December 2010

We stared off the month by packing up the car with blankets, gloves a map and a saw. We finally started our Christmas tradition of going into the mountains to cut down a Christmas Tree! I was definately the most excited about this. Evalyn on the other hand was very confused once we parked in the woods and Daddy dissapeared into the trees.

My parents always made Christmas and the whole month of December special for us. I want to do the same thing for our children. This year I took Evalyn on a mommy and me date to see the Nutcracker in town. She has been really into ballarinas and loves loves loves to dance around the family room in a dress to music. Nearly everyday she walks out of her room wearing a "princess" dress (any dress) and says "mommy can you please turn music on for me so I can dance?" She loved watching the nutcracker and the music really puts you in the holliday spirit. I had so much fun watching her face.





We took a lot of pictures in December and I am so glad we did. Time flies way too fast. I remember my parents telling me that when I was little and I just didn't get it. Siena turned one years old on December 22nd. Now I get it. She is running around and is so tiny that people stop to look at her and then ask me "isn't she way too young to be walking let alone running?" She is so petite and is still the best cuddler ever! Dave loves that she will just lay her head on his shoulder and snuggle as long as you want her to.

We were able to celebrate with my family since they came down for Christmas this year. We had so much fun being squished in our little house. Evalyn and Siena were a little spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa, but I guess thats what grandparents do.

When my family arrived we didnt waste any time. First we headed out on a one horse open sliegh!! (ok so it was pulled by two mules but you get the idea).

We made time for some dancing and crazyness...

 Dave made some time for a huge snow castle that Noche our 9yr old family dog ended up peeing on. (Dave was not happy)

Then it was off to Temple Square to see the lights! One of my favorite parts about living in Utah.

November 2010

In November Siena started walking at 11months. She has done so many things so early. I know a big part of this is having her big sister to watch and try to imitate. These girls are so much fun. I love being a mom and I love to hold play with them every day.

We had a great Thanksgiving dinner at Kevin and Nicole's house and the girls were able to play with little Emma.

October 2010

In early October we spent a day with friends on their property harvesting apples. We had boxes full and later took them home for homemade applesause and canned as much as possible. Nothing feels more like autumn. And nothing smells more like autumn than cooking fresh apples over the stovetop. yum.

Siena was sneaking a nibble hear and there. She took full advantage of her new tooth.

Evie had so much fun picking the apples and filling up her bag.

We adopted our friends grandpa for the afternoon. Evalyn became a little attatched. She loved riding on the tractor.

Later Evalyn helped "grandpa" collect some eggs and we were able to take some home with us.

Pumpkin Patch

Finding a decent pumpkin patch in Utah is...well almost impossible. No one hear even knows what a real one is. So we settle. I am pretty sure we have found one of the best places here though. Their fresh pressed cider is so good.

 Last year (October 2009) when Evalyn was 20 months she picked out her first pumpkin. She walked around for a while, pointed to the one she wanted, and then sat on it. We thought that was pretty cute. This year (October 2010) she did the same thing. Guess this is how its done.

October 2009

October 2010

When Nana comes to Town...

We get a little spoiled

This trip included a princess treasure chest full of dresses, crowns, and jewlery

 Even Siena loved it

Nana was here for Halloween and enjoyed carving pumpkins with us. Evalyn still refuses to touch the pumpkin guts. Siena on the other hand...

 She always takes it a step further. This is Evalyn mortified that Siena decided to taste the pumpkin.

 We made the best and I mean the best caramel apples this year. We still had apples we picked from earlier in the month. We coated them with carmel, white chocolate, milk chocolate then dipped them in crushed snickers bars, and penuts. Nana really enjoyed hers.