Tim's parents were able to come to Logan and spend the holiday's with us. Tim had an interview in Provo the next morning at 10:00 am and with the snow it was bound to take a while. So we decided to head down to Salt Lake the night before and meet his parents to see the Christmas lights on Temple Square. As always the lights were beautiful and Ian was very excited to see his grandma and grandpa MacNair.
Aaron was with us too all bundled up. Can you find him???
We try and get a family picture here when we go every year. Ian is in this stage where he does not want to have his picture taken. Can you tell? So while we tried, this was as good as it got.
Anyone have any guesses as to why Tim has his leg beveled?
After we headed back to the hotel hoping to make it out in time for some dinner. Baby was hungry we were hungry and everything was closing. Of course baby came first and we ended up ordering room service. The next morning Tim headed to his interview early because of the snow (Tim's interview went well but the job ended up not being quite what we were looking for). We headed to breakfast then took the kids swimming at the pool.
Tim's parents forgot there suits. Well let me be specific for our readers :) Tim informed his dad to bring their swimsuits but did not relay the message. So Nan ended up just sitting on the stairs in her clothes. I have no doubt that she would have happily jumped in had the water been a little (a lot) warmer. Ian still loved it, mommy dealt with it, and as for Aaron...
he could not have been happier to have grandma and grandpa rescue him to get out of the water.
Considering it was a blizzard outside when we left I forgot our swim shoes at home. So Ian and I headed back to our room in our winter boots.
Tim parents headed to their room and we headed to ours to get ready for the day. Nan was going to come up and help us out but I decided I could handle it. I got Ian in the shower, feed the baby, dragged the soft comforter and sheet off the bed and onto the bathroom floor, laid the happy baby there, jumped in the shower with Ian myself, then jumped out and got us all ready. Tada!
Aaron was was quite content the whole time!
We had a great time down in Salt Lake and as always loved looking at the lights.
Finally -a decent picture!
Our favorite part about Christmas is all of the yummy treats! We were not lacking in that department at all. Ian loves making sugar cookies and of course we had to make a gingerbread house as well. When making sugar cookies Ian has to help with everything! Making the dough, rolling the dough, cutting the cookies, making the frosting, checking to make sure the cookies don't burn, taste testing the frosting, frosting the cookies, and sneaking as much dough and frosting possible without me catching him.
As for Aaron -he is quite happy just chillin' and watching everyone from his chair.
The week before we dipped all kinds of Oreo's in chocolate for neighbor gits!
We also had a pizza party and made homemade rootbeer!
I am not a big fan of gingerbread houses but can't break tradition. So Nan, Tim, and Hunter helped Ian make quite the house.
Yes if you look closely you will notice that the marshmallow snowman has brown rolls behind him. Tim created that. I am sure you can put the two together.
Tim (worn out) & Jim
Nan
Pretty View
Tim -notice the nice deep powder
Jim
Usually Tim snowboards but decided he would try skiing since we are going to teach Ian to ski this winter
After a long day of skiing nothing better than sleeping on the couch and cuddling with Aaron.
Anyone have any guesses as to why Tim has his leg beveled?
After we headed back to the hotel hoping to make it out in time for some dinner. Baby was hungry we were hungry and everything was closing. Of course baby came first and we ended up ordering room service. The next morning Tim headed to his interview early because of the snow (Tim's interview went well but the job ended up not being quite what we were looking for). We headed to breakfast then took the kids swimming at the pool.
Considering it was a blizzard outside when we left I forgot our swim shoes at home. So Ian and I headed back to our room in our winter boots.
Tim parents headed to their room and we headed to ours to get ready for the day. Nan was going to come up and help us out but I decided I could handle it. I got Ian in the shower, feed the baby, dragged the soft comforter and sheet off the bed and onto the bathroom floor, laid the happy baby there, jumped in the shower with Ian myself, then jumped out and got us all ready. Tada!
We had a great time down in Salt Lake and as always loved looking at the lights.
On Sunday December, 12th we blessed Aaron in our ward. Everything went great and it was a super relaxing day. I know go figure! Tim did a wonderful job with the blessing then afterward we headed to my parents house for a big lunch/dinner. We decided there were just enough of us that we would have more room to move around at my parents home. Best idea ever! My mom and dad cooked the ham we bought, and did all the prep work of setting everything up! Which meant I did not much of anything but enjoy all of the food and wonderful company. Ian picked out the cake he wanted to have a snowman.
Even though it is blurry I had to post this one because of Aaron's little grin from Ian rubbing his head.
Family and Friends
Ian wanted to go play with the kids and not take pictures, and Aaron soaking in a little Vitamin D.
Every week his cheeks get a little chubbier.
The whole day was great! Ian loved playing with his cousins and friends and Aaron loved cuddling with everyone.
Weight 11.6 lbs 50th percentile
Thankfully we all stopped at Big J's on the way home and loaded up with food. Then came home and set up our charlie brown Christmas tree.