Christmas in California! We spent almost a week with Matt's family and had a wonderful time. It began with the BYU bowl game! We came to Cali all decked out in our Cougar attire! What a game! GO COUGARS!
We loved seeing our new nephew, baby Dexter, and I managed to hold on to both kids at the same time! Whenever I tried to hold Dexter Abby said, "Up!"
Christmas Eve day we took the train to downtown L.A. to get a top band to my wedding ring (at the incredible jeweler that made the ring in the first place) and Matt's parents bought he and Brandon new suits for Christmas. We had a great time, but Abby was very unhappy (unusual for her when she is out and about!)--later we realized she is getting 3-4 new teeth, poor little girl.
Christmas Eve night Abby got to open her first gift--Christmas pajamas. We also gave some to Dexter but they are too big right now!
Christmas morning Dexter came out looking like a little reindeer! He is adorable.
Abby received a kitchen from Grandma and Grandpa Garrett which she loves very much!
Abby also liked the money from Great Grandma Ruth--she should buy some items for her new kitchen!
Matt will enjoy his two new ties--one is for BYU and one is for the Huskers!
Later Christmas day Grandma Barbara, Matt and I took Abby to a nearby park where she decided to swing in a big swing all by herself for the first time.
Christmas night after Abby's bath we drove over to a street that had quite a display of Christmas lights. Here you can see Abby and Matt in front of a well decorated house.
Saturday Barbara and Roger took Abby back to L.A. to pick up the new tailored suits and Abby loved going with them. This is a picture just before they left.
A picture of Matt teaching Abby how to make a basket!
Our little Abby likes nothing more than to be outside, playing in the dirt with a rock! Matt and I took her on a long walk on Sunday afternoon and then let her play in Garrett's front yard. Suddenly we looked over and she was standing up from falling flat on her face in the dirt. She had dirt all down the front of her and was trying to wipe off her hands on her face. As you can see, she really didn't mind.
One more picture just for fun--Abby also loves to play the piano and was enjoying Grandma's piano. She even plays with one finger at a time and keeps her feet off the piano (had to see an earlier blog video to understand that one!)
While at the store Abby also found her new car. We kept saying "All done?" to which she would respond emphatically, "NO!" Eventually we just had to pull her away.
All of this happened on our 8th anniversary! We just spent it together--the 3 of us. What could e better than that?
We hope everyone has the most wonderful and safe New Year!
