Sledding adventures

Isaac takes his diapers off almost daily now. UGG. Then he took some Santas and "nuggles" them on the Kitchen floor. It was really sweet.
Paul and I thought it would be fun to take a few minutes to let Isaac play out in the snow. It took about 25 minutes to get out of the house and after about 30 minutes of FUN we were headed back into the house. We bundled Isaac up until he could hardly walk and when his boogers were frozen to his face...we brought him home for a bath. It was really fun and we look forward to more days in the snow. (I am NOT going to be one of those people this winter that cries about the winter. I decided its more important to find the joy in it....or TRY!)

Thanksgiving and the Tree

Here are some pictures to remember what we did this year for Thanksgiving. It was our smallest year ever. 9 adults! We all fit around the table! It was really nice and really EASY. Paul and I joke that we took in the homeless-but really this is our close family and friends who wanted to come crash here for the holiday. Paul thought the food had doubled AFTER we ate. I love how that always happens when you are feeding a large group of people. Everything was awesome.I only ate Dales stuffing and jello salad. There was no room left in my stomach for even that. But I ate it again the next day and I still LOVED it. We had the Hulseys come over the next day to "finish the leftovers". They BARELY made a dent, so maybe the food DID in fact double? Then they helped us put up our tree- ALWAYS a fun moment. I personally had lots of laughs, my face hurt from smiling while Paul and his cousin Damon, and his son Zach, put up the tree. They had to start over when they were almost done because they found the bottom piece in the top section. Isaac is a fun little boy. He loves everything his daddy loves! I love to sit back and laugh at the two of them as they discover things together. We hope everyone is having a HAPPY and FUN time of year!

Paul, Damon and Zach-starting over on the tree.

Paul and Cheyenne playing with Guns- its not Thanksgiving in the Martz clan until everyone has played with guns. :)

Isaac LOVES Uncle Byron and his cousin Baby Wes.

EVERYONE! (thanks Steff for taking the picture)

Joyce and Isaac snacking before the meal.

Me and my little brother, Ryan.

Isaacs first time seeing the Turkey. he kept saying" Turkery Gross"

Isaac takes this chair ALL over so he can reach things he shouldnt be reaching.

Poor Isaac! Explaing to Isaac that even BYU wins a game SOMETIMES...not sure that concept is something he will believe for years. However- he DOES believe in SANTA! :)

Our Merry Christmas Tree!

Thanks for 2009...

I just wanted to list a few things I am thankful for this year. Not is any particular order....just what ever comes to mind.

Paul-Isaac-our second baby coming soon-our health-home-Paul's work-warm showers-comfy bed-a GOOD movie/book-family-good parents on both sides-new temples-technology and medicine-LIGHT-good friends-peace in praying-Homemade meals- watching Utah/BYU win football games this season-naps, NAPS, naps- our good little Samson-the safe return of our family missionaries (Cameron and Daniel)- how quick Isaac learns-new family photos-great family vacations-swimming at the Lindon pool-warm summer night walks-our 8 year anniversary and all the good Sunday dinners with family and friends!

I am sure there is more from this last year and even more to come but I just wanted to journal some really quick.

Life is SO good! I am getting excited for the holidays and the New Year! I cant believe how fun life is being the mother to a funny and smart little boy....whats better than one little boy?? Perhaps 2! I cant believe how every year will be SO different as our family grows. Its exciting.

Thankful for This Place...

There is a place that I worked towards and that directed my choices. A place where Paul and I started the BEST part of Life and a place that will give me what I love the most FOREVER!
This place is always clean, always calming, always makes me a better person and always leaves me feeling like there is hope and happiness for everything and everyone!
It is one of my most favorite blessings and I love that I have access to many of them near by.
I love to see this place everyday. I love that Isaac is excited to point it out to me. I love how there is total equality in this place. I love the kind smiles in this place and I love the feeling in this place!
This is a favorite place for me. This is where it all began for our family.

Isaac Updates

Driving is a huge hit for Isaac. He ALWAYS requests that he "dive" and we get in the back. He even knows that Pauls car is a stick and to switch gears. (more than mom knows) Reading with cousin Katherine. He will read forever and look at books forever. Its fun when he reads to us.

His first time playing in the snow. HE LOVED IT! He loves the way it crunches under his boots and how its "messy" everywhere. His hands froze eventually so we brought him in for a bath...but so far he loves the snow.

HE LOVES TO TYPE and see the letters on the computer! I use this activity to let me clean up the kitchen or make his breakfast or lunch.

Isaac is Pauls biggest fan! The two of them do everything together. Paul takes time to get Isaac and himself dressed up to hang up some shelves for me....they had hats, hammers and boots. Isaac felt pretty cool!

I have a book I keep where I can write down funny things Isaac says or does. I like to write down what his interests are and what he knows just because it always surprises us.

His latest favorites:

Typing, driving, coloring, reading, talking, singing, bathing, building, "helping", playing with others, going to nursery and watching "bootball" with his daddy! He loves to see school buses, motorcycles, Fire Trucks and Walgreens.(daddys work). He LOVES to "be nice" to Samson, and drink chocolate milk( we give him one cup a day-but you would think it was all day all the time because that is what he would have). He knows almost all his letters and about 5 numbers. He knows his basic colors but likes to say brown first for most stuff. He LOVES to play football, ride bikes, walk on the snow, put things in the trash, go to church, READ, break things and RUN. He knows how to find his way to the bikes at Target, he says just about everything that comes to his mind, he loves to SING and ask for help! He cleans up most of the time and points out "messes". ( I hope he continues to help clean up and put things back).

We are enjoying this stage SO much and cant wait for Christmas. Isaac still wont watch much T.V or movies-he will watch signing time and loves to sign. He recognizes where we are going when he sees familiar places...like going to Target, visiting uncle Byron, church, going to "Zacks house" and coming home.

Life is so exciting and busy for this age. I enjoy nap time and am aware that even I will be losing that time soon. I love being able to be with him all the time and being the one who teaches him, plays with him, cuddles him, laughs with him, dances in the kitchen with him, goes shopping with him, and exploring life everyday with him. Its silly most the time-but its our time and its fun!

Halloween, surgery and other random moments

Isaac is getting so big. He likes to hang out here because he has learned he can reach the light switch with a little help from the stairs. He wanted to wear Pauls bandages from surgery-he eventually started to cry with them on.

Pauls parents feeding him breakfast at 31 years of age....a tender moment! :)

Isaac when he first saw Paul after surgery- he was very concerned for his daddy.
Paul had carpal tunnel in both hands so we had both wrists done at the same time so he would be totally healed when baby boy#2 comes in Jan.

Isaac got some "pumpkin guts" on him. He likes it as much as mommy does.

Paul and Isaac "designing" the face of the pumpkin.

The back of our brave Dino on Halloween night checking out the decorations.

Samson proudly dressed up and enjoying trick or treating on his old turf!

Isaac and Paul at their first door- Muirelle and Kevins house. They were WAY to anxious to fill up his pumpkin with goodies.

Isaac getting ready to "dog pile (thanks uncle Byron for this skill)" his girlfriend Gracie

Paul and one of his boyfriends, Todd, at the Halloween party. SO MUCH FUN! We are blessed with such GOOD friends.

A not so hot prego picture of me..................

A quick shot of me and Isaac at Lyndseys work party. She is always inviting us to the happening places- THANKS LYNDS!

Baby Wes chilling in Isaacs sunglasses.

A picture of how Isaac prays....so funny.

Aunt Steffanie and her sweet new baby Wes.

Uncle Byron! (also the father to baby Wes- a little scary.)

This is just funny because I came home from being set apart for R.S. and Isaac was calling for mommy. Paul was making dinner so I ran upstairs to hear Isaac explain, " Mommy, diaper on the floor, a mess....NAKEEEY Isaac". He then points to the places on his blanket he decided to pee.

Paul put Isaac to bed. Isaac has MANY requests at bedtime. He likes to have his milk, wassy (pacifier), book, pumpkin and apparently his boots that night.

More Family photos 2009

These are from our old neighbor and Super talented Super mom,can do it all friend, Rachel! She asked if she could "practice" her photo skills on us. We knew that meant she was going to take awesome pictures because she is one of those that can do something the first time and you think she has been doing it forever!

Anyway- we love them!!!

There are tons more but loading them with blogger is taking FOREVER~