Classic Christmas Picture

These were all so adorable it was hard to pick just one.

These boys both love music and singing around the piano!

Tree Lighting in Boston

Our first Christmas celebration, the tree lighting in Boston.

Family Vacation and Halloween

 Steve took a few days off in October so we could spend some time together. Here we are in Western MA with the beautiful fall leaves.

Here we are on top of Mt. Greylock, the highest point in MA at 3, 489 feet.

Christian started crawling in October at 10-months-old. 

Here we are at the aquarium on Halloween.

Our race car driver Chase before he went trick or treating.

Christian at 9 months

Christian loves climbing on this bear that Aunt Nicole gave to Chase.

Christian has got to be the messiest eater out there!

My boys are usually not ones to get into trouble because they tend to migrate to whatever room I'm in. I guess Chase is getting older and more creative because here he is surrounded by the couscous that he was throwing on the bear as well as all around the room. Christian was laughing hysterically. Oh, boys...

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Here he is climbing into our dresser. Don't you love our school desk dresser. That thing is sturdy!

My Sweet Boys

Isn't this picture so sweet.

 

Lake Powell

We drove down to Lake Powell with Kayla and Steven. They were very kind to let us catch a ride. Steve's parents let us stay the night at their home in Antimony, UT. We loved our night on the farm. Chase was enthralled with all of the animals especially the goat named Crash. They had fainting goats whose muscles freeze when they panic. Steve scared them, they froze, and then fell right over. It was hilarious! They also had a horse, cow, lots of chickens, roosters and peacocks. I'm probably missing something else. We had steak for dinner, and eggs fresh from the coop for breakfast. What fun!

 Lake Powell is undeniably my favorite place on earth. I was able to go with my family one last time before they sold the boat. I like this quotation from Dr. Seuss: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." I was smiling the whole time I was there.

 Chase loved it too. This was his first time in the water off of the boat. My mom was finally able to coax him in. Here he is with grandpa, dubbed Skipper (by Steve).

 Look at that five star sand castle. I should mention we didn't build that.

 Could someone please pass the popcorn to Royce? This was actually a very bumpy ride, but so much fun.

 Look at how adorable Christian is! I must say he was the main attraction. I don't think he was ever set down. He looks a little grumpy in this picture. I don't think he loved the life jacket.

 Here I am wake boarding.

 This is how I got up.

We met Dayne at This is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City. Dayne worked at the saddlery this summer. Chase helped him stamp leather to make a bracelet.