Happy Holidays!!!!!

We didn't get around to sending out Christmas cards this season, but did attempt to take some pictures. We figured a blog/email card would suffice this year. :) We are very happy, healthy, and grateful for all we have. It has been an eventful year with our little 1 year old. We are so grateful to have Jackson in our lives. We love all of our friends and family and cherish the time and memories we have with you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Chistmas Morning...

Jackson knew something was up on Christmas when mom started the morning out screaming "Jackson its Christmas, Santa came"! We went down stairs and he went straight to the presents. He had a hard time continuing after a few presents because he wanted to play with his new toys....basically a tantrum started while we forced him to open more gifts. (note to self - he only needs 2 or 3 gifts) :)Jackson opening some presents while holding his first present. :)

Jackson with his favorite toy of the day....his vacuum! He loves vacuum's, everytime we see one he screams "bac". He pushed it around the whole day....and screamed if he ever had to leave it. It had to sit next to his high chair while he ate breakfast.

Our traditional present of a Christmas story from dad.

We had a wonderful Christmas and are so grateful for all we have. We loved seeing family and friends and will always treasure the time we get to spend with them.

Christmas Eve at the Burgons

We had a wonderful time on Christmas Eve at Jeremys mom's house. It was so fun to see Jackson interact with all of his cousins. He seemed so much older as I had never seen him really "play" with other kids. I don't think I've ever seen him have so much fun and so sad to go home at the end of the night.

Wrestling with his cousins. Out of focus, but you get the idea.Jackson opening presents from Grandma Burgon. He got his favorite show cars!

Jackson in his new beanie that his cousin Adrianna made. She made it red & blue for our split household. :)

Jackson checking out his new truck.

All the grandkids on the Burgon side in their new jammies from grandma Thelma. Jackson loved hanging out with his cousins. I think we'll drop him off more often to play with them. :)

Scared of Santa!!!!

We took Jackson to see Santa tonight and he was terrified. We thought he would do okay because he was waving at him the whole time we were in line. Once I tried to put him on Santa's lap he freaked out. Which I guess I would too if my mom was handing me over to some old man with a huge white beard (and this Santa wasn't too friendly, he just sat there). Within seconds he had full on tears streaming down his face.....poor kid is now traumatized! :) I guess there's next year to do it again!

Temple Square Lights

We went on a "holidate" with Jeremy's friends last weekend. They have done this date since they were in high school -- go to Training Table for dinner, and then the lights afterward. The boys knew how to get their dates to snuggle up to them by taking them out in the cold. :) Now all of Jeremy's friends are married and most of them now have kids. It was fun to see Jackson in awe at all of the lights. He loved running around once we let him out of the stroller. I don't think the kid even noticed how cold it was......I sure did!Our little family at Temple Square!

Jackson with his little buddy Braxton (BB and Lauren Beisinger's little boy)

Jackson all bundled up and loving being outside.

Jeremy and Jackson in front of the famous red tree.

The boys loving the lights on the water (also where Jackson dropped his glove in)

The Burgons in front of the tree of lights! We love the spirit of Temple Square and are grateful for all of those that go to all the work of putting up the lights.

Cutest little man...

A "little man" our boy did look like last Sunday. My sister gave us this suit, and we got many compliments including "He looks so grown up" and "I didn't even know they made suits that small". We love hand-me-downs!!!! :) thanks Eckels!

Showing great-grandma Coleman his new suit!

Giving his half smirk-smile. Dad says, its the he knows he looks pimp look. :)

Jackson's First Snow Day

After the snow storm last week, we went outside to help Dad shovel the walks and Jackson was in heaven. It was a good day just being able to go outside for Jax, but being able to play in and eat the snow made it an exceptional fun memory. Jax helping dad push the shovel.Without us prompting him, he went over picked up some snow and stuck it in his mouth. He loved being able to eat it and not have us telling him NO. Although we did have to caution him with the brown and yellow snow several times... :)

Normally being a mamma's boy, Jax was especially drawn to his dad for the rest of the day. He worried if dad wasn't in sight he might be shoveling without him. Its fun to see my boys bond in their manly ways. :)

So sad (and mad) to come in. I think the tantrum lasted at least ten minutes. Jax is definitely passionate about what he likes and wants.