Maximus!

     

                                        

  When Phil's not home we sneak him into the house

                                            

 This is what usually happens, Max is the tackeling dummy

                                        

     Jaxon and Brynly have been wanting a dog for I don't know how long.  We've been trying to put it off for as long as we can, due to the unsuccessful past we've had with dogs.  The last dog we had....Lucky (who wasn't so lucky) was hit by a truck right in front of us on Fathers Day.  So Phil had to take care of business, it was a little traumatic for all of us.  After that experiance we decided to go dog-less for a while.  Now after months of prodding by Jaxon and Brynly we have taken the plunge and got another dog.

    Santa came a little early this year and dropped Max off on Thanksgiving for us.  We were just going to stick with "Max" but the poor dog is kind of wimpy for a male yellow lab.  So in order to boost his manliness we have extended his name to "Maximus" until he grows out of his wimpy stage.  He's actually pretty cute and quite the cuddler.....Phil's jealous.  As you can tell from the pictures, Jaxon and Brynly love him to death.....literally.  The first week we had Max, Brynly strapped him into her stroller and pushed him around for a couple of hours.  I'm still mad at myself for not getting pictures of that!  Hopefully we won't be turned in for dog abuse, because poor Max puts up with a lot. 

Jaxon's Birthday

Yeah I totally made that cake!!!
Cake and ice cream for the birthday boy
Semi's, what more could a six year old want?

Another year has come and gone for Jaxon. He finds himself with a few less teeth this year than last. He thinks this tooth fairy thing is a great deal. It wouldn't surprise me if he started using Phil's construction tools to knock the rest of his teeth out. Any possible way you can earn money without having to go work with dad, or on the farm, is Jaxon's way of earning money.

Jaxon was pretty excited to turn six this year. He came and woke me up at 5:30am to see if he could start opening his presents. I held him off for a couple of hours, but finally I gave in. I think we won't be getting any sleep Christmas Eve night. Phil was working in Elko, but he made it home for the cake and ice cream with the fam.

I cannot believe I have a six year old! It seems like we were just bringing him home from the hospital, wondering how in the world do you get this dumb baby carrier out of the car! I have to say that I have loved the past six years of being a mom. Obviously you get the good with the bad, but the good always out-weighs the bad. I just wish time would slow down so I could enjoy it a little longer.

My Christmas List.......

I thought it would be a good idea for me to make a Christmas list this year! Why should Jaxon and Brynly get all the fun? So here we go.....

1. I would like our dog to quite using to garage for his own personal bathroom.
2. I would like my driveway and sidewalk to magically melt the snow every time it storms so I don't have to keep shoveling the driveway.
3. Would it be too much to ask to get a new Edward in the Twilight movies?
4. I would love to take Jaxon and Brynly down to see the lights at Temple Square.
5. I the 49'ers to make it to the playoffs!!! Dammit
6. I would there to be more construction in Cache Valley so Phil doesn't have to travel four hours away for work.
7. How about a hot tub and a home theater?


Seriously, all I want is for everyone, wherever they may be this year, to have a good holiday season......and cheer for the 49'ers!!!

P.S. Phil looked worried when I gave him my Christmas list. (: