Here's to the New Year!

Damian and I have been talking/contemplating our New Year's resolutions. I read Kiahna's blog about what she'll try and do for 2008. I felt inspired to blog them as well. So, for the record...

Jen's New Year's Resolutions:
1. I need to lose the stubborn baby weight! I miss my pre-baby clothes and really can't afford new ones. I've got to get to work. We're thinking about joining the gym. Damian has some baby weight too!

2. I need to get ahead on my scrapbooking. Olivia is a year behind, Jared and Nick are about 2-3 years behind and Jack is already behind. I'm hoping being on design team at the scrapbook store will help me keep on top of things. This month, I'm hoping to do a layout a day. After that, I'd like to do about 2 a week.

3. I've already learned alot about my new camera (Canon Rebel XTI). I'm going to Steph's house this week and she's going to help me become better acquainted with manual mode. I want to know everythnig about my new toy!

4. I want to take the advanced Photoshop class this year! I've loved all I've learned (which is only the tip of the iceberg).

5. To read the scriptures daily. Being a working mom, it's hard to find time to do this when you come home exhausted. I am hoping that by doing this more regularly, that I might become blessed with more energy.

Damian's New Years' Resolutions:

1. To run a mile everyday with the exception of Sunday.

2. See Jen's number 5.

3. To get a better paying job!! I am pursuing the possibility of getting a job with the fire department. I'm enrolled in some fire courses that may hopefully help me acheive that goal. While doing this, I'll be looking for other employment opportunities in case it doesn't work out.

4. To set aside time each Sunday to help the boys with their scouting requirements.

5. To get the garage cleaned out and organized (Jen loves this one).

Here's to a happy and healthy New Year! Jen and Damian:0)

Party Poopers!

Happy New Year! We usually play games or visit with friends for New Year's, instead the kids had the fine dining experience of McDonald's cuisine, played Wii sports with Daddy, and I watched the Jon and Kate plus 8 marathon on TLC until I fell asleep. I love that show! I think in part because Jon and Kate's relationship remind me so much of mine and Damian's. It's also kind of like a train wreck, you can't help but be a Looky Loo. I appreciate their honesty as well. What fun! I can't wait for their new season! Anyway! I think Nick tried to stay up as long as he could last night. I found him asleep on the living room floor in his sleeping bag. Damian said Jared fell asleep well before 10 o'clock. I woke up thinking "Oh crap! I picked out 2008 design team paper to make a layout for the scrapbook store". I quickly hunt down the kids and fortunately found the big ones sleeping (and of course took the photo opp.). I guess I'll just title my layout "Party Poopers". Hope you all had a great New Year!

Love, The Exciting Wolff Pack!

Our Christmas

I hate waking up at the butt crack of dawn! Of course it's even worse on Christmas morning after spending late into Christmas Eve wrapping presents. I have a vague memory upon waking of thinking "Oh crap! The lighting is going to suck and I'm still figuring out my new camera." Olivia did not want to wake up and by the time she figured out what was going on, she was grabbing everyone's presents and yelling "mine!". Good times! The boys were finished opening their presents in 5 minutes and it took Olivia 5 hours as she had to stop and play with each gift.We thought this Christmas was going to be tight this year, but Grammy wouldn't let that happen. She spoiled them rotten , as usual. Nick has been bugging us for a cell phone since October and I would respond to him with comments like "yeah right!". He would come home with writing assignments from school or leave me notes to mail to Santa about desperately wanting cell phones and bluetooth's. Well, while shopping at Sam's Club, I saw these prepaid Go phones for $17.00. I figured if I can make my kid blissfully happy for $17.00, why not? Of course we had to get Jared one too! So we're using this to our advantage. The kids must earn their minutes and they CANNOT take them anywhere without our permission. We'll see how it goes. Olivia got a tea party table, tea sets, and princess costumes. We didn't see that kid all day. It was nice! The bummer now is that she won't wear anything but those darn costumes, and it's Friday. I hope she doesn't expect to wear them to church. Jack of course had no clue as to what was going on and at one point became buried under wrapping paper from Olivia. The rest of the day was nice. We played Wii sports with the kids. I broke 100 for the first time while bowling. Of course I'm sure it doesn't count since I didn't play with a ball. Tons of fun though! My mom spent Christmas with us and actually behaved herself for dinner when my dad and step mom came over. Despite the hassles and crabbiness that Christmas brings, we enjoyed knowing our children will have happy memories for them to reflect back on in the future. Hope your day was special for y'all.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to our friends, family, and lurkers! We're having a great day! I'll be sure to post pictures and tell you more about it tomorrow (after I shop, of course!).

Christmas Eve Eve

Twas the night before Christmas Eve, the children ran a muck in the house. We were dressed in our Sunday best, not pictured, Damian's spouse. We hopped in the car and left for church in a hurry. Damian had to conduct music on time to avoid the bishop's fury. While leading all music, the children were left with their Mama. This poor lady had to deal with Olivia's drama. Olivia stole a handful of Sacrament bread, while her poor helpless mommy pulled her hair from her head. Despite all the chaos, ruckus and drama, the spirit was felt by everyone, "Holla!"

Gingerbread Houses

I thought I'd share one of our family traditions with you all. For Family night during the holidays, one of the activities we enjoy is to make a gingerbread house. The kids did a great job this year! Common sense dictates that if you have a two year old, you'd put the project away when finished. So I'll admit that I wasn't using my noodle. Olivia helped herself when we weren't watching. She sure enjoyed this activity this year!

"Huked on Fonics Workt fer Me!"

I read Kiahna's blog and found a link for website readability (you know, reading level). I was surprised to find my blog's readability was at a college (post graduate) level. Too cool! I intitally thought it would be lower since my days are filled with ABC 123. It is my hope that you find my daily ramblings enlightening. Here's the official ranking given by the sight and link to check it out if you don't believe me.

"Ho! Ho! Ho! Merwy Chrima!"

It's a miracle! We went to see Santa last night and Olivia looked at the camera! Santa knew what Mommy wanted!!! As you could see by the look on her face, she was completely in awe of that jolly old man. Another shocker, Santa asked Nick and Jared what they wanted for Christmas and they both said they didn't know. Santa said he would surprise them. I thought poor Santa would have to listen to the boys recite a long list of wishes. This was definitely an evening of surprises! Olivia was so impressed with her experience that she chanted "HO! HO! HO! Merwy Chrima!" the entire car ride home.

Christmas Card Revealed!

Here's a little sneak preview for the 4 readers of our blog (at least according to my calculations since about four readers leave comments--Lurkers and friends, leave comments or say "Hi"!) Anywho, Here is our family Christmas card Steph made for us (thanks again Steph, you spoil us). You should be getting your card this week, unless I don't know you or don't have your address. Olivia isn't really naughty, OK maybe a little, but we still love her! Olivia is still in the refusing to pose for pictures stage. The whole idea of the card was based on Olivia, so we just went with it and thought it was cheeky. Happy Holidays! Love, The Wolff's!

Jack is 3 Months Old!

Jack and I visited Steph last night for his three month pictures. I just wanted to share with you a yummy baby shot. Jack is getting to be a fatty (which we love). He is talking up a storm and is constantly smiling. He is such a good baby! We are indeed very blessed!