:: unc ::

how could you not love UNC
when their fans are this cute?

kashton is a {year} old!!

where does the time go?  It seems like it wasn't that long ago when this sweet boy was placed in our arms at the hospital.  From the moment he joined our family he has been so happy and content.

walks 5-6 steps at a time, usually just for something he wants like food or mommy ♥
has TEN teeth and is working on two more!
LOVES to eat, although he's getting more picky about what you stick in front of him.

SMILES on end :: he is so happy.
Gives kisses ... lots and LOTS.  LOVE him!
doesn't like hats
Loves books and cars! He will drive them forever making a little motor sound. love it.
is into EVERYTHING!
Is a climber! I walked into the toy room the other day and he was on TOP of the picnic table. Silly boy.

LOVES the stairs.  Usually just when we notice he's heading for them.  Then he books it up.  I think he likes the chase :)
Is sensitive to peanuts. Okay, maybe full blown allergic.
Adores his sissy! She makes him smile SO MUCH!!
Loves bathtime and splashing!
Is fascinated with our dogs
Is totally stubborn and loves having his way.  He will grunt or squeal at you when he disapproves. (usually a high pitched squeal :))
Had quite a bit of hair ... looks like it might be curly in the back.
hates his nose cleaned/picked, whatever you want to call it. he hates it.

we had a little family party to celebrate little man's day.
he was fighing off being sick, but managed to have
a pretty enjoyable taste of chocolate cake :)




our little family!! ♥

{k} looks totally guilty in this picture ...
maybe he knows his hand isn't supposed to be in the whopper jar :)





... and we have the first taste of chocolate cake.
he looks unsure, but fully embraced it.


absolutely adore this little boy
what an ::amazing:: addition 
he's been to our family.
here's hoping for a fantastic year ahead.
full of fun & lots of laughs ...
{and not too many bruises!  this little guy keeps me on my toes!!}

{becky's} baby shower

my sweet friend Becky is having a baby girl in February!
[or January if there's an early debut!]

Lindsey & I decided to throw her a shower while 
everyone was home for the holidays.  So mid-morning
New Years Eve we packed up & headed to Malad!




it was such a fun day & great to see beck surrounded my some of the people that love her the most!

sure can't wait for this baby girl to come!!
{love} you becky && congrats ::
we can't wait to meet her! ♥

{santa} found us!!


Christmas in our house this year was so magical.  The excitement on Christmas Eve was beyond what I could have imagined! Not only for Jackobi, but for us! We had a little "slumber party" upstairs and all camped out on Christmas Eve so we could all wake up together on Christmas morning & go down stairs together.  It was so much fun.

{the loot}

Jackobi was so excited to get downstairs and check things out I think she was still a little groggy when she actually came to her stocking and gifts from Santa.  The first thing she took note of was the little Tiana polly pocket in her pile (the smallest thing there!) We had to actually point out the big play house before she even took note of it!  Once she realized, it was a hit! :)


This year was our first Christmas that we didn't have anything really "scheduled" so we were able to really take our time and enjoy the excitement of Christmas morning.  After playing with the gifts from Santa for awhile, we dove into the wrapped gifts under the tree.

 It didn't take Kashton long to figure out what to do!

 {love} Jackobi :: opening presents with her teeth.
because that's somehow faster, right??


the girl ::loves:: scarfs and hats!

Kashton was so fun, he got pretty into ripping off paper!

and {loves} his little fire truck!!
Jackobi got her first bike and is in love!! 
such a fun morning, filled with {excitement}
    [and] lots of love!


after we played for a bit, we got everyone ready & headed out for the day!


Justin had Anna until two, so it worked out prefect for a brunch & gifts ::
[although the girls were way too excited to eat after presents!]

can't go wrong with princess barbies!!

next, we headed to Nate's parents ::

 Kashton LOVED his new carseat box :: it was pretty funny!


we had fun {playing} with Grandpa ::

and Kashton learned to drive trucks with the best of them
{I heard Bubba was a pro back in the day??}

and {loved} lala loopsie with aunt mill ::

[last stop] :: Ike & Roberta's



We had such a wonderful Christmas this year full of so many celebrations and special moments for our family.  We hope everyone had an especially blessed holiday this year!