Sunny and cold in Arizona?!

We made it to the desert after a decent plane ride with a toddler. I was VERY worried about flying with Owen and he did throw one screaming fit on the plane before he finally fell asleep.

But overall the flight was not so bad. We even had the seat next to us empty. It wasn't a full flight thank goodness and I think we scared off any other passengers from sitting by us.

As soon as we arrived we wanted to play outside as much as possible so we headed to the playground.

Owen loved playing outside so much that he threw a big fit (he is getting good at these) when it was time to leave.

We spent the rest of our trip exploring the outdoors, especially near the great outdoor shopping malls.

Playing with the dogs....

Having fun with the cousins...

What child wouldn't enjoy an indoor playground like the one at Ollie and Victoria's house?

 

Hanging with the auntie...

Spending time with nana....

 

 

We tried to play outside as much as possible...

We rode the choo choo at the train park...

We hiked in the desert..

 

After a week of fun, it was time to say goodbye to Arizona. We were sad to say goodbye to the warm weather and our family but we were anxious to get home and see daddy!

The plane ride home went okay, we had the entire row to ourselves, which was wonderful for a busy toddler.

We would also like the thank the genius creator of the iPad, it is a wonderful way to keep a toddler happy when needed.

Look how much our little babe has changed since last year's trip to Arizona.

 

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Christmas at the Drapp's

We were so excited to spend our first Christmas at home as a family of three. We have been looking forward to this for a long time and it came and went in the blink of an eye. In our ten years together as a couple we have never been at our own home for the holidays so this was very special!

On Christmas Eve we went to mass. It was a great service with wonderful music that Owen thoroughly enjoyed. He loved dancing to the music and playing in the pew with his cousins. He did a good job of sitting somewhat still for the hour and a half service.

Of course he had to wear his Santa hat during mass.

Then we went to the Majors for some appetizers and drinks before heading home. The three of us snuggled in bed and read some books including 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then we sent Owen off to bed with dreams of sugar plums dancing in his head.

Owen slept in until 9:00 on Christmas morning. This is highly unusual for the boy, and the first time this has ever happened. Of course we were anxious for him away ale up and open the presents Santa left for him. Once he finally woke up we ate a nice breakfast of creme brûlée French toast, eggs, bacon and toast. Owen loved every bite!

Then it was time for presents..

Owen was VERY excited about every gift under the tree. He yelled "oh wow" the entire morning. Here are a couple of videos.

 

 

Not only did we have a great Christmas morning but we had a great week because we were able to spend time with our extended families. The weekend before Christmas we traveled to Indiana and got to spend time with GG....

Then Owen and PopPop wore their matching hats..

 

 

The weekend after Christmas the Drapp family came down and we had a great time relaxing at the house and playing with all of Owen's new toys.

 

Nothing puts me into the Christmas spirit like some beautiful white snow, however it doesn't seem to make Owen as happy.

 

Next week we are off to a much warmer climate, Owen and I are headed to Arizona for the week. Although I love the snow, I am looking forward to warm weather and playing outside!

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