Happy Holidays from Temple Square!
We have had so much fun this year getting ready for Christmas. We decided that it was time to take the kids to see the lights- we love that we are at a stage where we don't have to take a stroller! A few updates on the Linthorst family: Lucy had her tonsils out the week before Thanksgiving. I'm not sure what people are talking about when they say that taking your tonsils out isn't a bid deal? Sophie is loving first grade. She just finished her first real chapter book. Spence/Tank is still obsessed with fireworks and rocket ships. He can't wait for Santa to bring him a real rocket ship- not a toy one from the toy store. Owen is turning two on the 12th of Dec. and I think his age would show it. He had a tool party and still sleeps with a real screwdriver. Frank is working hard as always. These days I appreciate him more and all the work he has. We are so lucky, and I just love doing all the fun things Christmas brings. I miss the Linthorst family- especially over the holidays. We were lucky and had Grandma Mary here for Thanksgiving. We sure had fun with you. Christmas just isn't the same without all of you. We love you and wish you all the best.

Owen turns 2!

Owen was ready and waiting for his friends to come to his Tool party!

Owen got a jack hammer from his friend Pyke. He thought he could even do it to the tree. Any tool that makes noise and vibrates is a real hit!

I gave O Mr.Potato head SANTA. He'll fit nicely in my Santa collection.

Owen didn't have the best attitude at his Tool party.
I do hope that someday he will appreciate all the work I go to- like cutting out
cardboard tools to decorate and making hammer sugar cookies.

I've never had a kid with a birthday so close to Christmas.
After today I don't think Santa even needs to bring Owen presents.

The boys were making me cookies- no help from Mom!

This year we had a Christmas Party with our neighborhood friends.
We had so much fun, great food, and a lot of laughs.
It's good to have good times
without the little squirts.

Emily won the "NUT" gift. Yeah!!! She was so excited.

Aren't I lucky to have such cute friends and mom's in my neighborhood.

The big hit was Fireworks on Thanksgiving night. Spence and Frank loved it!!

Grandma Mary we love you.

Cute boys!

Sophie at her Christmas Dance Performance.

Lucy at her Halloween piano recital.

Look at what Frank came up with Halloween night, and yes he wore it Trick-or-Treating.

Halloween party with the cousins.

Bob the builder- of course holding a screwdriver.

Tank- a RED Power Ranger.

Sophie the flapper girl. She loved her fish net tights.
The cutest was watching her dance and shake in the dress.

Lucy- Princess Lucy from the Chronicles of Narnia.