Monday, January 7, 2008

Some of my favorite Christmas break memories.

Teeth.Lights.National Treasure.Mandrin.Snowmobiles.Snow.waiting.Santa.chocolates.
5 crowns.Are you smarter than a 5th grader. Brighton.Juno. Butternut snowballs. Oneity...Christmas. We just returned from a fabulous vacation to Utah. Chloe and I were there for 3 weeks and Brad was there for 2 weeks. We were able to spend time at both family's homes and pack in as much as there was time for. I even went to a movie with my mom and Emily hours before we flew back to Missouri. Chloe changed a lot while we were in Utah. Even looking back now, I am having a hard time remembering all that we did and how much she grew and what fun we had. I guess the biggest change for our little Blue is that she grew 3 top teeth. Her look has changed and we just can't get over how fast she is growing. Look at her grin!! She loves to do "so big". The picture after this one on my camera is funny. It is basically the same bench-no chloe. She fell head first after this pic was taken.
Chloe helping Grandpa. My dad has run over 50 marathons in his life and we finally got him to take all the marathon shirts out and show us. 50 marathons!!! Are you serious? Dad-you are amazing. I love this picture of Chloe helping him box up the shirts.
Once, in highschool, I went to California with a groups. One of the guys on the trip had never been in the ocean before. Chloe's excitment to the snow reminded me of his face when he saw the ocean for the first time. Truly simple fun.
Our little family snowmobiling. Brad said Chloe would just look up at him with a "I guess-if-you say-it's-okay-dad-then-I-will-go-along-with-this-bumpy-cold-ride". Babies are so trusting.

7 comments:

Brimaca said...

She does look so different with those little teeth. Cute smile! Glad you are back I love updates!

Pattie said...

Wow it looks like you all had a great time.. cloe is so cute.

Brooke said...

How fun! And...whoa! She has 3 top teeth!? Crazy! Ellee just broke her 3rd top tooth while we were in AZ and she's 18 1/2 months old! Teeth do make them look so much more grown up. Chloe is just so cute!

Danielle said...

So fun and so freakin' cute!! I still can't get over how much she looks like Brad. What a cute little family you guys are.

Brooke said...

Mel, I'm glad you had a fun trip! Did you make it to the oly girls Christmas party? I am sooo sad I didn't see you! Next year... :) Take care.

Wright's said...

I love all your pictures. It was so great to see you and Brad. Thanks again for making time for us. We love you tons.

marcie b said...

holy wow! she got so big. how in the world do they grow so fast? i just wanted to say hi and tell you that i love you. hope you are doing well and hope to see you next time you are around.