Cole was very proud of losing his THIRD tooth, monday evening!

Monroe is getting so big! He has a definite personality now! There are times when he wants to be held and he gets so mad when he isn't picked up right away! I know that this must come from Brandon;)

We had Monroe dedicated at church yesterday. Afterwards, the family went out to eat and then came to our house for coffee and desert. We had a great time seeing everyone!

Cole had his first basketball game last weekend.

Christmas Day at my parent's.

Christmas Eve at home

Christmas Eve at Matt and Inga's was fun as usual.
The white elephant gift exchange was a hit.

Christmas at Papa's.

Monroe is already taking after his brother!

Tonight, I have been reminded how truly blessed I am. A person that Brandon knows through work just lost their little boy. He had been born premature and passed away this week. I had been in a bad mood all day because I was tired and things just weren't going my way. Then I checked my email and realized things could be a lot worse! How selfish I had been this whole day when there are others out there who are experiencing real pain. I know that the holidays are a very busy time but please take this time to appreciate all that our Lord and Savior has given you. And please pray for this family, who has lost one so small and helpless.
Thank you, Lord, for my husband, my two precious boys, my family, and my friends.

Monroe

Monroe likes to "talk" to us now. Enjoy the video!

Cole is becoming more of a helper every day!

Cole got to hang out with "the guys" at a Ram's game.

Cole was very excited about the Thanksgiving Feast at school.

Back for a visit.

Great Grandma Ruth and Great Papa enjoyed holding Monroe for the first time.

Grandma Connie loves to be surrounded by her grandbabies!

Monroe was named after this Great Grandpa!

Joel played with Cole for several hours! Tara and I had to be careful since we were being spied on by the guys. I think Joel had more fun playing with toy guns than Cole did!

We had such a fun time seeing Tara and Joel.