"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!  

HaPPy ThanKsgiVing...

We are off to St. George to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families.  We are also celebrating Max's 1st Birthday!  Can you believe it!  Pictures to come! We hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving.  See you in DECEMBER!!!

FiRsT haIrCut...

Bubby went to the chop shop yesterday!  It was his first haircut!  He did so well!  We were so proud of him!  He LOVED sitting in the fire engine and turning the wheel!  We kept him occupied with Dads phone and car keys.  His fashionable mullet has now turned in to a stylish bob!  Comparable to the Lloyd Christmas "BOWL" cut.  Regardless of how high his new hairline is....we still think he looks so cute! 

He'S a BiG BoY...

Our little boy is growing up! He is in a big boy car seat!  I have to admit, the first time we put him in it, i cried!  Where has time gone!?!  However, seeing how happy he is looking out the window at all the cars makes it all ok!  

HaLLoWeEn...

Happy Halloween!!!

DomIniCan RePuBliC...

This last week Dan and I went on a relaxing vacation to the Dominican Republic!  It was a incentive trip for Dan's work!  It was amazing!  We had so much fun being together!  We laid by the pool, the beach, drank way too many pina coladas, and got massages!  It was so relaxing at the resort we stayed at was absolutely incredible! If it weren't for Max we would have never wanted to come home!