January Fun...

This month has flown by...

"Little Punky" turned 3 months...
He's full of smiles and we can't get enough of him~
*Sleeping through the night
*Had Croup
*Got his first haircut
*Loves to sing with big brother
*Likes to be standing up or sitting up
*Stays awake to play more throughout the day
*Loves to chat with Daddy
*Hair is thinning out and lightning up
*Still mom's little cuddle bug
Tydon played Itty Bitty Basketball
and did AWESOME!!

{I really hope I can find another program like this}
He got to be on the same team as his cousin Jackson

The boys couldn't get enough of College Football this month...
{Now they're looking forward to the Super Bowl}
We finally got a decent snow storm
We got to watch Gord's little nephew Van for a few hours one day
They are only a month apart and so much fun together
I helped Gord's niece Brinley make a mask for a dance she went to
{she's the cutie on the RIGHT}

Tydon LOVES to do puzzles!
We got him a 5-7yr puzzle for Christmas and he did it all by himself ;)
Can't get enough of bath time around here...
H's new haircut
Tydon has slept in a few mornings until 9am ~ and he's been eating more...
Must be a growth spurt ;)
Last year I certified to teach aerobics, but didn't do anything with it because I was pregnant with Henson. We have an AWESOME work-out group through our Stake and they asked me to take a day, so I teach every Friday... and I'm LOVING it. It's been good for me and I can't wait to get a job at a gym.
{google images}

To end the month, we are headed to AZ!!
It's Gord's Annual District Metting and we decided to take the boys with us this year.
Tydon can't wait to ride on the BIG airplane ;)

December Recap...

Seriously... I'm just getting around to it!

A few of our December highlights...

For FHE we made a gingerbread house.

Tydon made another one at a Craft Group we go to.

Ward Christmas Party

"Santa will you bring me a motorbike?"

Tydon asks for one almost everyday!

One of my favorite memories with Gord was when we went to see the lights when we were dating.

Tydon LOVED the lights this year...

We rode the train from Sandy to downtown-

Tydon was excited to wear his new snow pants

What would the holidays be without... an

UGLY SWEATER PARTY/WHITE ELEPHANT

Thanks Bates' - so fun to see you guys again!

I love the holidays and the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. We were able to go home for 12 days and it was a blast!

We party Christmas Eve at my parents with yummy food, a family gift exchange, new pajamas and a friendly game of 99. This year my dad won.

We didn't end the festivities until 2:30am this year!!

This year I crocheted Ashtyn a hat and some flowers to attach to it.

Justin is the easiest to shop for ;)

How would you have liked to have seen this from Santa on Christmas morning??

Bailey ~ {For my cousin Karli}

I got to snuggle with her on Christmas Eve - my new favorite ;)

We all took our turns...

Henson slept through most of it the festivities Christmas Eve

Tydon helps make Christmas morning exciting for all of us

After a good nap and picking up our mess at G&G's we headed out to Mud Lake to party with the Wood Fam.

Berkli loved her puzzle and Dora book.

Back to IF for a few days...

Monday night for FHE we went to Mt River Ranch with my family

Tydon loved the sleigh ride...

Henson stayed bundled in his seat the whole time... such a good boy!

We ate prime rib and listened to some great music

My dad is {obsessed} with fireworks and had some left over from July so he lit some for Tydon

After a few more days in Mud Lake we headed home...

On the way we stopped for a DELICIOUS pork roast dinner at Great's house.

Thanks family, we had tons of fun and can't wait to see you guys again in February!

Happy New Year!!

It feels good to finally be home and have our clothes unpacked and put away in our own closets rather than in a duffle bag. Christmas was great... lots of fun, food, laughing, snow and many memories.

We spent time with both of our families while we were home for the holidays. We were even around long enough to help Gord's sister take down their 12' Christmas tree!! What a mess the real trees make... I'm for sure a fake tree girl. The ladder was left out and Tydon thought it was a fun toy!! Yikes...

Of course Briggs wanted in on the fun!
Tydon was so excited to go out and play in the snow for the first time.

He even got to ride on the tube with his cousin Trey.

I love kids all dressed up in their winter clothes!!

We are going to miss all of our family and friends back home. You all know you have a place to stay when you come to Utah and this is where you'll be...

We are really enjoying our new home and grateful to finally be settled. It is so nice to finally have some structure back in our lives. What a difference it makes! Gordon is officially a working man and likes his new job so far.

Happy New Year to everyone!!
I love starting a new year and setting new goals...

My New Year's Resolution is to
GROW OUT MY HAIR!!!
Very nervous, but excited to see how long I can get it in 2009.