18-month Ezra

Today was Ezra's 18 month check-up. He weighs 19 lb. 11 oz. which puts him under the 3rd percentile in weight. He is in the 35th percentile for height and his head circumference must have measured normal because the doctor didn't mention it. He's our little peanut but the doctor didn't act worried, even when I mentioned that he eats like a bird. The great news about being 18 months is that he is finally legal in nursery! He did great his first week... let's just hope it continues.

I'm sure many of you have heard the sad news about the Provo Tabernacle fire. I remember having stake conferences there while at BYU. It was a beautiful building. But I thought I would share these pictures from Deseret News. They're so fascinating and they somehow seem fitting at Christmas time. Even during difficult trials, Christ is always there for us.

Christmas Card

Consider yourself greeted! We hope everyone out there has a magical week and a wonderful celebration with family and other loved ones. We are so grateful for all that we've been blessed with, and we're especially glad for this time of year when we can focus a little more on Christ and His sacrifice for us. Happy Christmas, everyone!

Santa's Lap

We had a quick visit with Santa today at our nearby clubhouse. Wow, Santa's beard sure has gotten thick. We couldn't even hear what he was saying under all of that fluff. And Mrs. Clause must be giving him a few too many cookies... there was very little room left on his lap for the children to sit. But all of that aside, Nolan told Santa that he wants a "big, big, giant motorcycle" and Ezra didn't cry so that's about all we could hope for. Ezra does say "ho, ho , ho" very well, but didn't share that talent with Santa.

While Justin was out of town last week, I took the boys to see the lights at temple square. Why go without the Daddy, you ask? Well, I asked Justin if he wanted to go a week ago and he said, "But I just get so, so cold." I guess he really is from San Diego! But we had a nice time and even enjoyed dinner at The Lion House. It was a balmy 40 degrees and drizzled on us a bit, but it was a good night compared to when it's typically 25 degrees.

And here's a look at our snow tunnel from last week's storm. Quite impressive and still standing (barely) 7 days later. We were all excited for Ez to wake up so that we could show him, but he wasn't that impressed. He must take after Justin because he was too cold and started crying about 3 minutes in. I'd cry, too, if I refused to keep gloves on! Justin tried making it through but had to reverse out. I was in the middle of baking but was talked into going through. And no, this is NOT an announcement... I am not pregnant although the picture would suggest otherwise.

Tubing Video

It took us a while to get the video of Nolan tubing off of Justin's phone, but we figured Grandma K would especially love it. Better late than never!

Pretty Girl

Last night at tithing settlement, our bishop asked Nolan if he was planning to serve a mission. Nolan said, "Yeah, I will go on a mission to Brazil and I'll find a pretty girl in a black dress." We're thinking we need to tell him a little bit more about the actual purpose of an LDS mission!