In an effort to help Ezra take a much needed nap while in Utah, Lisa suggested we borrow their Utah Parks pass and head up to Snow Canyon. I’m so glad we took her up on the offer. Not only was our baby able to get the rest that he so desperately needed, but Brad and I were able to enjoy the incredible scenery as well. It was majestic! The pictures don’t do it justice. It was a bit chilly so I opted to stay in the car while I snapped a few pictures. (That and Ezra would wake up screaming any time the car came to a stop!) We were hoping to be able to hike one of the trails, but we didn’t end up getting the opportunity with Ezra being as tired as he was. Maybe next time.
Here’s my Thanksgiving post. Only three weeks late… but you guys are used to that by now right? 🙂
We celebrated the holiday in St. George with Brad’s family. The entire crew (all 29 of us) descended upon Stacy and Lisa (top right pic along with Benjamin and Joia), who hosted the occasion with the grace and ease of seasoned pros. You guys ROCK!
Ezra loves doggies and kept seeking Joia out. I’m not sure she knew what to make of him. Ezra started the trip on a rough note (you try napping with all that excitement going on!), but things smoothed out towards the end of the week. The plane ride home was wonderfully peaceful and he managed to sleep through most of it.
Aunt Erin is in the top left hand picture with the newest addition to the Young family. His name is Cohen and he joined us in August (only one day before my birthday darn it all!). He was a tired little guy and this is one of the few times I actually saw him with his eyes open. 🙂 Aunt Erin is the one who made the mod baby quilt I posted several months ago. Very talented!
Ezra adored Lily (bottom left) and vice versa. She loved to help him walk around and he liked to lean in for her hugs and kisses.
Morgan and Claire (in the picture above) along with Madison (top right) each wrote wonderful Thanksgiving stories that they presented during dinner for our entertainment.
After much effort on their part (especially Mel), Ezra finally warmed up to Aunt Amy (in the swing), Aunt Lisa, and Aunt Mel (bottom left).
This is Ezra’s first time in a swing… I don’t think he enjoyed himself. 🙂 He looks really uncomfortable!
Here’s a shot of the entire group. The only person we were missing was Lisa (John’s wife). She opted to keep with tradition and go shopping with her family in Grand Junction so we didn’t get to see her this time. We really enjoyed all the time we were able to spend with our family and hope to visit more often. We love you guys!!!
We LOVE Halloween! It might just be our favorite holiday. We decided to be Dutch this year. Or German rather, since they are more like Oktoberfest costumes, but since we don’t drink we obviously wouldn’t be celebrating a beer drinking holiday! 😉
Anyway, I thought it would be just too cute to have Brad and Ezra in matching leiderhozen. I couldn’t resist! So while my computer was out of commission, I took the opportunity to sew our costumes. I barely made it in time. As a matter of fact, these costumes where pretty much safety pinned in place. If we decide to re-wear these again in a few years I’ll have some finishing up to do. I’m very impressed with myself, though! I don’t really know how to sew and I only had a pattern for my vest and Brad’s pants. Everything else I made up as I went along.
