A Very Merry...

On Christmas morning we got up early and headed to Kipp's brother's house to watch our cute nieces open gifts. We then raced over to my parents house for more presents. We had a great day. Snuck in a nap and then finished the day off seeing National Treasure with the fam. Ayden was awake through the whole movie-mostly watching-with only some fussing at the very end. We had a very merry Christmas! Ayden is scoping out the presents from the big man.

Ayden sporting a great hat-which of course Kipp didn't approve of-but low and behold-Ayden got a BYU shirt from Nic and Shaun. Maybe there is some hope for this child! Thanks guys!

Ayden playing with Uncle Ryan. Hopefully Ryan won't rub off on Ayden too much!

'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Christmas Eve was spent with the Ware side of the family this year. Their family tradition finds us eating all sorts of great food like crab legs, ribs, meatballs etc. on a blanket in the front room. We all had a great time. We then proceeded to unwrap gifts from each other and Grandma Betty. It was fun to spend time with the family over the holidays.Our crazy nieces in their Christmas jammies they opened that night. Christmas day they received matching jammies for their American Girl dolls.

Will with Ayden in a cute hat he got from Grandma Betty.


Kipp and I showing off Ayden's presents.

Girls Rule and Boys Drool?

I guess it is true; Ayden has started drooling over the last two weeks. To my dismay-I think that this must be the beginning of teething. I was hoping for teething at nine months-not three. The poor child always has a wet shirt now, which I imagine would be absolutely miserable-especially with it being cold. He is going to have to wear a bib all of time!

Breakfast with Santa

We went to eat breakfast with Santa on Saturday with Grandma Betty, my sister-in-law Cami, and my nieces. We had a great time. The tables we cutely decorated and had all sorts of toppings for your pancakes. The girls had fun singing Christmas songs, getting their faces painted, writing letters to Santa, best of all-sitting on the Big Man's lap. Although Ayden had no idea what was going on, I am sure enjoyed himself!

Work it Girl!

It has been a while since I have made a post-mostly due to the fact that I am a working girl again. Oh the sorrow! My first day back found me breaking down in tears a few times during the day while putting Ayden down for a nap, eating dinner, etc. I am working nights so that Kipp can be home with Ayden. Secretly I was hoping that Kipp would have a miserable night with the baby-so he would appreciate me that much more, and so that he would be convince that I shouldn't be working. Didn't happen. Ayden was great for Kipp (I guess Kipp also played a part in that-he is great with Ayden). I on the other hand had a miserable night. Three months-although it flew by-is a long time. Throughout my entire shift I was uncomfortable-second guessing myself the entire time. Do I remember how to be a nurse? I came home from that shift wondering if I could ever go back. Gladly each time I have worked since then has become much easier, and I have great coworkers that I found I really missed, and help me whenever I need it.

Blessings!

After a fun-filled Thanksgiving week, it came time to count our blessings and also bless Ayden. It was a beautiful blessing. And the best part about doing it on the 25th-no pressure to bare my testimony afterwards! The family and some close friends came over afterwards for some delicious sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, muffins, bagels and fruit-thanks to our wonderful families! Ayden did great-no crying! What a good baby!

Strike!

We had a great Thanksgiving week. My brother Brandon and his wife Janae were in town with their two kids. I think that we always try to play really hard when they are here because we want to spend time with them. So our week was full of very late nights. By the time Sunday afternoon came-Kipp, Ayden and I all crashed for a three hour nap. Wednesday night we went bowling. It was a lot of fun. I had not been for quite a while and while I am not a good bowler by any means, I had a great time. The best part about the bowling experience was actually just before we left to go bowling. My dad is always falling asleep fairly early in the evening while we are all sitting around hanging out. Well, Wednesday was no different. He started heading up to his room when my three-year-old niece Avery asked her mom if she could come bowling. Janae told her that she could come if Grandpa Rex was coming. So Avery walks over to a half sleeping grandpa Rex and says, (in her high squeeky voice) "grandpa, I can go if you come!" How can you say no to that? So grandpa and grandma joined us for some bowling.My brother Bandon helping his daughter Avery bowl.