Hello Santa... Nice to Meet You!

My sister and I took Adalyn and Kayson to meet Santa Claus. They both were awed by him and couldn't take their eyes off of him. Neither one of them cried and Kayson even checked to see if he was real by giving his beard a tug. It was so cute.

Ring The Christmas Bells

On Saturday Devin and I had the opportunity to go to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert (thanks for the tickets Mom!) It was an amazing concert and Devin and I really enjoyed the night out. It was such a great way to feel the Christmas spirit amidst all of the craziness.

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas season and that the spirit will be abundant in all of your hearts.

My Soul Delighteth...

Everyday I feel so lucky to be where I am... A stay at home mom(to the cutest girl ever) and wife to an amazing man. I have wonderful family and friends surrounding me and I am blessed beyond description. Here are just a few things that I have delighted in lately...


1. Our curious little lady is figuring out how to get what she wants, when she wants it. Lately she has been pulling herself up to reach different things. Everyday I get to see all the funny and interesting things that she is learning and doing. She amazes me day after day and I love every moment I have with her.


2. 10:00pm. That's right I find delight at 10:00pm and here's why. This is the only time that Devin and I have a chance to just sit and relax together. Devin, who is appreciated more than he knows, has been working excruciating hours keeping him at the office very late in the evening. Also, Adalyn's bedtime is about 9:30, so right around 10:00 we have just a moment to ourselves before it's my bedtime. Devin is so wonderful... even after very long days he is so willing to come home and help me with whatever I need (even if that means running to the store for GingerAle!) He is also so optimistic and can always make me laugh. He makes our home such a happy place to be. I delight in knowing it will be forever. (Isn't he handsome?)

3. Best Friends. I am so grateful to have such wonderful friends who I have stayed close with over the years. I have known Jessica since 4th grade and I don't doubt that she will remain a life-long friend. We have begun a monthly craft day and I am so grateful that we are able to stay close. She is a beautiful girl who I will love forever. A picture of our recent craft is below.
4. Family. I love, love, love my whole family! They are wonderful and I enjoy every single individual person. I am so extremely lucky not only to have been born into an amazing family but to have then also married into one as well. So many of them do not live in Utah but they will be coming here for Christmas very soon and I can't wait!
My cup runneth over...

Happy Birthday Mom!

I just wanted to let my mom know how much she is loved and appreciated. All through my life you have been more than just my mom. You have been my best friend, my cheerleader, my example, and my continued support. We have laughed together, and cried together and I have enjoyed every moment. Now, as I watch you with Adalyn, I know that you will be the same as a Grandma that you have been as a mom and I am so happy that Adalyn will get to know you as I've known you. You are an amazing woman! Thanks for all you do! We hope that you have a wonderful birthday!
We celebrated by going to Ogden's Christmas Village.

Here are more pics...

'Tis The Season

Adalyn loved decorating for Christmas... there were so many fun things to see and play with. She took advantage of every moment! She loves to see the Christmas tree lit up and gets so excited when we walk into the room...



So I just had to put one in her room! It's not a very good picture, but I know what you're thinking... This girl is going to HATE pink when she grows up! Not that it has anything to do with this post, but here is a video of some new noises that Adalyn has begun to make. Too funny!

Our Thanksgiving Trip

For Thanksgiving our little family headed out to Colorado to be with Gavin, Becky, and Eleanor. We were promised a wonderful time complete with a Turducken feast. And let me tell you... they did not disappoint! We had so much fun spending time with them and our Thanksgiving feast was incredible. Here are pictures of our week with The Colorado Paynes...


Here we are at the airport awaiting our flight.



Adalyn and Devin on the plane. She was so good, and loved it because there was so much to see.




Becky, Adalyn, and Eleanor at Hammonds Candy Factory.



We also ate at the best Chinese Restaraunt ever!




Our Thanksgiving Feast Gavin carving the Turducken. It was so yummy!


Even Devin helped in the kitchen! Here he is scooping the potatoes that he had dug up earlier that day.

Dinner was amazing and we enjoyed the company even more. It was such a great Thanksgiving Day!




Adalyn loved playing with her cousin Eleanor. They were so cute together!



Thank you so much Gavin, Becky, and Eleanor for a wonderful Thanksgiving trip! We can't wait to see you all for Christmas!

Mom's The Word

Ladies and Gentelmen... I now present to you... Adalyn's first word!



Here are a few pictures of other things we have done lately...


Devin was able to get tickets from his work to a suite at a Grizzlies Hockey Game. It was fun and Adalyn really liked watching the players skate around on the ice.

Adalyn's first 'big girl' bath. Up until now she has been sitting in the bumbo with the shower running. She didn't quite know what to make of it all.

Here she is 'helping' mom make cards. Can't get mad at the mess when such a cute girl is making it!