1st Bath Together

This bath together was out of necessity and trying to multi-task, but they were both in heaven. Blakeslie thought it was so fun to share her toys and help wash Mayzie, and Mayzie was in awe of the new experience.

They both love their Snowman towels

Extra Large Mayzie

This week Blakeslie has really wanted to “play” with Mayzie. She woke up one morning and decided Mayzie must play with her house and dolls. This was how we decided she could play. Mayzie actually had a great time with all the attention Blakeslie gave her.

Football Sundays!

Chip and Blakeslie’s favorite pass time together is watching football. It is a race after church to see who can get into their BSU shirts fastest. It doesn’t matter what teams are playing - the wardrobe is always the same. They always have so much fun cheering together and having “concessions.” They make a barricade around the coffee table so that the dog can’t bother them. They call it the “No Duker Zone.” Chip has justified this Sunday activity since she was very little by saying it is great time they spend together. Now I actually agree because it is fun to watch how excited she gets to “hang with Dad.” They have even started to invite Mayzie to their elite party and she’s loving it. I know they will all be sad after the big game and the end of the season.

1st Primary Talk

Blakeslie gave her first talk today as a Sunbeam. (Third week in primary-we brake them in fast here!) We were so proud of her. I thought she would need help or get nervous, but she didn’t. I hope she will always be fearless unlike her mother.

Mayzie's Big Roll!

On her 5-month birthday Mayzie finally mastered her rollover. She has been so close for so long. Everyday Blakeslie would cheer her on and nothing would happen. We were all very excited when Mayzie finally made it.

How did I get here!

Lovin' the Snow!

The only good thing about all this snow is watching Blakeslie play in it! I had forgotten how much fun it is to eat, walk in, kick, jump, make snow angles, etc.

I have felt like a kid just watching her.

We made a 9 foot snowman one afternoon- seriously, this is the most snow I ever seen in my 10 years in Utah. (Have I really been here 10 years- guess it is officially home!)

We had a blast sledding up at Mike and Lynna’s. I couldn’t believe how long she played- she was in heaven!

Happy New Year!

We celebrated the New Year by going to Tepanyaki Steak House. Blakeslie thought it was awesome and kept talking about how she liked “the cooker” and the fire. I hope we don’t have a pyro on our hands.

Bowling

While Troy and Eno were still here we went bowling. Blakeslie loved it and she was pretty good. I have to admit it is a little embarrasing when a 3-year old beats me at bowling!

Christmas Day

We had a great Christmas. Blakeslie was more than a little overwhelmed by what Santa brought. The doll house is by far her favorite, but followed by an extremely close second with the High School Musical Clock (already hanging in her bedroom.) Mayzie was a little indifferent about the day’s festivities. We think she likes her exasaucer from Santa, but she kept quiet about it. It was so nice to spend the Holiday with Mom, Dad, Troy and Erin. We had a lot of fun playing HSM doll house, Pretty Pretty Princess and the new Wii.

Gingerbread Train

Dad, Papa and Troy helped Blakeslie with her Gingerbread Masterpiece!

Nutcracker

We took Blakeslie to see the Nutcracker and she absolutely loved it. She was in such awe that she didn’t even wiggle the entire first act. She met some of the dancers after the performance and that was the icing on the cake- she hasn’t stopped talking about the girls and she didn’t move anywhere unless it was on her toes for days.

Check out her sweater- it is from Lynna- and it has all the characters from the Nutcracker. Thanks Lynna!!!

Preschool Christmas Concert

The anticipation leading up to the Preschool Concert was unreal. I don’t know if Chip and I were more excited or the Bean. It was the cutest performance. Every song had actions and Blakes did a great job. She is definitely a performer!

Cookies with Jane

We had Megan and Jane Grover over one afternoon to make cookies. The girls had a blast, but definitely ate more dough and frosting than anything else.

Mayzie's 4-month Appointment

We took Mayzie in for her 4-month appointment. Seriously, I don’t know where this child comes from! She was in the 95% for height and weight! We just call her our little chunk.

Zoo Lights

We went up to see the Hogle Zoo light display. It was a great time. It was the only night that week that wasn’t insanely cold. The lights were really fun and we got to see a few animals too.

Silly Christmas Picture

Matching PJs

Blakeslie loves having a little twin almost as much as I love it! You can see in the background our tree has been redecorated many times since Saturday. Today’s theme is –

RIBBONS GALORE!

Color Me Mine

We went to Color Me Mine so that Blakeslie could paint her traditional Christmas ornament. This year she painted two elves, Dotty & Max, her special elves that have been bringing her little gifts. She also made the perfect gift for Nana - act surprised!

Cookies with Santa

We had so much fun going to Cookies with Santa. Blakeslie was a little nervous at first, but warmed up quickly. She is asking for a High School Musical Clock. ($10 at Bed Bath and Beyond- what an easy kid to please.) When asked if she can tell time Blakeslie replies, “No, but I need it for my wall.” Our little Mayzie is starting her first Christmas off big and asking for world peace and a reduction in her carbon footprint. (If you would like to reduce your carbon footprint and stop global warming please send cash, check or visa number to the Mayson Jane carbon reducing fund.) Our little Mayzie will be accepting the nobel peace prize in Norway 2008.

Our Christmas Tree - Finally!

We were very happy to finally bring home our Christmas tree. Blakeslie kept hugging and kissing it. She was so excited- she even named it! Blakeslie insisted that Mayzie be a reindeer while we decorated, so I’m not sure Mayzie loved the experience. Now that we have the finished product the bottom third of the tree is definitely more heavily decorated than the rest, but we decided it looks great anyway.