Merry Christmas 2010

What a very fun Christmas we had. Wyatt and Jade both seemed to enjoy their first Christmas. Wyatt was very excited to meet his newest cousin, and we managed to keep him far enough away not to grab hold of her too tight.

We visited Rachel and Brennan's new house and played like maniacs on the lovesac. A three boy pile up, so cute.
Lots and lots of lego building was done with the uncles.
Christmas jammies were so cute and snuggly this year.

Christmas caroling was one of Gavin's favorite parts of Christmas Eve, though Star Wars jammies were a close second.

This was the first year that Henry really got into the real spirit of Christmas. It was so fun to see his excitement and anticipation of all the fun events.

And of course there was plenty of game playing for all.

Lots of Iowa gear to snuggle up in with a good book. Ben was enjoying his gifts.

Macy was the little chef of the family. She made imaginary food for us all most nights, and finally got a little baking set to make us some delicious cupcakes on Christmas morning. She was quite in her element.

Kelbie's cool new toy was all the rage for everyone for the whole day. Plenty of fun and no one could beat it. Nothing like a challenge.

And of course, lots and lots of present opening.

Iowa Ice and Snow

We definitely got a little (or big) taste of Iowa winter on our short trip. The boys went ice skating with the Esklesens and played a little ice hockey. Then on Christmas Eve the snow just kept coming so there was sledding and more sledding. Both Gav and Henry love to sled and play in the snow, so they had a great day. Gavin was even rockin' it on the kids snowboard of Caden's. He did amazing and managed to make some decent runs down the sledding hills. Henry was a maniac and just kept going and going even after he "had snow ALL over" his face. We had to borrow some gear from Crystal's kids, and while Henry refused to wear the pink heart mittens, he had no problem with the purple princess gloves. Though he did deny that they had princesses stitched to the back when anyone asked him about them. Good times.

Headed to Iowa

We headed to Iowa for Christmas, the way out was a nice flight to St Louis with a layover in Dallas. A bit out of the way, but it when it is basically free for our family of 5, thanks to some saved airline miles, we won't complain too much. We got through security in a breeze and didn't even have to go through the violating body scanner. We waited in next to no lines, and all things considered, even Wyatt did quite well on his first flight. Gavin and Henry were so excited to get to go on a plane that they were helpful and acted great.

A Busy Christmas Time

We've had a busy couple of weeks enjoying our holiday season. We've shopped and wrapped and played.

There have been snow angels...

And a super awesome snow fort.

We've been to Temple Square and seen the lights...

My favorite spot.
We even got free hot chocolate from the Lion House Bakery...

With real whipped cream... Very yummy.

Definitely enjoyed it.

We've even managed to get the tree up and decorate it, nice and early.

We've been having so much fun and staying super busy. And meticulously counting down to Christmas. Now we just have to finish the week of school and work, and then get ready for our first trip to Iowa (via air and land), as a family of five.

Boy trapped

That's what I am... every day. Some times one of the boys will try to think of a place that I can sit at the table, or in our house that would keep me from being boy trapped. This always ends in what they consider a surprising conclusion that at our house I will allows be- boy trapped.
If it has to happen, I am glad that there are such cute boys to surround me.

Wyatt is officially bald... he has reached that phase of life where his head feels just like a peach. Love it.