Snow day!

A couple of weeks ago we had a really good snow so Daniel and Aliya went out to play in it.  I was watching out the window, where it was nice and warm.  They were having a great time and Daniel decided to build a snowman....unfortunately, it was really wet, heavy snow and he overestimated a little and started WAY too big. So by the time he made the middle section, he couldn't lift it onto the bottom (See picture below).  I was laughing hysterically watching him try to, but finally I took pity and decided to go out and help him. Did I mention the snow was REALLY heavy. We couldn't lift it together either! I'm sure it would have been funny if anyone had been watching us try, but Aliya wasn't even paying attention so we were safe from mocking.  Eventually we gave up and started over with the piece we couldn't lift as the new bottom.  We ended up making the original Giant snowball into a slide for Aliya which turned out awesome! unfortunately I never managed to take a picture of it, it's still sorta there in the backyard even though everything else has melted over a week ago.  It was a great time despite my not wanting to go out.  Aliya was having so much fun she didn't want to come in even though she was cold, tired and hungry.  I had to lure her in with talk of marshmallows. 

All bundled up!

Once there was a snowman...

This was the original begining of the snowman, yeah, turns out we are not He-Man and Sheera..sad day

Haircut!

The time had finally come....last week I took Aliya to get her first haircut.  I'd been debating over it for a while and for those of you who haven't seen her for a while, the mullet had only gotten worse.  The top had grown a little but the back was getting really long.  I did it kind of impulsively or I would've taken before and after pics.  She did really well! I took her to this cute kids place where the seats all look like cars or airplanes and they can pick a movie to watch. She got a little nervous a few times but she didn't freak out or cry at all!  When we were done she was so excited about her balloon and her sucker that I don't even think she remembered the haircut.  All she would talk about on the way home was going to show daddy her balloon. She wouldn't even let go of it for me to take pictures so the string is right across her face, oh well.  Anyway, she looks pretty cute, I'm glad we did it but I just wish it would grow!  

The best side shot I could get

Home for the Holiday

So, I know I'm a little slow to post this but I thought I'd update you on our holiday doings anyway. We had a Christmas party at Daniel's dad's place in Blackfoot the week before, unfortunately we were having so much fun we forgot to take pictures, but Aliya had a blast playing with her cousins and even got close enough to Santa to take a candy-cane from him!

  On Christmas eve we went to Daniel's mom's house to build gingerbread houses etc.  It was fun and we did manage to take a few pics.

Daniel's mom (Linda), niece (Ali), Daniel, & nephew (Trent)

Daniel's Masterpiece

Daniel's Grandma Nielsen and nephews Bryant and Clayton

  We stayed home for the day of Christmas.  We had our own little feast and I was so proud of myself I got everything done at the same time and ON time! It was strange not to be with our families that day, at least for me, I think Daniel loved it, but it was nice.  Then we went to my family's for the day after since everyone was there this year including Davis & Lisa, and  Elisabeth was home from Portland.  It was so nice to see everyone and spend some good quality time.  

   Aliya loved opening presents this year and she is no longer afraid of tearing the paper :).  It was so cute to watch her be so excited about things. She got a singing teapot and a little people school bus which she loves! We missed seeing all the good friends we left in Rexburg but we hope to be able to visit soon.  Hugs to all, we hope your holidays were wonderful.  Here are a few pics from the holidays

OLD!

Okay okay, so I may have been whining a little about being "old" for some time now, but really it was all in good fun because I happen to be old-er than a lot of friends but yesterday I was finishing my makeup and smiled at myself in the mirror and was shocked to see that I am starting to LOOK old! AHHHHHH! When did that happen!  I thought it was supposed to be more gradual than that!  I suppose it is time for it to start showing since no one ever thinks I'm as old as I am anyway but still...I"M NOT READY!!!

Decking the Halls!

I'm really excited for Christmas this year.  I think mostly it's the fun of watching Aliya experience things and get excited about it.  We got a tree on Saturday and decorated a little bit. Aliya LOVES it. She didn't want to go to bed that night she just wanted to stand by the tree and look at everything. Even today she has to have the tree lights turned on on the "Crimas Twee".  It's adorable! I think that's the best part of Christmas is watching it through children's eyes. Here are a few pics.  We hope all of you are enjoying the holidays.