Christmas Day

Santa brought us all new p.j.'s on Christmas Eve so we had to model them in our family picture
Kaitlyn in her new Christmas outfit. We went to Aunt Kelli's house Christmas night for dinner and open more presents!

Kaitlyn was able to open her presents a little easier this year than last. She was starting to grasp the concept of unwrapping

She got a new camera so she can take pictures like her mom!!

She got way to many clothes but it's hard to resist such cute things hanging on the racks.

Tearing into it!! Once she got a few new toys opened she lost interest in unwrapping anything else. And like most kids could have cared less about the clothes.

Ooohhh a new purse. Mom tried to find one for her with a smiley face on it but was unsuccessful

Just woke up and she looks a little overwhelmed by all the presents waiting for her. It only took us a little over an hour to open everything, much faster than what I thought it would take!

Christmas Morning waiting to Kaitlyn to wake up!

Playing in Dad's new "hut"

Temple Square

We made our first trek to Temple Square with Kaitlyn this year. She was such a good trooper, only fussing when she was tired of sitting in her stroller. She kept oooing and pointing at all the lights. Considering it was the Friday before Christmas we were pleasantly suprised at how few people there were and we couldn't have asked for much better weather and temps then what we had. I took a lot of pics and had a tough time deciding which ones to post so there are several to look at.
Grandpa and Grandma were kind enough to accompany us and be our chauffer for the evening. Thanks for a fun evening mom and dad!

The big red tree on the east side of the temple. We were curious just how may strands of lights go on that tree? And how they keep them all working!! All I can think is lots of prayers!

Kaitlyn and dad looking at all the pretty lights!!

Trying different shots with the camera. Looking for that perfect pic!

The trees around the Assembly Hall looked beautiful. I remember one year they were all done in bright pink lights. they looked like they were draped in cotton candy.

This is the nativity they put in the reflection pond. I thought this one turned out really pretty

The temple reflecting in the pond. We had a lot of fun tonight and can't wait to do it again next year!!

Let it snow, Let it snow!!

I couldn't help but take advantage of new fallen snow. So I dressed Kaitlyn in her snow pants and boots, hat and gloves and went out into the Winter Wonderland. Ed & I said she looked like a "pink nightmare" minus the rabbit ears!! It really was like getting ready for "extended deep sea diving" but she could still put her arms down.


She didn't seem to mind the cold and plodded along quite well through the snow despite the clunky snow boots adorning her small feet. She looked so cute!!

Ed drug out his ice fishing sled and loaded her up for a sleigh ride through the back yard. The moments leading up to this photo however weren't quite as happy. While Ed was getting the sled, Kaitlyn tried to bend over and pick up some snow. Being a little on the bulky side and top heavy she managed to do a face plant right into the snow. I tried to get her up as quick as I could but was laughing so hard it took me a minute. By the time I got her stood up and cleaned off she was in a full fledged scream. Good job mom!! Kinda reminds me of when my sisters and I were smaller and got thrown from a donkey I remember my mom standing over us laughing. Kind of the same situation. I can now see the humor of this past memory!

She finally calmed down and we walked up to the front of the yard. I think she liked the fact she could fit under the cover for the nativity. She kept looking at all the pieces probably thinking they were just her size. It cracked me up how she kept petting the sheep like they were the cats.

I had to take a picture of our christmas lights. Not as many as in years past but at least we have some up this year. I always think christmas lights looks so much more friendly with a blanket of snow on them.

Santa's Hat

We have a couple of old Santa hats lying around so we have tried to get some pics with Kaitlyn wearing them. Unfortunately by the time I get the camera ready she has already ripped it off. So the only time I have been able to get a halfway decent picture is when she is asleep.
Look, it's Santa Claws!! Even the cat posed longer then Kaitlyn would

A letter from Santa

Kaitlyn's official letter from Santa Claus came today. I'm sure I was far more excited for it then she was but she did humor me for a few minutes before she lost her patience.
It came with a letter from Santa, Santa's picture, a sticker that says she's on Santa's Good List, a personalized ornament and a North Pole T-shirt.

Loosing patience!!

She's already tried eating the ornament off the tree!!