Dustin and Erin Watson

In Memory Of

I'm deeply saddened by the tragedy occurred yesterday. Every time I think of those mothers and fathers that lost their babies yesterday I burst into tears. I can't imagine what they are going through right now. What were their last words to them? Are their presents still under the Christmas tree? Who would ever expect that when you sent your child to school that morning, that they wouldn't return? I don't understand why this happened or the evil that could commit such a crime against innocent children, but I do know one thing. They are home with their Heavenly Father. My prayers are with each of those families, and I am mourning with them.

Dear children,

I want you to know just how much I love you.

Not a day goes by that I am not thankful for you.

You are my whole world.

I just want to hold you tight and never let you go.

I will do the best I can to protect you from the evils of this world.

I can't imagine my life without you in it.

I am the happiest I've ever been in my life, and it's because I get to be a mother to you two.

In memory of those that lost their lives yesterday, I'm holding you tighter. I'm not taking you for granted. I'm appreciating every moment- even the rough ones. I'm smothering you with kisses, hugs and cookies.

The best thing I ever did with my life was bring you into it. I hope you know how much I love you.

-Mom

Email from Santa!

Have you guys heard of the Portable North Pole? It's awesome. It's a site that creates a video email from Santa for your little girl or boy. They ask you really specific questions about your child and those details are incorporated into the video. It's really really well done and best of all it's free! There are some options to upgrade your video, but really the free version is plenty!

Here is a link to Kate's: http://www.portablenorthpole.com/watch/mU_yVlPHOgF6ghPcyvaqfYg

She's been asking to watch it every day! She loves that Santa knows so much about her and that he is getting her present ready!

I made one for Max today and he loved it too! What are some other cool things you guys have found to do for Christmas?

Sometimes all you need is a box...

POLAR EXPRESS!

Last Saturday we had the amazing opportunity to take a ride on the Polar Express!

Earlier in the week Jeff (our elf on the shelf) had brought us the book and the movie of the Polar Express. I wanted to make sure my kids were prepared! Kate loved the book and the movie and kept asking if this train was real and that she wanted to ride it.

Saturday morning Jeff brought the kids new pajamas with a note that said "Put these on we are going somewhere special". I really wanted to keep the whole trip a surprise, but Kate guessed where we were going right away. Kate immediately said, "Are we going on the Polar Express?!?" I said I didn't know where we were going, but she already had it figured out.

The Polar Express was amazing. We started off by just walking around the train station, coloring and visiting Mrs. Claus, and taking pictures. Before we knew it it was time to board!

The train was awesome. It's the old Grand Canyon railway train and it's been around since the 1920s. The conductor came and punched our tickets, and the chefs served us hot chocolate and cookies made by Mrs. Claus. They also had a reading of the book.