Wow What A Month!

So January has come and flown by and finally I am getting around to updating my blog. Here are some highlights.....

1. Lynn, Brettli , Scott and I went to the Stock Show in Denver with Lucy, Kelly, Mike Jackie and families. It was a blast, we looked at the pigs a few sheep and some very nice looking cows, as well as all the neat vendors and a wonderful Rodeo!



2. Alexis is continuing to grow and starting to say more and more all the time. We finally had a chance to take her swimming, she loved it! We must find a place to take her swimming around here.......She has discovered the cows at grandma's & grandpa's and we can't get in the car without her mooing hoping we are going to see more cows.




3. Ryan came home! My brother Ryan has been serving a mission for our church in Santiago Chile for two years. We are very excited to have him home. We took him to the new Thai House in town it was a blast.


4. His homecoming of course called for celebrating. All the siblings came home to see the lost long brother, they found a few cousins along the way and we all had late nights of playing cards and eating. It is great to have all the family around.

Tubing in the hills

We decided to get everyone together and go tubing with all the snow in the mountains. We had a wonderful time. Alexis loved being pulled on the sled and was not happy she had to get inside and warm up. Lynn & Brettli seemed to have a wonderful time rolling around in the snow and occasionally sliding down the hill. Scott really enjoyed his many tumbles down the hill side, while Chris pulled everyone around on the four wheeler when they were tired of going up the hill. It was a wonderful day had by all.

Christmas Holiday

Our family tradition for Christmas Eve is to gather at my Grandma & Grandpa Mortensen's home, have dinner and exchange gifts with our Mortensen cousins. This is the holiday tradition I look forward to all year!! This year was great, we had almost everyone there this year, needless to say it was a packed house. The night was full of laughter and catching up. There is something very special about having that much family that loves and cares for one another together, it was such a sweet night. We all enjoyed watching Alexis interact with her cousins, Shelby who is one day older than her, and Jacob and Joseph (twins), who are one day younger. The four were full of life and laughter.

Christmas day was wonderful as well, Chris, Alexis and I enjoyed Christmas morning at home, we then visited Chris' parents and his sister, where Santa delivered a rocking horse for Alexis; we then traveled to my mom & dads where we had a wonderful lunch and a very exciting visit with my brother Ryan (on a mission in Chile). It was a wonderful day. Alexis had a great time playing the pile of boxes and paper after the presents had been opened. There is nothing like watching a young child enjoy the simple things in life. It was a wonderful day being with family.

Christmas Tree

This weekend we went up to Rock Creek and found our Christmas Tree. It was really fun. Alexis wanted to stay out and play in the snow, but it was too windy and she was cold after about 10 minutes. So daddy went and found a nice Blue Spruce, we brought it home decorated it, and finally feel like Christmas should be as close as it is.

Thanksgiving in Arizona

For the holiday we traveled the 10 hours to Queen Creek, Arizona to visit Chris' sister Michelle. It was wonderful to be in warmer weather and spend time with Michelle. Alexis had a great time. Traveling was a little rough, but she did pretty good. I was glad to have missed the snow in Alamosa, Chris was sad. I am sure it will snow again. Alexis enjoyed being able to play outside in the warm sun.

Winter Arrived

Monday we were hit with some snow that is probably going to stick for the long haul. We quickly realized we needed to get the correct attire for our little one. Chris was able to find a great deal on the most adorable outfit, we put it on her and she had such a good time playing in it. It was hard to get a clear shot, she would not hold still. It is just a bit big, but she didn't seem to mind. No we just need some boots! She is so adorable we can't wait to take her out and play in the snow!

Halloween

I know Halloween has passed, but I just had to post these photos. Alexis was so cute as a little Pumpkin Fairy. She had a great time hauling her little basket around and having people put things in it. We went to see the grandparents and great grandparents and a few friends and family. She was wiped out by the end, but seemed to enjoy it.