Well, as usual, there is way too much to catch up on, so here we go!
THANKSGIVING
- Utah - Our first adventure with a long drive.. baby was amazing the whole way up! The way back was a bit of a different story, but we made it.
- Colds - Everyone was great! That is until we got there... then the sickness seemed to overtake both families, including both grandmas, cousins of all ages, and eventually hit baby. Thank heavens it wasn't RSV (we found out at yet another dr. appt. when we got home!)
- Introductions - It was so fun for all of our family to meet our baby. He was just starting to talk, smile and even play. He met everyone but my dad, who was still in Texas. I think it is safe to say first impressions are not the only thing that matters, but they are awesome still! Needless to say he still loved his time with his daddy.
- Smiles - Carter just barely started to smile right before the trip, so there I was, the crazy mom going "Look! Look!" every two seconds!
- GREAT dinners/brunch! We did a brunch with the Haynes side (mom made her amazing Orange Rolls from scratch and Nate went for his famous Maple/Pepper Bacon) and an awesome dinner at the Knudsens. Robin and the girls (all but me) made an amazing turkey feast, and it was so fun to have everyone at the table. Jared was in a bit of shock at how big his family is getting!
- Introduction to Gas Drops- what a life saver! Our baby went from cranky, to happy, and now somewhere in between... I think I need to up the dose! Let's just say dirty diapers have never made me happier!
CHRISTMAS
- Winter Wardrobe - We have forgotten what cold feels like here in Vegas! Boy were we in for a surprise. We actually went to the clearance rack in Vegas and found some adorable sweatshirts for baby. It was actually really fun imagining when we can take him skiing and playing in the snow!
- Utah again - Obviously. This time however, no one was sick, except Jared! It was only supposed to be a week and a half, but after driving up in a crazy storm, we waited out the next big one for the drive back, making it a two week vacation. It was really nice coming home though!
- Slackers - We actually did not buy a single gift until the 23rd, and then went the entire holiday without buying one gift for each other. Sad! I say it is Jared's fault with his QuiBids fiasco (Jokes honey)! I thought my gift to him was the baby. Apparently he thought the same after paying the bills!
- Gifts - But no matter how big of slackers we are, our family does not fit that description! Carter was spoiled by his aunties and uncles! He meant to say thank you, and I had fun opening them!
- Snow - and snow, and more snow! Between our drives from Spanish Fork to Salt Lake I can honestly say no one above Orem even has a clue! We got dumped on down south, and loved it! I had a blast shoveling, and all of the dogs - yes ALL 4 DOGS - were in white bliss! It was so deep some days it went up to Booker's chest!
- Babysitters - Some of the best gifts I got this Christmas were babysitters! Grandmas and aunties all helped out to give me my first real breaks. I got to go running, sledding, and even take a few naps!
- Mellow - Other than family parties, we did a lot of hanging out, missing the family that wasn't there, and loving the time with present family members, including cousin Champ.
- Exhaustion - Home again at last, and sleeping has become mom's favorite new activity, and when it looks like this, who couldn't love it!
- Pictures - we did manage to get some family pictures done, and some amazing 2 month baby/cousin pictures, so heads up! I will post them as soon as I get them!
Thanks everyone for a great vacation, we already miss you
and hope you had happy holidays!
