December 2011

Wow! December was SUCH a busy month for us! It flew by! We did so many great things tho- I hope I can do it justice in this post!

My dad came in the beginning of the month for about a week. He was here for Jarhead's first birthday. We went to Cabela's, the Bean museum, Iggy's to watch our football teams play against each other, and to the base of the Y to see the valley. Jarhead had a great time with his grandpa here!

While Grandpa V was here, we celebrated Jarhead's First Birthday! I can't believe my baby is one!! This past year has been full of so many ups and downs with jobs and schooling and moving and health issues but the best thing about it was my little Jarhead. He made it alll worth it. I sure do love him! One of his favorite theme songs to watch is the Cosby Show.. We thought it'd be fun to use that for the theme of his birthday! Plus- what other 1 year old has a Cosby Party!! It was so much fun tho. Matt's brother,wife, and little boy, and our neighbors (Jarhead's best friend T-Man's family) and my dad were here with us. Jarhead was SO spoiled but we're really grateful for everyone who got him fun little toys, clothes, and other things. 

After my dad left, we had a week until Mr. Clean's parents came. It was a busy week straightening up from Jarhead's party and getting ready for more company..

Mr. Clean and I got to go away overnight which was super nice and relaxing! I dont have any pictures tho :( The room was really nice. We went to a nice dinner and the movies. We'll def go back to the Anniversary Inn again.

With Mr. Clean's parents here we were super busy!  Pros- We had Scones for Christmas Eve at his sister's house and Christmas day was TriTip and potatoes at our house. The girls went out shopping and to lunch while they were here too and Jarhead's cousin was blessed.. Cons-Jarhead cut a new tooth so he was cranky for a few days. Mr. Clean and I got super sick so we did nothing but lay on the couch for a day.  but in the end it was a great trip..

 Christmas was great- Jarhead loved it. He loved eating (and breaking) the candy canes. He loved the chair that Santa brought and he enjoyed opening all the gifts! He didn't hate sitting on Santa's lap... It was just all great..I love that he was much more alert and excited this year! It's just going to get better and better!

We have a bunch of videos as well but I need to sort thru the good ones! I'll post them later! Hope your Christmas was as awesome as ours!