Christmas 2009

Christmas was a lot of fun this year. Both girls were so excited and made it so much fun. We started out Christmas Eve at my parents house with the traditional food, presents for the kids, white elephant and money trivia game for the adults. We had a lot of fun and the girls were SO excited to finally be able to open presents. My mom gave them each their own princess house and princess/prince set. They were in heaven and played upstairs the whole time the adult games were going on.

Christmas morning came with me waking up at 8:00 and everyone else still asleep. I decided to shower and get ready, Ryan did the same. Ryan's dad Jeff stayed with us this year and he had been up since 7 because he was so excited. We finally woke the girls at 8:30. So far there has not been a year that we have not woken them up and I realize this is going to end very soon. The girls were so excited and LOVED everything they got. They were very good with the "thank you" this year. This year the family recieved a wii and Addie has been playing it nonstop. After presents were opened we headed to Ryan's brother's for breakfast and more presents. Then it was over to Grandma Bushman's for MORE presents. The girls received "Baby Alive" from their Great Grandma and they LOVE them.

Later in the afternoon, my parents and Amber came over with all the leftover food from Christmas Eve. This was AWESOME! They came to see what the girls got and I didn't have to cook. We decided this would become the new tradition.

I gave Ryan this massive Nerf gun that has a tripod. He was so excited he had to go across to show our friend and neighbor Greg before we could go to breakfast. He and Addie have had a good time playing together with their Nerf guns.

It was a wonderful Christmas and we are so greatful for the season and all of our wonderful blessings. We really tried to stress to the girls what the TRUE meaning of Christmas is and I think they have figured it out.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

Christmas Dresses

Here are the girls showing off thier Christmas Dresses

The Words "Asher" and "trouble" can be used interchangeably

Yesterday I came into the kitchen and Asher was no longer by his toys (big surprise since there are better things to play with). I could not see him and was calling for him. He was hidden behind the island and when I came around it, this is what I found.

The dishwasher is a MUCH better toy than any other that I could give him. This kid is going to be the death of me. Right after this I put him in his walker to keep him occupied. I started vacuuming and he LOVES the vacuum. I started down the hall forgetting he was in his walker until I heard it banging down the stairs. Yes, that is right he went down the stairs in his walker - for the second time. This time he did not stay in it. As I was racing down the stairs to grab him in my haste I slipped and slid almost landing on him. He only cried for about 30 seconds and then he was okay and acting as if nothing happened - thank goodness they are so resilient. Other than a small bruise on the forehead and a scratch on the back of his neck (not really sure how that one happened) he is okay. I'll tell you what, I felt like mother of the year after that one. Love this little trouble maker even if he does make me skip a few breaths with his antics.

Sadie = 4 years old!

Showing her "GO UTES!"
(We made Gingerbread Houses for her birthday party)

Thursday December 17th, Sadie turned 4 years old. How fast that four years has flown and we love our little Woo. Her stubbornness showed before she was even out of the womb. While in labor, the nurses discovered she was face up and had me rolling from side to side and laying at odd angles trying to get her to turn. She refused and so my doctor came in and turned her face down but she quickly turned back. My doctor had to turn her face down again and hold her that way so that she would come out. She can still be a very stubborn little girl but she is such a sweet little girl as well. She LOVES to cuddle and has a very soft spot for animals, especially dogs and cats. She is tender hearted and takes such good care of her little brother. We love our Sadester Woo and are so blessed to have her in our family.

She was so excited to turn 4!

Grandma Val made the "Belle" cake

Newton Family Christmas Party!

Well, it was time for the annual Newton Family Christmas Party once again.

We started out with lunch at Texas Roadhouse.

Alek stylin' with his pants up to his pits

Aunt Nanny turned 27 on Monday

The Hooch turns 23 this coming Monday
(My parent's did not plan well at all, wedding anniversary, two kids birthdays and Christmas all in the same month)

Rykafer

The Ashman

Then moved on to ice skating at the Gallivan Center (it was frickin' freezing!)

Nanny and Alek
Jen, Me and Addie

Nanny, Sadie, Uncle Willy

Then off to see the lights at Temple Square (did I say it was FREEZING?!?!)

I can't put my arms down or hold my bottle
The three Randy's -- Alek, Asher, and Ryker
The girls were making snow angels and Uncle Willy joined in
US

We had a good time, especially Addie who was very upset when she had to stop ice skating, I think she was the only one who wasn't cold.

Thanks mom and dad, you are the best and we LOVE you!

Asher's new best friend

Asher has a new best friend who is so patient with him. He lets Asher crawl all over him, pull on him, he doesn't ever take toys away from Asher even though Asher is constantly taking things away from him. Asher is always pushing him around and he still helps him to walk. We love Asher's new best friend, he is so patient with him and is always up for playing with Asher. Thank you Dyson, we love you and appreciate your wonderful entertaining of our baby.

The Ashman...what a NUT!

This was Asher last night in the bath. He loves his baths but has never been quite this vocal before. He definately has my mouth - meaning he can fit his fist in it.

New Family Pics

A couple of weeks ago, we had family pics with Ryan's family. Once again we used Erin Summerill as our photographer. She is GREAT!

Honk if...

Yesterday, the President of UVU came and ate lunch with a few friends and I. For those of you who don't know, Elder Holland's son is the president of UVU. Prior to coming to UVU he taught political science at BYU. Yesterday as he sat down at our table (totally random thing to have happen, but pretty cool) he was asking us our names. I was wearing my Utah sweatshirt and he asked me if I was a "Utah girl". I said yes and then he asked me what I thought of Max Hall's comments. I simply said (much to my credit because I had been really hot prior to this) that it was too bad that is how he chose to go out and that that is how he would be remembered. He agreed with me and I have to say I thought it was pretty cool, not to mention that the President of UVU chose to sit by us at lunch. Anyway, I thought these pics were hilarious and couldn't resist posting them.