The weekend before Christmas we went up to Boise to visit some of my family. We had not been up there since Alex was 11 months old. It was so nice to see my Grandma, aunts & uncles and cousins. (I don't have pictures because I forgot my camera, so they are on my step-mom's camera.) It was so great to see them, and hopefully with Brad out of school we will be able to go up more often. Alex and Devin were both little angels in the car and hopefully that continues!
On the 23rd we went over to Brad's cousin's for dinner and presents. Alex had a blast playing with all the kids and opening gifts. And of course Devin was a hit too. Everyone just loved her.
Christmas eve we went to my parents friend's house and enjoyed their company. We came home and put Alex to bed and had to finish wrapping out presents. I would say I only had 20% of them wrapped at that point. We were up til 2 in the morning, wrapping presents and putting together Alex's play table. We were very tired Christmas morning to say the least.
Christmas was so much fun this year! Alex was way into the whole Santa thing. He was so cute, he put out cookies, & milk for Santa and even carrots for the reindeer. On Christmas morning, he woke up and came out and saw all his presents. He was a little put back with all of it at first but warmed up & was very excited to open all his presents. He was very patience while Brad and Shelley got their coffee. He ripped into his first present which was Stinky the Garbage truck which was what he told Santa he wanted. He finished opening all of his presents and was excited to play with everything. He didn't even know where to start. A great Christmas for sure! The Best so far!
On the 29th we went to Temple Square with Brad's mom to see the lights, since we didn't get around to it before Christmas. I love going there and seeing the lights, such a peaceful & beautiful place.
December 30th, Devin turned 5 months. She is getting so big and so much fun. Laughing and interacting with Alex. Alex is so great with her. The second she spits up he runs and gets her a burp cloth. Devin is rolling over, and just learned how to jump in her jumperoo. She also is teething, which is NO fun. She is super grumpy, so Motrin has become a staple at our house. She is still so much fun, but I wish she would just say little!
December 31st, New years Eve. We went with Brad's cousins up to a Cabin and spent the night. Alex played with all the kids. We went 4-wheeling and sledding. Alex had so much fun! We played board games, and rung in the New years. On New years we enjoyed the day sledding, and 4-wheeling some more, and then went home that evening.
We are excited for the New Year!
The 23rd. Alex with his pile of presents at Brad's cousin's house.
Devin, Stacia and Chelsie.
Devin and Karma
Our Christmas Tree on Christmas eve, well actually @ 2 am Christmas morning, with all the presents and Alex's little table
Alex and Devin in their matching Snowman jammies!
Alex and Mommy Christmas morning
Alex opening Stinky the garbage truck
Mommy, Daddy & Devin opening presents
Devin and Her cute sweater
Nana, Alex and Devin
Papa making Devin laugh
Yummy... bow!
Alex, Devin, Brad and Shelley at Temple Square
Devin all bundled up. She slept most of the time
Brad, Alex and I
Alex and Nana on the carriage ride,
All of us on the carriage ride. Devin's there too
New Years eve, Everyone playing Left, Right, Center. (ignore the date in the corner, it's wrong)
Alex sledding
Corbin & Alex riding the 4-wheeler
Brad and Alex going for a ride.
3 comments:
So fun! Looks like you guys had a a great holiday :-) I LOVE that picture of your tree at 2am. It's so magical! I love santa and christmas eve! I can't wait for austing to be old enough to understand.
Looks like you guys had a great Holiday! So fun to see what you guys have been up to, your kid's are seriously so stinking CUTE!
Love all the pictures and that Alex really "got into Christmas" this year! I'm looking forward to that for sure
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