Trip to Utah Part 2

We split up our Utah trip in half, one with the G family, and the other with the H family.  

Before we did the official 'switch', we went to see some friends in the Village which was great.  I miss everyone up there!  Such good memories.  

Wednesday morning all the H girls made pies.  It was really fun!  I have to say, I was really impressed at how well everything turned out!  I made a phyllo dough chocolate mousse pie...it was delicious.  Can't go wrong with butter and mousse. 

We then were able to go to Mr. H's cancer appointment.  We were nervous on this one, as it was following a full body scan.  But we were so happy and thankful to find that everything looked perfect.  We are so blessed and it was a great reminder to have right before Thanksgiving.  

Thanksgiving at the H's was lovely.  I snagged a little hike that morning with Mr. H and Grandpa W and C that morning, and it was really great.  The weather was nice, and we took some pics of everyone and then had an amazing dinner.  We ate tons and had a good time chatting.  

C had a lot of fun with his cousins. :)

We were able to see Mr. H's uncles and Grandma D later that night and it was fun to catch a visit.  

The next day W and T took us out to Gardner Village to see the elves and take a little pony ride.  It was really fun!  C was very unsure about the pony ride, but the cowboy leading him was great and C finally got into it at the end.  He loved the little petting zoo afterwards.

His horse "Rodeo"...attempting a brave face.  

Indulge me in a bunny collage.... they had a brand new baby bunny and C LOVED it.  It snuggled right into him and he was so sweet with it.

Pure love right there.

We headed to Farmington Station that night and had a great night together.  It was fun to chat and hang out so much with W and T. 

The next morning we headed to Mr. H's sister's house and spent the day there with them.  It was fun, and it was fun to see C play with his cousins.  They were so sweet, and indulged us in a nap.  

That night we braved the crowds and went to Temple Square.  It was gorgeous....but SOOOOOO crowded!  It was really warm out and made walking around really nice.  

We also made it up to see his sister's new house, and it was so fun to see it and them!

We had such a great time hanging out with Mr. H's family.  They were so sweet, and we had some great conversations together.  

Weekend!

So Mr. H is almost done.

One more test, one more fellowship and this semester will be OVER!

HOORAY!

By this last Friday, he was feeling much better and happier, and he was able to relax and have fun.

He was so much fun to be with!  I am so grateful for these vacations--- they are sorely needed.

Friday we were able to attend the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert.  My dad is a really talented graphic designer and always designs their programs.

This year's theme was a "Dickens Christmas" and it was delightful as always.  There is nothing more Christmas-y than those concerts.  

Saturday we were able to sleep in and then Mr. H and went on a DATE which was exciting.  We went to "Ender's Game".  It was good--- Mr. H was a little disappointed and I was pleasantly surprised so all in all it was successful.  

In the car on the way---baby C discovered his bowl could be a hat.  It was pretty hilarious. This boy keeps us laughing. 

We did a music program for Sunday, and then we were able to nap the day away. We were able to go to Temple Square with Mr. H's family.  It was fun and baby C loved the lights.  We got home, drank some delicious hot chocolate and made sugar cookies.  Baby C was adorable helping us... until he started stuffing large chunks of dough in his face. ha.

We've been having impromptu photo shoots of baby C

His little faces kill me. 

This time of year really makes me reflect on how blessed our little family is.  Every day new blessings are given, and we are so grateful.  

We are also continually grateful for little baby C (who's not really a baby anymore). :(  I had a dr's appt. with the dermatologist this morning, and the cute medical assistant kept asking me questions about my baby, and then revealed she was expecting but hadn't told anybody except for the random patients that came through in the office.  As we talked, I got so excited for this stranger to experience the joys of having these little children in your life.  Yes, it is harder and more stressful, but I can honestly say that baby C has made my life better in ALL aspects.  

Merry 8 days till Christmas!

p.s. my friend posted this sweet picture of her daughter and baby C.  These two are seriously the cutest together.