MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Well, Christmas came, and now the day is over. I have been trying for the last 3-4 hours to add a slideshow to the blog........as you can see, there is no slideshow.......ummm, any of you blog friendly users that would like to simplify my life and give me the instructions in simple words - I would greatly appreciate it.

The boys were appreciative of the few gifts they received. They actually slept in until 9 am! I was in shock - but not complaining!!! I will post more pictures when it is daylight. I have several cute ones of the boys opening gifts. I think my favorite was Ty opening his very own cell phone. He has carried it around, all day long. He puts it up to his ear and jabbers. Occasionally we can truly hear 'Hello' mixed in with the rest of his language. Sam and Ty were so sweet with him during present opening time. Very patient with him, as he took his time ripping the paper off.We spent the afternoon with my parents at their home. We had lunch, and then watched the New York Rockettes Christmas show. Ty sang with all the songs, as loud as he could, while waving his hands in the air. I do belive, if he could have figured out how to get his legs in the air at the same time, he might have succeeded with the leg kicks.

Jake carried all day and played very contentedly with his new 'favorite' toys. Bakugons......some magnetic small ball that opens up into some magical creature with certain powers, when it comes in contact with metal. He 'dueled' with me tonight, and made rules up to his advantage, when it was his turn. I giggled a lot while playing with him.

Sam was THRILLED with the nerf gun he received, and also the slippers he received. Now, he should stop swiping mine. Wood floors are extremely cold in the wintertime, here. Both boys LOVED the footie pajamas my mom gave them. As I was telling my mom that Jake would probably announce that he was going to change into his pajamas.....we looked up to both boys stripping and Jake announcing the change. He didn't take the pajamas off, still sleeping in them, he put them on approximately 1:30pm.Sam made me a wonderful kitchen apron (with the help of my mom). He proudly told me that he made sure there were red raspberries on the pocket.
I will post a picture.

Love to you all!!!! You are missed by all of us. More coming during the daytime hours (I really mean it, Jenna!)

Beautiful weather and autumn leaves on the trees

I know I have not posted any pictures yet, need to charge the camera battery. Maybe tomorrow. I will be sitting in the house all day with Sam, who has an awful lot of homework......Peter and I had a teacher conference today with 1 of his 3 teachers. He is testing the waters.....

Peter and I unloaded the suburban and trailer last night. I am now condensing yet again, on a few boxes. It is good, but overwhelming, still. I had a major breakdown yesterday and last night, and just cried. I'm sure it won't be the last.

I am going to have to get a new phone number, mine is already owned by someone, as Sam found out yesterday when he tried to call me. He did not enter the area code, and called the same guy twice in a row. Jake was the first to inform me that the man that answered the phone used the "D" word on the second time around. His name is Dave. I will have current Utah phone until the end of the month. I will let everyone know when I change.

Love you all! mel

Starting life in North Carolina

Well.....we have made it to North Carolina. Ty, Peter and I arrived in Summerfield, last night about 7:45pm, eastern standard time. We drove from Salt Lake to Denver on Friday, Denver to 4 miles short of Indiana on Saturday (sleeping approx 3-4 hours), then Sunday, Indiana onto Greensboro. Lots of driving and I am still trying to find my head. The suburban and trailer are still loaded - I think the unloading will begin on Tuesday.
Ty was incredible for the entire drive, happy unless he needed a diaper change or a long overdue hug. He growled and giggled and played with toys, unless sleeping, while we drove on and on and on. I believe he was extremely excited today, to not be put into his car seat.
Pete, Julie and their boys have welcomed us in and provided lots of love and guidance and more patience than I have acquired at this time.
Will update more tomorrow - love to you all!!!! Melanie

Short Collection of my little men and 1 picture from the zoo..........

Just beginning

Very simple at the moment - pictures and more things coming soon to this blog near you........

Starting a new adventure of BLOGGING

Here we go.....never done something like this before in my life. My friends say it is fun. I don't doubt them.