Christmas 2012

 

We spent Christmas this year with the family in Utah. We had a great visit and made a lot of great memories together. Here are some pictures of us on Christmas day. Natalie received some BYU Cougar onesies from Grandma and Grandpa. You gotta start your kids young on the right path. Go Cougs!

 

Here is Daddy and Jordan opening some presents. Jordan was really into the present opening this year. It's fun to see him understanding more and more.

Jared and Shaylee got creative and gave all the guys in the family a fun present. They were shirts that say, "I ate some pie and it tasted good" in math symbols. The shirts were lots of fun!

Jordan got a tool set from Grandma and Grandpa. He loved it so much he walked around all day long holding the tools and he even slept with some of them. Great present G and G!

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Here is a fun picture of our niece Clara sitting on my lap. She loves babies and she looked at Natalie as if she was a little doll for her to play with. Clara always wanted to be close to Natalie. It was super cute.

Here is a sweet picture of Natalie after all of the Christmas morning unwrapping. She is by far our greatest gift we have been given this year. xoxo

While in Utah we got to see some extended family and friends. Here are pictures of us with Grandma Murray and Grandma Webb. We also got to see Kevin and Whitney Banner. We met their adorable little newborn girl Kylie. It was fun times!

Here is a boy who loves the snow! We weren't sure if he'd like it since we've been living in such a hot place this past year. But since he was born in Utah, it must be a part of him. He had a blast throwing snowballs and walking around in the snow... he liked hearing the crunch under his feet. 

Jordan has always associated his Grandpa Murray with horses. He is beginning to expect a ride each time we visit. Luckily Grandpa is more than happy to take his little grandson for a ride whenever he wants. Here he is becoming reacquainted with Mariah.

Grandpa and Jordan having a good time together. 

Grandpa also took the time to read some Dr. Seuss stories to Jordan and Clara. What a sweet Grandpa.

Here is a picture of Uncle Bart and Aunt Gayleen taking turns holding Natalie. We got to visit them at their first apartment. They've been married now for about a month. We are so happy for them in their eternal marriage together. 

Here is Clara looking at her cousin Natalie. Someday Natalie will be old enough to play with her.

Jordan and his cousin Clara hanging out together. Clara is being nice enough to let Jordan saw her coloring book. That boy and his tools... 

 

While in Utah we thought it would be a great opportunity to give Natalie her baby blessing. Here is all the family that was there for the blessing. We really appreciated the support and love we felt in having everyone there. 

 

Here is little Natalie in her cute dress for the blessing. 

Here is Grandma Suzie taking every opportunity to hold one of her granddaughters. We are so happy she could be in Utah at this time. 

Here is the proud father holding his little girl. 

We had a wonderful visit over the Christmas break. Family is what makes the holiday special.