Mum B. Visit - 2015

We were lucky enough to have Mum B. come spend time with us for two and a bit weeks throughout November-early December. It was great for her to spend time with the girls, Jayne was in heaven being able to play with Grandma all the time and Mum got to meet baby Elle. She came bearing gifts which Mum had told Jayne about prior to coming. Jayne was excited about getting earrings (and lots of other fun things) from "Grandma B!"

We saw and did a lot of things while she was here but we also had relaxing days where we just spent time showing Grandma B our normal life.

Bedtime stories

One thing we like to do is take walks along the river on the trail down the road from our house. One day Mum took Jayne and Koda herself and Jayne was especially excited to feed the ducks this time. They walked and walked down the trail abut there weren't any ducks to be seen. So Mum, being a great example, suggested that they say a prayer and as Heavenly Father for at least just one duck. And as she tells it, they hadn't even finished their prayer when they heard "quack, quack" and about 40 ducks showed up! What a great little miracle!

Mum came at a perfect time as she got to experience her first Thanksgiving and then see the real Christmas holiday swing get under way. Plus we had decent weather and some snow! What more could you want!? :) 

Thanksgiving

Museum of Natural Curiosity

Drive-thru Christmas light display at Thanksgiving Point

We let Jayne take the wheel for a bit - she thought it was the best!

After the lights we stopped in for the famous brownie sundae and met the reindeer too

Visited our favorite Christmas house...the lights there are amazing!

We went to the lighting of the Riverwoods, which was beautiful! There are so many fun things to do in Utah this time of year!

On our last night Mum treated us to Chuck-a-rama before we visited Temple Square to see the lights.

Joseph Smith Memorial Building

  

There was plenty that we did that we didn't capture on camera as we were just enjoying being in the moment, rather than take pictures of it all :) We showed Mum Phil's work, went bowling, Phil took Mum to the movies, walks, shopping, eating yummy food and playing games together. We had a great time together. Thanks for the visit Mum!

Elle - 5 months

We are figuring out life with our little girl and love interacting with her! Babies are so much fun at this stage!

Elle's 5 month stats:

• We have a routine going which is nice for baby and momma. Helps me read her cues and keep her happy!
• Met Grandma B. for the first time. She loves Grandma cuddles
• Really starting to grab things these days (mom's hair, smaller parts of toys - her recent favorite is fairy/princess wands)
• Met Santa for the first time and spat up all over his cottage floor :)
• Giving us great smiles and even giggles these days. We never know what will get her laughing but once something gets her going, we're happy to oblige! 

Hands and milk are about the only thing she likes in her mouth!

Happy 5 months Elle!

Kaylee's 27th Birthday

"One year older and wiser too..." Lots of great things happened in my 26th year so here's to hoping my 27th is just as great! We did a family dinner on Sunday before my actual birthday where we enjoyed presents and a yummy chocolate ripple cake Phil made! 

Jayne loved helping me open my presents, and even wanted to wear a few of my clothing items :)

She's a pretty cute birthday treat too :)

On my actual birthday I was spoiled with presents, going out for birthday lunch (with my parents and Phil & girls) and dinner out as well. We had a special present at dinner as someone sitting near us saw our little family and that it was my birthday and paid for our entire meal. I honestly was speechless and near tears. Such a small act of service that I'll never forget. After dinner we came home and opened a few presents from Phil and the girls. It was a prefect day. Here's to year 27 with my cute family!

Halloween 2015

Halloween was a lot of fun this year. We started off the season by carving pumpkins. Jocelyn joined in on our carving fun this year. She did Boo, I did the minion and Phil did Mater.

Jayne was excited to wear her super "bwooo" (blue) dress every time we put it on. She got to wear it a few times, for Phil's work party, to trick-or-treat at the Riverwoods and on actual Halloween. When we went to Phil's work, its on BYU campus so Jayne got so many adoring looks from students and faculty as she walked around. She loved telling us she had an "S-dress, wike daddy's S-shirt".

We went with the whole "super" theme this year with both girls being super girls. I mean, who wouldn't want to put their little baby girl in this cute tutu outfit!? She is soooooo cute!

My super girlies! 

Phil and I joined in on the fun as Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Jayne liked matching "daddy's S-shirt"

It was fun to take Jayne trick-or-treating because she actually comprehended what was going on this year. Poor little thing was pretty sick and worn out but she just asked us to carry her between houses and would still say "trick-or-treat" and then "anudder house" after she'd received her treats. :) She lasted a fair bit making it through the trunk-or-treat and my parent's neighborhood. She got quite the loot for being a sick little girl. Halloween was definitely more fun this year with a kid who understood it all and was excited. Kids make holidays so much fun!

Elle - 4 months

Some days I still can't believe we have two kids, and we've had two kids for 4 months now! We love being a little family of four and are enjoying the cooler fall weather (even though its still way above normal temps!).

Elle's 4 month stats:

• Loves watching what is going on around her
• Is often more content in the swing or lying on the ground than being held
• Sleeping more solidly through naps and at night
• Filling out her figure :) - we love those cheeks and leg rolls! Delish!

We had a lot of fun visiting lots of different places/events leading up to Halloween. Isn't she just the cutest supergirl!?

Love you baby girl! Happy 4 months!