Ringing in the New Year!

Josh surprised the boys and brought home a small fish tank and several gold fish. They have been so excited and love taking turns feeding the fish. Caden named a couple but there are enough that I don't think he really knows who is who. Ty loves just watching them and says he is talking to the fish. Caden and Hyrum convinced Josh to take them back to the store so Caden could buy another fish with his hard-earned money! They came home with a rather large goldfish.. which has led Josh to believe we need a bigger tank. Josh has enjoyed the fish as much as the boys! The other night I was getting ready for bed, and kept waiting and waiting for Josh to come get ready as well. After I ventured out to see what he was up to, there he stood, in front of the fish tank. Just watching them eat! He is such a animal-lover. He always tells me that he doesn't see dogs as dogs, but as part of the family. Well, I guess that goes for our fish too!

Later that day Josh's mom and 2 youngest sisters came for a visit. It was wonderful! Miriam babysat the boys so Josh and I could go on a date! Wasn't that so sweet of her? We went to dinner and a movie with some friends. Afterwards we just sat around and talked, it was such a nice relaxing night!

Caden, Hyrum, and Ty couldn't wait to show us what they did with Grandma Miriam, Livi and Adrianne. They had so much fun! Here are my little artists!

Caden has really enjoyed his art class at school, and has

talked about becoming an illustrator!

Hyrum never used to sit and color, but he has really

started to enjoy it!

Ty loves his "Lion King"

I think that Miriam's favorite part of the trip was being able to pull out Caden's tooth! He was so cute! He got one of those free bank calendars from Grandma Stott, and after his tooth was pulled he went and wrote it on his calendar. Marking the day with pride!