Christmas Day 2011

Christmas morning we were at Eric's Mom's house! It was so much fun! Gavin woke up not really remembering it was Christmas. I had to ask him if Santa came and then he ran out in the living room and ran back saying "he came, he came!!" It was so cute. I have always loved going to Sue's for Christmas morning. I never really had a traditional Christmas morning so its really fun to share that.

Here is Marshy Moo sitting in his bumbo waiting to open a present!

Here is Gavin opening his little tube of Dinos he got in his stocking!! He was so excited!

Cruncher!!!!! GROWL!!! Gav's big Santa present was this animated dinosaur that you have to feed, train, and play with. He loves it!! Cruncher has now become the 5th member of our family!

Eric, Grandma and Marshy opening Marsh's big Santa gift!!!

Marsh playing with his Santa gift... Elephant that blows balls out his nose and plays music!!

We had so much fun staying at Grandma's!!! Christmas was such a fun day! We just stayed in our PJ's all day and played. The day was full of laughs and great food and great memories. I am so grateful for Eric's amazing family! Sue always goes way over board for Christmas. I am so grateful for her. She made the trip so fun and so special. I have always felt so loved and like I truly am her daughter, not just a in-law. 

Christmas Eve 2011

For Christmas this year we were able to go home to Utah. I was so excited. Christmas is one of my very favorite holidays and this year Gavin was old enough to understand and get excited about Santa.

Christmas Eve growing up was always very special so we have tried to continue the Danish traditions that are so precious to me.

Gavin sitting on Santa's lap (aka Justin's Hahaha)

Here we are at Lisyl's opening presents.

 

Gavin opening up a present.

Kate and Lis opening up presents!

Kaylee opening!

Lucy and Jeff

Papa and Grammy and Marsh

Marsh playing with his new glowing seahorse!

Its hard to see in the picture but Gavin got a new Rex and he took one of Kate's new Princess dolls (Belle) and Res is eating Belle head. Hahahaha! We were all laughing at that.... except Kate.

We had such a great Christmas Eve with my family. I love being together and enjoying the Spirit of Christmas. I am so grateful for my parents who taught me to love Christmas for its true meaning but also made it so special and fun!!!

Catching up on a few events that I've missed......

Marshall's Blessing

We had a great time and had so many family and friends come and support Marshall. It was such a fun day. My Dad and Allison drove down and with them came Lisyl, and Bethany! It was so great to have them come and stay with us for Marshall's special day. On the day of we had Eric's family with us too! It was so fun to have all the family together. My Aunt Lori came as well.

Disneyland Sept 2011

We got the chance to take the boys to Disneyland in September. It was so much fun. We had such a blast. Eric's Mom and Aunt came with us. We spent 3 full fun filled days there and loved every minute! Of course we took more then one picture. I have them all posted on Facebook! Gavin loved meeting all the charactors and going on the rides. His favorites where the Jungle Cruise and Toy Story, both Mainia and Buzz !!! As you can see he had to have the Goofy hat and he wore it everyday!!! Marshall had fun too! You could tell he loved looking at all the lights and just everything that was around him. I can't wait till we can go back. It truly is the happiest place on earth.

Gavin's 3d Birthday!!!

I can't believe that my baby has turned 3! He is such an amazing little boy! He has stolen my heart. He had a fun little party with his cousins (we didn't do a whole lot since we went to Disney for his bday). He had so much fun hanging out and opening presents. He is such a smart boy! A few things about him

He loves dinosaurs. (He can seriously name them all)

He love animals.

He loves doing puzzles (still!).

He loves watching movies

(favorites: Toy Story, Winnie the Pooh, Dispicable Me, KungFu Panda)

He loves TV

(favorites: Mickey, Deigo, Clifford, Curious George, Scooby Doo)

He loves his little brother.

He loves his Grandparents.

He know how to spell his name.

He know the alphabet.

He can count to 20.

He has a photographic memory (at least I think he does).

He loves the Book of Mormon and going to Primary.

I could go on and on about him. I love him so much. He is so sweet, and kind. and he is growing up way to fast.

Halloween 2011

Halloween was fun this year. Gavin was a T-Rex and Marshall was a pumpkin. We had a great time at the ward party and then taking Gavin Trick or Treating.