I took the kids to go see santa this week and I couldnt believe how excited they were. This is really the first year that Brinley knows what is going on and she thought Santa was the neatest thing ever. It is really fun having the kids at their ages to celebrate the Christmas season.
So a few weeks ago me and Karson were coming home from church and there was this kitten that was in our front yard. She was very skiddish but Karson kept trying to pet her. He finally did and she really warmed up to hime fast. I got Karson in the house and told him to leave the cat alone. Several hours later we heard a meowing sound and that kitten was still sitting outside our front door. It had started to snow and we didnt know what to do about this kitten. We put a little bed out for it and it slept there all night. We didnt want to feed it because we really did not want it to stick around. We already have a cat and one is just great for us right now. It stuck around for the next couple of days and then the temp started to get really low so we let her sleep in the garage and we did end up feeding her. Well lets just say that now we kind of have a second cat. We now bring her in at night to sleep and then she is outside all day long. We kind of hope she wonders off and doesnt come back but what do you do. She is really sweet and loves the kids and they love her. We have named her Abby and we will just have to see what becomes of her.
I took Karson and his cousins Rylie and Ryder trick or treating. I left Brinley with Grandma so we could go a little faster and also I think we were all starting to come down with colds. I had a lot of fun taking them around. Last year we were at a Halloween party and Jasons sister took Karson Trick or Treating in her neighboorhood and the year before that Brinley was only a week old so we didnt take him at all and the year before that it was freezing and when I got off work I took Karson to just a couple houses next to us. So this was the first big trick or treat for him. Ryder got tired near the end and wanted to take a nap. It all reminded me of being a kid. I love Halloween.
Both of my babies have their Birthday just 1 day apart so I dont know if that is a good thing or not but I have decided for now it is just easier to just celebrate both of their birthdays for 2 days together. On Brinleys birthday we got them both balloons and had the little cakes for them and Karson got to celebrate his brithday at school. They both got to open their presents at Grandma Rhees's house. On Karsons birthday we went to Brigham City and they both got to open their presents from Grandma and Grandpa Wight and got to make a birthday cake for them. 
Me my mom, Karson and Brinley took a trip over to Colorado Springs Colorado. We went to see my sister in law Rebecca. It is her husband (my brother) who is in Iraq right now. We went over to keep her company for a few days. We did some really fun stuff. We went to a pumkim patch, made cupcakes (which was Karsons favorite part), painted pumpkins, went to the park and played in the back yard. They also had so many fun toys to play with that my kids thought they were in a toy store. It was just so fun for us 3 girls and the kids to hang out. I also got to talk to my brother Randall over in Iraq on Skype. That was really cool. They have 2 kids Kate and Ian. Karson and Kate played so good together. They are 3 years apart so I was suprised at how well they played together. Ian and Brinely kind of did their own thing. In a year they will probably get along great.
On our trip to Colorado we got to fly on a plane. It was Karsons and Brinleys first time flying. Karson was so excited. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. He made sure he was on the window seat and looked out the window most of the time. I was also suprised how good Brinley did. I was so nervous about having her on my lap and having to stay there. Luckily the flight was not too long. I think if it was any longer we would have been in trouble. The one thing that drove me crazy was that you can have a child on your lap and not pay for a ticket up until the child is 2. Well this trip was this past weekend and Brinley turns 2 tomorrow. We got the worse looks and little snide comments from the airline workers who thought we were pulling a fast one on them. It was really anoying when people think you are lying. If I would have known I would have brought her birth certificate. I would have liked to prove them wrong. All in all it was a great trip and the kids did great on the plane.
Karsons school had a fundraiser called the Hawk walk. Brinley and me went to support Karson. It was really fun to watch all of the kids running and walking together. Karson did such a great job. He really ran his little heart out. There were only about 2 times when he had to stop and take a breather. He was bright red and sweat was just running down his face. What a great little sport. I felt really bad that I put him in a long sleeved shirt and long pants. It was a little chilly in the morning but it was warm by the time he ran.
Brinley and me were his little cheerleaders.So it was that time of the year again. I just love going to peach days. Jason isnt too fond of it but I cant blame him. Me and the kids had a blast. It all starts with the parade. I havent been to too many parades but I really think it is funny at all of the things that this parade has in it. I dont know if it is a small town thing or what. Then we went down to the carnaval with Jasons mom and with Jasons niece Haley and her two kids. Her little girl Mason and Karson are pretty good friends and they love playing together so it was fun for the two of them to go on the rides. It was a long day but a great day.
I had to have a picture of Brinley in there because it seems like I never do. It is so hard to get her to look at the camera. We kept her home from the parade and I think it was a good idea.
These were Karson and Mason going on the rides.
Here is Karson at the parade. He is waiving to Ronald Mcdonald. The parade was really long and about 20 min into it Karson was already ready to leave. He stuck it out.This is Karson on his first day of Kintergarten. I cant believe my baby is in a big school. He was so excited. I think I was even more excited. I had a hard time sleeping the night before because I was so nervous. It was fun though, I picked out his outfit and layed it out the night before and got his backpack ready. I felt like I did when I was in school. I thought I was going to cry because everyone tells me how they cry but I didnt. I think I was just too nervous and excited. And I think it helped with Karson being so excited. I think if I had a child that was crying and hanging onto me then it might have been different.
