Christmas 2011

I am so far behind...I can't believe Christmas was over 2 months ago...here is a quick recap with LOTS of pictures! It was our year to spend Christmas with the Garner's so we headed up North, but his year to the cabin in Montana not Canada. It was absolutely beautiful and we loved every second of it! Before we left we had quite the little scare with little Kai. The day we were supposed to be leaving for the cabin Kai was still not healthy and we still were not sure what to do. We took him to see a Pediatric specialist at a hospital in Provo. After talking with him he was pretty concerned about Kai and they sent us to Primary Children's in Salt Lake to have some tests done. This was one of the worst days that I have had as a mother. Its just really hard to first hear about all these horrible things they think are wrong with your child and then have to sit there and watch as they poke and torture him the entire day! The next couple of days were extremely difficult just waiting for the results of tests and fearing the worst...2days before Christmas the Dr called and told us that ALL of the tests came back negative! Ahhh! We could now enjoy Christmas...although we are still trying to figure out why the poor kid is NEVER healthy!

The cabin!

I guess there is one good thing about being awake with Kai SO early...beautiful sunrises!

Ice fishing with dad

Ice skating

The boys were so excited to play hockey!

Playing in the snow!

Gingerbread houses

push up competition and arm wrestling

All of the grandchildren in their new Christmas PJ's

Santa came!!!

Cookies for Santa

Christmas Morning! Julien wanted a firetruck and a space station!

All Kai cared about was the candy...and he didn't stop eating the entire time we opened presents... sugar high!

Julien's present to Abi...he was so excited to give it to her!

Too cute!

Christmas with Papa and Grandma Allie...after we got back from Montana

Landon finally got his very own hoop...Yay!

Could there be a better present for Kai? An endless amount of BALLS!

We were so glad Paul and Nancy had a few extra days to spend with us in Utah before they had to fly out...the cousins had so much fun together!

Thanksgiving

We were thinking about going somewhere for Thanksgiving this year but we ended up just staying home and hanging out. We relaxed, watched movies, went Christmas shopping and hung out with friends. It was a nice break!

Decorating for Christmas...my favorite time of the year!!! Julien got to put the angel on top.

Our last minute Thanksgiving Day treats...so hideous but fun to make

The Hogg's came to visit! It was so fun to see them! We really miss them!

Julien and Zak...reunited!

Just like the good old days! Haha!

15 Months

Kai is 15 months!

Height: 30.5 inches 21st%

Weight: 20.8 lbs 4th%

Kai is still tiny but dont let that fool you...he definitely runs the show around here! He is extremely strong willed and really smart...dangerous combo! He is all boy and loves to be outdoors exploring and getting as dirty as possible. He LOVES balls and has a pretty good arm on him. He is starting to talk like crazy...he can say, mama, dada, juju, jared, mam ma(grandma), papa, ball, up, tree, shut, light, uh oh, this, ouch, juice, hot, hat, fish and ho ho ho. He knows lots of different animals and can tell you what a pig, duck, dog, fish, cat, monkey, lion, and bear say. He goes to bed perfectly but still wants to wake up WAY too early...usually between 5:30-6:30am! He has started to drop his afternoon nap, usually only taking 2 naps 2 or 3 times a week :( He loves to play peek a boo and loves to read books. He has discovered sugar and has become a much pickier eater...mostly thanks to Papa. I am amazed how much he understands and he surprises me everyday with something new that he has learned. He is a handful and has earned the nickname honey badger for his random "attacks" but he still has me wrapped around his little finger! He waves hi and bye to everyone who comes and goes and gives good snuggles and kisses. He has become a momma's boy and I love it! He is fun and always keeps life exciting! We love you Kai!

Rock Star!

Recovering from surgery, sinus infection and strep throat...still knows how to party like

a rock star!!!

...just wish he knew how to SLEEP!

Boo Halloween!

The whole week leading up to Halloween Julien would run up to me...or anyone and yell "B00 Halloween!" and then squeal and run away like he had just scared me to death! He was so excited for Halloween this year.

Let the sugar high begin

Decorating Sugar cookies...a must!

It's so funny how different the boys are...Julien used a spoon to clean out his pumpkin and was very careful not to get anything on his hands...Kai was the opposite, the messier the better! He loved it!

All Done!

Cutest chicken I have ever seen!

This was Julien's trick or treating dance...he was just a little excited!

Nice work buddy!

Surgery #2

So Kai is STILL sick! I took him to the Dr to discuss some options and after more tests at the hospital we found that his adenoids were huge and were completely blocking his nasal passageway. So we scheduled the surgery and crossed our fingers that he would finally get well after his huge adenoids were removed.

Happily playing before the surgery...poor kid had no idea what was coming! :(

I still love the itty bitty clothes...too cute!

He did so well with the anesthetics when he had his tubes put in I just figured this time would be the same...not so much! He was so upset when they let me go see him in recovery I had to try really hard not to cry along with him. I felt so horrible and hated that I couldn't explain to him that I really was doing all of this to help him. He is still recovering so our fingers are still crossed! We love you little Kai and hope you feel better soon!

All done and ready to go HOME!