Look how big I am!

I used Clara's old car seat the other day. She looked so big in it! And now she thinks it is something to play in. What a turkey!

U of U Parade

Here are the pictures from University of Utah Parade that we went to last Friday. They held the parade because the football team beat Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. The Utes ended up second in the AP poll. Way to go!

Walking up the capital hill. Clara did not want to ride in her stroller, so John made a makeshift carrier
This picture has the Ute's kicker Louie Sakoda #35

Blake's Birthday Party

On Saturday, Clara and I went to Spanish Fork to go to my cousin's son, Blake's, first birthday party. The last time we saw them was a year ago, just a little bit after Blake and Clara were born. I can't believe how time flies! Blake is such a good walker. His mom, Amanda, made an amzing lion cake. I was so impressed! Hopefully we will be able to get together more with them this year.

CJ would get on Blake's new Vroom Vroom and Blake pushed CJ around, it was so cute!

Another classic face!

Clara and Blake "sharing" his new presents

This is how she started the car ride home......

This is how it ended. She had so much fun!

Silly Girl

We were in the car the other day. I had put Clara's beanie on, but she decided she didn't want to wear it anymore, so I took it off and put it in her lap. Next thing I know, she had put the hat "on her head" herself. What a silly/smart/crazy girl! And I bet the other parents out there can agree....anything to keep their kid happy! Clara took great interest in a plastic cup for like 15 minutes. Who needs expensive kids toys! The other picture is of Missy teaching Clara how to beg.

The proof!

Clara has been taking a few steps here and there, but yesterday she would take 10 -12 steps, and here is the video. Yeah!

Catch up!

Hope you all had a great new years! We had a few people over at the house. We played some games, the boys lit 8 year old fireworks out of a bucket in the backyard, and Clara slept through it all! John and I were thinking, we haven't stayed up for the actual stroke of midnight in a long time, so it was fun to actually do it this year!

Mom, Clara and Michon

No folks, this is not beer, this is Thomas Kemper Root Beer courtesy of the Dickamore's. Geez!

Clara and Madi

Oh, did I mention......GO UTES! They beat the Alabama Crimson Tide for those readers who aren't in state. BCS BUSTERS! We hope they get a final ranking of 1 or 2, but we will have to see!

We are a Utah Family Sir! And live in West Jordan!

Mom and Clara, with her new hoodie from the Dillard's sale....yall missed a good one on New Years Day!

I hope your new years resolutions aren't already broken, and that we are able to get together many times this coming year. Thanks for being the friends and family that you are --- we couldn't do this without you!