Christmas and New Years 2008

This year it was Christmas in Utah. I was sooo excited to go home and have a white Christmas! We flew in on the 24th. That morning Mason had a little runny nose and was kind of fussy, but he did just fine on the short plane ride. I figured he was teething or something. Dad picked us up, we made a last minute Walmart stop, then onward to Delta. Of course everyone was thrilled to see Mason. Even though he didn't feel very good he put on a happy face and hammed it up. It is tradition every year on Christmas Eve that our family reenacts the nativity. Now, Chellese had been planning this years play ever since she found out we were having a little boy. He was destined at 21 weeks in the womb to play Baby Jesus. Let me tell you he was a star! He was wrapped, and placed in the manger (ok, it was a wicker laundry basket) I was Mary, Bowen was Joseph, Chellese, of course, was the angel, C.J. a Shepherd, and Shaun was a goat. It was probably the most comical nativity I've ever been in or seen!

Joseph and baby Jesus Soon after it was time for bed. Chellese laid out the milk, cookies, and carrots for the reindeer. We were set for Santa to come. Except for one thing, Mason was acting CRAZY! He would absolutely not go to bed. Eleven O' Clock, Midnight, and One in the morning came and went. At about 1:30AM a shiny pearly white tooth poked it's way out of Mason's little lower gums. HALLELUJAH!!! He finally fell asleep and I could finally go to bed. Here he is trying out his new tooth on daddys nose!

Christmas morning was a hit! The music played, gifts were unwrapped, and yummy food was eaten. Bowen spoiled me, as usual, with a Tiffany's bracelet and new camera. Awwww....I love that guy!!! My parents gave us a wonderful present as well. A snowboarding pass, one night hotel stay, and FREE babysitting! Woohoo! The next day was the annual Bayles family Christmas party. This year it was at mom and dads so that was nice. Grandma Jill, bless her heart, makes the grandkids pajamas every Christmas. Mason got cute a little fleece Moose print zip up Jammie. It was so great to see all the cousins and exchange gifts. Fun fun! Mason playing with his cousin Calee and Grandpa Dwayne. The day after that (Saturday) was a neighborhood Christmas party. It was great to see friends I hadn't seen in such long time! Already flirting with the girls...not only that, but she's a twin!!!

Sunday we went over to Elsinore to visit Grandma Becky and Grandpa Buzzy. They always give the best gifts! This is what Mason got...Camo of course!!! "Thanks grandma and grandpa! I'm ready to go hunting now"! Monday morning Bowen and I headed out for our little vacation within a vacation. Don't worry, I did cry when i left my baby with grandma and I called 5 times that day and the next. We spent the day snowboarding at Brighton. The snow was perfect! Bowen did a lot better than the first time we went there 2 years ago. By the end of the day we were exhausted and starving. We went out to dinner then hit the hay. The plan was to go again, but when 7AM came we couldn't even get out of bed we were so sore! I'm such a pansy! Instead we went to the mall and took our time getting home. What a great getaway! I couldn't wait to get home to see my little man! He did sooo good for Grandma and Grandpa. The next couple days were spent just hanging out. C.J. and Shaun took Bowen out duck hunting a few times. He said he's really good and scaring the ducks, but that's it. We also went and saw Bedtime stories at the local movie theater. It was pretty good. We laughed quite a bit! New Years Eve we drove up to Chasey and Lyndsays to welcome in 2009 with them. Bonus, Haley flew in from Florida to visit them too! After a great pizza dinner we watched The Singles 2nd ward movie and rang in the New Year. To top that off, Mason had another shiny white tooth pop up right next to the other one! YAY! I guess he really did get his two front teeth for Christmas. ha ha!

This pic wasn't taken while we were there, but you can see his new pearly whites

The next day we went sledding and snowmobiling with Lynds's family up on their ranch.

So fun! We were very happy to see them...and...her little baby bump! I can't wait for little baby Osburn! After a long vacation it was time to head home. Back to Sunny San Diego. Ahhh...there's no place like home!