Night at Temple Square

The beautiful Salt Lake Temple
It was So ColdWith Christ
We rode the Trax from Sandy and the boys Loved it.
Carson looks really tired here, but he just sat there next to the window watching everything pass by the full time.
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Before Temple Square we ate at the Myan. Here we are at the Myan just waiting to be seated.
The diving show is awesome!

Carson and Landon
Landon Carson Mommy

Landon Carson DaddyCarson digging in
Richards sister Denise came with us, so much fun.

My second Painting

This one was for James and Becca. Also copied from one of Jon McNaughtons. I've started my third painting but it's not near as detailed as this and my first one.

Proud Mom

First of all Landon was King Bee this week at preschool, meaning, they were celebrating his un-birthday. They get to wear a crown and be the class helper. They're also supposed to take in a poster of themselves. This was my first time getting to make a poster for my kids. I think I can get used to this homework thing. And Hopefully we'll get to make a Valentine box next month:)

Landon's First Progress Report Card, and here is where the proud mom thing comes in; Landon is top of his class in recognizing and writing his numbers. In studies, most 5 year olds don't do as well as he did. He knows All of them and can write them all too. Go on take a closer look:)
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Changes with the Clary's

Richard quit Vantage. He worked for Vantage four and a half years and has now reached the end of classes they'll work with. That means he's almost finished with school and only has day classes left. He put in his 2 weeks notice New Years Eve so last Wednesday was his last day.
He's now working at Telos, a residential treatment facility. It's a school (home) for teenage boys who are depressed. He works nights so he can take all the classes he needs to to hopefully graduate the end of Summer semester:) with his bachelors in Political Science.
Though it's been crazy getting used to a completely new schedule. It's such a relief for all of us, to have Richard working only one full time job and only taking 12 credits. Hopefully the stress level in our home will lower this semester.
Thank you Richard for all of your hard work. It's not easy working 2 jobs and taking 13 credits. You're Awesome.

Christmas

SANTA!

The boys were so excited to go and see Santa, but Landon warned me ahead of time. That he was only going to look at him "I just won't sit on his lap mom" . Not even a high five but Carson enjoyed it.

Here's Landon getting tickets to ride the train, "two tickets please" He was so excited!

Just waiting for the ride to start.

Once it started going, it went fast and Carson started crying so they stopped the train and I got to get on with the, that was the best part:)

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Two nights before Christmas Santa came to our home for a visit.

Landon was lots more excited to see Santa this time. Look at his happy face:) This was the coolest thing for him to see Santa at his home. We were sitting around the table eating dinner when Santa came walking through our front door ringing his bells.

Carson wasn't so excited this time to see Santa, but he sure loved that candy cane.

After Santa left this is him trying so hard to set his candy aside while he finished his dinner. Look at him eyeing that candy as he picks up his roll pouting cuz he can't have it. And he's trying so hard to mind when he sure doesn't want to.

Christmas morning this is what the boys woke up to. I feel bad I didn't even take pictures of the boys unwrapping gifts, we just video taped it all. First thing, Landon and Carson both took off into the tent and through the tunnel. It took Carson about fifteen minutes of play time before showing any interest in what was all wrapped up waiting for him. I love Christmas with kids. They make it so much fun. The look on their faces, the excitement and anticipation waiting for Christmas morning, gingerbread houses and snowmen, all the candy and singing, the whole season is wonderful watching the kids enjoy it.

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Frosty the Snowman
No, Carson's not happy at all to be out in the cold, but Frosty is, and Landon is very proud of his Snowman.