Christmas Day

Ok, I know this post is a little late, and I promised some of you pictures, but we have been having so much fun there has been little time for blogging. Well, here they are; pictures of the big day. What a wonderful Christmas we had. It was so much fun!! Holden was a blast this year and he got me way excited with his...well excitement. It was fun watching him come up and see his presents and stocking and the half eaten cookie Santa left. I can't wait until Claire can get that excited too. Then that night we had a delicious Christmas feast, complete with Ham, sweet potatoes, rolls, and pies. Yum! Then the next day we all went sledding at Sugarhouse park. It was super busy, but we managed to have fun. Holden & Wade went down a few times, and then Leah & I caught the fever and we each took a turn too. Brrr though it was cold! I hope you all had an excellent holiday and that you are enjoying time with your families too. Also.....Happy New Year! (I just wanted to get that out in case I can't find time to blog again until after the New Year.)

This was Claire's gift from Santa. The funniest part about it is that it plays music when you put the ball in the Giraffe's mouth and Claire always dances when the music plays.

Claire's favorite present was a baby doll that Aunt Leah got for her. As soon as she saw it she wanted to hold it, and she hasn't put it down since. She likes to hug it and sometimes she even hums to it.

Wade & Holden having a Rock 'em Sock 'em throw down.

Iron Man

Our friend came over for Christmas dinner and got totally snowed in. This was Wade the next day preparing to dig out her truck.

Claire and I giving encouragement to the boys at Sugarhouse Park.

I guess they needed more than encouragement.

Winter Wonderland

Yesterday we got lots of snow, so today Wade took some fun pics of our yard. Also, my kids are kind of sick today, so we are home bound, it's pajamas and television for us. (Yeah I know, doesn't sound much different than any other day.) Also, we left Claire alone for a few minutes with the tree.....hilarity ensued. Wishing you a happy, home bound, snow day.

Don't worry, we got her untangled eventually.

The Spirit of Christmas

Tonight we went to temple square with our friends the Clingers. It was way cold, but I loved it and it totally helped center me. Sometimes I think it is so easy to get caught up in the other side of Christmas. It was nice to get a real reminder why we have it in the first place. We walked around and saw the lights, then we went to the visitors center and saw the Christus. I think we all had a great evening. Merry Christmas everyone.

Tearin' it up @ Brighton

Ok, so my title might be a bit misleading. Instead maybe it should say, "getting my bum kicked @ Brighton." Either way you say it, my sister-in-law and I had a blast today when we hit the slopes for the first time of the season on our boards. Yeah, babies not withstanding I think we rocked it! It has been 5+ years since I have gone, and 2 years for her, and we did pretty darn good. We got way tired though, and had to take a few breaks. There was a minimum of falling so I call it a win. We went on the perfect day too; the snow was falling, the sun was out, and the powder was fresh and soft. (For when we did fall.) The only thing I think I would change is......stronger leg muscles. You guys know what I'm talking about. Well, wish for snow, and here's to moms who still board. Rock on!

My sis-in-law Megan.

Pre-workout.

This one is for Wade. You get it right honey?

Us on the peak.

There is nothing better than a nice warm meal after a long hard morning of boarding.
Ahh, food never tasted so good.