Jakey's Blankies

This is Jake, sweet angel Jake. His mommy, Liz, and I decided that Jake and Jersey are married in Heaven. Don't their names have a nice ring to them, Jake and Jersey? We certainly think so! Silly but we figured since they were bff's they might as well be hitched. Anyways, when Jakey died his family asked for donations for "Jakey's Blankies" and had a huge response. These aren't just any blankies, the material is AMAZING! I'm an adult and I want one of these blankets. The tiny patients these blankets were made for fell in love, so did the parents. They were such a hit the heart unit is in need of more. Please visit Jakey's blog if you are feeling generous, and even if you're not visit anyways! =) http://tylerelizabethdennison.blogspot.com/2010/01/jakeys-blankies-donations.html

Ethan's Run

Ethan is one of Jersey's bets buds, they have a lot in common. Both are heart babies, both lived at St. Joe's, both were quite brave, and both their mom's names are Heidi (imagine that!) In Ethan's honor and to raise money for the heart unit at St. Joe's Ethan's mommy, Heidi, is doing Ethan's Run. Below is the link for information and the sign up. We'll be there, we simply would not miss it!

http://www.active.com/running/mesa-az/ethans-run-hope-for-heart-defects-2010

Mummys

Tucker: Mom, are mummys people who have died?

Me: Yes.

Tucker: Is Jersey a mummy?

Me: No, she is an angel!

Shelves and a Clock

This handsome fellow is Brandon, my brother in law. He's pretty new to the family but so far we like him. After Jersey died I was in dire need of a shelf to display my Jersey shrine, yes I have a shrine. He quickly came to my rescue with a cute shelf, JUST what I wanted! Since then he has spent many hours cutting, sanding, painting, distressing, many pieces I'm pretty sure I NEED! Below are just a couple. And yes, if you are wondering, he'll make you one, or two, or three, for a small fee of course.












I LOVE this shelf. Mine is a bit different, this one is grander and would look fabulous in Tatum's room!

And this clock, definitely fabulous! If you are feeling the NEED right about now feel free to e-mail the above dude with questions and maybe even an order! aimeelouanderson@hotmail.com

Christmas Eve

We began our Christmas evening at the temple to view the lovely Christmas lights. It was cold, or maybe we're sissies. It was nice viewing several nativities from all over the world.

Next we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's for food and fun. We baked pizza, listened to Christmas music, and ate junk food. Auntie Lindsey brought gingerbread cookies to decorate and eat. Tuck enjoyed himself, he's very detail oriented and was a pro at frosting. Where was Tatum?

Here, pouting...saying she looked ugly in her new jammies. She didn't, she looked darling and so snuggly. She must have sat there a good hour before she finally snapped out of it. Tuck soon complained of a stomach ache. Not surprising, he'd been stuffing his face full of cookies and junk since we walked in the door. He said it was a sugar stomach ache. He begged to leave which meant it really hurt.

Before they could go to bed they had business to attend to. First came the sprinkling of reindeer food. Glitter to attract the reindeer's attention and oats for them to smell and eat after they land. Sprinkle, sprinkle.

Tuck was in charge of Rudolph. He took his job very seriously and insisted the plate be left outside, he did not want a big reindeer booty in our house.
Tatum was in charge of Santa. She decided 5 cookies would do the job.

How cute are they in their new Christmas jammies! This little tree has turned into their tree where they hang their personal ornaments. They think it's pretty cool they have their very own Christmas tree! Off to bed, pretty sure we hear Santa's sleigh bells!

Christmas Eve Day

Christmas Eve Day Chris and I took the blondies ice skating for the first time. That ice skating rink was FREEZING! and we were under dressed. Teeth chattering, red nosed, frozen fingered blondies had an amazing time! They never did get the hang of it, they spent most of the time clinging to the wall, but they loved it!

Here they are...clinging.

Dad has bigger muscles than me, they had more fun with him. They liked how he held them so they wouldn't fall. Surprisingly they didn't fall very much but when they did there were no tears and they got right back up. It's safe to say we'll go again.

After ice skating we blasted the heater and had a delicious lunch at In n Out, a fabulous way to end the afternoon!

Santa's Visit

Every year we are lucky enough to have our very own, personal visit from the big man up North, that's right, Santa Claus! The blondies LOVE when he visits and find a million things to say to him. And you better believe Chris and I threaten to call him when they are being naughty. He's even on Chris's speed dial, we don't mess around!

Tuck scored and was first to sit on Santa's lap. He wanted: walkie talkies most of all. Notice how he is smiling extra big to show the hole in his smile.

After they sit on Santa's lap they get to pick two little gifts out of Santa's bag.

Tatum is always a little shy. She too wanted real walkie talkies. She had a difficult time choosing what prize she wanted out of his bag.

Our friends, the Ridgeways, were lucky enough to be over when Santa made his appearance. Here's the group: Tuck, Tatum, Kanyon, Emerson, and Ainsley...and Santa of course! It was fun to hear their excited talking and see the look of magic in their eyes. Thank you Santa, we love you!