Why am I not surprised...

*during their (Jane and Charles) intramural tennis match Jane calls to me, "Em, I can literally see Charles' skin on the court!"

*later that night after I share some hesitation as he is tending his wound with toilet paper and masking tape Charles informs me, "It's just like a Band-aid, but cheaper."

Christmas in Idaho

Look for my favorite Christmas present.

Wow! We have had a busy month! Henri is seven weeks today and we have officially been back in Provo since last Sunday. We left Houston on the 17th of December... so what have we been doing since then? We spent a fun week on Greer Lane. I was mostly trying to get some rest, organize baby clothes and make desperate (and pretty unsuccessful) attempts at Christmas shopping. Then we headed up to Idaho City for Christmas. This was the first time the Hopes got to see their first grandson so Henri was the focus of the holidays.

Grandmaman and Grandpapa Hope

Aunt Annabelle

Fondu night

Charles with his neighbor Tyler. Tyler and Katie got married a week after we did and had their little boy Lincoln three days before Henri was born.

Henri smiling with Grandmaman Isabelle

Hope Family Picture

A few days later we packed up again to head up north to the beautiful town of McCall. It was really a winter wonderland. The trees were frosted in ice and there was enough snow on the ground to make you just want to curl up by the fire with some hot chocolate. The important events in McCall consisted of skiing, sledding, Settlers, Empire Earth, carac, raclette, and, of course, Henri.

Henri is a very serious baby

My doctor told me that it is important for babies to cry. They need to work out their lungs.

Settlers is better than of Empire Earth

Empire Earth is not as good as Settlers

Hanging out with Uncle Daniel

I had the best New Year's Day. For the first half of the day I slept. In the middle of my nap I fed Henri and when Charles came to get him he brought me in a hot cup of cocoa. Later in the afternoon Charles and I left Henri with Grandmaman Isabelle and took a walk by the lake. We had some fun shopping adventures (see later posts) and then I got to go back to the condo and cuddle with Henri. It was a great way to start the New Year!

My Favorite Christmas Present

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!