Later that night...

Aidan decided he did not want to go to bed at all so we decided to do our presents to each other It was a good idea since we had many places to go in the morning & cause we knew it wouldn't matter to Aidan.
He was being so silly. Pulling his cap down over his face.


Before opening gifts...


We opened Aidan's toys first so he could play with them.

Presents after Xmas Eve & Xmas Day...



It was so fun to spend xmas with Aidan this year!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent at my parents house. We had a yummy ham dinner & visited.


Gpa Dallas

I'm only crying cause I was hungry and I just couldn't wait! I think this is the only crying picture we have of him.

Gma Julie

Erica & Nater

Xmas party with Bryan's Fam!

On Sunday we got to see Bryan's brother Randy, sister Shan, uncle Lenny & other members of Bryan's family. It was so good to get to know these awesome family members!

Keith & Natalie's Wedding!

Saturday was Keith & Natalie's Wedding. They were married at the Mt. Timpanogus Temple & had the reception at a church in Taylorsville. It was a beautiful ceremony & we had lots of fun at the reception - visiting & dancing!



At the Reception...

Great Aunt Linda with Aidan. She couldn't get enough of him!



Dancing away...

Katie & Eva were our dancing buddies.


Erica & Nate


Gma's shoulder is the perfect place after a long day!

Mmm...PEAS!!!

Aidan started eating solids a couple weeks ago & so far has loved all the fruits. Last night we fed him peas for the first time and here is his expression...

20 years later...

My mom saved my brother's first Christmas pj's & we put them on Aidan last night.





DJ & Erica - Christmas 1987

Half Year Old!

I cannot believe my lil' babe is 6 months old! My how they grow up! He had his shots today & he is such a trooper. Hopefully he'll be good tonight for Gma Julie. We are going to a Christmas favorite - The Forgotten Carols with our friends Bob & Chris.

Things I'm thankful for...

We had a very crazy weekend...filled with many exciting things. First my dad won his lawsuit & gave each of us kids some money to buy something fun. We decided we desperately needed/wanted a new couch. So we bought the couch we have been eyeing for a few years. Then we found out that Bryan was awarded the SMART grant! It was such a large amount & it was so surprising. Now we can finally be out of debt. I am so thankful for these gifts.

I am also SO thankful for my sweet boys! I love being a mom & wife.


Other things that I'm so grateful for...

• That my husband is the person he is. I am so glad he works so hard at his job & with his schooling. He supports us so well so that I can be home with Aidan during the day.
• I have a wonderful job. It's easy, flexible, in the industry that I love, and I don't feel guilty being away from Aidan since I can work nights & weekends when Bryan is home. They have great bonding time!
• I have a super support system! Mom, Dad, Eek, DJ, Granny, Darlene & other friends & family - we love you guys!
• We live in a beautiful home that keeps us warm!
• We have food to eat!

Thanksgiving Day!

Thanksgiving Day was spent at my moms!
We invited our friends Bob & Chris. We ate
& then played games!

Settlers!


My first time making a pie! Yummy French Apple!


Bryan & Bob playing ping-pong!


Mom & Dad getting dinner ready!


Aidan's first Thanksgiving!


Gpa is trying to get Aidan to play sports already!