And Lastly Go Vols!

All Cohen knows is the Orange.

Chirstmas Morning

Santa Clause delivered! Cohen wasn't really into ripping open the wrapping paper. He was satisfied with the first present and content to play with it instead of opening the rest. He was happy with his presents though especially with the HUGE train set he got. I swear it didn't look this big in t he store. Aggie was actually really good at opening presents he seemed to know just what to do! And the weather was perfect!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve we made "special cookies" for Santa. Then I  wanted to start the new tradition of opening new pajamas on Chirstmas Eve. Well my plan was thwarted by stubborn stinker pants. As lately he refuses to wear anything new. He doesnt like new shoes for sure. But I hadn't thought the pajamas would be a problem since they had Mickey on them and him and Mickey are pretty tight these days. So he opened his another present happily naked and wore old pajamas that night. Aggie got to open a present too and wear his antlers which he was thrilled about.

Speedway in Lights

May parents came for Chirstmas this Year. It was nice not to have to travel since Cohen was so delightful on the last flight(That was sarcasm by the way).

In the weeks leading up to Christmas the weather was very Utah like .  My parents felt at home. It was kinda a bummer because  a lot of the things I wanted to do we couldnt because of the weather. We did get to see Speedway and Lights. Which was pretty amazing. And also more enjoyable as we got to see the lights from the warmth of the car.

The famous "World's Fastest Half Mile" In Bristol, Tennessee is about 20 min from our house. When Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhart Jr. aren't racing in one of the largest arenas in the world, it is decked out with millions of twinkling lights. And is definitely a holiday tradition for many East Tennessee families. I am glad we got to see it! In the middle of the arena they have rides, food and a little train for kids. It was freezing though we didn't last long in the outdoor activities.

It was hard getting any decent pictures through the window of the car. Pictures don't really do it justice.

Cookie Decorating Playdate

Yay for decorating Christmas Cookies and pouring sprinkles all over the floor!

Chirstmas Parade

 

One night when Erik was working. I took Cohen to the Chirstmas Parade in Jonesborough. It was cute and i think Cohen liked it a lot. He sat in his stroller the whole time watching. I think his favorite was the tractors. And of course the candy. We went with my friend Anne and Cohen's little friend Holli. After we went to the Chirstmas tree exhibit and drank hot chocolate. 

Holli had the candy cane stuck in her mouth most of the time as her gloves were to big to be able to grab it and take it out:) Cohen didnt have that problem since lately he refuses to wear gloves or anything warm for that matter. It is a wrestling match just to get on the coat and hat.