Merry Christmas!

Camden spent the week before Christmas looking like this:

 But, one of Christmas Eve traditions when we're at home is to go look at lights, so we decided to brave it and go to Draper City Park to see this beautiful tree.  Camden was really too weak to walk, so Brian bundled him up in a blanket and carried him.  We snapped a picture, then escaped the wind (yep, the wind that brought the Christmas snow) back into the car.

 We open pajamas on Christmas Eve every year.  I guess I forgot to remind the boys this year, because they were seriously upset about it.  Their Christmas expectations were definitely NOT met by matching shirts. We were all upset.  Bad way to start Christmas!

After we got the boys to bed, we got our house ready for Santa to come.  After everything was all ready, Brian and I felt better.

 Stockings all laid out with the grief-inducing shirts ready to put on in the morning. 

And a present downstairs...

for laura

Seven for Sunday

A little update about the happiest things from this week:
1. On Tuesday, Camden got his cast off! Woo hoo!  It still bugs him to move it certain ways, but the stiffness decreases each day.
2. On Tuesday, Camden decided he wanted to learn how to snap his fingers.  He's been practicing nearly all day, every day.  And yesterday, he got it, and with both hands.
3. Mckay is starting to use more words, expressions, and hand signs. Mostly, he still claps or giggles for "yes", and we definitely know "no", but he's starting to nod and shake his head, too.  He is so delightful right now!
4. Two weeks of nursery (at church) for Mckay!  He ran straight there and waited at the nursery door until someone opened it for him.  Yippee!
5.  We got to attend a baby sealing a week ago.  I think baby sealings have to be one of the most special experiences I have ever experienced.
6. Kids played in the first snow yesterday.  Just a light dusting, but they were sure excited!  Camden LOVES the snow.  Nate doesn't like to be cold, but will stay outside for a little bit.  Mckay was up in arms about me putting him to bed without going outside first, so I got him all bundled up.  That kid really loves going outside.
7. On Thursday, Sister Ann Dibb came to speak to our stake.  She is absolutely wonderful!  I sortof expected her to speak as President Monson's daughter, I guess.  However, she was so real--witty and down to earth, but graceful and dignified.  A few notes about Pres. Monson:  President Monson has NEVER EATEN PIZZA!  His favorite food is a turkey dinner.  Anyway, her address was really wonderful, and I am very grateful she came.    

Aren't they beautiful?  

Man, I just want to eat this kiddo up!

Lots of people tell me Mckay looks just like Camden, and yep, I can definitely see a resemblance!

Camden 2010

 Snow day!

 Coming in after face planting in the mud.  His head was lower than his feet, and he just couldn't get up.  Happy, anyway!

 Love these cuties!