Nutcracker 2009

Emily was an angel in Utah Artists School of Ballet's Nutcracker. She was gorgeous and danced beautifully. Last year we had just moved to Utah, so she wasn't able to perform in the Nutcracker as she had in 2007 in Texas. She missed dancing with her friends, but she had lots of fun rehearsing, wearing make-up, and having two of her Grandmas come to see her perform.

Lights at Temple Square

The day after Thanksgiving we invited friends to go out for Rubio's and then we headed downtown to see all the lights. It was gorgeous! Then we went to Paradise Bakery for hot chocolate and snickerdoodles. This is the second year we have gone to see the lights. I think we have a new tradition.

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Our baby turned two on Thanksgiving. He was so happy to open new books, Cars, and a train. He keeps us entertained with his songs: "Sunbeam," and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He talks a lot, and he has the cutest little voice. He is growing up too fast...he shares the bunk beds with Hunter and we just took the crib down this weekend. Sad. Happy birthday, Porty!

Hair

A change is just what I needed, so I decided to go dark! I love it. Porter wasn't so sure. He didn't want me to hold him for a while when I got home, but now he is ok with it.

Baby Wyatt

Oh my, Baby Wyatt is so adorable. He is James' cousin, Tiffanie's baby. Everyone took turns holding him, including Emily! Congratulations, Ben and Tiff!

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We spent my birthday doing what I wanted to do. I wanted to spend the day with my family, and get a few things that I had been wanting to spend my birthday money on. I found a great pair of boots at the Nordstrom sale, a cute denim jacket at Anthropologie, we got lunch at California Pizza Kitchen, followed by a carmel apple from Rocky Mtn. Chocolate Factory. Our baby sitter came over and we met Greg, Mary, Terri and Brian for dinner at Texas Roadhouse. It was a very fun day!

Day off

After parent conferences, the teachers get a compensation day, which means no school! It was a warm fall day so we took Curren and Emily to the Hogle Zoo! The little boys and I go often, but this was the first time we all went (minus James). The train ride was first and then we made sure to see the babies--elephant and giraffe. We brought a picnic lunch and it felt so good to be outside!