Sledding in the laundry basket!!

The weather was so beautiful and we were getting a little bored in the house so...we went sledding in the laundry basket. It works wonderfully!! Except when in tips and Jordan goes face first into the snow. Our friend Max came out and joined us. Don't they all looks so cute bundled up.

Our wonderful Christmas

These adorable shirts are from my wonderful friend Tashina. Yeah! They finally fit into them. The only way I could get the boys to face me for these pictures was to stand outside and take the pictures looking in the window.

Auntie Lachelle came for Christmas. She let the boys borrow her hats.
This is cousin Evelyn. She is only 6 weeks younger, but a lot short than our tall boys.
Jonathan's grandpa. He loved the boys so much.
We got so much snow in Idaho. Christmas day we got more than 12 inches. Pictures don't do justice.


This is Jonathan's grandma.
First time eating spaghetti and meatballs. They loved them. Notice the dog's tongue reaching up Parker's bid. Max loves when they boys come over to eat. He gets a nice meal as well.

We decorated these gingerbread houses. Jonathan put the finishing touches on the back of ours. The green vines were his idea.

Christmas at my parents came before Christmas. They boys received Noah's ark and animal toys.

The Trout Family Elves

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The Elfing Riveras

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We are still alive

My sisters have been getting after me about taking so long to post more pictures. I don't know what my problem as been. I have not been extremely busy--I have just been putting it off. This pictures are from the last month-- Our trip to California, Thanksgiving with friends and family, and Jonathan's birthday.

I am going to do much better this month about posting. This means I will need to get my camera out more often.

The boys are doing great. My wonderful mom watched them for 3 1/2 days while I went on a business trip with Jonathan to California. They were so great for her, and I was able to really enjoy myself. They are crawling around like crazy and learning to throw intense temper tantrums. Their hair is adorable but getting kinda shaggy.

Parker and Jordan's First Halloween

My husband is such a great sport to be an M&M. I think we look pretty awesome. These costumes have consumed my life for the last two weeks.

We taught our new neighbors from India about the American tradition of carving pumpkins.

Carving Pumpkins

Jonathan and I got engaged on October 23rd after carving pumpkins with my roommates and their boyfriends. Every year since on the 23rd we have a party with our great college friends. Elise and Kodiak, we all missed you this year!! My sister Leslie, her husband Gabe, and my brother Preston were also able to joy the fun this year.

Our fun this October

The next two pictures are the boys eating eggs (the yolk) for the first time. They really loved them. Jordan is first, then Parker.

In the grocery store, I gave each boy one of my lip glosses to keep them happy. I do not know how, but Parker was able to unscrew the top. The whole way home he proceeded to decorate himself.

We went to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkins. Parker and Jordan really like being outside.

Parker woke up too early from his nap...so he helped mom with the laundry.

Jordan took his Sunday nap with Daddy.

Out for a walk during the day. I love Jordan's smile in this picture.

The boys got new highchair/booster seats. They love them.

I just think these shirts are adorable on the boys. Jordan is smiling and Parker is doing his typical picture face.