Christmas 2015

I can't believe another Christmas has come and gone. Where does time go?!

Jubilee was so excited to be able to finally wear her red dress. 

We picked names this year for presents. As the family grows, so does the pile of presents under the tree! We have so much to be thankful for!!

Let's get started!!

Joshua made this wooden pull tractor for Kyle. He did such a great job!!

The guys target practicing...

We didn't go all out for Christmas dinner we just kept it simple with a salad bar...

... soup

and of course deserts!! :)

It was a fun relaxing day! The guys went out hunting while us girls stayed home and ate! lol ok we didn't eat the entire time! :)

Hope your Christmas was filled with friends, family, laughter and love, but most of all the thankfulness that Jesus was born!!! 

Tis The Season...

Brrr.. It's winter time and a cold one at that! On the way home from milk deliveries we ran through snow. This is close to where we used to live. The boys are quite disappointed that we don't get as much snow here as we did at the old place. It has something to do with not living close to the mountains any more. It got down to 8 degrees the other morning and believe me when I say that that is pretty cold for this part of AZ!

So much has happened since last December!! Our new place is feeling like home more and more everyday! The Dairy is going well! I need to get some pictures on here of the cows in their adorable winter coats. We recently added a new cow to the herd, she is adapting very well! We are also in the process of buying chickens from a friend of ours here in the valley. All her egg customers will be transferred over to us along with the birds at the beginning of the new year. We are anxious to get started! Picking up milk and eggs at the same time seems to be the perfect solution for most of our costumers! I'll try and keep you posted! 

Putting up the tree. We all decided on a live one, since they smell so amazing!

There is just something about this time of year that makes you want to wrap up on the couch with a hot mug of hot chocolate and a good interesting story to read! Thinking of books, Mom has been ordering the Lamplighter Theatre Audio Books from the library. We have been listening to them in the evenings after supper. Makes for the perfect evening! :)

"Jesus is the Reason for the Season!" - Don't forget to spend a day with Jesus this Christmas season! :) 

And then there is this little cutie that melts everyone's hearts!

Jessica just sent us a few pictures from Canada. Ok, I think I change my mind. If I would have the choice between Canada winters vs Arizona winters I would pick Arizona any day!! 

Snow, snow and more snow!!!!

Little Kezia all dressed up and ready to go out and shovel the walk.

:)

And now for a sled ride!! Jason is all bundled up in his car seat behind Kezia. Now, that looks like fun! :)

Jessica and Chris have bought tickets to come down to see us in February. Jessica will be coming with the children on the first of February and then Chris will be joining us later in the month. We are all so excited, as a lot of us haven't even met our little nephew yet!! The way time has been flying they'll be here before we know it! 

Joanna was so sweet to take me out for a meal on my birthday. How old am I now?? I think by now you just stop counting!:) Spending so much time together on our milk deliveries has drawn us closer together then ever before. She truly is my best friend!! :))

Well, I'll let you all go! I'm sure there will be lots of pictures to post after Christmas!!
Stay tuned and

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Being Creative

"Look at the cute little snow owls we made!"

Trying to get a good picture... Me -"Hey Uriah, what's that face supposed to mean?! Remember, I asked you to smile for a picture not tell stories...!

"Ok, this is getting a little out of hand!"  Micah looks guilty and don't ask me what Jubilee is up too!! Jubilee -"TaDa!!! Look at what I made..."  Me - Lovely face expression!!

Me - Ok, I give up! I think the harder I try the worse it gets. We'll just have to be satisficed with number 1.
You have to love these guys!! :)

"Back to working on another project? What are you making this time?

Oh, look what's hanging in the window!

Great job, Jubilee!!

Let's do some school!! 

School has become Jubilees favorite thing to do.

I don't think I was ever this smart when I was this little, but then who remembers?! :) lol

Hope Everyone is having an awesome day!
--Joylin

Be Thankful!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We all have SO much to be thankful for!

I had fun taking this picture and then Joylin showed me how to edit. lol

Thanksgiving morning found Mom busy cutting up the turkey. 

It was cold, windy and rainy outside.. the perfect weather for sweaters and coffee!! 

"Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever!" Psalms 136:1
Jared made this little card. :)

It was so wonderful having all the family around us for the day. Our Canada family was missing, but we are thankful that they are planning a trip in January.

Sending hugs and kisses from Az to two adorable little munchkins!!! :) Love and miss you all!! 

Little Judah, and I. He is growing up so fast! 

Taking turns holding this adorable little boy! He melts everyone's hearts.

talking... what this family does best! LOL

Proud Grandpa!

The turkey is ready! All moist and yummy.

These little guys were more than ready to eat!

There was so much yummy food! Kaitlyn brought the corn and ham and pecan pie. Hannah brought mashed potatoes and an amazing apple cake. Jenny brought cranberry jello salad and homemade rolls.
We had More than enough food! Thank you every one for your help! 

:)

Lets eat!! 

"All the food looks so good.."

Homemade butter on fresh rolls... Can't get any better than this! 

One of the guys plates... doesn't look like the plates are big enough. :P

The little ones enjoying every bite. 

Everyone ate till they were about to pop! Everything was so delicious!

They were all singing Jesus Loves Me so loud you couldn't hear yourself. :)

Many dirty dishes! Mom always taught us when we were little that if there are lots of dirty dishes, we have lots to be thankful for! :)  

Judah doing what we all wanted to do after eating so much! :)

Last Thanksgiving we went skeet shooting, and the guys decided it was going to be a family tradition.
So we all jumped on the back of trucks and drove out behind Jaylon's house to go shooting.

It was a cold blustery day at first, but soon cleared up and was perfect. 

Getting everything ready.

Not so sure the little kids think this is a very fun tradition... LOL

Everyone enjoys their turn of shooting :)

Getting more shells to fill empty guns.

Picking up all the shells after we were finished.

Everybody was eager to head back for...

Desserts! :) All the pies and desserts were amazing topped with fresh whipped cream!

Grandpa babysitting while the rest of us were playing Dutch Blitz, and Scattergories.

Such a chubby little guy! He acts so much older than a month and a half old!

Dutch Blitz, a game that will never get old in our family. As you can tell this was a crazy game! Our table was a bit small for all the people that were playing, so our piles got very distorted! 

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hope your's was just as amazing!!