Christmas x 3 (as I promised)

Christmas started out on the 21st when we celebrated Christmas with my family. After presents we went out to breakfast at Tam's Place in Pullman. If you haven't been there you should really try it. Tam is amazing and completely doted on the two little boys. They thought she was great. That night we headed out to Colfax to celebrate "Christmas Eve" with Ammon's family. We then drove home to only go back the next morning for Mills family Christmas. His family is significantly larger than mine, there were 18 of us in total, we were only missing two. The kids were the highlight of Christmas, all the little girls were fun to watch as they opened their gifts and whoever else's presents they could get their hands on. This day was also our anniversary, which needless to say we had to celebrate on another day. The boys topped off the evening with a little Xbox 360. We took a break after this for a few days and then found ourselves celebrating the real Christmas Eve in my parents garage packing boxes...fun I know. We had a nontraditional Christmas Eve dinner of shrimp scampi on TV trays in the living room. Although it was different than any other Christmas Eve I have ever had, it was fun to do something different. Christmas was low key as well. There were only the 5 of us: my mom and dad, Ammon and I, and Kent. The big thrills came watching Mom and Dad open gifts from each other. They were both pretty spoiled. It was a very tiring and busy Christmas WEEK, but we loved spending so much time with family. We hope you all had a great Christmas season celebrating the birth of our Savior. Sorry for such a long post and so many pictures, it was a lot easier to do one post as opposed to 3.

The boys opening their gifts.

The boys on the "thinking chairs" Grandma and Grandpa got them, although they are supposed to be used for time outs, I think they ended up being more of a toy than anything. Kent is constantly using his to reach things otherwise out of reach.

Kent and Cade checking out Cade's big present, boy does that kid love basketball.

Grandma moving the show along by helping Kent open his present.

One of the big thrills of the day was putting matchbox cars in this soda box.

Reading a book still in its box.

The older Mills cousins decorating (and eating) cookies.

The girls helping Grandma open her KitchenAid mixer, she has been without one since her house burned down two years ago. She was so happy she was crying.

Cousin Keaton is not so sure if he likes Kent and Lacey playing with his toy.

Kent finding a new use for Grandpa's new tool box, a perfect place to hide Puppy and Blanket...

and then take a nap with them.

Happy 3 year anniversary to us!

The Barbie laptop was a big hit, go figure.

All the cousins lined up ready for stockings.

Playing with his new tractor

Listening to dad's music, the scar on his head was from falling on a dog food can in the garage "helping" me pack boxes.

These last two are the only pictures I got from Christmas #3. Here Kent is tired of all the celebrations and just happy to cuddle with Grandma.

Christmas Post

I get slightly overwhelmed whenever I open my computer to write a Christmas post. Perhaps it is because we celebrated Christmas three times or that I have a billion pictures to sort through and decide which I would like to use. Regardless, it will get done so stay tuned.

Dear...

Dear Pullman University 2nd Ward,
I miss you!
Love, LeAnn

Dear Apartment Dwellers,
Where do you put all your stuff? I am having a hard time finding a place for everything we seem to own.
Love, LeAnn

Dear Ammon,
I love the fact that you are not working for the month of January and that we get to spend so much time together, oh and that with all your new time you get the opportunity to help a lot more with Kent.
Love, LeAnn

Dear Mom, Dad, Lance, Robin, Rachel, Brett, and Cader Gator,
I miss you too! When is too soon to visit?
Love LeAnn

What Kent will miss the most....

One of the things Kent will miss most about our move to Utah is the fact that his partner in crime is not making the move with us. Yes Kent loves his grandparents, aunts, and uncles, but not quite as much as Kent loves Cade. It makes me sad to think they won't be as close to one another for the next few years, but hopefully one day they can pick up where they left off.

Kent and Cade in their Christmas outfits.

Stealing food from Grandpa

Just a cute picture

Since we began the process of moving, the boys have discovered how fun boxes are to play in.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Because my Christmas cards are still on their way from Shutterfly, I thought I would post a preview to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I love this time of year and we are privileged to spend it with both our families.


Thank you Lance for bearing the cold to take a few pictures of us, you are amazing!

"He's graduated!"

This past weekend was WSU's fall commencement and boy were we excited to have a graduate walking. Ammon finally graduated with his degree in computer science. It was nice to see him walk and it was nice that my family was willing to take care of Kent so I could see him walk. After sitting for 2 1/2 hours Kent had had enough and I sent him to the office, where my mom was working. We loved sharing the weekend with both our families and now for the pictures (thanks to Derek for being our personal photographer).

Right after walking in

"Good thing grandpa runs this place so we can run around the office with our soccer balls."

The final walk

Ammon on the big screen

Family picture

Ammon's proud parents

Our future techie

Santa Claus Came to Town

This past Friday Pullman had its annual tree lighting ceremony downtown and Santa Claus showed up for the cause. Brett, Rachel, and I took the boys downtown to visit Santa and check out the tree. Kent didn't care for Santa, but he loved the miniature candy cane he was given.

Kent and I in front of Pullman's tree.

Kent and Cade with Santa.

We tried to pose the boys in front of the cougar, it didn't go so well. Kent looked like he had seen a real cougar and Cade was blinded by the light.