Christmas Photo Shoot

I took Duke up to Thanksgiving Point to have a little Christmas photo shoot with "santa". He missed his nap, and was crying most of the time during the photos, so I honestly left the shoot depressed that I paid $40 to get pictures of him crying, but I was so relieved when I got them. They turned out perfect!

 So Duke has major stranger anxiety right now. If someone even looks at him the wrong way, he will start crying. One reason I decided to go to Thanksgiving Point is because I was able to dress up as Santa Claus. I wore a fat suit and all. Duke gave me a few weird looks, but instead of crying, like he would've with a stranger, we were able to get a few smiles out of him. 

Afterwards, we visited the reindeer and went to the Dinosaur museum with my family. 

First Snowfall

I've been anxiously waiting for a good snow storm because I found the cutest little snow suit for Duke (and it was 50% off too, which makes it that much better). We had a little snow day with my nieces at my parents house and went sledding down their hill. Although he wasn't a fan of being in the snow, he enjoyed it a little bit more once he figured out he could eat it.  Nothing like a snow day with the fam to bring in the Christmas spirit. Now just crossing my fingers it snows on Christmas day!

Duke's 1st time sledding (ps thanks to my fast skills, the garbage can didn't land on him ;)

Peace Out, Finals

Life as of late has been grand. Fall semester, which has probably been the toughest one yet, is finally a thing of the past and I couldn't be happier. 2 out of my 4 professors were understanding about my whole bed rest situation, so that's a plus. The other 2, could care less. You'd think since I was taking online classes, I wouldn't have to go to UVU to take exams... but I did... and I couldn't... and the professors didn't care... so, hello to failing anatomy and nutrition. In other news, I am still pregnant (!!!) and Christmas is only 6 days away... so life is good! It's just a stupid grade anyways, right? Nothing ice cream and cuddles can't fix.. at least that's what I keep telling myself ;)

 {Bruno loves this growing & kicking "pillow"}

Hello, December

I can officially say that Christmas is in full swing over here at the DeVore home. We {more like Chad, but I cheered him on along the way} put up the tree and decorations. Christmas is my favorite holiday. Who doesn't love the snow, Christmas music, holiday lights, cuddling up by the fire, and hot chocolate?! It's most definitely the most wonderful time of the year. 

 

Temple Square

My sister Stephanie, and her family came down yesterday from Idaho. My parents, Amy & Bryce, and Chad & I met them in Salt Lake City for dinner. We ate at Crown Burger and then went to City Creek. After a little shopping, we headed across the street to Temple Square. 

It was so fun to be with everyone, but it was freezing!! Chad, being the sweet man that he his, snook off and bought all of us hot chocolate. He is such a sweetheart! 

Winter Wonderland

The first snowfall of the year is my favorite! It brings the Christmas spirit and gives us an excuse to cuddle by the fire and stay in our pajamas all day :) 

I decided to take on the snowy roads and meet up with my high school friend, Shayla Wyatt, at Zupas for lunch. It's crazy we haven't seen each other in 3 years! It was so good to catch up with her. She is adorable!

I have been looking for an ugly Christmas sweater for Bruno. I love dressing him up, he is like my child. When I saw this sweater at Target, I couldn't pass it up. It fits him perfectly and he actually likes having it on... except for the headband, it didn't last too long ;)