Much Needed Update!!

Wow, it's obvious that I have been slacking on keeping up on my blog. Things have been crazy busy so I will use that for an excuse. Where to start? Well Bowen turned 4 on Dec. 2nd and we had a little birthday party at home for him. I felt bad for him because he was sick, so I don't think it was much fun for him. We enjoyed watching him blow out his candles and open presents and have fun with his cousins. We had a great Christmas, and got to spend a lot of time with both sides of the family. We headed to the Brendles the day before Christmas Eve and enjoyed a big dinner with Tim's grandparents and all of the rest of the family. Then on Christmas eve we started a new tradition in Tim's family, the Brendle, Young, Brendle, McLaughlan, Brendle Bowl off! I actually don't have any idea what we are calling it, but it was fun even if I was terrible!! Bowen had a blast he loves to bowl on the Wii, so to do it in real life was real fun for him. Kyler not so much, poor guy was teething and pretty much cried the whole time. Then we headed home to have Christmas Eve at home so we could make cookies for Santa, and watch Christmas movies and just hang out. It was so nice having Tim off for 3 days in a row! Christmas morning was lots of fun. Bowen asked Santa for Buzz Lightyear and Woody, he was VERY happy to see that he had been a good boy and Santa brought what he had asked for. Santa brought Kyler a toy tractor and animals and some other toys. Then we headed back to the Brendles for cinnamon rolls and to exchange gifts. My mother-in-law made us this BEAUTIFUL blanket!! It is the mienke fabric and it is heavy and very warm! I love it! She also made blankets for everyone else in the family, if only I was as talented and crafty as her :) Later we headed to my grandmas and spent some time with them. Grandma had the idea to make blankets too. She made Tim a Detroit Lions fleece blanket, so comfy. We had a very yummy dinner and played games. Kyler is growing up so fast and really has the cutest personality! He is starting to talk, and seems to understand what we say to him. He is starting to be naughty though, so he has been introduced to time out, and like any other kid, doesn't like it one bit!!! We will keep working with him, and hopefully this naughty phase wont last long. Bowen is still loving his preschool class, and is learning all sorts of new things. So sad they are growing up so fast!