in the past two months.  Awesome.  Welcome to middle-aged life, Ben!  Being 30 has been kind of hard on him.  Looks like someone needs a pill box for Christmas!

Sick day

Ben has felt awful for the past few days. Today he was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia.  Getting the antibiotics and fluids have made a world of difference.  He looks and feels so much better tonight.  He should be able to come home tomorrow morning. 
Doesn't Ben look thrilled to be a patient today:)

Christmas Boys

Here are my cute boys all dressed up for their Christmas musical program at church today!  Love their sweet smiles!
 

'Tis the Season

Thanksgiving is over and it's officially the Christmas season.  We have our lights on the house and our Christmas tree up.  The boys were so excited to decorate this year.  Once we got our tree up, Wyatt was jumping up and down yelling "Christmas Tree--I love it!"  He was so cute! 

We also went to see Santa come in downtown tonight on a fire truck.  Both boys loved the fire truck.  Ethan said he didn't know that Santa drove a fire truck!  Ethan was super excited to see Santa and sit on his lap--pure joy.  Wyatt on the other hand...well, he wouldn't even look at Santa.  He sat on his lap for a bit, but there was no eye contact.  Ha!  The candy cane made it all better :-) 
Love this time of year!

 

 

Daddy's Hats

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Here is a picture of Ethan at his class Thanksgiving party.  He enjoyed their little feast and was so excited I came to hang out during the party.

Happy Halloween

Our Halloween celebration started over the weekend.  Grammy and Grampa came to visit and we went to a Halloween carnival.  It was fun to show off our costumes.  The boys were a mailman and a UPS man.  They were both super cute and got lots of comments.  Ethan even borrowed Grandpa Giebler's mailman hats, so he could look really authentic. 

We also had a trunk or treat at our church over the weekend. 

Here we are tonight all dressed up and ready for candy!!  Our first stop was MeMa and PaPa's.  So fun to have family to trick or treat to this year.

Here's Daddy sporting his Halloween accessory....a new Boot.  He started having trouble with his ankle last week and it got progressively worse until last night around 11 when he decided he couldn't take the pain any more.  We called my parents, who got out of bed and came to sit with the boys, while we went to the ER.  After some pain medicine and a large needle in his ankle to drain off the fluid we got back home a little after 2 and could finally get some sleep.  Thank you Mom and Dad for being here to help!  Ben is feeling better today, but will go in for an MRI on Monday to see what is really going on.  Fun times...

 

Family Photos 2012

Ben's Brother, Danny took our family photos this year.  I think he did fabulous.  Thank you Danny for the wonderful pictures and thank you Vicki for helping make my boys smile!
I love them all, but here are a couple of my favorites!
 

 

Walk in the woods

It was so nice today; Papa, the boys, and I enjoyed a walk at the conservation area.

Beautiful Fall

We had such a fun weekend with Danny, Vicki, Levi, and Sarah. They came to hang out with us all weekend and helped us by taking family pictures for us!  The pictures turned out so great, and I am super excited to see them after Danny edits them.  It was so fun to see Ethan and Wyatt play with their cousins.  Wyatt has been looking for Levi all day today! 
This afternoon was so beautiful outside.  The trees are just amazing this year.  I am loving all the fall colors right in our backyard.  The boys and I had a picnic for dinner and just enjoyed the nice weather and lovely view. 
 

 

Inspire 1 Race



Today, Ethan and I participated in the Inspire 1 run for Type 1 Diabetes.  I ran the 5K and then Ethan ran in the kids fun run, that was about a mile.  It was definitely the farthest he has ever run, but he kept going and got so excited when people cheered him on.  As he finished the race, he had the biggest smile on his face and I am so, so proud of him!!  I love you big guy!
 

Posing for a picture before the race started



Made it to the finish line

Good Job Ethan!!

We saw it!

 

Homecoming Parade



Me and my little Tigers enjoying the high school homecoming parade



Waiting patiently for more candy to be thrown our way

What a great day for a parade!

Good Luck Daddy!

Ben is in Las Vegas this weekend.  He is taking his oral boards tomorrow and I am so nervous and excited for him!!  He has been studying so hard and for so long.  We are all hoping that he passes and we don't have to do this again next year!  We know you will do great and when you get home, maybe you can do some more of the things you actually want to do...

like kayaking....

 and playing with these two!!

Can't wait until you get home Daddy!!  We love you!!