We had a wonderful trip home to Texas in November. I actually can't believe I hadn't written about it because now we're even past Jackson's birthday, Thanksgiving, a few Christmas parties, and lots of other things! This time of year flies so quickly. We had such a great time, but before I start, this is a picture of Jackson eating his birthday cake (red velvet, my favorite--I figured he couldn't tell me his, so I might as well enjoy it). Jackson and the rest of us were battling some kind of flu that would seem to leave and reappear again for up to two weeks. It was horrible and you just hate to see your baby throw up. Jackson, the Angel Child, threw up one night in his bed and didn't really even cry!! I think he might've slept in it for a while and then whined a little bit so we finally knew he had done that. It broke my heart but made me love him even more for his gentleness and endurance!! He's such a sweetheart. So, on his birthday he wasn't really excited about cake and just wanted to go to bed (at 5:30). Part of me feels terrible that his birthday wasn't all wonderful, but oh well. Sometimes things don't turn out like you want them to. Hopefully Christmas will turn out differently.
So the trip to Texas was fun, and what was especially amazing was the trip to the temple with my whole family minus Tyler! Sorry, Tyler, but it really was awesome. It's not every day that you can attend the temple with all your siblings and parents still alive. We had a great Thanksgiving dinner with everyone. I made rolls. Funny, but I haven't really wanted to make them since. I'll probably do them again at Christmas. Oh Jackson's crying right now. This post is going to be cut short. But, I do want to say, it was very fun going to Texas early and hanging out with Mom and Dad, Sarah and her kids, and Shauna and her children. The zoo was perfect! The birds were flying all around us and landing on our seed sticks.
The trip to and from was a bit crazy. The flights home were exhausting. Jackson started bouncing and literally laughing when we walked up our stairs at home and he saw his toys. He couldn't believe it. He started playing with them and kept looking at me, the toys, me, the toys kind of like, "Are you seeing this??"
Jared sang I Know That My Redeemer Lives in church this Sunday and I accompanied him. Turned out great. All right, here comes my random run. We decided we don't really like scary movies anymore. It's snowing here! He live on top of a hill and get more than others and the girls have loved it. I started making the Christmas goodie plates. We wrapped presents already and they're under the tree. The girls are always asking if they can open them now. Jared's work actually had a work party that had great food and fun for the kids. The Santa came and Madison wasn't scared of him at all. She calmly told him that she wanted a Barbie for Christmas. Rylee said she wanted a swimming baby. I haven't decided if Santa is actually going to bring those things for them. We'll see.
Well, I guess I'll write more later, but I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas!