Merry Christmas

This was babies first Christmas.  We did a big Christmas in Taos with my family at the beginning of the and decided to spend actual Christmas at home just the four of us (5 if you count Shasta).  We opened presents early so that the boys could enjoy it.  Then Mark and I made prime rib, with york shire pudding and creamed spinach.  It was really yummy.  Once the boys went to bed Santa came and brought more fun presents.  The next morning was the best part.  Brody came bouncing and screaming "Santa came, Santa Came" into our room around 7am.  I don't think I have ever seen him so excited.  I think this was the first year he really understood the concept of Santa and Christmas.  It was really cute.  Connor was pretty laid back but seemed to really like opening presents.  His favorites seemed to be the books he got, he just LOVES books.  

Brothers :)

Playing with Brody's new clubs. 

Merry Christmas!

Santa came!

Opening presents.

Working on his swing.

Brody made his first ornament for the tree. 

Brody helped decorate this year.

Our yummy prime rib right before it went in the oven. 

Videos

Visit to Taos

 We decided to go to Taos for an early Christmas with my family.  We are only ever there for a long weekend so we decided to make it a bigger trip this time and stayed for 10 days.  It was so nice to be with the entire family.  We had lots of yummy food and played fun games.  Mark and I even got to have a couple of kid free nights. We were lucky enough to get a big snow storm so we got to see snow.  I don't know what it was about this trip but I really reconnected to Taos while we were there.  The boys had a great time they both love being at Monkey and papa's house.  Connor cut both his two top teeth.  One on the 12 hour drive which was no fun and then the next one came in a couple of days later.  He was a trooper.  Brody loved being with everyone it was cute to watch him build that connection with the entire family.  I really needed to be home and surrounded by the people who love me the most.  It's never enough time but I loved every minute of it!

Me and my favorite Cowboy fan!

Brody and his Taos face :)

Christmas dinner, yum!

It was supposed to be a small Christmas.

Connor loved his book.

A special gift for papa.

A special gift for Brody. 

Papa passing out presents.

Brody loved it to say the least.

I thought I would make sure it was safe :)

One of Connor's favorite presents was his new wagon.

Nothing like a Taos sunset!

Connor got a big boy chair just like Brody's, he loves it!

Connor had a play date with some friends.

Snow!!

Lots of snow :)

This was from the beer pairing dinner we went to at the hotel.  Shane did a really great job!

This is how we got everything home.

December

December ended up being a very busy month for us. We took a trip to Taos, had our own quiet little Christmas and had a New Year's party.  The boys are both growing so much I can't believe how much they change almost every day.  Connor is pulling up on things and trying to start walking.  Brody's talking is getting really good and I love how he communicates with us.  I also love how well Brody and Connor play together.  They are such buddies, it's really cute to watch. 

Connor is so big he has moved to Brody's car seat and Brody is now officially in a booster. 

This is Brody's new favorite game in the bath.  Thought it was really cute that he got CJ on Connor's head. 

Look mom no hands!

Brody and Cade.

More bath time fun!

Connor and Kyla.

Cade and Brody playing video games.

Trip to Cali for Thanksgiving

So we had originally decided to stay home for Thanksgiving this year but with Mark being out of work we decided nothing sounded better than spending time with family.  We flew in on Tuesday.  Judy was the only one who knew and we surprised everyone else which is always fun.  The week was packed full of fun nights and yummy food.  We got to see all of our Cali friends and a lot of Mark's family.  The boys LOVE grandma Judy's house.  

Connor playing. 

Daddy and Brody being silly. 

Connors first bath with no seat. 

Thanksgiving dinner.

No one was paying attention except daddy and Brody. 

Connor showing off his shoes. 

He's just so cute.

Bath time!

Wine party on Saturday night.

Connor and batman.

The baldies :)

Mark and Dj having scotch and cigars.

Batman and Mark.

I was so happy I got to see Ang!

The boys were so good on the plane!