Marshall & Kambria's Birthday Party

Today we celebrated Marshall and Kambrias birthdays. Marshall wanted to have a Sponge Bob party. So Mom made a Sponge Bob cake for Marshall and a Princess Wand for Kambria. We had all of our family over for a little celebration. We had Navajo Tacos for dinner, then we played some fun games. I can't believe that Marshall is 5 years old, and Kambria is 1!!!!

The kids first played pin the pants on SpongeBob. Jake drew a fantastic picture of SpongeBob, and then we colored it. I made 11 pair of pants!

After that fun game we had a crabby patty relay race. They had to put on an oven mitt, pick up a spatula, pick up a crabby patty bun with the spatula and run it down to a bowl, then do the crab run back to the line. Afterwards, the men were so funny and were throwing the buns underneath there legs!

We then opened up presents. Kambria went first. She was so cute ... she got the whole wrapping paper thing. She was a pro at opening them up. Marshall was so patient as Kambria opened up all her gifts.

She got this super cute sweater jacket from Jen and Jonathan, she unwrapped it and then cuddled it like it was a blanket :0)

Next Marshall opened up his gifts. He was so excited for the wonderful things he got. Thanks to everyone for all of the gifts.

We then sang happy Birthday! Kambria got a bit nervous, and almost cried. Marshall had to blow several times to get his 5 candles to blow out.

We then just talked and chilled for the evening. Thank you everyone for coming, it was a lot of fun, and the kids got a lot of fun gifts!!!!

Marshall's Preschool Christmas Program

Marshall had his school Program on Friday, it was so cute! They had there reindeer hats on and noses painted red. Marshall had been so excited for me to hear all of his songs. He actually sang loud and knew all of the songs! It was so much fun to see. Most of it is on video, but here are a few pictures:

Coookies and Snow!

So Jake thought it would be a good idea to give Kambria a chocolate chip cookie .. we promote healthy eating in our home ... so we did, and here is the end result!! But please don't fret, she 100% loved her cookie!!!!

Here is what we woke up to this morning .... heavy, wet snow!! (This Picture was taken after we had already shoveled the drive way) and as we were leaving for church, the flakes were HUGE!! That would be the snow flakes, not our neighbors :0) Gotta love the snow though, it means that It is Christmas time!! 12 days to go :0)

Date Night

Last night Jake and I went with the Moss' on a wonderful night out. Thank you to my parents for watching our kids for 6 hours!! We appreciate you so much :)
The night started out by heading over to 5 Guys! After some delicious burgers and being 100% full of grease, we headed downtown.
Jake and I took the freeway, we did not know that the freeway was closed at 600 N, so the traffic was horrible to say the least. We finally made it downtown and the traffic was even worse! Just imagine .... 20,000+ headed to the conference center, another several thousand to the Energy Solutions Center, plus all those people to see the lights, and you have instant chaos downtown. We could not find anywhere to park, so Jake dropped me off, because I was meeting a gal on the corner of West/North temple to drop off a pan I had made for her. Well finally at 6:50 I found the lady in her van in traffic. Stopped at a light about 5 cars back, so I ran through the cars and passed the pan through the window, that had to look funny!!
Anyway, Jake parked about 5 blocks away, we headed in line to see The Wondrous Gift of Christmas with Natalie Cole and David McCullough. Neither Lisa or I had brought our purse, so we were able to go into the express line to get in :), well who would know you had to go through a metal detector to get in. Jake had his gun with him, so he asked an usher what he was to do, he said you can't bring it in!! Are you kidding me, we are parked 5 blocks away, like he wants to leave his gun in the car in SLC. So they called for security, security came and they just had to have 2 guys check is Police Id, Badge and we were good ... so much for the express lane :)
Once we were in, we found a lovely seat and we enjoyed a wonderful concert! Natalie Cole has an amazing voice, and we all know the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is amazing, as well as the orchestra. I would have to say My most favorite number was the organ solo, he was amazing!! I didn't care much for the dancing, but Loved the music!! We had such a lovely night. It was fun to hear all the Christmas songs, it really brings the spirit of Christmas to life!
Now for the week ahead, it will be busy busy busy!!

1 Year Pictures

Kambria will be 1 on Decemeber 22nd!! I cannot believe it. Because it is so close to Christmas and the Month is busy I decided today was a good day for Pictures! She is so cute and has such a fun personality. We are just loving her in our family. She has taken 3 steps and is super close to walking! I will do a 1 year update, but for now enjoy our little Princess :0)

I Love Kambria's Blue Eyes


She is getting way too big!

We think she is so beautiful!

She has such a fun personality

She loves her tongue

Our Sweetheart!

She is a TROUBLE-MAKER

Let It Snow!!!!

Normally I depise the snow, but I am actually liking it this year!!! This morning we went out to make a snowman, but the snow was way toooo soft. So instead we played in it :0)

Marshall after about 20 mins decided he was cold and was ready to go in and have some hot chocolate.
His snow angel in the making!

Marshall and Cilla

Marshall's snow angel

Mommy's snow angel

I feel like going sledding .... one of these next snow storms when Dad is home, its the plan!

Christmas Party

Friday Night we had our annual Gotberg Family Christmas Party! It was a lot of fun. The boys played basketball as normal, Jake won in Tornado almost every single time :), we had soup and sandwiches for dinner and a lot of yummy treats! We then played musical chairs, who ever was left without a seat had to go pick an article of clothing from a bag (no looking) you wore what you got. Jake had a fabulous red lingerie top he wore, I had a flannel jacket ... only because I am the best mom ever. Marshall was without a seat, and he almost was going to cry so I stood up and gave him my seat .. I know, I know, #1 Mom of the year! And you can't forget about Santa. Santa came to visit. This was the first year that Marshall willingly got up on Santa's lap and asked for something he already has 900 of, and did not ask for. Oh well, kids are funny! Kambria sat and did not want anything to do with Santa, it was pretty cute!! It was a fun time, and I look forward to next year!

Our Cute Little Marshall!!! Kambria Checking out Santa
Wants her mommy ....
Give me my MOMMY NOW!!

I wanted to mention as well how thankful I am for all of the men and women in Law Enforcement around the country. They sure are brave and sure do a lot for us that we don't even know about. I am thankful that they serve and protect us, and that they put their lives on the line for us. I have never worried about Jake before, but as the world becomes more and more corrupt it sure does make his job more and more scary!!! I feel so bad for the 4 families in Washington that lost their loved ones due to someone that should have been in prison for his whole life!! I am thankful that the 5th cop that he snuck up on, was paying attention to his surroundings and was able to Kill the suspect!! Pray for the families, what a horrible situation. Again, I am thankful for Jake, for serving and protecting us here in Utah, I am thankful that he has the spirit with him always to lead and guide him, for that he has been watched over and has saved others lives.

Also, don't forget that I have my little business CraftsCutRight, I am on ebay and etsy and I am actually doing well. All of a sudden my sales are doing good, if you know of someone looking for an etched pyrex dish, pass my info on!! http://www.craftscutright.etsy.com/

Have a Happy Holiday Season, and more posts to come ... December is super busy for us :0)