Christmas in Canada

This year we flew up to Canada for Christmas and we've had a great time :) We even got a white Christmas. Ellie got her first Christmas Eve pjs as well as new books, clothes, and toys which are definitely being enjoyed.

Although on Christmas morning, I think she actually enjoyed playing with the wrapping paper more than the toys.

Unfortunately, I got pretty sick Christmas Eve night and was waking up every 45 minutes in the night for sore throat and cough attacks. I felt like a total zombie on Christmas Day but by Boxing Day my fever was gone (as well as my voice) and I was on the mend. My Christmas victory is that Brett's Christmas present was a total surprise he is really excited about them! It is so hard for me to get that combo.

Playing with cousins

These guys are only 2 weeks apart

It has been snowing a ton here this week so we drove up to Waterton to play around a bit.

 

A Time for Thanksgiving

We hadn't taken any family photos since before Ellie was born so we decided to get some taken before Christmas. (Thanks Claire! we love them)

In the zone watchin' the game :)

always a good time at the Houston Zoo

We had a great time spending Thanksgiving in Houston. We ate WAY too much food, played games, went to the zoo, decorated cookies, got the better part of our Christmas shopping done, and played outside everyday while enjoying the beautiful weather. One little baby was all tuckered out.

We are so thankful that we get to spend this time of year with our families and friends and are especially excited to get back up to Canada for Ellie's first (and hopefully white) Christmas. Her name is on her stocking, the tree is decorated, and now we just need school to end. 

Also, if you haven't seen it yet, definitely watch this video about Jesus Christ and Christmas; it reminded me why we are all celebrating.

Baby's Christmas Pics

Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat!

We were glad to get out and go to our ward's trunk or treat party. It's hard to justify trick or treating door to door on Halloween when your child can't walk or eat candy yet so we were glad to have an excuse to dress up.

Our family from the wild West

Our little horsey :)

There is this super cute pumpkin patch about 5 minutes from where we live; they had a corn maze, hayrides, games, a little train for kids, food, and lots of pumpkins of course. We were there at the hottest time of the day and started to melt but we still had a good time.

Pumpkin Carving!

     We bought this dresser a while ago on craigslist and it has taken a long time but I finally finished the project and am happy with how it turned out!

AFTER

BEFORE

This masterpiece was composed by Elizabeth Shaw

She likes to ride trains just like her daddy did

rockin' the exersaucer

more please!