Grant's Here!

So Christmas is merely days away!  We surprised Austin with a visit from his Uncle Grant yesterday!  Grant came into his room this morning and Austin was the happiest boy in the world!  It's great having Granny here.  He's done at BYU and is contemplating between a few different job offers.  

Jonathan isn't traveling this week.  Ahhhh.  Although he is taking a "boys" trip to the Rose Bowl to see USC play in CA over the New Year with all my brothers and dad.  He needs a little boy time.

Austin is just in rare form with Christmas so close.  He is soooo excited and looks over the presents under the tree many times a day.  Ashley just follows what Austin does and makes the same coos and giggles that he makes as well.

Austinisms this week: (so sweet):  He told me, "Mommy, you're a pearl.  A real treasure."

Also, we were cuddled up watching a movie together and I started to doze off and he turned around, stood up and pulled the blanket up over my shoulders and kissed my forehead.  A memory I'll never forget!  Finally, when Austin saw Santa at the mall this week, he named what he wanted for Christmas and then he said, "make sure you bring my mom stuff too.  She likes lip gloss."  Then Santa told Austin, "well if your mom wants something for Christmas, she better sit on my lap and tell me." Dirty old Santa.

Ashley-isms: She'll sing the Honkey tonk chorus of the country song : Oooh-wee, shut your mouth, slap your grandma!"  She'll also dance with her ghetto booty sticking out, spreads her legs, points her fingers towards the sky and shakes her booty!   A little Beyonce.  She also says, "Oh Poop."   She has also got the word "Santa" down from seeing Santa at the mall this week.  

We went to the Bull Run festival of lights tonight and ended the night at Cold Stone.  mmmmm.  Tomorrow, we're going to see the DC National Tree and then the Christmas lights at the Temple.  I love this time of year. Just love it!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Love,

Angie