The holidays are always so much fun, especially when you get to spend them with family. It's always nice, however, to get home, get back on a routine, and get going at those new years resolutions.
Following my trip to Utah for Lauren's wedding and Chloe's debut, Stone and I met Cliff in El Paso, where we spent Christmas. We ate A LOT of yummy food, especially Kevin's (Cliff's dad) famous steaks. While Kevin had filet minon and ribeyes on the grill, he left Cliff to watch them while he ran to the church for a quick meeting. Before he left, he simply told Cliff, "Don't mess them up". You have to understand the high expectations of the steaks to appreciate the pressure put on Cliff. Cliff tried turning the responsibility over to me, but I would not take part. Not on Kevin's steaks.
We then made our way to Arizona to see my mom. My dad happened to be there, as well. We had a great time.
My mom and I sewed some palm trees for Stone's room. He has an ocean/beach theme for his room, but we never really went to town on decorating it, since we moved when he was a new born. We're finally making it a fun room for him! I'm excited to complete it.
Cliff laughs at me, because he never though he'd see the day when I would sew. I didn't either, to be honest. But, we had a great time, and it motivated me to get a sewing machine! My mom gave me one for Christmas, and I am SO EXCITED to start some projects. I sewed here and there with my mom when she was over the youth (young women's) of our church, but the only thing I really loved was pressing the pedal! Well, I guess my interests have matured a bit over the years, and I'm ready to learn to sew.
2007 was an awesome year with Stone's birth, Cliff's graduation from BYU, quickly followd by a move down to Texas for law school. We're very excited to see what 2008 has to offer. I have a good feeling about this one! Happy New Year and good luck with your resolutions!
My two men watching football.
New Years eve at the Trudeaus
Another New Years Eve shot.
And another...
Stone taking a nap on my Dad's chest.
4 generation shot. Stone, me, my dad and my grandpa.
Stone wrestling his new aligator.
My two men watching football.
3 comments:
How fun, I have been checking to see what your holidays were like. I am glad that you guys got to travel so much and see family. It's so fun, but I always like getting settled back home. How's Cliff doing in school? Is it really stressful? Congrats on the sewing. Now you need to post pictures of stones room. I have never gotten into the sewing thing either...I wish, but it's too much for me! Anyways, you look great, happy new year!
It was so fun seeing you guys!! I cant believe i didn't take any pictures!! Stone is too cute and you are such a good mommy!!! Love you!
I can't believe how big Stone is getting! You really do have a beautiful family. My mom said that he is the cutest baby! I looks like you all had a great time over the holidays. We are planning on going back to the states in March. Justin has some leave saved up. We are desperate for some good food! British food is horrible!!!!! You guys look like your doing great! Happy new year!
So where did you get your background for your page? I'm still trying to get used to this!
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