The Good Times Are Now

Hey,
So I realize that I am extremely behind in my updating of posts, I have my reasons. But the time just keeps rolling on, so I am going to summarize the best that I can.

On Christmas Eve Jason's Parents invited us on a "train" ride. Well it was mostly for Gavin. We rode from the North Salt Lake to Temple Square. I have to admit that I may not have attempted to do this on my own. But it was quite fun. It was so nice to be there as a family and see the beautiful lights. They also had the Nativity scene set up with the story playing outside. I am glad that we had a chance to remember the real reason that we were celebrating Christmas.
So after that things got crazy. We went to Jason's parents for Christmas. His sister Lindsey came from Colorado. The cousins all played, while we all ate yummy Christmas treats. Then we headed home to wait for Christmas morning. The next morning Gavin slept in until 9:30! Owen did not he was a hungry boy all through the night. But it was so fun to see Gavin so excited about his tool set. We could hardly get him to open any other presents. In fact, he opened them slowly over a few days. Maybe we should celebrate Hanukkah style next year. (Teague might like that too.)
So then we had a delightful dinner at the Keith's. I hardly saw Gavin all day because he was playing with his cousin Ben and his toys. He wouldn't even let me change him out of his PJ's all day and hey it was Christmas. But then sadly the day ended and we had a giant snowstorm that night.
The next morning we decided to brave the storm and go to Colorado anyways. After we made it out of Utah it was an easy trip. We stayed the night at my grandparents house in Denver. They made us their notorious breakfast then we got ready to go to my hometown Colorado Springs. The 27th, our anniversary, (3 years) we spent with Tamzen and Lee (13 years). We went to Salsa Brava. It was so so good. Then we saw Benjamin Button. Gavin was at Tamzen house with Uncle Teague and Aunt Jakelle. Owen enjoyed the movie, but not as much as Tamzen and I.
When we returned home that night we returned to a very sick little boy. Gavin had a horrible cold the entire time that we were in Colorado. He had swollen puffy eyes, a runny nose and he could barely talk. I got it a couple of days later. So needless to say we stayed close to home, well Tamzen's home, and chilled. It was still tons of fun just to be there and see all my family. I miss Colorado and the blue skies there so much. Colorado Springs has the most amazing blue skies. And it was perfect weather, well for December, the entire time we were there.
On New Year's Eve, Tamzen had a get together at her house. We ate good food had Martinelli's and played Scum. I was the first to hit the hay closely after midnight. Jason stayed up till 4. What? I know that is not like him at all. SO we stayed one more day so he could re coupe and went to Red Robin with Tristan and his family on New Year's Day.
Then we headed home. It was an easy trip home. Gavin slept half the trip. Poor kid so worn out from being on Vacation and being sick too. As soon as we got home people were coming into town for Owen's blessing on Sunday. My parent's came and stayed at my house until Tues. I wish they could have stayed for a week. They are the best. I realize each time I see them what wonderful parents they are. I am definitely spoiled. Oh yeah and my Grandparents came all the way from Denver too. Oh yeah and Tenille is now here for good, well 4 months. She is working here in her off time from BYU-I to help me out and to be closer to her boyfriend Lawrence. So on Monday we all went to Body World. This guy found a way to plasticize real bodies without their skin and stuff and make it art like. Kinda cool mostly gross.
After that it calmed down a bit until my sweet baby got sick on Sunday. He had a super high fever and was automatically sent to the ER. They ran all sorts of tests and he has croup. I wish they could have assessed that without an I.V. not to mention all sorts of other painful tests. He has the same thing as Gavin basically but it is even harder to watch a tiny baby have it. He is slowly getting better.
So I have to explain the purple lips. This may be more info than some want to here so skip if it disgusts you. I have a really bad cracked nipple so I went to a specialist and she prescribed this violet herbal stuff. It is so messy. It stains whatever it touches. Hence Owen's purple lips. It make me so sad that he has to go through so much right now. But he is the cutest happiest baby and has adorable purple lips. I guess you have to find the humor/good in all situations. I am still learning this, especially with all the stuff going on right now.
Tate