Phase 2 Complete

Scott finished his Christmas lights and is very proud of his work.

Good job honey!

A Dedication To My Brother

I have the best big brother in the WORLD!!! That has nothing to do with this dedication to him, just a fact I wanted to make everyone aware of. Before he decided to pack up his family and move to Texas, (sniff sniff) he always did an amazing job decorating his home for Christmas! Scott was always jealous of his lights. When they moved to Texas, Justin left behind a very important tote with Scott. One full of lights..lots and lots of lights. This morning Scott decided to try his luck with them:


Thanks Justin for letting us use the lights. We miss you more than you know. Scott wanted me to tell you "This is only phase one...there will be more. I ran out of light clips." Hope we do you proud! Love ya!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! I can't believe it is come and gone already. We had a wonderful day. It was full of family and friends and lots of good memories. Despite limited naps in the car, a slew of people, and pretty much chaos all day, Tayden was wonderful! He was happy all day and well into the evening. It was such a blessing to have him with us this year. He brings Scott and I so much joy. This is kind of a boring post without any pictures, but I wanted to share SOME of the things for which I am thankful. I realized this year it can be almost impossible to count your blessings, but here a FEW:

• Scott-He will always be my biggest blessing. With him all my other blessings are possible. He is the hardest worker I know and provides for our family. Tayden thinks the world of him, as do I.
• Tayden-I never ever knew how much I could love somebody else. I love my little boy more than anything. He brings us so much joy and happiness.
  
• The temple. Through the power of the temple and priesthood I can live with my two boys forever!...(and hopefully a few more boys and a little girl too...someday!)
• Answered prayers. I have come to understand that sometimes you don't always get the answers you want, but always get what you need. What a true testament that the our prayers are heard and we are loved by our Eternal Father.
• Extended family. We are so lucky to have wonderful families who love, support and understand us.
  
• My home. It is truly a sanctuary from the craziness of the outside world.
  
• The comforts of life. Cars, the Internet, disposable diapers, running water, heat and air conditioning, a soft mattress, etc. Since I have had Tayden, I continually think about the dear pioneers and how lucky we are to enjoy the things that make our life easier.

I love this time of year. I love to see the seasons change and reflect on the important things in life. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Birthday Scott

To my Dear Sweet Husband:

Happy Birthday! (old man) Love you!

8 Teeth, 2 Drapes and 1 Ceiling Fan

This weekend was a busy one for the Packard household. Taydens 8th tooth broke through....finally. I made some amazing drapes and Scott hung a beautiful ceiling fan.

One of the two panels I made for my bedroom. A huge thanks to my mom for all her help. I was at her house ALL day long finishing the curtains. She talked me through the whole process and watched Tayden so I could sew. I couldn't ask for a better mom! Thanks ma, you're the best!

Another view of the drapes. The color is a little off from my headboard, but I can't complain- the whole project was less than 20 bucks! $10 a panel is not too shabby!


Scott did a great job on the fan. He spent most of the day in the attic installing braces for it, wiring it and doing some other really important stuff that I don't understand!


Our nice new fan over the bed. B-E-A-U-tiful!


Oh and before I forget... Scott is ready for duck hunting. He didn't get to go elk or deer hunting this year due to school and work. (And just a word on that...he is wonderful because of that. He LOVES hunting and put it on the back seat for other responsibilities. What an amazing person. I love him.)


I couldn't let him have all the fun. I had to put on the waders too. As you can see they still have the price tag on them, that is because he has yet to use them. I gave them to him for Christmas 2 years ago...but he has been too busy use them. This year he FINALLY gets to go. Yay for him.

I know you love my moves!

Hair Cut Day

Today was a great day for hair cuts. All the boys in my family got a one.

First, Tanner got a hair cut.

Then, Scott decided he was looking a little shaggy, so we headed to Inkom so his Dad could trim him up.

Finally, the real reason I am posting, Tayden got his first hair cut. We have been meaning to cut it for a few months now, and finally got the courage to do it.

I'm not sure he really knew what was going on. He was so serious.


Tayden was such a good boy during the buzz. He didn't even flinch.


After letting Scott do most of the cutting, I decided I wanted in on the fun.


Here is the final product. He looks super cute and so grown up. Its a bittersweet day for me...no more mohawks. For anyone that knows Tayden-he always has a mohawk. But, luckily its hair, and it will grow and mohawks will come again.


All my handsome boys looking good with new hair cutes. I am one lucky girl.

Tayden the Terror...

As we so lovingly call him, has found the DVD's.

Awesome!?

Not so much.