Utah Christmas 2012 Recap

Brecken and I left for Utah on December 9th. It was my first time flying alone with him and it was tough! Thankfully there are nice people everywhere and we made it in one piece.

Packing the night before... oops

We got to celebrate my Dad's birthday while we were there and Brecken got to blow out the candles:) My mom made a delicious cake and I think my dad got some socks... so hard to buy for.

helping or hindering the decorating process

Love these two!

2nd time blowing out candles...

We made lots of "Mickey Mouse Pancakes", spent time with cousin Dutch and Auntie Nessa, visited Great Grandma and Grandpa Carter, played with Uncle Carter, got lots of books read by Grammie and my Christmas shopping done. Also we fit in a haircut for Brecken and many lunch dates!

I need more pictures of them

On Dec 23rd Kaile made it to Utah after a 20 hr drive from STL. On Christmas eve we played the chimes, acted out the Nativity(Dutch was the happiest baby Jesus), ate fondue and opened one present.

They look pretty authentic

panoramic view of the living room

getting his present opened (Cars doodle pad)

Christmas Day Brecken got spoiled by everyone. Some of his favorite gifts were "The little mouse, the red ripe strawberry and the big hungry bear" from Auntie Katie and Uncle Colin in Virginia. A baseball game with bats, puzzles and some vintage Richard Scarry Books from Grandma and Grandpa. We only gave him clothes... boring and a "Busy Book" that I made for Brecken and Dutch for church.

waiting on the old people...

traditional stair picture

Thanks Uncle Colin and Aunt Katie (we read this everyday)

stocking full of "nandies"

We then went to Christmas Breakfast at Great Grandmas house... we always have delicious food and it was nice to visit with everyone. The day after Christmas we headed up to Wyoming to see the others side of our family which I will post about separately.