Christmas Weekend

Before Christmas I wanted to make sure we did one of my favorite things.

Put together a gingerbread house. I wasn't sure if Kai could focus long enough. But he really seemed to enjoy it! :D

You can see where Kai took a bite out of the top of the roof...

He actually put SOME candy on the house...but most went into his mouth...

{December 24, 25, 26}

We had 3 Christmases. 3.

Christmas Eve we went to Rob's parents house to do our gift exchange with them. Had dinner and got entertained by Kai. He was such a goof. He got spoiled with a Cars light from Uncle Danny, an R/C police car and Lion King from Grandma and Grandpa, and a Lego wagon and cape/mask from Aunt Michelle, Uncle Russ, and the girls.

{Christmas Eve}

Super Momma

Once Kai had the cape and mask on...he didn't want it off...He slept in it that night. It was so dang cute!

{Christmas Day}

Happy boy Christmas morning with Car Pez

Kai's new boots and mom's new slippers!!

Dad's headphones

{At moms}

Kai LOVED his Cars blanket from Grandma and Grandpa

And Police car

Jackson didn't want Kai stealing his toys

Got Maddie and Brycen tickets to go see Real Salt Lake Soccer!

{Dec. 26th, Celebrating Jackson's b-day}

Jackson's Birthday is Jan. 2nd, but we wanted to celebrate it while they were in town.

CUTE BOY!!!

Kai got him a MACK!!!

Kai liked Jackson's bunny

Reading with Grandpa

Christmas was great. I'm kind of glad December is done though. There was a lot going on!
Kai got SO spoiled and is still loving all his goodies!

Rob got me a Kindle Fire for Christmas and I am LOVING IT!!!

If anyone has some good suggestions for reading, lay 'em on me :D

Missing the boy...

I didn't end up doing a post on the fact that my nephew was missing. By the time I was about to, he was brought home, THANK GOODNESS. Long story short, my sister's step son was wrongly taken by his biological mom. She's been on drugs, and we believe he was NOT safe with her. He was missing for just over 2 weeks...a long 2 weeks. 2 weeks full of tears and constant prayer that Jackson was safe. It was scary. Especially for April and Darrin. We had already planned a trip to see them in Price, the weekend of July 16th, but changed to stay in Sandy, because that was where April and Darrin had been staying and trying to find Jackson. My mom, Maddie, Kai and I went. Even though the circumstances were NOT happy. We did end up having a good time trying to brighten April and Darrin's days. I think they liked having Kai around to take their minds on a short vacation from all the terrible things. We ended up going to the zoo on saturday. I was impressed. I had heard crappy things about Hogle Zoo, but it ended up being really fun. Kai was SO good the whole time, and LOVED it.

Had to get some shots at the room, since it WAS Kai's first hotel stay! ;)

Now....holy zoo picture overload, Batman!

He'd call the Peacock a "chicken"

NO, MADDIE!!

And pay no attention to what THESE monkeys may be doing below....

Checking out the elephants!

This big fake elephant sprays water from his trunk. Scared Kai....

Don't mind him, he's in awe...

Kai was really checking this guy out (T-Rex)...Then it growled...Kai jumped, and ran and cried! And my mom was laughing so hard she was crying....only cause it scared her too. :P

LOVED the Giraffes. So did Kai...

I'm sure Kai will try that someday...tongue in the nose hole!

This next one looks like he's got a hat on! ;)

BIG HAT

Across the way was "This is the Place" Park.

This camals got floppy humps....Its ok camel....you're not alone....

The massiveness of this guy is a little scary.

At first, before the carousel was going Kai was DONE, but then he was fine again when he saw how fun it was (it was his first ride on one!)

Wish this sloth wasn't sleeping so much! I wanted to see him!

Kai liked this "Sand Cat"...I think the cat liked Kai...juicy snack...

Had more tickets, so Kai had to ride again with Grandma

Kai's getting sleepy! Thanks so much to Darrin, April, and my mom, who helped so much with Kai.

And he's out.....missed the train ride, dang it!!

Kind of a crappy picture, but I love  Kai's expression when Maddie has the giraffe mask on!

It was a great day!!

Playing after the zoo...and feeding chips to Midge the dog...

Kai was so worn out that he passed out before we even got on the train, and slept through the train ride! (bummer because he loves trains)
The trip up was really fun, and it was nice to have an actual "Vacation". Now I just need one with Rob.