First here are some pics of when Broc, Heather, and Austin spent the Thanksgiving night, so that we could go shopping early.(This is where we left off)
Broc and Heather have a gigantic air mattress that is as tall as our couch!
This next picture was taken after walking into Stetson room so that we could say family prayer and put him in bed. Little did I know, that Chad was already with him, getting ready for bedtime:)
The first weekend in December I took Stetson to see Santa Claus at South Towne Mall, before heading over to the Festival of Trees. Stetson did really good, I thought he might scream but he didn't. I really enjoyed the festival of trees, and the entertainment. It reminds me of when I was a little girl, and all those performances:) The following evening we took tracks down to Temple Square with my Mom, Denny, Lindy, Shaun, and Austin. For my mom's birthday, to look at the lights. Thankfully we hadn't had any big storms, so it was comfortable. Stetson loved christmas lights this year, and he was definately excited about them this night. But I think he loved riding tracks the most!
We ended that weekend with celebrating my Grandma Judi and Uncle Joey's birthdays.
The following weekend we had our ward christmas party. The men cooked breakfast which was delicious and there was karaoke and Santa Claus! Stetson wasn't to sure of Santa this time. So he just simply refused to look at him.
That same evening we also went to the Bowthorpe family christmas party. It is always fun to see everyone.
This year we decided to start a new family tradition. Which I think worked out nicely. We did the 12 days of Christmas, but this is how we did it. I got a kids nativity set and book. Then every night, I would introduce a person, or animal. So we started with Mary and every night we would add on to the story and sing christmas songs. When we finished on Christmas Eve the spirit was so strong in our home. And even though I know that Stetson is not old enough to know or remember, one day he will be and I hope as our family grows that they will be able to tell me the story, a little each night:)
We decorated a ginger-bread house, Stetson decorated himself:)
We also took a ride over to Thanksgiving point to drive through the lights.
We had a wonderful christmas, we enjoyed visiting with our families and loved ones. And Stetson loved that when he got the wrapping paper off his presents, there was usually a toy waiting for him. The funniest was when he would open boxes with clothes, because he would hurry and close it and push it out of his way. I am guessing that will never change.
We really had a wonderful holiday season. And it reminded me just how blessed we are, and the things that are truly important. Now I am pretty much caught up, so I won't be dreading this anymore:)
3 comments:
Your little guy is so cute! And that is awesome that your hubby got in the crib with Stetson! :) I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw the pic! :) Fun christmas stuff too!
Ok, that crib pic gave me anxiety. Very cute, but I just kept thinking "it's going to fall," even though the picture was already taken and I heard of no such mishap. But very precious still. Also, that head thing that Stetson is bundled in... where did you get it? I need one for Harlee because it gets so cold up here and she won't keep her hats on. Um... I love your little family. You guys just look so happy. And Stetson is really adorable... but you knew that. LOL
The pic of your husband with stetson in the crib cracked me up! I bet Stetson LOVED that! It's awesome to see an update. I am glad you guys had a good holiday season.
Quick question: Someone just donated their tv and it looks just like yours. Have you ever had problems with it? the picture is messing up now and it has a weird sound. I am trying to find someone who knows how to fix that sort of thing because I would love to keep it! I love it and it is so nice to have one without having to spend a fortune on it!!!
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