Our Arizona Christmas

This big boy got his own seat to and from AZ on the plane, which was an absolute lifesaver!  We went home to AZ for about a month to escape the cold, spend some quality time with friends and family, and just relax.  We had a wonderful time and here are some of my favorite pics.

Threw my mother-in-law a surprise 50th bday party!

Baby blessing of sweet Mary Elizabeth Mack

Having fun with my dad, Grandpa Hall.

Cousin Hayden and Grammy

Lots of kissing going on between these two love birds!  We love Ali!

Scott had a blast dancing with Aunt Alysha at a wedding reception.  It was so sweet.

Perk sisters at talent night!

My dad got in a car wreck while we were there and smashed his head open.

These kids played for hours and hours in their new car!

Tell him son!

Christmas morning bike ride

Trouble.

Uncle Spencer and cousin Bradford

First time in a shopping cart...so this is how you people do it!

Feeding Baby Scott

Sisterly love

Early Christmas in NYC

Before we packed our bags and headed for warmer weather for the holidays, we did a few Christmas outings and gave Scott his gifts from us here in NYC.

Tree at the Rockefeller Center

Origami Tree at the NHM

Babies!

Present Time!

While I can get away with it...

Bryan got Scott a little cap gun.  Surprise?  Nope.

I got Scott a train and railway set with trains that resemble the NYC subway cars.

Merry Christmas from NYC!

O' Christmas Tree

Finally busted out some of our Christmas decor this morning and Scott helped me hang the lights and decorate the tree!  So here is the ACTUAL tree that is in our apartment (see post below).  At least it has the great smell, and it is small enough that it can sit on a little dresser and I don't have to worry about Scott destroying it every day.

Of course, everything goes straight to the mouth.  I'm going to find glitter in this boy's diaper for weeks.

Our little tree overlooks NYC.  Love this time of year!

Winter's Eve: A night in the city

Last night was NYC's 13th annual Winter's Eve.  The night starts with a tree lighting in front of the Lincoln Center and continues with food sampling, performances, shops, and Santa!  About 10 blocks of fun!  We decided to check it out.

The temple is directly across from the Lincoln Center and the missionaries were out front distributing free hot chocolate and singing Christmas carols.  We decided to sneak inside and let the babies crawl around for a minute and give our backs a rest.  Macy, Scott and Hudson.  These kids love each other!

Santa was at Brooks Brothers.  I wonder what Scott told him he wants for Christmas...

Santa insisted that I sit on his lap as well... I was kinda creeped out, but figured I'd be a good girl.  Good thing I already got my Christmas present!  Happy Winter's Eve!