Christmas Day

After opening our stockings we got ready for Church, here is our attempt at getting both boys to stay in once place long enough for a picture...they were so handsome in their new suits!

Peter with his frosty the snowman Rubik cube...(Santa thought it might be easier than the real ones, but it definitely is not...at least he likes turning it around)

Mommy and her little charmer.

After Church, naps and lunch we hit up opening presents.  Isaac's favorite part was tearing and trying to eat all the paper.  I was a little worried that "Santa" had not brought enough presents after having Christmas with both grandparents our gifts seemed pretty meager.  But to be honest, Peter would have been happy with just his tie ...

Cute new apron from my sister in law.

Alan opening his present from Peter, which was as you guested a tie...he was so cute in the store picking it out.  He was very insistent that dad needed a red tie for Christmas with diamonds...and think he was just as excited as Alan to open it.

Our adorable little present.

Look at that intensity...

Cousins and Chocolate

After Christmas we drove over to my parents house to spend a few days with my family since we were all going to be in town for the week. It is amazing how fast a house fills up when you add spouses and children. Peter loved playing with his cousins and it became very apparent just how much of tease he really is. I don't think his cousin Kaylee is too fond of him because he teased her the entire time we were there! (Hannah beware) He already knows how to make the girls squeal and seems to know who the easy targets are! We made our traditional sugar cookies and the kiddos had fun decorating them. Sarah and Elijah brought one of his family traditions of chocolate making for everyone to try. When we were all finished we let the little ones have a turn. Peter was very hesitant at first but once he figured out it was chocolate and not lotion he dove right in!

(I have been trying to post a video here for days but it is not working so check back for a an update-hopefully)

Pleased with his chocolate mess-which ended in a bath for he and mom! My cousin was sealed in Nauvoo this week and we attended the reception. Which was a miracle since Peter was throwing up the night before. It was one of those sharing family visits where half the people ended up sick and it started with the little ones and worked it's way up. But he seemed ok enough to make a brief stop at the reception and then we headed home. Which was good because Alan and I got sick 2 days later. On top of everything Peter surprised us with one of his top molars coming in and he is currently working on another one which has made a interesting week for me!

Peter and Dad in their Christmas outfits (you can't see it well but Peter is now the proud owner of a green paisley tie similar to dad's)

Mom and her handsome little man.

And that concludes our Christmas holiday. I have spent most of the past week doing laundry and trying to clean the house while recuperating and handling a teething little boy who has suddenly decided to test his boundaries and assert his strong willed personality. I have also been working on getting things ready for Isaac since he will be here soon! I did get my bag packed yesterday so if he decides to come early I am ready for him...kinda.