T's First Christmas & Blessing

Since I'm not working full time now, we were finally able to go back to Utah for two weeks over Griffin's winter break from school. It was SO great to spend so much time with our families. We celebrated Christmas, my birthday and T's blessing.

Before we left for Utah, T met Santa for the first time at our ward Christmas party.

Doesn't he look so relaxed in this one? Just chillin with his old pal, Santa.

Christmas Eve family party at the Clarks - playing games

With Dad

With Mom

His first present

Osmond Family on Christmas Eve

Christmas morning in his new PJ's

A gift that's bigger than he is!

Since Christmas fell on a Sunday this year and the next Sunday was New Years Day, we decided to bless T on Wednesday night in Logan with just our families. We don't get to see our families as much as we'd like, so it was really fun & special to have a little celebration for T with everyone who loves him. G's mom and sisters planned dinner and after the blessing we ate and spent some time together. Thank you to the Osmond's for setting up everything and hosting dinner. And thank you to my family (and the Saluone's) for driving to Logan to be with us.

G gave T a really sweet and thoughtful blessing. Among other things, he blessed T with the knowledge and ability to choose good friends, to respect women, and to recognize and follow the spirit. I was proud of both my boys! I'm very thankful to be married to a man who is committed to the gospel and is worthy to hold the priesthood.

G with most of his awesome sisters

Brooke, Amy, Lori, Keri (L to R)
Mindy wasn't able to come and Tara had already left

My cutie sisters - Andrea and Michelle.
Beka also came, but had already left.

I'm so glad that two of T's grandpa's could be a part of his blessing.
Grandpa Lowe on the left and Grandpa Osmond on the right.

We were extra lucky to have the Druce family there!
Kenny is G's best friend from high school and lives in Logan.
We were thrilled they could make it with such short notice.

Our family