New Year's Eve

We hosted the New Year's Eve party again this year, it was so fun! We had a photo booth!

Balloons filled with things to do each hour of the night! 

A Pinata! 

Noise makers!

And the night would not be complete without fireworks!

I can't think of one particular event of thing that happened in 2013 that comes to my mind. But what comes to my mind is family time.  I really wanted to focus on spending time with my kids and not over scheduling our lives and it has been one of the BEST decisions ever.  I have strenghtened my relationships with each of my children and with Bryon.  We have gone on adventures we have spent time with our families and also at home eating dinner together. I am so blessed to have a family here on Earth! For 2014 I want to continue to focus on family time but want to add in making our home more Christ centered.  Sharing our testimonies with each other and really finding Happiness in ME! I find happiness in my family but I want to feel it within me. I know that sounds selfish but I feel like it will help me be a better mom, wife, sister, aunt, teacher, daughter, and friend! Here is to Happiness 2014!!!

Christmas

First snowman!

Ady made Olaf from Frozen

Christmas Eve at the Houghton's UPS was so busy this year that Bryon didn't make it at all to our party, we missed him.

 Our annual nativity.

Adyson left a super treat for Santa and the reindeer. Peppermint popcorn and lettuce and carrots. 

Christmas morning.... first to their stockings...

 Then to see what Santa left....

I loved how this year Auston was so excited to help the others by opening their packages, putting together leogs, playing games and just being the amazing BIG brother that he is. 

We had lots of visitors which we love and then we were off to the Vigil's for more Christmas fun! I am so thankful for my Savior for his birth and life. Merry Christmas 2013

December

I LOVE traditions.... Our annual gingerbread making night!

First snowfall fun!

Broc was such a sport and pulled Drake all over on his sled.

Drake loves stickers!

Friend/cousin night late night... pizza rolls and reindeer treats!

 We have been letting Wheat in at night because he is lonely and cold, Broc and Drake will just lay by him I love it!

Adyson had her Christmas recital at dance. This year she is dancing with two of her friends from our ward.  Emire and Quincy.  

She LOVES dance and dressing up!  This year Grandma Rienie is taking a tap dance class at the same studio as Ady. It was so FUN to watch her perform with Adyson. Ady danced to Hot Chocolate from Polar Express. Rienie is such a great Grandma I love the influence that they have in my kids lives.

Her brothers are always there is support her.

Grandma and Grandpa Houghton always come to support us too!

Aunts and cousins! Wow Adyson you are loved!

More traditions... Here is the Houghton Christmas party with Aunt Tammy!

We all look forward every year to sit on Grandpa's lap at get a gift from Aunt Tammy.  She is so sweet and shows so much love and support to us always.  We are so blessed to have her such a part of our lives. The kids all love her so much!

Love my Mom and Dad!

My family and Grandma Verna

Happy Birthday to this handsome man of mine! It was a late night because UPS is super busy in December but we celebrated with him, his favorite oatmeal cream cookies!

Adyson made him a Bronco colored bracelet. 

We got him so super warm camo for all his hunting adventures!

Grinch/Snowman pizza night with the Cook's