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!

 

 

 

 

Makes Me Cry Everytime!

I'm so grateful little Savannah is mine!

Selling Our Home

David and I have decided to sale our home. It's a bittersweet feeling because we have LOVED this house, our first house. We've put so much work into it and have so many memories here. However, we knew we couldn't stay here forever and with a new baby and interests rates so low we think it's time for a new home. Our house was listed yesterday so we'll see if it will sale. We hope someone will buy it who will love it as much as we have!

 

 

Random Pictures of Savannah

Here are some random pictures of Savannah that I found on our camera.

 

 

Looking at some pictures from her cousins-Thanks Gracelyn, McKenna, and Brian Dean!

 

Good times with daddy!

Sleeping

I made a cake for her three month birthday. She was really excited, can't you tell?



She's voting for Romney!

First time on a swing. She liked it!

Look how good she is doing at tummy time. She is so strong!

Her first Halloween. She was a ballerina.

Some other things I don't want to forget:
-Her favorite book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear. She especially likes the yellow duck page.
-She loves talking after she takes a bath.
-Her favorite songs are the Hokey Pokey (I sing it to her while I put on her clothes so she can learn right from left), Chim-Chiminy from Mary Poppins, and Here We Go A-Caroling.
-Currently, her favorite toy is her butterfly rattle. It rattles and the wings make a crinkly noise.
-She LOVES when you play with her mouth.
-She's starting to laugh when you play peek-a-boo with her.
-She has started sleeping through the night and goes to bed without any problem. She usually sleeps for 13 hours straight (mommy is so happy!).