"SimPly haVing a WonDerFul ChrIstMaS tIMe..."

We have had such a fun Christmas.  Having Max makes it so much more fun!  Even though he was not interested in any of his presents.  A week ago we had the annual Clark family Christmas Party.  We ate dinner and did the Nativity Scene.  Max was demoted to being a cow and Graham was the 17 pounds baby Jesus.  

Christmas Eve we spend time with the Oldroyd family.  We ate a lovely dinner and also did the Nativity Scene there.  Max was baby Jesus and Taryn was Mary.  Baby Jesus was born then got up and walked away!

Then, Santa came over for a visit.  Max was NOT a fan!  We all took our turns to tell him what we wanted. 

Later, Max opened his Christmas PJ's.

(Here he is modeling them for the family)

The next day when it was snowing so hard, he just loved looking outside the window any chance he got! 

On Saturday my niece got baptized.  I didn't take any pictures but it was a special day!  We are having so much fun with all the family in town and celebrating the birth of our Savior.  Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

biRthDaY bOy...

Well, my baby turned one!  I can't believe it!  That was the fastest year ever!  This year, his birthday was on "Black Friday" so it was crazy!  We tried to have his party at the park, however, when we got there it turned very windy and cold!  Luckily, my uncle had the keys to the church! Never thought my son's first birthday party would be in the Primary Room!  Max picked the theme to his birthday party!  Of course he picked the Utes to be the focus!  He had to take the opportunity being that almost everyone in our extended families our BYU fans.  He had a Utah cake and Utah cookies.  Here was the quote of the night... One of Dan's little cousins is an avid BYU fan.  He turns to his grandpa and says, "Grandpa....I'm going to eat this cookie because it looks really good, but I have to warn you.... It just might kill me!

Happy Birthday Max!  We love you so much!  You are such a joy to have in our family!  It was such a struggle to get you into our lives, however, now we cannot imagine life without you!