December 2015 - Utah

At the beginning of December we took a 2 week trip to Utah.

This was Kayla's first time on an airplane.

She fell asleep shortly after we took off and slept most the way, both times!! It was awesome!

After the Parkers spent most of Thanksgiving week in Texas/Oklahoma, we flew up to stay with them for 2 weeks, just a few days later.

Reese is pinching Kayla's very pinchable cheeks. Both cousins thought that Kayla was just "so cute".

They have chickens in the back yard. Kayla loved sitting at the window and watching them.

Meeting Great Grandpa Ruske for the first time

And Omi, too.

One of my favorite things will always be playing Rummi with Omi and Grandpa.

While there, Emma and Reese had a Gymnastics Recital, showing off all that they had learned. We were pretty impressed with Emma's rope climbing ability. She can go all the way to the top!

At the Parker's ward Christmas party.

Temple Square

Kayla met Santa for the first time. We'll see if it's as successful next year, too. Haha.

We also met Great Grandma and Grandpa Lazenby on our trip. At this point, Kayla had seen all of her living great grandparents within about 3 months.

I feel like there aren't enough pictures with me in them, so sometimes I take selfies with my girl :P

Meeting some cousins at the Ruske Christmas party.

Kayla was adored by all.

I'm still learning that it's okay to let my baby get passed around. Even though I feel weird not holding her...

We love Omi and Grandpa!

Me and some Ruske cousins

The weather was so perfect the whole time we were there. Then we finally got snow the day before we were leaving. I was very happy with the way it worked out. Jacob on the other hand, was sad he didn't get to ski.

She wasn't too sure about the snow.

Kayla preferred to be held. Reese was obviously happy. And Emma wanted it to be just her and Kayla. But I promise that everyone had a good time!