Snowbird Take 2

Colton and I went back up to Snowbird on Tuesday to spend a couple nights with Grandpa Vance and Grandma Margie. We watched movies, played with toys and swam in the snow. Colton struggled for some of the time. He had a fever Tuesday night but was an angel. Wednesday on the other hand...no fever yet Colton was not very happy. Thank goodness for Barney and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD's :) He liked to swim in the snow even though the picture might say otherwise! He didn't want to get out but I was scared we were going to catch pneumonia! We can't wait for next year when the whole family will be back out with Baby Boy Hansen (who will be born in 10 days!!)

Colton loved to watch Grandpa out the window when he was on the balcony

The gorgeous view from our balcony on Thursday morning after it had snowed all day Wednesday

Zoo Lights

Last night Colton, Karlee, Karlee's "friend" Nate, Grandma, Grandpa and myself went to Zoo Lights at the Hogle Zoo. Besides it being FREEZING it was fun. Colton was so bundled up in the stroller I'm not sure how much he saw but every once in awhile he did say "wow" so I know he saw some lights!

Poor kid was so cold!

Christmas Day

We had a GREAT Christmas.

Short story...Got up. Waited for everyone else to wake up. Saw what Santa brought which was a hit (man that Santa is a smart cookie). Opened gifts. Took a break to watch Barney. Took a nap. Ate brunch. Opened the rest of the gifts. Played with said gifts. Went and saw Grandma Lambert. Came home and played and ate the rest of the night.

I LOVED my Christmas this year. I love Colton and am so grateful to have him in my life. The way his face lite up when he saw his kitchen and the way he said "WOW" with wide eyes when he opened his gifts made my heart melt. Christmas would have been pretty boring without him. There are A LOT of pictures so I will just choose a few of my favorites.

Grandma was entertained by Elmo more than Colton was all day!

Christmas Eve

This year we changed things up a bit and went over to our cousins Don and Margaret's house. They made a really yummy ham dinner and we got to sit around and talk and relax. My parents and Karlee were gone all week to San Diego at the University of Utah Bowl game (which yes they won!!) so between the snow, working earlier than normal two days this week, and stressing about getting Colton to friends or family to watch him I was ready to just sit and relax. Colton loved playing with all of Lucas' toys and being the entertainment for the evening. Colton got to open the traditional Christmas Eve presents of Pajamas over there so he could wear them. We had a great night and I feel so lucky to have such great family. Thanks Don and Margaret for hosting us!

Grandma and Margaret

opening the gift

so tired

Snowbird Take 1

Every year my Step-mom and Dad get a timeshare in Snowbird at the Iron Blossom Lodge. They are always there for two weeks over Christmas. Last Sunday Colton and I got to go up there and spend the day. My Step-sister Jenny and her family always come up for Christmas since they live in Arizona but since she is having a baby any day now(!) she didn't get to make it up this year. Luckily her kids Brandon and Michelle got to come up for a few days though and Colton loves playing with them. Our friends Matt and Cindy were also up there with their adorable kids Hailey and Jake. We spent the day eating, playing games in the game room, eating, watching football, eating, decorating the tree, running around and going up and down the stairs a bazillion times and did I mention we did some eating?! We had a really fun day and I can't wait to go up there next week and spend a few days. I know my dad can't wait also! Here are a few pictures from the day

They loved spinning in the chair over and over

Colton is going to be a great driver!

Helping me decorate the tree

I love this picture of cute cousins Colton and Brandon

Sitting in front of the BEAUTIFUL tree decorated solely by the kids!

15 Months Already

Seriously where does time go?! Last year Colton was just little in his cute Santa jammies and this year he is big and running (not walking) all over! He is 15 months today and he got to go to the doctor. He was in such a good mood, which honestly he normally is anyways but I always worry he is going to be grumpy.

His stats:

Weight: 21 lbs 13 ounces (10th percentile)

Height: 31" (50th percentile)

Head: 50th percentile (can't remember the actual measurement and too lazy to go look:)

The Dr. told me that he is growing length wise but has plateaued on his weight but not too worry! If by two years old he doesn't start to gain weight then we need to start looking at it but for now he is fine. I can't understand where he gets being "thin" from it definitely doesn't come from my gene pool! I just think that although he is CONSTANTLY eating he just doesn't slow down enough to let the food turn into any fat.

Warning: Mom bragging moment :)

The Dr. also told me that Colton seems very socially advanced. That he was very impressed with his interactive skills and couldn't believe how friendly he is and not at all shy. He was making good eye contact and just "talking" away with the Dr. He made the same comment at Colton's 12 month checkup also.

His speech is pretty much right on target with his age though and he seems to think that within the next couple months he will start saying and understanding more and more.

He had to have three shots but that included the H1N1 vaccine. Yay!! That always breaks your heart when they poke him and his face goes from smiling to very sad :(

I still can't believe he is 15 months already and am amazed with how fast time is going. I don't know how it's possible but I love this kid more and more everyday!

P.S. only FOUR days until Christmas...WAHOO!!

Thank You

I love friends.

I love the feeling of knowing someone is there who will listen

who will give advice

who will let you cry

who will not judge

I love that most times we are one mind.

I love that even strangers recognize we are soul mates ;)

Mostly I love that when times are hard and I'm feeling overwhelmed all it takes is a deep breath and a hug and I know I can keep going.

Lately I have been having a hard time and I'm so grateful to have people in my life who can uplift me and make me laugh so hard I'm laying on the ground. I need that and I'm thankful.

So THANK YOU

from the bottom of my heart.

I have so many people in my life that help me out daily and I love them all and can't express how grateful I am for them. I don't know what I would do without my support system. I love you all and hope you know how much you mean to me. I'm not sure where I would be without you all :)