"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!

FaLL...

We love this time of year!

ConFerEncE WeeKenD...

Last weekend we went to St. George with my family to visit my sister and her family!  It rained the whole time but we had so much fun anyway!  Max loved going on the scooter with my mom!  I know he doesn't look happy in this picture....but he really was!:)

This is my cute nephew Boyce!  Too cute for words!

This is how I found Max taking his nap today!  Ya Ya took him to Wheeler Farm while I was at work and I guess those cows and geese just did him in!  

DoCtoRs OrdErS...

Well...we went to the physical therapist for Max's foot and there could be many reason as to why he won't put his heel down!  However, the worst part is that the doctor ordered to get him out of his jumper IMMEDIATELY!  She said that is only reinforcing him to be on his toes!  I was secretly excited to get rid of that monstrous toy!  However, it is nice because even though he is growing out of it, it at least buys me fifteen minutes of time to get something done!  However, if you know me...i HATE clutter!  So it feels good to have the family room back to normal!  

Better yet...Since we took his favorite toy away (poor thing), he has started standing on his own!  Yay! 

And... With a little (lots) of help from mom and dad, he can stand on his heels! We are so happy how well he is doing!  (So is he... You should see his face when get stand against the couch!  So cute!)

ToO FaT for Wii FiT...

My parents bought us the wii fit this weekend, and I have never laughed so hard!  Dan was the hula hoop champion!  It really is a real work out!  Mario Kart and Guitaro Hero take a lot less stamina to pass levels!  

When  we did out body tests, we both have the posture of people in their mid 40's!  YIKES!  We are fully committed to stamp in every day.  We are also focused on having our posture, balance, and for Dan, having his BMI reflecting a 27 year old and not a 47 year old!  This picture of Dan is for pure entertainment only!  

Max wanted in on the fun too!

HaPpy BoY EveN wheN siCk As a doG...

Max has been so sick this weekend!  I have to say it is really the first time he has been this sick!  All he has had is a little cold! The poor thing has the worst yeast infection, throwing up, no voice, and a runny nose!  Even though he is feeling like crap.... he still has time to smile for the camera!  I just love this boy!

One of Max's hobbies is to feed the ducks! We decided to take him today to distract him and help him feel better!  Per usual, he couldn't get enough of it!  He has been on a strict diet these last few days because of his tummy aches, so he got a little jealous of the bread!  So... we gave in and let him join in the fun!!!

MaX hAs a nEW CoUsiN...

Max finally has a new cousin!  We are so excited!  Sara and Chris are the new proud parents of this perfect child! He was born September 10, at 3:01!  I left the hospital at 2:00 and she was only a 41/2 or 5!  Then one hour later...out came Graham! Mom and baby are both doing so well!  We are so happy to welcome him into our family!  Max is especially excited to have a new best friend!

TaGgEd...

I was tagged by Annelise so here goes...

3 Joys:

Family

The Chuch

Spending "alone" time with Dan

3 Fears:

Losing someone I love

My children growing up in this scary world!

Heights

3 Goals:

Get caught up on Max's scrapbook

Find the time to exercise every day

Make dinner......{at least once a month :) Let's not get too carried away!}

3 Current Obsessions:

Keeping the house clean (not current! ALWAYS!)

David Archuletta (I know!  Call me immature!)

MAX

I tag:  Traci, Missy, Tally, and Bobbi

JusT SaY CHeEse...

I just love this little guy!  He makes my life so easy!  If he even sees a camera this is the face he pulls!  I don't have to say a word!  Just show him the camera!  He already knows how to make his mama so proud!  

I'll TrAde YoU a pIckLe foR a NicKel...

We went to Bear Lake with our friends a few weeks ago and we discovered Max's new favorite treat!  PICKLES!!! How gross is that?  When we tried to take it away he got so upset!  As gross as it is, I love this new obsession as it allows for a lot more peaceful sunday dinner!

gO UtEs!!

Max and I cheered on the Utes while Dan was in Michigan watching the game!  That weekend we had so much fun being together just the two of us!  However, we were ThRiLLeD when dad got home!

ThaNk YoU...

I just wanted to give a little shout out to the Gerber Graduate Cheetos!  They have taught Max how to FINALLY feed himself!  

OLymPic HanGoVer??

Ok.  I have a serious problem!  I have an olympic hangover!  I stay up til at least 1:00a.m. to watch!  Of course they show all the events I want to see at about midnight!  Last night, I was so worked up about Nastia Liukin not getting the gold with the whole tie breaking thing, that it took me so long to fall asleep!  HELP!  I love the olympics and don't want them to end, but I need some SLEEP!!!

UTaH MaN aM I...

We are just counting down the days til FoOTbalL SeAsoN in this house!

A WhoLe lOt of NOthInG

This is what we have been up to lately... A whole lot of nothing!  We have just been enjoying our summer by swimming in the pool at Grandma Dru's house, enjoying some Creamies, playing with all our cousins who came in town, swimming in the Skeen's pool, and living in the jumper!  He just can't get enough of it!