Christmas Vacation - 2009

We just got back from yet another trip to Utah! We were there to spend Christmas with my family and we had a great time - too bad I had to return to real life here in VA. It was the first time in 3 years that my whole family was together, so it made Christmas extra special!

We went to the Hogle Zoo lights and David was mesmerized by all the glimmer!

David, grandma & cousin Katie

My mom bought these hats for David & Katie and we couldn't stop laughing at them;
they were so cute!

I taught my sister-in law Lesa and her kids a few cake decorating tips!


CHRISTMAS MORNING:

David opening a present from grandma & grandpa


oooh - an outfit! Just what he wanted!

Happy Family

Not such a happy baby - Christmas wore him out!

Hangin' with Grandpa R.

Christmas day exhausted the babies!

The day after Christmas we drove down St. George to spend time with Dan's family

Dan's dad, step-mom, and David

David & Grandpa J.

I was lucky enough to get to spend some time with my best friends from high school - it has been way too long since we've all been together. We laughed our guts out as we reminisced about all the stupid things we did when we were young. Thanks gals for taking the time out of your busy holiday schedule to come see me!

I hope you all have a happy & prosperous new year!
Here's to 2010 (geeze, I'm getting old).

David & Santa

We had to take advantage of the time that David isn't afraid of strangers, so we headed off to the mall to see Santa. David was mesmerized by Santa's white beard and wouldn't look at the camera for two seconds...so this is the shot we ended up with:

Pretty cute if I say so myself!

Thanksgiving 2009

This year for Thanksgiving we went with some friends down to a beach house in Hilton Head Island, SC. The last few years Dan and I have been out of the country on Thanksgiving, so we were thrilled to be able to eat a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with friends. On our way down to Hilton Head, Dan and I stopped in Charleston, SC for a day. It is such a beautiful city!
We took a horse carriage tour around the historical district and saw so many gorgeous homes.

CHARLESTON, SC

These pictures are a few of my favorite houses!

Dan took this picture of us while we were on the horse carriage!

HILTON HEAD, SC


David loved our friend Mike

Hangin' on the beach

Some of Dan's best friends:
Dan, Mike, Rob, Brant, Brian

SAVANNAH, GA

We were so close to Savannah, GA that we thought we'd take a day trip there. It's a great city as well, but I have to admit....I liked Charleston so much better!

3 Men and a Baby

My 2 boys!

**Disclaimer: I promise I own more clothes than just a haggard blue sweat shirt. I thought it was going to be warmer than it was and only packed one warm thing. :)