Christmas 2008

This month has been such a busy month I am going to combine all of December into one post.
My family started off December with taking the kids up to Salt Lake to Temple Square to see the lights, stay at the Marriott, go to dinner and of course swim. This is a tradition that Sam and I have been doing for the last few years and we love it. There are no pictures of this wonderful experience because they are on sam's phone, but it was great anyway. Then on to the busy family parties and all the excitement of Christmas Eve to arrive. We did have a great Christmas this year as we do every year, and we are especially grateful that we get to spend it with all our family and friends so close to us. We love you all an we hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. Love, The Higginson Family

Higginson Family Christmas Party. Grandma and Grandpa give all the kids pajamas for Christmas and they can't wait to change into them at the party.

All the kids with Grandma Laverne and Grandma Clella

As you can see Lia hated Santa and Gracie was even worse she wouldn't get off my lap and was screaming NO as loud as she could.

I love these kids so much they make the holidays so much fun and I am so blessed to have them. We Bless you all with a Happy New Year.

Happy Birthday Mom

I have to blog about Jaxon and his present that he gave me for my birthday this year because it is the most precious thing that he could have given me and I want it remembered forever. Jaxon was going to have a sleepover at his cousins house and wasn't going to see me the next morning because Sam was taking me to Park City for the day so he asked if he could give me his present early. He came back into the room with a huge grin on his face (I love his smile) and handed me an envelope. I opened it and there was a letter inside that read.
Dear mom
You are the best mom in the world. You are sweet and cute to(dad) and your nice. Here is one of the things I like most. It's when you sing to me and when you hug me I fill good inside and your hugs are warm. I like it when I'm sick and you take good care of me, and when you tuck in bed at night, but most of all it's THAT YOU LOVE ME!!!! (he really did put the last of it in all caps) He is such a great kid and I want him to know how much I love him.

Halloween and Carving Pumpkins

Ok so I am a slacker and haven't posted for a long time. Here are some halloween pictures and pumpkin carving pictures. On halloween night I had a party at my house with all of my family it was a lot of fun and the kids had a blast in our neighborhood it was crazy this year, tons and tons of kids. Thanks to the warm weather the kids stayed out late to let the adults visit in peace and quiet, which never happens there are way to many higgy kids running around. Beware there are a lot of pictures

This is Lia and Ledger (SO CUTE)

Grandma Julie and the cousins. Look how cute tigger is. That's gracie and the only picture I got of her.

Marae, Averi, Colton and Jaxon dressed up for school

After the pumpkin carving

Time for a Tea Party!

My Sister in Law Suzanna took this pictures of the girls(which was not an easy task) and they all turned out great. Thanks Suz for these great pictures.

Jaxon and Averi's Vacation

Jaxon and Averi got to spend the weekend in St. George with there cousins thanks to Jeff and Abbie, and had a great time. They left on Friday and came home on Monday, and I really don't think they even missed sam or I, but who would spending it with uncle jeff where stories are on going and aunt abbie that is always doing something fun with the kids. Jaxon, Jens and Jeff went to the Dixie Football Game on Saturday and they even got sideline passes thanks to Scott Brumfield, who is a family friend. Dixie won so that made the day even better. There was a lot of swimming going on and they got to go out to eat(which my kids absolutely love) so thanks Higginson family for taking my kids and showing them a great time. Jaxon and Averi swimming
Cade, Averi and Jaxon
Jaxon and Jens playing catch
Averi and Sidney riding scooters (the picture of the house is Jeff and Abbies, it is so nice and we love staying there)

New York 2008

Sam and I went to New York this past weekend with his parents and Jeff and Abbie.

We had a great time and made some great memories. We went to ground Zero, did a bus tour, a ferry tour to see the statue of Liberty and went to a Yankees Game. I loved New York and all the sight seeing, but the high light of my trip was the Yankees Vs White Sox game. I am a huge Yankee Fan and have been for a long time so when we decided to go to New York Sam and I both wanted good seats, but we never dreamed that we would sit were we did. We got to the game about an hour and a half early and went to find the seats we had bought. I asked the usher if we could go down to take pictures and he said yes for about 10 min is all, so we went down and to make a long story short we picked two chairs that no one showed up to use and Yes they were on the second row of yankee stadium right next to the dugout and no we did not get kicked out! I got Johnny Damons autograph and boy is he handsome, Kirsten Dunst sat two rows behind us and Matt Harpring right in front of us. It was an amazing night to say the least. Here are a few pictures of are fun and exciting weekend. Thanks Jeff and Abbie and Duane and Julie for inviting us and having a great time together..

This is in Time Square

Central Park

The Yankees Game

Baby Ledger

This is joni in labor and before her "E" she was not happy
Ledger Michael Holms

I'm about two weeks late for this post but I still had to post some pictures for you. Joni had Ledger Michael Holms on August 28, 2008 and he is so darn cute. He was born at 8:40 pm and thanks to Joni I got to witness it all. It is the most amazing thing that I have ever seen and the best miracle that happens to all of us mothers out there. Joni did such a great job I am really proud of her. She is going to be such a great mom. Here are just a few pictures at the hospital he has changed so much so when I get more pictures of him I will post them.

First Day of School

Jaxon and Averi were so excited to start school! They love school and I think that they were as ready as I was to send them. Jaxon started 4th grade this year and Averi started 2nd. We live by the school so they and several other kids meet at the corner and they get to ride there bikes altogether. I hope you guys have a great school year!
Gracie was having a hard time that her brother and sister were going to school and she didn't get to go. I think she gets a little bored with me at home, for the last couple of days she has been asking me were they are and when will they be home.

Anniversary and Birthdays

Well it's been a long time since I have sat down and posted anything, so here goes a few things all at once. Sam and I celebrated our 12 year anniversary! Wow how the time flies. We went up to Sundance and ate at the Foundery Grill it was so yummy and we got to sit outside which was really nice. Then we went to get birthday gifts for Jaxon and Gracie since all of this excitement lands within three days of each other. It was a fun night, thanks Sam for being such a great husband and father. Jaxon Turned 10 years old this year! He shares our anniversary with us so for the last 10 years it's really jaxons day and we celebrate when we get a chance. I can't believe that my first born is already 10. He is such a great kid and has the best personality! I love talking with him, he never stops and always has a story to tell with a huge smile on his face. He is such a great joy to have in our family and is a great Big Brother to his sisters. Here he is on his birthday with his breakfast in bed.(a tradition in our family) and opening his presents. We hope you had a great day Jaxon we love you.

Happy Birthday Gracie, she is a big 3 year old YEA. Gracies birthday is on the 3rd of August so we do have one day in between Jaxons and our anniversary. Gracie is such a cute little girl and we love her to death. She does wear the pants in the family right now, but what 3 year old dosen't. She also has a great personality, which she will let you know by singing to anyone anywhere Hannah Montana songs. We hope you had a great birthday party and thanks to all her cousins that gave her gifts.
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4 Months Old

Our Little Lia turned 4 months old already! I can't believe it time flies so fast. I took her to the doctor and she is a little on the light side I think I was starving her she was only 12.5 lbs (22%). So we have started the bottle to see if she fattens up. She has been the best baby ever and never cries so I thought she was getting all the nutrients that she needed. She loves her bottle now and is hungry all the time so it will be fun to see how much she weighs at 6 months.

This is her sleeping in her bed, she absolutely loves her bed. At night when I lay her down she snuggles down and smiles just a little knowing that she is going to have a good night sleep. Yes she sleeps all night long she is such an angel we love her so much!