After arriving home on Sunday from Utah, and getting settled back in, we had a family put up the Christmas tree activity that afternoon. Not fifteen minutes after finishing the tree, Brayden scoots over to the tree and begins to undecorate the tree. He thought it was pretty funny when mom came over and said, "No, babies don't play with the Christmas tree." He gave me a great big smile like he was saying, "Yeah right mom. I know how to out smart you." I then took away the ribbon that he had unwrapped and made him cry because I took away his toy. He got over it. We will see how many times I have to put the tree back together. Jason and I both agree that the Christmas tree will be the thing that inspires Brayden to crawl. He is almost there...he has a month to try and get to the tree before mom gets him away from the tree. 
On another note, the Holiday season always gets me thinking about my blessings and how grateful I am for all that I have. I heard a comment on TV the other day that I really liked. It was, " People always focus on what they want during the Holidays instead of what they have and their blessings." I thought that the comment was so true! We have wish lists and letters to Santa and Holiday shopping all to fulfill our desires for what we want. This Holiday season, Jason and I are trying to focus on what we have and not what we want. Here are some of the things that I am so grateful for...-I am so grateful for Jason. He is a terrific husband, best friend, and I wouldn't trade him for the world. Marrying Jason was the best thing that I have ever done! He isn't a perfect person and has faults just like everyone else but he compensates for my weakness so nicely and we work together as a team so well. I am grateful for how hard he works for our family. Jason is a terrific father and always helping out with Brayden. One of the things that I love about Jason is that he always makes me smile, even when I am mad and don't want to smile. I appreciate that Jason treats me like a Queen and pampers me with lots of back rubs and massages. Thank you for all you do handsome! I love you!
-I am grateful for my family. Brayden brings such joy and happiness to our home and lives. His smile and giggles light up our days and help us to remember to enjoy the little things in life. Brayen helps me to be a better person everyday and I am grateful for that. I am also grateful for extended family and how they love and support us. My mom is always there to listen to my stories and give me advice or just to talk when I am lonely at home with Brayden. We are grateful for all the help that you all give us and we are grateful you are part of our lives.
-I am grateful for steady paychecks and a job in this scary economy.
-I am grateful for a home that keeps is warm and dry and is a place that we can call our own.
-I am grateful for a home that keeps is warm and dry and is a place that we can call our own.
-I am grateful for microwaves, dishwashers, stoves, and all of our modern conveniences. They make life so much easier.
-I am grateful for computers and the internet. They make life easier and help me stay in touch with family and friends all across the country and world. I am also grateful for spellchecker because we all know that I am not the best speller out there. Thank you California public schools for teaching me such great spelling skills!
-I am grateful for much more...these are just a few...
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And the fun begins. He is so big- that has gone by fast.
We have yet to put up our tree but when we do we are hiding it in the nursery and closing the door- Charlie is an undecorator. She likes to rip ornaments off and then go hide them. I don't think we are going to be able to have a tree out in the open for several years!
Start posting those belly pictures!
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