Bowles' Christmas Visit

This last weekend Ian's parents and Grandma braved the snow to drive all the way from Portland to Utah and visit us before Christmas. They made it here in the wee hours of Saturday morning and caught some sleep at the hotel before coming over to see the boys. Weston was really excited to see his grandparents. Davin took a little longer to warm up. Weston got to open a few Christmas presents right off the bat (he was very happy about that since he watched all the presents come in and get put under the tree). He then took his new snow boots and gloves outside to play in the snow with Grandma. They were unsuccessful in building a snowman because Utah snow is so incredibly dry. They couldn't even get a decent snowball to stick together. Oh well, they still had a fun time in the white stuff.
Davin has learned to really get where he wants to go in the walker now and can almost reach the tree. Luckily there are lots of presents to stop his progress. I just thought this picture was so funny of him reaching backwards trying to touch the tree and maybe grab an ornament.
We were grateful that Ian's parents had made it in time since we were counting on them to be our babysitters while we went to Ian's company Christmas party. About 2 hours before the party, Weston was whining and not feeling good and saying his tummy hurt. Sure enough he threw up. Poor kid was not a happy camper. We decided to go to the party anyway. Grandparents are saints who are willing to deal with toddler throw up when it's not even their kid. Weston threw up once more all over Grandma and himself before bed. After that he seemed to be fine, just not a big eater.

Anyway, Ian and I had fun dressing up and going on a date. Verite's party was at a really nice restaurant called Spencer's. It's a steakhouse and the food was amazing. I was already almost full after the appetizers. Then I also had fillet mignon (?), delicious garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, Alaskan king crab legs, spinach salad, and chocolate cake with Haagan daaz ice cream. Wow. Best meal I've eaten in a long time. Here we are acting all grown up.
Sunday morning Ian's parents and grandma went to Music and the Spoken Word then we all went to our ward. I sang with the choir, so didn't see much of Weston, but he looked so cute getting ready in his big boy church clothes. He LOVES to wear his tie. He says he's "stylin'".
After Sunday dinner we all bundled up in the 10 degree weather and went to look at the lights at Temple Square. It is always beautiful and this year was no exception. We didn't last long in the cold with 2 little ones, but it was still lots of fun. You can't see the nativity in this picture, but you can see the lights and huge tree in the background.
Weston had fun playing with his Papa. They built block robots. Weston just looks so pleased with himself.
Grandma brought fun Christmas books. We particularly enjoy the Olivia books, so here is Grandma reading Olivia Saves Christmas with Weston.
Davin was pretty tuckered out by Monday night when we were going to do our Christmas celebration, so Ian lucked out with a rare cuddle moment.
Davin really enjoyed banging on the presents and tearing the paper in tiny shreds. Luckily he hasn't really figured out that he can put stuff in his mouth if he takes out his binki, so he didn't eat the paper as long as it was in. He got this fun lights and sounds ball from his grandparents. He loves it. The boys got quite a taste for presents and Weston is very excited for Christmas day.
Davin also got lots of fun new warm clothes. I had to get a couple pics of him in this new little overalls outfit I put him today. They are both such sweet boys. I am a lucky mommy.

We are so glad that the weather cooperated (sort of) and we got to spend some time with family before Christmas. It was such a fun time. It's officially the home stretch and I am baking, but mostly ready for Christmas. I'm looking forward to a nice, simple Christmas at home with my family. I hope everyone enjoys these next few days of food, fun, family and most of all the spirit of Christmas!