Since Chris had a month break from Law school, we decided to spend two weeks of it in St. George with our families. The drive from Phoenix to St. George took us about 8 hours... 8 hours of 
a pretty pissed off Carter... but we made it. He is not a fan of being in his carseat for longer than 10 minutes, and not a fan of getting in the car more than once a day. But, what can ya do?The first week we slept at my family's house, and the s
econd week we slept at Chris's. Carter had some good nights and some rough nights at both places, but he was pretty good for the most part. During the day we went back and forth (every other day) spending time w
ith both families. It was nice to be able to spend a good amount of time with everybody. I think it was a little hard on Carter going back and forth so much, but he had fun playing with his new toys, watching the dogs run around, and being with his grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins.
econd week we slept at Chris's. Carter had some good nights and some rough nights at both places, but he was pretty good for the most part. During the day we went back and forth (every other day) spending time w
ith both families. It was nice to be able to spend a good amount of time with everybody. I think it was a little hard on Carter going back and forth so much, but he had fun playing with his new toys, watching the dogs run around, and being with his grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. 
Every year we spend Christmas Eve with my family. We exchange gifts, eat a yummy dinner, watch The Grinch, and read in the scriptures about Jesus being born. This year we had my little niece and nephew be Mary and Joseph. For dinner my mom made some burritos that were just like Cafe Rio... mmm pork! And then we randomly watched the movie "Willow" with Cami and my dad after Carter was in bed. Good times.
Christmas day we always spend with the Burton family. Its pretty funny because Shari has to stay in her room 
on Christmas morning, until everybody gets there. Chris and Jeremy like to tease and pretend she is really missing out. This year, we exchanged presents and then went to the movie "Sherlock H
olmes". It was the first movie Chris and I had been to in a while. My parents watched Carter so that we could enjoy the movie. We also spent New Year's Eve with the Burton fam. We stayed up with Chris's parents and played the game "Life". It was fun... I was sooo tired from being up with Carter the night before, that I got really giggly.
Overall, we had a fun trip. We were also able to go to the temple with my parents, go out to dinner with Je
remy and Lisa, and go on a date by ourselves to the movie "Avatar". We really appreciated everybody helping watch Carter at different times, and helping us have a great trip to St. George. We came, we took up their space, and we ate all their food.
on Christmas morning, until everybody gets there. Chris and Jeremy like to tease and pretend she is really missing out. This year, we exchanged presents and then went to the movie "Sherlock H
olmes". It was the first movie Chris and I had been to in a while. My parents watched Carter so that we could enjoy the movie. We also spent New Year's Eve with the Burton fam. We stayed up with Chris's parents and played the game "Life". It was fun... I was sooo tired from being up with Carter the night before, that I got really giggly.Overall, we had a fun trip. We were also able to go to the temple with my parents, go out to dinner with Je
remy and Lisa, and go on a date by ourselves to the movie "Avatar". We really appreciated everybody helping watch Carter at different times, and helping us have a great trip to St. George. We came, we took up their space, and we ate all their food. 
Carter got all sorts of fun things for Christmas! He even got a pony :) I think he was really sick of us giving him the same crap to play with, and now he has lots of new things to do!
We are home now, and enjoying some time as a family till Chris starts school again on Jan. 16th. Phoenix is so nice, and its always nice to be home in your own bed.
CARTER IS MOBILE!!!
While we were in St. George, Carter was getting really close to being able to crawl. He would rock back and fort
h, and then end up moving backwards. A few days after we got home he took off. All it took was a bit more motivation. Chris put a graham cracker a little ways out of reach, and he crawled over to it like he knew how to crawl all along. He still picks and chooses when he "can" crawl though. If what he wants is "too far away" he'll sit and cry that he wants it. Carter can also pull himself up to stand, and even do a little side-step walk along by what he is holding onto. .... We are in big trouble. Gotta babyproof the house quick!
h, and then end up moving backwards. A few days after we got home he took off. All it took was a bit more motivation. Chris put a graham cracker a little ways out of reach, and he crawled over to it like he knew how to crawl all along. He still picks and chooses when he "can" crawl though. If what he wants is "too far away" he'll sit and cry that he wants it. Carter can also pull himself up to stand, and even do a little side-step walk along by what he is holding onto. .... We are in big trouble. Gotta babyproof the house quick!
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