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Webb Family Christmas Party

I've been hating myself every time, since this party that I have just had a nap when I had some quiet time instead of blogging about our fun family Christmas party. But you know what? I'm pregnant, I'm tired, so that's what's happening, like it or not! The good news is, I waited long enough and my mom and sister did all the work for me. I know its a total cop-out, but you can check it out here and here.

Thanks ladies!

Now, could someone please blog the Chambers Party, and my own pictures from Christmas here so I can be caught up?

And just because I hate posts that don't have pictures, here is this years card, probably old news to most of ya...

Happy Birthday Dustin and Mom!

My sweet hubby and my awesome mom share a birthday today!

My mom is one of my very favorite people in the whole world. She is so kind, loving, supportive, and not to mention beautiful! She has always been my greatest example, and it is my all-time favorite compliment when someone tells me I remind them of my mom.

Love you, Mom!

So, Dustin, the big 3-0 today. Crazy! Remember almost half your lifetime ago when we met? That was pretty much the day I fell in love with you, and you still are the best thing that ever happened to me. The way you take care of me and the kids is more than I could have hoped for. Do you know that Kennedy actually had a list for when we went birthday shopping for you? I couldn't afford most of the stuff on it, but you are a GREAT daddy and it shows. Not a day goes by that I don't think, wow, have I got the best husband. I hope you know how much you mean to me! And just look at him, folks. No wonder my kids are so adorable, right???

Have a great day, my two favorite people!

Thanksgiving, big news!

I'm a little behind on my blogging, (obviously!) but we had a crazy few weeks, starting with the weekend of November 20th, which was our 10 year Anniversary! Dustin wisked me away, to Salt Lake, where we spent 2 blissful, kid-free nights at the Marriot. We had so much fun being together and talking with no interruptions ( "mommy I need more chocolate milk" and "can you start Diego?" and "can you tie this string to Lightnin' so he can pull Mater?" is usually what we are listening to at our house). We saw New Moon on opening day with all the rest of the screaming idiots, although NOT at midnight this time. I loved it. Although it's really not right that Jacob is hotter than Edward. Oh well.

We got all of our Christmas shopping done, including a big present for me: the 27" iMac I've been lusting after for so long. (No, that's not the big news. Keep reading...) It's not true what they say about money not buying happiness. This computer is such a joy! Thank you so much Dustin, you spoil me so much! Love you! Also, thanks so much to Grandma Josie and Grandpa Jay for babysitting, you're the best!

The next weekend was Thanksgiving, so we were on the road again, headed to Smithfield for Chambers Thanksgiving. We are getting big with quite a few active kiddos, so we went the church route this year. It was so perfect, the kids ran and played and didn't break anything.

Quite the Feast!

Hudson and Kade, little buddies.

Kennedy with her placemat, the kids worked on them while we finished up the food.

The best part about having the church? The multiple games of Lightning (Dustin was the champ) and Volleyball. So fun!

Here are all the Chambers Grandkids with Grandma Marcia.

See why we need a church?

My favorite part of this weekend was telling the family that there would be one more little one around next Thanksgiving.

That's right, I'm pregnant!

As of today (Dec 18) I'm 13 weeks along. My due date is June 22, 2010.

We couldn't be more excited, and thankful!

(I'm also feeling pretty yucky...but getting better, I think, so bear with me on the slow blog updates...)

Our pretty girl

Kennedy brought home her school pictures on Friday, and I have to say, I'm delighted!

I think they turned out so darling!

I can't believe she is seven, she is just getting too grown-up. She is definitely my easy child right now, the only time she gives us much trouble is when Hudson has finally pushed her too far...I can't believe how well he can push her buttons, it's probably his greatest talent...

She is so helpful and happy, and I can't believe how smart she is. She is reading at a third grade level right now, and loves to read to herself in bed at night. She is almost finished reading Heidi (an easy version, but still!) and her next selection is The Secret Garden. I love that she is reading all of my favorites from when I was young. She is always so excited and happy when she gets home from school, full of stories and loves to tell me about everything in her backpack and what happened on the bus that day. I really hope she keeps that enthusiasm her whole life!

And just for fun, here is a picture of me I found the other day, at Kennedy's exact age. Wow. I don't think she looks anyhing like me. Good thing she has a good-lookin' Dad...

Shelli, circa 1987...I'm sure this was taken after several recesses...

Our Happy Halloween...

The kids had such a ball this year, and didn't they look adorable? Kennedy was a baseball player (thanks for the costume, aunt Lori!)

Hudson was - surprise, surprise - Lightning McQueen (thanks for sharing, Will!)

They both LOVED their costumes...

Dustin took requests and completely thrilled the kids with his awesome pumpkin-carving skills...

We went to Kennedy's school Carnival on Friday night, and even though it was crowded and loud with long lines, they loved it.

Kennedy surprised us by totally rocking at Twister! So cute!

They each got their face painted...

(Hudson's is a car. Obviously.) I don't think one of his edible prizes made it into his bucket that night, they all went straight to his mouth!

On Saturday, we went trunk-or-treating at our church. The kids had almost as much fun handing out candy as they did collecting it.

Hudson was so adorable, you can't imagine the joy he experienced all night, watching treat after treat falling into his bucket. Or taking his sweet time picking out a treat...

After trunk-or-treat, we went "real" trick-or-treating in our old neighborhood. They loved running up and down the sidewalks with their old buddies. (I was too busy chasing and laughing to take pictures of them...bummer.) I was so proud of both of them, they each said "thank you" each time, and Hudson even remembered "Happy Halloween!" most of the time.

I think there is almost nothing more annoying than the kids who say nothing as they grab a handful of your candy and run off. I'm sure the fact that I threatened to take away their buckets the first time I didn't hear a "thank you" helped my kids remember...

And afterwards, home to count the loot and have hot cider and popcorn. What a perfect night! I love Halloween!

Funny story...

The week after the SLC birthday festivities, Dustin's sister Kim and her kids came to visiit for a few days, and we had an absolute ball. Unfortunately, Dustin had the flu that week and spent the entire time in bed. Poor guy! (Tip: at first sign of a fever, get to the DR and get some Tamiflu. Kennedy got it last week and we got her started on it right away, and I couldn't believe the difference.)

Anyway, while we were cruising the DI for treasures, Hudson ran head first into the front of a cart while pushing a toy car in each hand. He started crying and I was loving him, when Paige says, "Shelli, he's bleeding!" I pulled him away from my chest to see blood GUSHING down his face. We ran to the bathroom, akwardly, with my hand trying to keep it out of his eyes. He was kind of freaking out(because there was blood all over his hands) and a worker followed us in with a first aid kit. I got the blood mopped up and the bleeding stopped, and it turned out the wound was pretty tiny. Anyway, the employee really wanted to help, so this is what he came up with.

Seriously.

So we walk out of the bathroom with this huge gauze pad taped to his bloody hair. Nice.

I really didn't take enough pictures of this fun cousin's visit, but we did take Kennedy out to breakfast on her actual birthday, and the girls were just too cute to not capture...

Gracie, Paige, and Kennedy. Silly!