Snow Snow Snow

We flew back to Wyoming on December 1st and had to drive through a huge snow storm to get home. Alayna and I got all bundled up in our snow pants, boots, hats & mittens, and matching UT coats, ha ha!, and we went out to play in the snow for the first time. She was so overwhelmed by it all, she just stood there completely paralyzed the whole time. I made a snow angel and tried to make a snowman but the snow was too powdery and wouldn't stick together. So, we just took a few pictures and went back in after a few minutes. As soon as we got back inside and took off all of our winter clothes, Alayna started crying like crazy to go back outside! The snow has mostly all melted now, but we're expecting another snow storm for Christmas, so we'll have to go back out and try again then.

Thanksgiving in Tennessee

First off, I have to apologize for taking so long to update my blog. I have been so busy with the holidays and a sick baby that I just haven't found time to get on the computer much in the last month. But now, thankfully, Alayna is well, I have all of my Christmas decorations up, crafts are all made, presents are all bought and wrapped, and cards and packages are all sent, so I finally have time for blogging!

We spent Thanksgiving in Tennessee with the Simpson family. Mike flew out the weekend before Thanksgiving and we were so happy to see him after two whole months of being apart. He said he couldn't believe how much Alayna had grown and changed. My brother Patrick and his wife Becky were there in Tennessee too, and it was really nice spending some time with them.



We had a bonfire where we roasted hot dogs and went golfing.



Since Grandma is living at Mom & Dad's house now, the family came up to their place for Thanksgiving. Like always, Mom made an amazing meal, Dad carved the turkey so he could eat all he wanted, and we played lots of Hand and Foot and Ping Pong.




The day after Thanksgiving, we went to the Dollywood Dixie Stampede to kick off the Christmas season. It was a Christmas-themed dinner show with horses, dancing, singing, etc, and Alayna absolutely loved it. It was a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.