Heat Wave

I walked outside and my face did not immediately burn because of the cold. You forget how warm 25 degrees F can feel after days of single digit temperatures. Can't wait to start complaining that it is hot and muggy. We are ready for spring and it is only January.

This little ballerina is

Walking

We have no pictures of the actual event but Wednesday night, Adeline took 3 steps from her mommy to her brother Jack and Daddy. Jack was giddy with laughter at Addy's success. I think he must see the two of them having a great time running races or chasing each other. This summer will be lots of fun out side.



And the best part is that Ryan was home to witness it. He missed Jack's first steps so this was pretty exciting. She still prefers to walk holding on to something or crawl but it is just a matter of time before she is fully off and running.

Adorable tutu courtesy of my wonderfully talented friend, Joanna.

Christmas Eve 2008

We had a great Christmas Eve with our friends The Duncans, my parents and a set of our ward's missionaries. (Dave Duncan and Ryan go WAY back. The stories we can and do tell!)

Natalie and Jack played so well together with their matching curls.

Ryan's family has a tradition to play the chimes each Christmas Eve. My mom sent us this set of chimes last year not realizing that it was a tradition for Ryan. So now we have our own set. You can see everyone concentrating on their chimes. This is a really fun activity and we laughed really hard. I'll be making posters of the music next year for easier following along. I'd like to see you try to sing, read numbers and follow your part all at once. It is not as easy as it sounds. I wish I had taken video. Too funny.

Addy did not get the hang of it.

Addy went to bed before dinner was served so here is her farewell picture. Jack wearing his new Christmas pajamas and reading our new Christmas book.

We love Russell the Sheep at our house.