December in Utah

I am not a huge fan of the cold. Actually, I don't like it at all. So I wasn't super excited about moving back to Utah where they have real winters. But... I love that Savannah gets to experience the winter. She has had a lot of fun playing in the snow and the cold doesn't seem to bother her. Daily I find her silkie blanket in the freezer because "it is too hot" and she likes it cold. Since I spent a significant amount of my childhood playing in the Alaskan snow I love seeing Savannah playing in the snow. There are supposed to be 3 snow storms this week. I can't wait!

Here is one of Justin's latest smiles. We can't quite "make" him smile yet but he seems to smile quite often on his own. Then again, Savannah who is fully capable of smiling WILL NOT smile AND look at the camera at the same time. It is such a shame because she has always been photogenic. But even if she is pulling a crazy face, I still think she is a cutie pie!

9 days later...

Savannah dreaming of the beach???

Smiling in his sleep.

1 week old

Alrighty. It has only taken me 9 days to get back into the swing of things. I've finally checked my email, downloaded my photos, and checked up on a bunch of blogs for the first time since Justin was born. Thanks to everyone who wrote such nice and supportive comments on our blog. It is so fun to hear from our friends and family near and far.

This week was my first week at home alone with two kids. Craig had to return to work on Monday and I was a bit nervous to see how the day would go. To put me to the test, Justin woke up that morning with his eye gooped shut. I took him to the doctor and he just has a blocked tear duct. But of course I was thinking he somehow already got pinkeye or that his eyeball had exploded (there was lots of oozing puss). So far so good though being a mom of two. We did have one moment that all 3 of us were crying at the same time but we are surviving.

Savannah is really cute with Justin. She is eager to help out however she can. She is good at entertaining Justin when he is crying. I love watching a little relationship develop between the two of them. It makes me want more kids, until I realize my youngest is 9 days old!

Savannah's Playground featuring J.Z.

It's 3 days home from the hospital and all is well. Kristi is up and at it and Justin is getting the hang of things here at Savannah's pad. I have really enjoyed taking some time off during Justin's arrival. I've spent some great time with the family and watched more sports than in any 5 day period of my life!! Unfortunately, the dream life ends tomorrow and it's back to work. Happy Holidays everybody. I hope we can continue to be in touch.