The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I have always loved the Christmas season, but it seems like it is especially fun with a house to decorate and a sweet baby and hubby to spend it with. Most of these pictures are just to tease the grandparent's before we come visit...she's just too cute!

The above pictures were taken on Clara's 3 month birthday and I think they capture this age perfectly. Her latest tricks include:

-loving her hands--She loves to clasp them together, grasp things, and especially eat them!

-taking in the world around her--she loves to be in a sitting position where she can see all the world around her

-"talking"--my current favorite thing is when she starts babbling. She will just babble and babble all day long. We definitely have a chatter box on our hands.

-smiling--she continues to be a generally happy baby. It doesn't take much to get her to smile these days, talk, sing, smile, or look at her and you're pretty certain to get a big smile!

I can't believe how fast she is growing up. I know that's what everyone says, but it's true! We sure are excited to celebrate her first Christmas with her!

We went in the woods and cut down our own Christmas tree. While Clara only tolerated the adventure, Nate and I loved it! Thanks Monica for the baby koala suit to keep her toasty warm!

Thanks to Andi and Spencer for hosting a beautiful and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. It was great to not have to travel but still get to spend the holiday with family. I made the pies. While I'm still perfecting the presentation, they sure were yummy!

We've had fun getting our home all decked out for the holidays. We have lots to be grateful for this holiday season. 2009 was a monumental year for us with a house and a baby. We are expecially grateful for the love of family and our knowledge of the Gospel. I love the feeling and pizzazz of the holidays, but I also love reflecting on the life of our Savior and all He has done for us. We are truly blessed!

Oh, and this was the only picture we took of my birthday festivities. Nate took me to PF Changs for dinner. They were having a big holiday spectacular at the mall where the restaurant was. There were ice sculptors, yummy food, live music, carriage rides, and fireworks! The next day we went to our friends' the Crocketts for dinner. It was great to have the day off, out of the kitchen for my birthday. 24 was a great year, but I think 25 will be even better!

Clara got to meet Santa at the ward party. She doesn't look too happy, and this was before she even looked at him!

Christmas came early this year

The decorations have been up for about 2 weeks and we are cutting a tree on Saturday, but the real treat is down below.

We have a piano!!!

and our new furniture was delivered this morning! Merry Christmas to me!!!

And here's some extra pictures for the grandparents and to prove that she does like church and bath time after all.

2 months old!

I'm a little late, but here it goes. I can't believe it's been 2 months already! At Clara's 2 month check-up here were her stats:
weight: 13 lbs. 2.5 oz. (97th percentile)
height: 25 in. (97th percentile)
head: 16.5 in. (97th percentile)
She is a big girl, and very proportional! Most of her 0-3 month clothes don't fit and in fact the outfit she's wearing right now is a 6 month size.
Some of her latest tricks:
-She is a very smiley girl. It really doesn't take much to get her smiling, but her daddy is best at it.
-she sleeps 6-7 hours in a stretch most nights
-she LOVES to ride in her stroller if she gets to face forward
-she tolerates her swing
-she was good for her first babysitter experience and she took a bottle
- she loves to sit in mommy's lap looking out at the world
-she loves music and will quiet down pretty quickly as soon as I start singing or turn on some music
-she is very good at lifting her head
-she does well during church (finally!) I know it won't last for long, but we're trying to enjoy it while it does.
-she loves to kick her legs and wave her arms (see pictures below)
-she makes lots of new noises and seems pretty focused like she's trying so hard to talk
-she loves to suck on her fists and it's pretty darn cute!

Oh, and we went and saw Wicked, hence the need for a babysitter (thanks Andi and Spencer). It was fantastic! And we were lucky enough to have Tanner here to see it with us!

she really does like church, she's just not so sure about the headband and the rest of the getup.

Help! Calling all Bloggers

My dad has started a blog for his lawfirm as a new marketing technique. He is hoping to draw traffic to it through google searches. Google places search results higher on the list depending on how many other sites link to it. This is where you all come in. Here is what we are asking:

1. put a link to his blog on your blog www.nelsonrozier.blogspot.com
2. comment on this blog letting me know you have done so (we are trying to track the effectiveness of this strategy.)

That's it. You can put the link on your blog list or side bar, wherever you'd like, as long as the link is there.

Thanks for your help!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween Party

So Nate and I were recently put on the activities committee at church. Friday night was the annual Halloween party/chili cook-off and it was a smashing success. There were over 250 people in attendance. Our chili won "most original" I'm not really sure how meat, beans, tomatoes, onions, and seasonings is original, but I proudly accepted my golden spatula anyways. Here are some pictures...enjoy.


Get it? because I'm tired of explaining it.

Our angelic fairy...thank you Dollar Tree.

and this outfit was just too cute to not take a picture of.

This is how the little darling woke up this morning...life is good!

Twins?

We wore the same dress for our blessings. My Aunt Betty made this dress for me 25 years ago. Who looked cuter in it? I know my vote, but I'll let you decide.