Jimmy * Esther * Zeke * Lilly

So, the whole first week Zeke did perfect sleeping in his new bed. Then he figured out that he could get out and play during his naps. I think it has been a good thing though because he hasn’t ever played on his own before, and it’s cute to hear him through the monitor playing and imaging his own stories. I also like to peek under his door and watch him while he plays and looks at his books. Yesterday, Jimmy and I did Zeke’s nap routine, and when we went out. We both got down to look under his door, and we got caught…

Zeke was looking at us under the door too. All three of us were laughing as we each realized we had been caught.

Zeke’s hands, Jimmy really enjoyed this picture.

After Zeke plays for an hour or so, he will climb in bed and take his nap. No matter how tired he is, he just likes to have some free time first. I guess I can’t blame him, it is nice to have a little alone time once in a while. So, my conclusion is that Zeke’s naps are still pretty easy, but it will be a whole new adventure when he learns how to open doors ;)

It was a wonderful Christmas! Jimmy and I loved watching Zeke get excited as he learned that fun surprises were under the wrapping paper.

Zeke had the biggest present from Grandma, and all of the cousins were wondering what it could be. They could hardly wait for Zeke to open it.

It was a Little Tikes cozy coupe!

Zeke enjoyed climbing on the box and jumping off. We were worried about the height, but he would get mad if we would try to catch him.

Zeke had fun playing ‘Rockband’ with Daddy and Uncle Carlin while Mike put his car together

Posing for the camera

Zeke was already exhausted by 12:00.

We got in the car to go to Grandma and Grandpa Z’s and he konked out holding his tractor.

He woke up when we got there and didn’t want to keep sleeping. Zeke really liked his present from Grandma and Grandpa, but he was still so tired and pretty edgy, so this is the only good picture I got there.

Zeke with all of his Christmas gifts.

On Christmas Eve, we went to Temple Square to see the Nativity, and pretty lights. It was chilly, but we all had a good time.

I love the Salt Lake Temple, it is so beautiful!

Me and my cute mom in our Christmas sweaters

Zeke had a blast with lots of cousins at Grandma and Grandpa S’ house. He was so excited that he started jumping off of gifts, and using Uncle Adam as a play ground.

Zeke has the best smile! We love it!

Playing “Curses”. (It’s not a swearing game, we bought it at Deseret Book :) )

It was a very full house! 19 people slept over, 6 slept by the tree. Adam let Jimmy, Zeke, and I use his room. Jimmy and I shared a twin bed, and Zeke woke up disoriented at 4am and wanted to join us. It was a squishy 3 hours until we woke up.