December Part 3

For Christmas, David's mom took us on a family vacation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was such a relaxing getaway! We had a great time. Thank you again, Heather, for taking us!

The hotel we stayed in had about ten different pools and several waterslides. Savannah loved playing in the water with her dad.

 

She got pretty tired after so much swimming!

On Saturday night we went to a fun Christmas show put on at the Alabama Theater. It was a really cute show and, as you can tell, Savannah loved it!

Just hanging out in the hotel room.

On Christmas Eve David and I went over to Heather's for dinner. She had bought Christmas poppers that have little crowns inside of them. Here's Savannah in hers.

Christmas Day was a special one since it was Savannah's first Christmas. We piled into our bed and read Luke 2, just like my family always did when I was growing up. Then we took the annual Christmas morning picture on the stairs. Afterwards we opened presents. Savannah's favorite part was definitely the wrapping paper. It was so fun to start our family traditions with her!

On Christmas Day Savannah got her first haircut from Aunt Courtney. My parents skyped so they could watch it too. Savannah was so good. She didn't cry at all.

 

Here's some bonus pictures of Savannah. What a chunk!

She's also started eating baby food. Carrots were the first type she tried and she seems to like them pretty well. We've also tried banana which took her a while to get used to.

What a mess!

December Part 2

During the middle of December, Savannah and I flew to Utah to visit family and friends. While Savannah had already flown multiple times this was the first time I was flying with her by myself. I was a little nervous but she was so good the entire time. Even the people on the plane couldn't believe how good she was!

We stayed with my sister, Kimber, and her family. The kids were so good with Savannah. They played with her and fed her. Here they are watching tv together.

On Saturday we attended the annual Ivins family Christmas party. It was so nice to see my aunts, uncles, and cousins. I miss being with my family and it was such a blessing to be able to be with them for a few hours and to have them meet Savannah.

Here are the angels during the nativity.

Savannah was baby Jesus because she was the youngest baby there. She did pretty well, especially while everyone sang Away in a Manger which is the song I sing to put her to bed every night. However, once that song was over she wasn't too happy and I had to hold her.  

Gracie was one of the wise men. I love the beard!

I love this picture of Jackson and Savannah with their hands in their mouths!

Her first time meeting Santa was less then memorable since she slept the whole time. As we often say, "Savannah was unimpressed!"

Sorry this picture is sideways. It turned out so cute of JD's family on the stairs of their new home. I was so glad I got a tour of the house they were building while I was there!

Savannah also got to experience her first snow while we were in Utah. I put her in one of McKenna's old snow suits and took her outside.

I also got to see my friend's new baby girl,Camilla. She was so tiny and cute!

My last night in Utah we went up to Temple Square with my brothers and their families. The below picture was taken by my super artistic niece, Sophie. Didn't she do a great job!

Watching the nativity. At the end of the nativity's narration there is a quote by President Thomas S. Monsen. I asked my nephew, Bridger, if he knew who was speaking and he said it was the prophet. I thought it was so neat that he could tell the prophet was speaking just by hearing his voice!

In front of the candy windows at Macy's. The huge decoration you see behind the kids is made entirely of candy!

Getting ready to go home! She looked pretty warm and cozy in Aunt Joanna's scarf.

Thank you everyone who took the time to visit with us. A BIG thank you to Kimber for allowing us to stay at her house and for feeding us. We had such a wonderful time and can't thank you enough!

December Part 1

December was a month full of vacations, family, and holiday fun, so much so that I'm going to have to break this up into multiple posts.

 

At the beginning of December we headed to Virginia to see David's grandparents and his Aunt. Before we left we picked out Savannah's first Christmas tree. It was so fun to include her in our holiday tradition!

 

Here is a bonus pick of Savannah at our hotel in Virginia. She loves to play with her feet and hates wearing socks. It is one of David's favorite things to watch her fold her body in half and grab her little toes.

Drooling? Who me? No way.

She was so good the entire weekend and loved seeing Papa and Grandma again and meeting her Uncle Dave and Aunt Kelly and her cousins.

 

She also got her first tooth while we were there!