Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we went over to Shelby & Steve's house. We had yummy BBQ and mixed drinks. The kids loved Steven's train that went around the tree. They also had fun playing with there tot ta toots (below). We all hung out and opened some presents and later in the evening played a game of Ticket to Ride, which Parker won.

Uncle Taylor gave the kids these cute whistles that he got in Mexico. Savannah's was this cute little dolphin. (can I tell you that I just sat here for 5 minutes trying to remember how to spell whistle. huge brain fart.) Savannah had such fun with it. Uncle Steven was helping teach her how to blow in it and when she would get it right she would start laughing and sqealing with excitement.

We all received the best Christmas present/miracle as well. Shelby and Steven told us that they are expecting in June!! This is the most amazing news we could get from them. They have been trying to have a baby for 3 years now and have been through sooo much. It is truly a blessing for them and the whole family. Everyone was so excited!! We can't wait to hear what Baby Strong will be.

Steven and Savannah watching a movie together before we started our game. It was a very low key night which was nice and we got home a little after midnight. Just in time for Santa!!

Making Friends

My bestie Melissa came into town and we got to meet up yesterday for some lunch with her and some of her family. Unfortunately the reason they're all here is because her grandma passed away. And her sister Michelle is about to have a baby any minute. The girls got to play together (after they got over their shyness) and the boys met each other for the first time, although, I don't think they really cared. I almost put Cooper in the same shirt that Sterling was wearing though, and that would have been too cute. Darn.

Savannah and Stella still being shy.

Oh, but they warmed up.

This is so precious to me. I know these two would have such fun together if they were able to play more often.

They played in the snow for a minute and then both started crying because their hands were freezing cold afterward. Savannah cried for awhile actually because her hands get so dry that I think the freezing cold snow was hurting them. I keep telling her not to touch the snow when she doesn't have gloves on, but she's 3 and can't resist.

After going to lunch, my Mom and the kids and I went to Kohls, where Cooper proceeded to cuddle up with these pigs, and fall asleep. precious.

What A Twosome

I'm pretty sure these pictures speak for themselves. Simply Adorable.

The Challenge

My Mom watched the kids on Monday night when we went to the Jazz game and as a Christmas present to Carter and I, she was attempting to take some pictures of the kids in these Christmas outfits and put them in a frame. That was quite a challenge as you can see from the pictures. They're pretty funny. This first one is by far the best and the first picture she took. I'm not sure why Cooper felt the need to close his eyes in 90% of the photos. These are the ones that I liked the most.

First Haircut

From McShaggy to McFaux. Such an incredible difference. He looks so different now. I had been wanting to cut his hair for weeks now but never had the time or scissors to do it. My Mom was over the other day and she brought her scissors, so we did it! It turned out pretty good considering how much he was moving around. It might be a little sketchy in some areas, but I don't think a professional could have done any better.

Busy Busy

Here's some pictures of the things we've been up to lately; including but not limited to: Thanksgiving Point lights and reindeer, seeing Santa and NOT wanting to see Santa, Cooper having like a million milestones in his 7th month (he's 8 months today), getting hilarious reactions from food and going to a Jazz game.

Oh, and did I forget to mention endless amounts of school work and finals!! Oh, how awesome it will be when he's done on the 18th. Then we can do loads of other things that have been piling up around here.