Christmas Fun

This was Koen's 2nd Christmas, but he was a lot more active this year. We all had a good time, but Koen especially enjoyed some of his gifts. Here are some of his favorites. The squeaky jawed horse, his new rocking chair, and quite possibly his most favorite, his new basketball hoop and ball. He was very upset when it came time to go to bed and we made him stop playing basketball.

Lights at Temple Square

The weekend before Christmas we decided to take a little adventure down to Temple square to see the lights. We all had a good time. Koen of course delighted many fellow TRAX riders with his good natured antics. It was pretty chilly so we bundled him up pretty well for the evening. He endured the cold perhaps better than we did. The temple sure pretty any time, but at night I think it is especially beautiful. Koen

Snowy Day!!

Koen was too little last year to experience snow. So today it started to snow and I decided to take him out and play in it. We needed to do some shoveling while we were out there so of course he wanted to help. He thought the snow was great.

Sunday Best!

I bought Koen a new church outfit that was just so cute on him. He look like a little business man. He even thought he looked cool as you can see in the first picture.

Round Two with Santa

Last Saturday we took Koen to my Grandpa's Sheriff's kids Christmas party. Koen didn't like Santa much the first time. We thought the second time maybe would be better. Oh no he didn't like him much this time as you can tell in the picture.

Santa!!

On Monday night Adam's work had Santa fly in for the night. After waiting in line for what seemed like forever Koen sat on Santa's lap for two seconds. Koen didn't think the fat guy in the red suit was so cool.

New Do!!

I took Koen to Cookie Cutters to get his haircut. He just wouldn't stay still for me or Alex so I decided to see what a professional could do. Koen did great. He just sat in the toy car and drove it while she cut his hair. The haircut lady even said I wish every little kid was as good as him. She had the magic touch. Koen's favorite part was at the end and he was able to take home a balloon.

Oh Tannenbaum!!

Saturday we took an adventure to the tree lot to find a Christmas tree. Here is it. Take a close look at the tree. The bottom happens to not have any ordaments on it. I wonder why? I thought maybe I would put some on while he wasn't looking and maybe he wouldn't bother them. Oh no mom doesn't know best all the time. Koen found them and pulled them all off. While pulling them off he would say his new favorite word uh oh!! He would try to be a good helper and put them back on.

Ready for the game!!!

It's never too early to get into the rivalry. Koen saw his mom and dad sporting red in preparation for the big game and insisted on being included. Even you Cougar fans have to admit he's one CUTE UTE!!!

Abandoned...

Koen just spent his first extended time away from his mother. She ditched him to go catch up on her scrapbooking. I'm not sure Koen fully understood it would take her nearly 48 hours to do so. Fortunately I was able to keep him entertained, with a little help from his enormous stuffed dog. He didn't complain much while Shannon was away, but he sure got excited when she got home... Here are a couple pics of just "the boys" as mommy was off with her sister-in-laws.

A Pile Driver!

Koen's new thing is to try out for little league wrestling. He learned this move all by himself.

Winter is coming!!

I think winter is coming. Koen had to wear a coat for the first time a couple days ago. Doesn't he just look so nice and comfortable.

Koen had a fun time on Halloween. He loved to walk up to the doors and press the doorbell. He didn't understand that when they opened the door he wasn't supposed to walk into the house. He was the cutest monkey around.

Yellow Fork Trail

Saturday Adam and I rode our bikes up Yellow Fork Trail maybe for the last time this season. It was a beautiful ride. The leaves had changed colors, and there were a lot of deer. I want to thank Adam for being such a sport and going with me. It is not the easiest trail. Once you have almost died going up the trail, the way down makes it all worth it.

Koen's First Carved Pumpkin

Last night Koen helped take some seeds out of his little pumpkin. Then mom carved it for him. Maybe in a couple of years Koen can carve his own.

Ghostly Beards

In the spirit of Halloween we made ourselves ghosts.

Fall Portraits

East Canyon

What now Koen???

Ahh, the day every parent waits anxiously for (in joy or fear, you decide) is almost here. Soon what little containment (and possibly sanity) we have had will be gone.

Yellow Fork Trail

Adam and I decided for date night that we would bike up Yellow Fork trail in Rose Canyon. It was a pretty tough trail. It is about 4 miles up with a climb of 1300 feet. About half way up the trail I think Adam thought what kind of date night is this. We did make it to the top and these are some from the top. The best part of getting to the top is that you know now that it is all downhill from here. The downhill was awesome it made the climb all worth it.